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Why do I have pain in my heart with low blood pressure?
Query: Hi doctor, I have low blood pressure and am suffering with low pain in the heart for the past two days. Read Full »
Dr. Duaa Salem Alfituri Shubar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We define low blood pressure if the reading is lower than 90 mm Hg systolic or 60 mm Hg diastolic or if the patient has symptoms which are lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, blurred vision or lack of concentration. These symptoms are most prominent when individuals g... Read Full »
I underwent blood test this week. Kindly review my reports.
Query: Hello doctor, I got a blood test done this week. The investigations are as follows: Red cell distribution width is 11.4 %, platelets count is 130*10^3 per microliter of blood, and mean platelet volume is 13.3 fL. Morphology remarks: Giant platelets are seen, and small clumps of platelets are seen. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me tell you that there are abnormalities like high MPV (mean platelet volume) and the presence of giant platelets. This type of picture occurs when there is platelet destruction. So, the bone marrow is stimulated more, and hence a lot of premature platelets get... Read Full »
How to prevent infection in tooth cavity?
Query: Hello doctor, In my whole life I am known for eating candy and not brushing my teeth as much as I should. Today, I went to the dentist and said that I have nine cavities. This concerns me because I am not sure how long I had the cavities. This is my first time I am visiting a dentist. I read an ar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, by getting the tooth filled you can prevent further decay of the teeth. It would prevent any spread of infection. Yes, dental infection can get life-threatening through septicemia (bacteria in blood), which can go through the maxillary sinus to the brain. But, it h... Read Full »
What does high vacuolated neutrophils indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I understand that a high vacuolated neutrophil result can be indicative of impending sepsis. Is it possible for someone to have this result and an infection that does not make the patient's symptoms visibly worse for a week? If so, could you give some examples of such infections? The... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your knowledge. You are right, vacuolated neutrophils suggest towards infective etiology is more likely. But let me know in such a case usually neutrophilia is also seen. So vacuolated neutrophils interpretation should be done in accordance with total WBC (... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I was recently hospitalized for double pneumonia and septic poisoning. The doctor says that hospitals need to conduct blood tests to check for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), hepatitis C, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, and tuberculosis. I have also learned that my former sexual partner ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, and considering history of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in your sexual partners, I suggest you to undergo the tests suggested by the hospital. Since you are hospitalized fo... Read Full »
Are high fever and chills symptoms of kidney stone?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 41-year-old woman and started having severe lower back pain and nausea about a week ago. Went to the ER, had a CT scan, diagnosed with a 0.25 inches kidney stone in my right ureter with mild hydronephrosis. I was given Percocet and sent home with instructions to see a urologist. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. High fever and chill are indicative of infection indeed and as we have a cause rightly evident there are chances that you may be developing hydronephrosis (accumulation of urine in swollen kidney) in the right kidney and a secondary infection following stasis of urin... Read Full »
What are the diagnostic tests to confirm MGUS?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 53-year-old female. My BMI is 21. I have multiple complex symptoms over time, especially polyarthralgia, maculopapular body rashes, hypertension, photosensitivity, tension headaches, fatigue, bone and body pain, numerous infections in kidney, chest, ears, mouth, nose, bladder, ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to history, you have been diagnosed with MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance). But now, due to increased viscosity in blood by monoclonal paraproteins, you have symptoms like hypertension, headache, rash, etc. So as per my opinion, ... Read Full »