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Why do I have high platelet count?
Query: Hello doctor, Can you please help me understand my test results? My platelet count is at 1314, and my doctors are unable to give me a specific reason for it. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Let me tell you that you have a high platelet count in your CBC (complete blood count) report. The cause can be primary or secondary reactive. Sometimes following infections, p... Read Full »
I have bad odor in my vagina after sex. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 47 years old and I do not have any vaginal or reproductive issues. I do not have any odd odors. I am vegan and I had a pleasant smell in my vagina before the incident. Today, I had sex with my boyfriend. After a minute, I smelled a strong and bad odor. It does not seem to be fishy or... Read Full »
Dr. Manisha Raghunath Auradkar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A strong foul smell occurs due to bacterial or fungal infection or due to cystic swelling. As you have not mentioned any abnormal discharge, then it is good to consult a gynecologist in person. A physical examination is needed. The doctor can ... Read Full »
I am a 22-year-old male having a body structure of a 15-year-old boy. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old male, who has a body structure of a 15 year old boy. I do not have a beard or a mustache. I have thin hands and legs, small face, low IQ level, and small rib cage. I have acidity problem and pass semi-solid stool. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is most likely a hormonal problem. It can be male hypogonadism which occurs due to low testosterone levels and has multiple reasons. You need to get your serum testosterone level tested. The standard range for adult men in most laboratories is around 300 to 800 ng... Read Full »
What can be the cause for delay in responding and chewing problems in a 2.5 years old child?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 2.4 years old. He has still not started talking. He also does not follow instructions; hence it is very difficult to make him sit and teach him how to talk. He does not even follow us when we talk to him or try to make him learn or focus. He rarely responds to his name, when ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, I have a few queries. I am unable to make out if the hearing of your child is normal or not. This seems to be the most likely problem I feel. Because you have mentioned that he loves to watch and listen to songs, please make sure that the child is ... Read Full »
My wife has pain in her belly button. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is having pain on the belly button. She feels this pain for the last five to seven days. The pain is sharp when she put her finger and touch the belly button. I need your opinion on the following. What could be the problem? What course of action has to be taken? Which speciality d... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for explaining the entire history. Most likely, it is a neurogenic pain as it is sharp on touch. You have to consult a gastroenterologist to look for acid peptic disease. It is better to consult a gastroenterologist soon personally as it needs a physical... Read Full »
My 10-month-old daughter has puffy eyes in the morning. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,My 10 months old daughter has puffy eyes after she wakes up from sleep in the morning. Her blood results show AST (SGOT) as 71 IU/L. Puffiness will vanish during the day after few hours. Do we need to worry about this? Her AST (SGOT) is 71 IU/L, ALT (SGPT) is 28 IU/L, globulin is 1.8 g/dL... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Early morning puffy eyes commonly indicate some problem relating to the urinary system. It can even be a urinary infection. Get a urine analysis done. She also requires renal function tests (blood test). It is better you take her to a local pediatrician for a physi... Read Full »