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I am an alcoholic and am undergoing labiaplasty. Is sedation safe?
Query: Hi doctor,I am having a labiaplasty under conscious sedation. It is a simple procedure with minimal risk but I need a second opinion on the anesthesia used because I have a history of alcohol abuse (nothing major). I am 26 years old, and over the past year, I have drunk every other day (six drinks o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can continue your Clonazepam tablet. As you are chronic alcoholic get your liver function tests done and there is nothing to worry about the procedural anesthesia. Tell your alcoholic and medication history to your anesthesiologist. The analgesic dosage requireme... Read Full »
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 »
Had Polyethylene glycol before 40 days and alcohol before 7 days. Will I get any adverse reaction?
Query: Hi doctor, I was given with Polyethylene glycol for 40 days before undergoing endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. I had symptoms of edema and consumed 200 ml of alcohol before seven days. Can I have possible adverse reactions? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please explain about the purpose for doing colonoscopy and endoscopy. Edema can occur due to many reasons. It can occur due to nutritional deficiency. Read Full »
Can I drink alcohol while taking antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently tested positive for chlamydia and was prescribed Azithromycin and Doxycycline. The first night after taking 1000mg of Azithromycin and 100mg of Doxycycline I went out with my friends and had four to five drinks. I am curious if the alcohol will have an effect on my recovery ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is suggested not to consume alcohol when you are on antibiotics. So, It is better not to take alcohol till you complete the antibiotics.I would like to know the following: What type of alcohol did you consume? How many days should y... Read Full »
Is my drinking habit a risk factor for liver cirrhosis and hepatitis B?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old. I have been drinking for more than a decade. A friend of mine had just developed severe stomach pain, and we learned he had liver cancer. We were unable to do anything. Now, my health has grown to be a concern for me. Is there anything I should be cautious of? Is the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Alcohol usage can lead to alcohol-related chronic liver disease, which can progress to cirrhosis and, eventually, liver cancer. Similarly, hepatitis B can cause liver damage and, in the worst-case scenario, liver cancer. Hepatitis B spreads... Read Full »
I drink alcohol occasionally. Does this worsen hair loss?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been hearing about pattern hair loss, where hair starts thinning out in certain spots. I am curious if drinking alcohol could exacerbate it or speed up the process. Does alcohol mess with hormones and accelerate hair loss? I am 20 years old. I do drink alcohol on weekends, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly reviewed the information provided and understand your concerns. Patterned hair loss or hair fall can stem from various factors, including genetic susceptibility, hormonal fluctuations, lifestyle habits such as smoking, drinking, exposure to environ... Read Full »
Can HIV antibody tests be affected by alcohol intake?
Query: Hello doctor, Does regular intake of alcohol, say 150 mL daily, affect the HIV antibody tests. If so, can I go for an RNA PCR (Ribonucleic Acid Polymerase Chain Reaction) test in such cases? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is unlikely for the test result to be affected by alcohol intake. You can undergo the test as advised by your doctor. Please revert for any further queries. Read Full »
I have elevated lipase and amylase levels. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have got my routine body check up done in which my lipase has come elevated at 71 and amylase at 146. There is no nausea or fever, just upset stomach. Though I am not an alcoholic, before the test I was abroad for two weeks and was drinking two beers every day. Since childhood, I have h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). They signify that your lipase and amylase are raised due to alcohol consumption. Since there is no problem in the liver echotexture, this can be well controlled by stopping alcohol. I ne... Read Full »
I forgot to clean the sex toy before using it. Will it result in a urinary tract infection?
Query: Hi doctor, Sorry for the graphic question. I am a 30-year-old male who used my sex toys nine days ago that I have never shared with anyone, but I was drunk and forgot to get them cleaned properly before use. So I have not washed them in a while. I fear a urinary tract infection but no symptoms yet. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Just remain relaxed. No significant risk of urinary tract infections. Just have plenty of water, and you will be fine. I hope you washed them after the last time you used them. Thanks. Read Full »
Can a person allergic to alcohol take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Query: Hi doctor, Though I am allergic to wines and alcohol, I have been consuming alcohol for 30 years. Also, I am taking heart medicines and blood thinner. For the last three years, my allergy has worsened. And recently, I found that I am allergic to clove, cinnamon, etc. How to treat this? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Yes, it can be treated. But once you are allergic to some product or food, the best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid that particular food or product. Allergy is a sign or warning that you should n... Read Full »