Medical Advice on "Vascular surgery"

I was diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease last week. Please advise.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Statins are widely used to treat PAD. Depending on other conditions, antihypertensives and medicines to control blood sugar levels are prescri...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

I have been advised endoscopy for Barrett's esophagus. I am scared of the sedation because I have varicose veins.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. I can see that your leg has developed varicose veins (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This happens due to back flow of blood ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

Kindly explain a few materials that are toxic to humans.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Detergents contain hazardous chemicals. It can irritate our skin and cause eczema. Some people may even get contact dermatitis. When they are ingested, it damages our mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Perfume...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mashfika N Alam

What are the toxic substances we handle every day? How do they affect our health?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Detergents contain hazardous chemicals that irritate the skin and cause eczema. Some individuals who are prone to allergy, also get contact dermatitis. They also cause damage to the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Kindly explain about raw water and how is it different from other types of water.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Raw water consumption has become quite a thing recently, particularly in certain parts of the united states and among people depending on or advocating alternative or herbal medicine. It is unprocessed and totally natura...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mashfika N Alam

Is stress chest pain related to heart or GERD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your pain at your chest wall may be due to stress or heartburn from acid reflux. I am suggesting that you have developed a stress ulcer which can lead to acid reflux esophagitis. Are you on any form of stress lately...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

I have tightness in the artery after carotid endarterectomy. Does the patch become unattached?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is perfectly normal to have stretching sensation in any surgical area. You may have less sensation in the neck and lower cheek. It is advised to be careful when you shave as you might accidentally cut it.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Himanshu Verma

Kindly review my blood and urine reports.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the attached laboratory reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and want to add that most of your reports are fine. There is increased liver enzyme (GGTP - Gamma-glutamyltransferase) ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad M. Hanif Md.

Do I have peripheral artery disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, I understand that the first time you had a problem with your left leg was due to a sprain (talofibular ligament) around the ankle and it got resolved. I suspect the same problem or something simil...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Raghu