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Aspirin

Aspirin belongs to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) group of drugs. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain caused by headaches, toothaches, and muscle aches. It is used in lower doses to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack, as it prevents blood clots.

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What are the risks of pregnancy if mom's age is 40 years?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40 year old female. I did nuchal translucency (NT) scan at 12 weeks and 1 day. The result reads NT 1.1 mm. Free beta hCG 25.9 ng/ml. PAPP-A 0.53. My sugar levels and BP are normal. I am taking Aspirin and Enoxaparin every day. Kindly tell me about my risks.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I see nothing for you to worry about. Let me explain. Here age is the only factor, but this is only a relative term. In the general population, the risk of genetic problems is high after 40 years, and we tend to screen all the pregnant ladies around this age group. N...  Read Full »

Is it good to take after 30 weeks of pregnancy?

Query: Hi doctor, I am in my 25th week of pregnancy which is post IUI. I am also a thyroid patient and on Thyroxine. I am taking Aspirin ASA 50 mg, calcium and protein supplements in the form of tablet and syrup. I am taking capsule MCBM DHA for Folic Acid. I would like to get your valuable advice on the f...  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, I understand that you are a thyroid patient and have had an IUI (intrauterine insemination) pregnancy. Hence, you would have been started on Aspirin ASA 50 (Acetylsalicylic Acid), Folic Acid and Progesterone support during your first trimester. Then, ...  Read Full »

I am experiencing neuropathy after a burn. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I had burns in 90 % of my body of which 65 % were third-degree when I was 13 months old. My left leg was burned so bad that the hospital wanted to amputate, but my parents refused. I am 36 years old now. My circulation has gotten increasingly worse as I have aged to the point that I h...  Read Full »


Dr. Noushif. M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your detailed history. The problems which are worrying you at present are mainly due to nerve irritation which is made worse by changes in the arterial flow during times of stress like weather changes. Neuroregulation or autonomic response to tempe...  Read Full »

Is the treatment given to my father right?

Query: Hi doctor, My father, who is 58 years old, having diabetes for the last 23 years. He always takes Insulin and other sugar tablets. His weight is 147.71 Pounds and height is 5 feet 5 inches. For the last two months, he has been taking Aspirin 75 mg. He had a minor headache for the last few days. Also...  Read Full »


Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, let me tell you that the decision of holding the operation is correct. Everywhere in the world that is the standard practice. We do not operate for at least five days after stopping the Aspirin or Clopidogrel. Aspirin and Clopidogrel are basically sort of bl...  Read Full »

My ophthalmologist suspects I could have a stroke. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I recently lost partial vision in my left eye. I was diagnosed with retinal ischemia by an eye specialist. After an angiogram, he suspects a small crystal of plaque blocking the blood supply to a portion of my retina. He told me I should see a cardiologist fairly soon, as he has worries ...  Read Full »


Dr. Prashant Valecha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are chances of cardioembolic stroke (some clot or infected vegetation) particle that your ophthalmologist is suspecting. Your cardiologist will do echocardiogram and see if any source of that in your heart. To prevent stroke, I suggest taking one high dose of Aspi...  Read Full »

My daughter experienced two miscarriages. Please advise.

Query: Hello doctor, I am writing for my daughter, who is staying away from us with her husband. She is 30 years, 5 feet 1 inch, and 138 lbs in weight. She has been married for the last three years and has been seriously trying for conception for a year. She missed her period once at the beginning of this ...  Read Full »


Dr. Gowrimeena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your daughter's reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From the detailed information that you have given, the first pregnancy was a blighted ovum (miscarriage). The second pregnancy is a chemical pregnancy and not a true miscarr...  Read Full »

Is it advisable to take Progestogen and Aspirin injections during pregnancy after miscarriages?

Query: Hello doctor,I had two miscarriages; one was in the fourth week. While taking the scan, the sac was not found, and there was a two-week delay in growth. Another one for almost seven weeks and a two-week growth delay. Now, I am pregnant after six months of the second miscarriage. Now, I am in my thir...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The name of the third injection would probably be Heparin (blood-thinning agent). Your doctor is correct, as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (the most common cause of early miscarriages) would have been suspected, and this is the proper treatment for this problem to...  Read Full »

Can taking papaya and long-distance travel cause abortion?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 7 weeks pregnant and I want to terminate it. Please suggest me some natural methods.  Read Full »


Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, there are medical methods available which could be availed under a doctor's supervision only. This is an abortion kit containing one Mifegest (Mifepristone) tablet 200 mg to be taken orally and 4 Misoprostol 200 mcg to be inserted per vagina after 48 hours of ta...  Read Full »

My father's right side is not working well. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My father is 75 years old and he is overweight. My father stays with my relatives in a remote place. Last night when he was sleeping outside, the weather was cold due to rain and the fan was on. He had felt cold at midnight and when he woke up, they found his right hand and leg were ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ajay Panwar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your father had presented to me as an outpatient, I would have immediately taken him for a NCCT Head (CT scan of brain) as this is likely a case of stroke. Ayurvedic medicines and nurokind will not help at this stage. Immediately, get a CT scan of head done. In the CT ...  Read Full »

I am on my second pregnancy and advised to take Ecosprin 75 mg. Kindly advice.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old female. I am on my second pregnancy. My last menstrual period was a month ago. Last month my beta hCG was 2708 mIU/mL, and transvaginal ultrasound showed GA (LMP) 5 weeks. Gestational sac 0.2 inch (no yolk sac or fetal embryo seen). A single intrauterine pregnancy wi...  Read Full »


Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your details show that there is no yolk sac seen on the scan until now (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but you have not mentioned any query. I suppose you are worrying for absent yolk sac. I would suggest to repeat a scan after a week or so and also...  Read Full »

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