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What could be done to manage a bullet shot in the ear?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In penetrating bullet injury, CT scan of the head should be obtained after stabilizing his cardiopulmonary condition to determine the extent of intracranial damage and the presence of intracranial metallic fragments (bullet). View thread
How to relieve jaw pain after bilateral condylar fracture?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Send me your most recent OPG (orthopantomogram) x ray digital image for examination before I could give an opinion. View thread
Can two people with the same blood group get married?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are two major blood group systems and more than 400 minor blood group systems. The major blood group systems are the ABO system and the Rhesus system, which are important. View thread
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are multiple possibilities like low hemoglobin, thyroid, heart issues, or anxiety related. The most likely cause appears to be low hemoglobin. View thread
Kindly suggest medicines to manage pulmonary artery hypertension patient.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Honestly speaking, she is having irreversible diseases. View thread
Can Strattera negatively affect a child's behavior pattern?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest not to discontinue Strattera (Atomoxetine) abruptly without supervision. However, I do think that your son is having side effects due to Strattera (insomnia, high aggressive behavior). View thread
Can sanded grout exposure cause some serious effects?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at the history, it is quite a high-level exposure and it can cause some kind of pneumonitis feature called hypersensitivity pneumonitis or toxic dust syndrome. If she develops symptoms of a cough, breathlessness, better to get a computed tomography (CT) thorax to see her lungs and if possible lung function tests also. View thread
Why do palpitations occur in young adults?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Some of the common causes of palpitation at a young age can be due to strong emotional responses, such as stress or anxiety. Extra-cardiac stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (inappropriate stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system, particularly the vagus nerve which innervates the heart), can be caused by anxiety and stress due to acute or chronic elevations in glucocorticoids and catecholamines hormones, overuse of nicotine and caffeine, overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). View thread
Is it normal to have a TSH value of 3.17 during pregnancy?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.The ideal thyroid stimulating hormone - TSH level in pregnancy should be below 2.5 in the first trimester and below 3 in the second and third trimesters. This level is especially important for the first trimester as, at this period, any low thyroid level might cause fetal brain damage. View thread
What could be done to prevent pregnancy after protected sex?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she is in her ovulation period then better to take an emergency contraceptive pill. Ovulation occurs 14 days prior to the expected menses. Imagine her periods is of 28 days then unsafe days are from 11th day of menses to 20th day. View thread