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Is Infliximab a safe pregnancy drug?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 26-year-old. I am currently working in a hospital. I have been diagnosed with psoriatic spondyloarthropathy six years back. I had severe pain in the right SI joint. Currently, I am not taking medicines except NSAIDs. My MRI was done and it showed MRI joint inflammation. I was advise... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Infliximab is a pregnancy category B drug that is it has not shown till now any birth defects in babies in trials. So, it can be used if required. I would not recommend SI joint (sacroiliac joint) radiofrequency at this stage. I would reco... Read Full »
Is there any alternative treatment for intestinal stricture other than surgery?
Query: I want to ask someone about alternative treatment options for a high risk intestinal stricture for a patient with crohns disease. Crohns disease has been diagnosed for around 15 years (she is 31). She currently takes azathioprine. I am not sure the part of the bowel unfortunately. I believe it is si... Read Full »
Answer: Hello..I welcome you to icliniq. Well surgery is the last resort, and it may not end up in stoma formation. Most commonly a resection and anastomosis of the bowel is performed and the lumen is continued without stoma formation. however stoma formation is a possvlibity but not a rule. Biologics li... Read Full »