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Kindly explain the risks associated with PCS in anesthesia-induced surgery.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from pelvic congestion syndrome. I just wanted to know if there are any risks with anesthesia such as blood clot, renal failure, potential embolism or death? I am asking this, because I was scheduled for a surgery in the next four days. The surgery would be a three hour ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pelvic congestion can potentially lead to complications like thrombosis. The degree of risk is contingent upon the nature of the surgery you're undergoing, of which you haven't provided specifics. Could you please clarify if the diagnosis of pelvic congestion was determi... Read Full »
Why have my veins become bright blue in some places?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old female. I do not smoke, drink socially, not on birth control, and my period started today. My veins became bright blue today and appeared in places they usually are not noticeable such as the chest and posterior part of forearm. None of them are raised, just insanely bl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The veins over the forearms or the armpits and chest which have become prominent and visibly seen (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are unlikely to be related to PMS (premenstrual syndrome) or your menses. Most likely the cause being decreased subcutan... Read Full »
What is cardiac dysfunction? Please explain.
Query: Hello doctor,I need to know about cardiac dysfunction. I was told it was found on venous Doppler looking at DVT. What all information can you tell me about the blood vessels having a pulse and it being a cardiac dysfunction? That is all I was left with until the cardiologist consult. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. DVT or deep vein thrombosis is a condition where blood clot accumulates in lower limb veins due to prolonged bedridden state, reduced physical activity, after a major surgery or fracture of bones. These blood clots can often dislodge and go through the right heart to b... Read Full »
I have severe pain in my right leg. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 59-year-old female. I underwent a radical mastectomy one and a half years and underwent regular checkups every six months. Recently I had pain in the right leg, from the knee to the ankle region. I got an entire medical checkup done. They showed high TSH levels and also high urea ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through all the reports posted (attachments removed to protect patient identity). Many of the reports posted were normal, so to make it easy for you I will comment on each of abnormal ones and what to be done for them. Urine routine showing 10-15 white blo... Read Full »
I have no sensations in the front of my feet. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I was involved in an MVA about a year ago. I ended up breaking my ribs, sternum, pelvis and fracturing my L5-S1 vertebrae. After the accident, I could move my ankles. Even after the surgery, I could move my ankles and I had no pain in my feet or lower legs. About 15 days into recovery, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the image provided by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity), there is a fracture of the sacral vertebra at the level of the L5-S1 disc. It is important to note that at this level, there are nerves passing through the small foramen between L5 and S1 v... Read Full »
What is the link between DVT and pulmonary embolism?
Query: Hello doctor,My friend was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, and I want to better understand the connection between DVT and pulmonary embolism. I want to ask the following questions:How do these conditions relate to each other?What are the common warning signs and treatment options for someone wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. I can help you by explaining the relation between the both. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are related conditions. DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, mos... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with DVT and under Xarelto. Should I continue it for three months or six months?
Query: Hello doctor, I have diagnosed with DVT before four months and currently on Xarelto 20 mg once a day. My hematologist has advised me to take six months of Xarelto. However, the literature says three months is enough. My all test results like protein C deficiency, protein S, factor 5, and prothrombi... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I should appreciate your awareness of health. For venous thrombosis, anticoagulant should be taken for at least three months. However, when the risk of thrombosis is high then duration can be extended for the next additional three months. So the clinical correlatio... Read Full »
What are the early signs of DVT?
Query: Hello doctor, Is red warm patches on both legs, with tingling early stages of DVT? I went to the ER and they sent me home. I am currently on L-carnitine, L-Argentine, Suboxone, Aspirin, Fluoxetine, and Buspirone. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not an indication of DVT (deep vein thrombosis). The earliest symptom of DVT would be swelling, which is usually unilateral associated with pain. Rash may occur but in later stages and associated with swelling/pain, which may occur due to venous congestion. A... Read Full »
I have spasm and twitching in leg. Is it due to DVT?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a calf DVT in my paired perineal veins about 4 months ago. This was probably the result of dropping a heavy object on my foot. I did not have any pain in my calf, but foot pain just foot bruising and pain that would not let up (with no fracture). I was out on Eliquis for 3 month... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This slight tightness or twitching is not classically indicative of development of DVT. This may be related to past injury or after effect of DVT. Also, there is no provoking factor now for DVT and there are no classical symptoms of DVT. I guess, provocation last tim... Read Full »
Can I continue to do judo while on Apixaban for prevention of DVT?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. Currently on Apixaban for the prevention of DVT. My does 2.5 mg tablets to take one twice daily from last year. Now the questions I would like to ask are as follows, 1. Can I still do Judo while taking this medication? 2. If the risk of excessive bleeding is to... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. The cause for deep vein thrombosis should be searched. The genetic cause includes prothrombin gene mutation, factor V Leiden mutation, protein C and S deficiency, etc. It can be tested in a nearby laboratory in your place. In your area, mostly doctor prescription n... Read Full »