Recently Answered Questions
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
I got married to my relative, having the same blood group. Do I need to worry about my second baby?
Query: Hi doctor,I got married to my relative and we have the same blood group. My first baby is quite healthy and fine without any problems. Now, we are planning for a second baby. We did not check about the Rh factor yet and we are afraid that any problem might come in the second pregnancy. Should I worr... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You and your husband are relatives, so in such a situation, prenatal or preconception counseling is beneficial to avoid the consanguineous disease transmission mainly autosomal recessive problems like thalassemia. If your blood group is Rh negative and if the fetus is... Read Full »
Does marrying sister's daughter affect our child's weight?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend's 2-year-old baby girl weighs 18.7 pounds and is getting fever daily at 4 'o' clock in the morning for the last one week. After using the medicine, fever fades off at 11 a.m. and there is sometimes vomiting too. Also please help us to get rid of this issue. My friend has marr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is just a myth that your friend's child is lean because of marrying his sister's daughter. This is not true. Your child may not be gaining adequate weight for some other reason. Regarding fever, your child might be suffering probably from a viral infection like deng... Read Full »
I am getting married to my cousin with different blood group. Will that affect new generations?
Query: Hello doctor,I want to ask about first cousin marriage with different blood groups and if there are any kind of issues for new generations. And is there any solution for this situation or any medical treatment before marriage? Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. According to the history provided, you are getting married to your cousin, and therefore, before conception, you have to consult a nearby gynecologist for genetic counseling before producing a child. The gynecologis... Read Full »
What is the possibility of an abnormal baby if grandkids of sisters marry?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to know if my two sister's grandson and granddaughter get married, will their baby become abnormal? Or will the marriage affect their kid in any other way? Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The likelihood of abnormalities in offspring depends on whether the sisters are married to their cousins or if the parents of the grandchildren are cousins themselves. If there is a close blood relation in either of these scenarios, the chances of abnormalities increa... Read Full »
My wife gave birth to a dead baby. Has it occurred as we are cousins?
Query: Hi doctor, I am married to my cousin, and she is my blood relative. My blood group is B positive, and my wife's is A positive. She gave birth to a dead baby, and it was her first pregnancy. I am deeply concerned if this is because of our relationship. Please guide me. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In consanguineous marriage, the chance of spread of autosomal recessive disorder and certain congenital malformations is present. Hence, both of your CBC (complete blood count) report and HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) should be done to rule out hemoglobi... Read Full »
I am planning to marry my cousin. Will it affect my baby with genetic issue?
Query: Hello doctor, I am planning to marry my own cousin (my mother's own brother's child). Is there any precautions to avoid genetic problems for my baby or do we need to take any medication or treatment for a child. Please suggest with a better solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be better if you would send me the background of your question. Any specific family history like thyroid, diabetes or any congenital anomalies, thalassemia, sickle cell disease or any other family history, then it needs precautions and even investigations. The ... Read Full »