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What is the schedule for the hepatitis B vaccine?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a nursing student studying outside. I have just moved over from my hometown. Because I am doing nursing, the hepatitis B vaccine is required for occupational health. I received my first vaccine in January, followed by my second in February, from my own GP back home. He told me the nex... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The schedule for the Hepatitis B vaccine is 0, 1, 6. For people at high risk, it is 0, 1, 2, and 6. It is usually three doses, including one booster dose, but for individuals at high risk of getting an infection, it is four doses, including the booster dose. Generall... Read Full »
In the case of AIH, will I have an increased ESR?
Query: Hello doctor, Thought to have likely acute AIH for the past eight months. Currently, being treated with Prednisolone 8 mg to go to 5 mg and Azathioprine 50 much. My ALT/AST are within normal range last two months coming down from almost 2000. ESR has been steadily rising since past five months, comm... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In general, ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is a very non-specific marker. It has no significance in isolation. However, in countries where tuberculosis is predominant, we always consider it while a person is on immunosuppressive drugs. So you can ask your doctor f... Read Full »
I am recovering from jaundice. Is it safe to eat more?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a jaundice (hepatitis A) patient. My earlier SGOT and SGPT was 81 and 117 now it became 117 and 395 respectively and bilirubin total is 1.19. When the bilirubin count decreased, I started to eat food more to make my body look normal. Will it be dangerous? Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns, but you should not worry. Hepatitis A is self-limiting in the great majority of patients. Hepatitis A is diagnosed clinically and laboratory (HAV IgM and G) is required for the diagnosis. If you have them, please send a copy of the results... Read Full »
I used a condom that was already used. Am I infected?
Query: Hello doctor,In my teenage, I used a condom that was already used by someone, lying on the street. I have done the same thrice or so. After that, I got wound, sores and also ulceration on my penis. The same was recurrent occasionally and after that its occurrence was rare. Now, I am 34 and right now... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your problem and understand your concern. These below mentioned are the common cause of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases): HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Hepatitis B and C. Herpes. Syphilis. Chlamydia infection. You have a nega... Read Full »
My bilirubin level is 1.7 with no symptoms of jaundice. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My bilirubin level is 1.7 (mg/dl), but I do not have any symptoms of jaundice. How can I bring the bilirubin level to normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, there are certain medications that can bring bilirubin down but your bilirubin is 1.7 (mg/dl) which is within normal limits. It does not require any treatment. The possible cause of asymptomatic small raised bilirubin is Gilbert syndrome which is completely ha... Read Full »
I did analingus with my sex partner. Will I get hepatitis?
Query: Hi doctor,I performed analingus on a sex partner two days ago. I am getting stomach cramps and diarrhea but no fever. Could it be hepatitis? I got one hepatitis jab for A and B. Is that enough to prevent hepatitis? Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. The plausible reason for current symptoms includes bacterial gastroenteritis due to ingestion of gut pathogenic bacteria including but not limited to E. coli (Escherichia coli), shigella, or intestinal parasites... Read Full »
Kindly let me know about the link between hepatitis B and cccDNA.
Query: Hello doctor, I recently learned about hepatitis B and the presence of cccDNA. Could you explain what cccDNA is in the context of hepatitis B, and how it contributes to the progression of the virus? Additionally, what measures or treatments are available to manage or eliminate cccDNA, and what impac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide you with the best medical advice. The term cccDNA stands for covalently closed circular DNA. In the context of hepatitis B virus (HBV), cccDNA is a crucial component of the viral life cycle. After HBV infects liver cells, it deposits its gen... Read Full »
I have had body contact, but no penetration. Am I at risk for HIV or hepatitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I went for a massage recently, and there was some sexual contact, but there was no penetration. It was just body touching, and my penis rubbed against her breasts, but there was no insertion. After that, I got tested for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C at 30, 60, 90, and 150 days aft... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and the reports attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can totally understand your anxiety. After such risky exposures, most patients have continuous doubts about HIV and often end up extensively searching on Googl... Read Full »
I have missed dose of Mavyret. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My 55-year-old father is undergoing treatment for hepatitis C with Mavyret (Glecaprevir) taking 3 tablets once a day. Can he take all 3 tablets at once? The doctor advised a daily, consistent schedule. If a dose is missed, it is crucial to inform the doctor as it may impact the treatment.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Occasional missed doses might be acceptable, but continuous omission could accelerate the progression of the disease. Consistent daily intake is vital fo... Read Full »
I have chronic liver disease. Can Sofusbuvir be used?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 57-year-old female. I have had a hepatitis C infection that has remained undiagnosed for the last 15 years. I was recently got diagnosed with chronic liver disease. I want to know which drug is better to treat my condition. My doctor has suggested Sofosbuvir, an antiviral drug, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hepatitis C is a disease that cannot be treated entirely or healed. It can be controlled only with the help of medications, and only symptomatic treatment is given to suppress the symptoms. So, whatever symptoms you have, medicine can be pres... Read Full »