Medical Advice on "Toxicology"

I failed to notice a woman and a baby next to me when I was smoking. Will that baby die of SIDS?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please find my observations below. Second-hand smoke or passive smoking can cause SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) only in infants who are exposed to such smoke regularly and in a closed environment like their house....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Why do I get unrealistic thoughts of getting intoxicated while sharing rooms with strangers?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your thinking sounds and reads unrealistic. Firstly if you know that there could be a possibility, then why do you share your room with strangers and that too at the risk of your life and health? If someone tends...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

Will coming in contact with the fluid in HIV rapid test cassette cause HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is nothing to worry about. I suggest washing the area thoroughly with soap and water. Maintain strict hygiene. There is no need to take the test again. All lab equipments have to be disposed of with utmost care...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

Is there any risk from short-term exposure to ethanol?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. An occasional brief exposure of not more than two minutes, as you mentioned, can be done without a mask. However, it is always recommended to use protection when dealing with poisonous gases, especially when you are wor...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

Can lead stored in bones harm the fetus during future pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. When you have lead poisoning or toxicity, you can develop some symptoms such as rashes on the neck with itching. You can do blood tests before getting conceived. If you have it, then your doctor can prescribe some me...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

I get burning sensation in my hands and feet after handling a bathroom unblocker. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, unblocker does not lead to such symptoms, and as you mentioned, you used it a week ago but still feel the sensation. If the blocker was too strong or maybe expired, then it can cause some symptoms. If not, th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

I have loose stool, nausea and lightheadedness after eating certain mushroom. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you ever had a similar symptom earlier? Any history of allergies that you suffer from or had in the past? Any family history of allergy to food or medications? You have not mentioned your age, and I assume y...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

I have multiple sclerosis with shortness of breathe. Could paint spray fumes be the cause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which an abnormal response of body’s immune system is directed against the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and optic nerves). The immune system of the body ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Md Faiz Akram

I am getting symptoms resembling tetanus due to long time Strychnine injection. Am I likely to recover?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What is your age? Since how long have you been ingesting Strychnine? In what form and amount? Though there are one such diagnostic tests available to detect Strychnine poisoning other than typical signs and symptoms ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

Is there any possibility to get protein toxicity from protein shake?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your question I feel that you are really worried about the ill effects of protein shake. Let me assure you that a protein shake is perfectly safe even if you have taken in large quantities as mention...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sandeep V. Nair