Medical Advice on "Anesthesiology"

Why is my wife still having pain in the area where anesthesia was administered during fibroid surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The discomfort would last one to two days if she were given spinal anesthesia. It will not last for a month. Please get in touch with your gynecologist and let her know. You may need to consul...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna

Is it possible for anesthesia for a spine surgery to cause pain and discomfort?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Usually, in spinal surgery, a general anesthetic will be used for spinal surgery. There is no specific location for anesthetic. Anesthesia will be given through the IV (intravenous) line. Duri...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna

Is it safe to have a surgery under general anesthesia if I smoke marijuana regularly?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and will surely help you. Marijuana leads to the weakening of lung parenchyma and the linings of the airways. Anesthetic agents will be required in low doses compared to normal persons. There is no s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Jain

How to treat phimosis in a 13-year-old boy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, if you are sure it is phimosis, you can buy the steroid cream available over-the-counter (OTC) and apply it daily as it helps reduce inflammation and soften the skin, thus helping relieve the symptoms. If you do no...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saadia

Should I inform the doctor if I have meth in my system when going for a surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first thing to do is to share this information with your doctor. He will be a better person to decide whether to postpone the surgery or not. If it is not an emergency or an urgent surgery, I would advise my patient...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Manu Kumar

What are the causes of extreme ear pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Your condition sounds like an ear abscess or infection causing extreme pressure and pain. I would suggest seeing a doctor in the emergency room or urgent care as you would need antibiotics accordingly. Meanwhile, I would...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saadia

Why do I see patches on my scrotum?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These look like psoriatic patches (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). However, fungal infection is a possibility. I would suggest seeing a dermatologist to get a thorough evaluation and an exact d...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saadia

What is the difference between implantation bleeding and periods?

Hello,Welcome to iCliniq.com It is difficult to predict the condition, but if the spotting is observed at the time of your expected period and bleeding is heavy, then most likely it is your period. On the other hand, implantation bleeding is more lik...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saadia

Does ligament laxity occur as a side effect of Sevoflurane?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Myoclonus or muscle twitching is a known side effect of Sevoflurane use, and it is not a serious concern. Sevoflurane does not cause laxity of...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Is it dangerous to have anesthesia in combination with my sleep medicine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Continue your medication as advised. Just skip it on the day of the surgery. In the most likelihood, the excision of your bone bump will be done under local anesthesia, and this medication will not affect anesthesia...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vansh Priya