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How to treat severe body itching during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am currently 26 weeks pregnant. I have developed severe itching all over my body, particularly in palms and soles of feet. I initially did not take it serious and kept applying coconut oil, Lacto calamine, etc., to get some relief. However, I did not get any relief from any of these. Th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have raised liver enzymes. This indicates that you have a condition called obstetric cholestasis (bile acid accumulation in blood resulting in constant itching during third trimester of pregnancy). It needs proper treatment and you need to get LFT - liver function t... Read Full »
Why my brother gets jaundice every year during summer?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother has jaundice, and it is occurring every year during summer. He feels very low and lazy, and his body becomes yellow. He is experiencing weakness and swelling on face and across his ankle. He also has a fever. We do not know why he gets sick every year. In addition to that, h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and the investigations (attachment removed to protect patient identity) that you have posted. He has the following problems: Low platelet count of 40,000. Iron-deficiency anemia. Hepatospleenomegaly. Raised serum bilirubin and mild e... Read Full »
Why is there pain in leg and restlessness in an alcoholic?
Query: Hello doctor, My brother is an alcoholic. He has been drinking from past six to seven years. I had convinced him to take certain medical tests. One test was conducted four months back and the second test after four months. During the first test, he was drunk the last night and the sample was taken t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigation (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The person in question has transaminitis (raised liver enzymes) which means there is some minimal necrosis of liver cells on a daily basis which in long run over a period of ... Read Full »
I have pain in the back, leg, joints, and stomach. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have back pain, leg pain, joint pain, and stomach pain. I am taking tablet Pregaba M 75 mg. I need a consultation with the hematologist about my blood infection. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your vitamin D level and vitamin B12 is too much high. Your liver and spleen palpation should be done, or USG (ultrasound) abdomen scan can be done for further work up. Your platelet c... Read Full »
Please explain my blood report.
Query: Hi doctor, I just got my blood work done and would like to know exactly what these results mean. Also, I do want to mention that I am a heavy drinker. The report says that RBC is low at 3.19, MCV is high at 116, MCH is high at 39.2, RDW is high at 16.5, platelets are low at 141, calcium is low at 8.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have multiple abnormalities in your blood work. Your red blood cell parameters, such as MCV, MCH, and RDW, are elevated, which can be caused by alcohol intake, thyroid dysfunction, or folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency. Additionally, your RBC and platelet count... Read Full »
I have been experiencing a low-grade fever for past five days. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a low-grade fever, low WBC count, and raised liver enzymes for the past five days. I have chronic interstitial cystitis and had pancreatitis a few months before. I also have had my gallbladder removed. However, my CT scan shows a prominence of the intra and ext... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Low-grade fever with low WBC (white blood cells) may be due to some subacute infection in the body. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. 1. Drink plenty of water daily. 2. Take more salads and fruits. 3. Take veget... Read Full »
Will anemia cause variation in liver enzymes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old female. Three years ago, I had iron deficiency anemia with vitamin deficiencies. The iron level was 46, ferritin was 5.80, vitamin D was 5.60, vitamin B12 was 289, and folic acid was 4.22. During that time, my liver enzymes were also slightly elevated, according to w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi. Welcome to icliniq.com. As you said, you got anemia three years ago. And you got your blood levels borderline on the lower side. These levels are old reports. What is the current situation? For conclusive advice, get a fresh CBC (complete blood count), ferritin, folic acid, and vitamin B12 lev... Read Full »
Please interpret my LFT report.
Query: Hi doctor, I do not eat spicy food, but I have acidity. I have slight pain in the bones of foot. I am on blood pressure medication since five years. In my LFT there is a slight increase in SGOT which is 45.9 U/L and SGPT 77.4 U/L. I have attached my entire blood report for your reference. Please ad... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your SGPT (serum glutamate-pyruvate transaminase) is mildly raised. It is not a very serious problem. It is probably due to the fatty liver, which can be confirmed on ultrasound. It could also be due to the medication you are on. Avoid fatty and spicy foods, smoking, alc... Read Full »
Please suggest ways to lower SGPT levels.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 8 years old. She is suffering from jaundice for the past four months. Presently, as per her blood test, bilirubin 0.40 mg/dL, conjugated bilirubin 0.10 mg/dL, unconjugated bilirubin 0.30 mg/dL and ALT (SGPT) 57.00 U/L. The medicines she had been prescribed are Junior Lanzol... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To add to your knowledge, SGPT is a marker of inflammation of the liver (serum glutamic-pyruvate transaminase). Whenever there is some damage to the liver, the SGPT will rise along with serum bilirubin levels. During healing of the liver, the SGPT levels slightly raise... Read Full »
What does my ALP isoenzyme test report signify?
Query: Hello doctor,I need your help reading an ALP isoenzyme test report. What does it mean by percentage and fraction? Is it possible for the percentage to be normal and the fraction abnormal?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand it. ALP (Alkaline phosphatases) are a group of isoenzymes located on the outer layer of the cell membrane. The normal serum alkaline phosphatase consists of many distinct isoenzymes found in the liver, bone, placent... Read Full »