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Is red vomit after having red wine something serious?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old female. The day before yesterday night I drank alcohol for the first time. I had whiskey and my last drink was one glass of red wine. After coming back around half an hour later I felt sick and I puked. Now my worry is my vomit was red colored like there were no red ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The red vomit is likely due to red wine only. Alcohol causes gastritis and vomiting, and you likely vomited red wine out. I guess you did not have abdominal pain. The bloody vomitus is brown in color rather than red. Was the color of vomitus matching with wine, if ye... Read Full »
My son's ferritin level is low. Can he take iron supplements?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 16 year old son, he runs at the varsity level, for his high school, cross country, and track team. He is a distance runner. He recently had some blood tests done. His hemoglobin was 14.8 g/dL, hematocrit was 44.5 %, and ferritin was 23 ng/mL. I have been told by the team do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will second your pediatrician and reassure you that, iron is for hemoglobin synthesis, and as the amount of hemoglobin is fine and he is actively taking part in long-distance sports I will not supplement iron. If you are being pressurized then the best alterna... Read Full »
Why are my T3 and T4 levels high if not pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor,I recently had my thyroid test done. I am attaching the reports of the same. The note reads that a physiological rise in total T3 and T4 levels are seen in pregnancy and patients on steroids. Does it mean that I am pregnant? I am worried, as I am unmarried and have never had sex before. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your thyroid profile is entirely normal and it is not at all suggestive of pregnancy, so stop worrying about it. This amount of variation is acceptable. The note you read, just says that if som... Read Full »
My daughter has low iron levels. What is the treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 20 years old and seems to have low iron. My friend said it is called iron-deficiency anemia. What does this mean for her health? How can we treat it? Are there foods she should eat, or does she need medicine? Her periods are regular. However, she appears pale and tired al... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Iron deficiency is a type of anemia in which there is low iron due to hemoglobin levels being low as well in the body. Due to that, your daughter’s body is pale. It is treated with iron tablets or supplements.... Read Full »
My baby has low weight. Can it cause early pregnancy termination?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 weeks pregnant (post IUI). Recently I got my growth scan done and it showed GA by LMP 29 weeks 3 days whereas GA by USG 28 weeks 2 days. Fetal body weight of 2.48 lbs and with a slight impression of asymmetrical IUGR. I am much worried about this 1 week 1 day gap between USG and l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your medical history and in my opinion one week difference may occur and can be considered a normal change. Your baby weight is fine and you are taking appropriate dose of amino acid and other medicines. Have a balanced and protein rich diet which inc... Read Full »
I am suffering from increasing bruises in my legs. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female, with height of 5'3" and weight of 149 pounds. I have been getting bruising on my legs over the past two weeks for no apparent reason. My veins have become very visible and prominent and have also started bruising. In this time I have noticed roughly a dozen b... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to rule out the underlying cause for peripheral neuropathy like diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, thyroid issue, calcium deficiency, B12 deficiency, etc. For that color doppler leg, random blood sugar estimation, serum TSH estimation, serum B12 estimati... Read Full »
I developed a sudden allergy to adhesives. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have developed a sudden allergy to adhesive, which I have used in the past without any issues. Additionally, I have low iron levels. I am unsure if there might be a connection between the adhesive allergy and my low iron.Please provide guidance. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.There may be a connection between your sudden adhesive allergy and your low iron levels. Iron is a crucial nutrient that is vital in the immune system's function. Low iron levels can weaken the immune system, makin... Read Full »
My daughter has anisopoikilocytosis. Need help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 18 years old. She is diagnosed with microcytic hyperchromic moderate anisopoikilocytosis. Please tell me, what it means and what is the condition. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you have described above is a description of red blood cells seen on a peripheral smear. This means red blood cells are smaller than normal with less hemoglobin in them and there are variations in their size rather than them being uniform. A complete blood c... Read Full »
I have anemia and low ferritin levels. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 27 years and I am a female. I have anemia with a very low ferritin level 2.1 and HB is 6.5. Can it be cleared by taking diet and iron supplements? Which is a good time to take Zincofer syrup, how much ml? Please advice. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are suggestive of iron deficiency anemia. I want to check your full CBC report. The investigations that are suggested in your case is peripheral smear examination, transferrin saturation, and serum TIBC (total iron binding capacity) also. You need to be... Read Full »
My mom had major back surgery and is very fatigued. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My mother is 79 years old. She had major back surgery five weeks ago. She has been very fatigued. I ordered blood tests last week. She is on daily pills. She is on Aspirin 81 mg, Oxybutynin 5 mg, Docusate 200 mg Vitamin D3 at 2000 units, Estradiol 0.5 mg, Folic acid 1 mg, Centrum Silver... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and I understand you are worried about your mother's health. She has got surgery, and due to that, too, there is also some weakness in this phase of convalescence. Her blood tests show ... Read Full »