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Kindly interpret my routine urine test report.
Query: Hello doctor, My routine urine examination shows, trans-hazy, reaction - 6.0pH, blood - ++, RBC - 15-20 hpf, pus cell - 2-5 hpf, and epithelial cells - 4-6 hpf. Please review my report. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all what problems you were having when you got your urine test? There is blood in your urine. Causes are many like bleeding disorder, kidney stones, inflammation in the kidney (nephritis). So I need to know what problems you are experiencing to make a diagno... Read Full »
I have Von Willebrand type 3 disease and bleeding. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a Von Willebrand disease (vWD) type 3 patient. I am currently bleeding through my nostrils, having underskin blood spots and pain in my ankle. These symptoms are new to me. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Bleeding is known to occur through nostrils and also in muscles, under skin, etc. An evaluation of Von Willebrand factor (vWF) levels is necessary to rule out any serious quantitative deficiency. Before that bleeding t... Read Full »
Is it normal for a newborn to have eye bleeding?
Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to know is it normal for a newborn to have eye bleeding. He is almost one month old. I was surprised that his tears are blood. Should I worry or is that just normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Such bleeding is not normal. The causes of such an occurrence are varied. A few common causes include a blood clot, a tear in the tear duct, infections like conjunctivitis, and sometimes a cut in the conjunctival lining can also cause this. The best thing, for now, w... Read Full »
How to manage blood in stool in a 28-year-old male?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-years-old male and I have blood in my stool. I know there is blood in my stool because the paper is red after I wipe. It is only a little bit, sometimes, the paper is deep red, and all I have to do is blot "the area," and it will still be deep red. This has been going on for qui... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you get physically examined and investigated to rule out any medical condition and treat it accordingly. Please attach proper reports, prescriptions, and medicines being taken currently. Please consult with your treating doctor, ... Read Full »
Suggest precautions for scaling in von Willebrand disease.
Query: Hello doctor, I have von Willebrand disease. My current health concern is that I need to get a scaling of my teeth done. What precautions should I take while scaling to prevent the loss of blood? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The outcome depends on the type of von Willebrand disease as well. Before the dental procedure, a prophylactic Desmopressin can be prescribed. A local Tranexamic acid application would also be beneficial after completing one sitting of scaling or other procedures. I... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 16 years old, and she was told that she has borderline Von Willebrand’s disease 13 years back. She has frequent bruising that we do not know where it came from as well as a heavy menstrual cycle. Is there any chance for her condition to worsen? Please help me, doctor. Th... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.I would like to know which investigations have you done in the past to diagnose Von Willebrand's disease.As she is having heavy menstruation problems and bruising, coagulation abnormalities like Von Willebrand’s disease and pl... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My nephew has been unwell since few days. Since two weeks, he has small blood patches on thigh, calves and ankles. Petechial rash and bruising are also present. The doctors have diagnosed him with ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura). I am writing to you to get a second opinion. He h... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Isolated low platelet count with normal hemoglobin and CBC (complete blood count) usually is the key laboratory finding for ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura) as there in this case. It is the diagnosis of exclusion, however. I need a few more details about his m... Read Full »
My daughter has a bleeding disorder, feels extremely tired, and has a headache. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter underwent a few tests yesterday to diagnose a bleeding disorder. My second daughter and I also had bleeding issues. She also has a neuromuscular disease and some other complex medical history. The laboratory results are as follows. Blood work showed 0.08 % reticulocyte, 0.0... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The reticulocyte count is low, but other parameters are normal. So the chances of erythropoiesis are less here, which is why the reti... Read Full »
What can be done for the bruises on my daughter's leg that appear without injury?
Query: Hi doctor, This query is regarding my 8-year-old daughter. She has been constantly getting bruises on her legs. We think this bruise occurs automatically and may not be due to injury. We have been noticing these bruises for the past 6 to 7 years. It fades away automatically after few days. We consul... Read Full »
Dr. Veerendra Channabasappa Patil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your description of the symptoms of your child seems to be significant, as the bruises are spontaneous. I would be interested to know the following points. Was there any swelling at ... Read Full »
What is causing bleeding under my skin every day?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been bleeding under the skin in just my fingers and palm. I have attached the photo for reference. It is worse on one hand than the other, but sometimes the other hand will get worse. It has been present on and off for many years. Initially, the doctors thought that it was due to As... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems that you have developed ecchymosis (subcutaneous bleeding). Please check your bleeding time, clotting time, and prothrombin time for any abnormalities. Get a review... Read Full »