Medical Advice on "General Medicine"

My fiancee is B positive and I am O negative. Should I expect any pregnancy complication in future?, Answered by Dr. Nadia Khan

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There would be no complications during the first pregnancy but may occur in the subsequent ones due to isoimmunization phenomenon. It is a problem which arises if the mother is having negative blood group and baby is ... View thread »

Can a person travel while on Acyclovir for shingles?, Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. Shingles involve a single dermatome. So, it is unlikely going to spread and will heal completely in two weeks. Prednisolone is a steroid and can cause reactivation of Shingles. So you need to ... View thread »

I have blisters on my penis after masturbating without a lubricant. What is the treatment?, Answered by Dr. Saravan Pramod Settipalli

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are a few conditions which cause painful blisters even without a sexual contact, like genital herpes, primary syphilis, impetigo among others. Please provide more details: Are these blisters painful or ... View thread »

What causes chest discomfort in a patient with anxiety disorder?, Answered by Dr. Sadaf Mustafa

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Classical cardiac chest pain is a sensation as if an elephant is sitting on your chest. It lasts from a few seconds to minutes and could be provoked by exertion. What you are feeling is classified as atypical chest ... View thread »

Why do I get allergy on having some kind of seafood?, Answered by Dr. C Elanchezhian

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Allergy reaction is due to a specific particular protein or substance. Each group has a different type of protein. It varies from each. There are several types of shellfish, each containing different proteins like ... View thread »

What causes pain during dehydration in a sickle cell anemia patient?, Answered by Dr. C Elanchezhian

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, sickle cell anemia is a disease where RBC shape changes while dehydration and oxygen level goes down in body. Usually red blood cell will be round and plate shape. During dehydration and less oxygen time the ... View thread »

Can swelling in perianal area due to G-string mean herpes?, Answered by Dr. Vedprakash Verma

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your images (attachment removed to protect patient identity), looks like perianal area is swollen secondary to explained injury. It will take a little time to heal completely. Kindly follow the following ... View thread »

My LDL level is 188. What should I do now?, Answered by Dr. Ashish Jayanand Chandwadkar

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, not only the LDL (low-density lipoprotein) but the triglycerides, the HDL (high-density cholesterol) and their ratio are equally important. You need to do some dietary and lifestyle changes according to your ... View thread »

What could be the reason for pain in the middle of the chest?, Answered by Dr. C Elanchezhian

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Costochondritis is the most common cause of sternum pain. It occurs when the cartilage between the sternum and ribs becomes inflamed and irritated. Try the following methods. 1. Ice pack to your chest. 2. You can take ... View thread »

Can high lipoprotein and hs-CRP cause cardiac problems?, Answered by Dr. Anoop Mathew

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern regarding the raised hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) and lipoprotein levels (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These biomarkers are predictors of future events. ... View thread »