Medical Advice on "Vascular surgery"

Can there be a chronic infection lasting for years with a normal complete blood count?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query, and I saw your reports attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Your positive ANA (antinuclear antibody) test report and associated symptoms like joint pain suggest...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. N Ashok Viswanath

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.

My husband loves cycling and has iliac artery occlusion. What will happen if he does more cycling?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This condition must not be taken casually. If your husband continues cycling, complications may arise, further worsening his condition. The clot size may increase, causing further occlusion of the said vessel and can...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg

I get intermittent calf and chest pain. Are these signs of DVT or PE?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing your info, I think there are a couple of things I can tell you. I am assuming you have a B/ L (bilateral) pain and aching discomfort and not a sharp localized pain. Some of the causes for your pain are: ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

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

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