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My iron level is 6.2. How to increase my iron level fast?
Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Your iron level is very low. For that, I suggest you take Orofer XT like Ferrous Ascorbate containing tablet which contains more elemental iron. It should be considered for at least three to four-month according to your hemoglobin level. View thread
Explain Coombs test for cold-agglutinin disease diagnosis.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am trying to explain to you about the Coombs test. Basically, this test detects antibody-coated red blood cells. The direct Coombs test detects antibody coated on red blood cells. View thread
Can Medroxyprogesterone give a positive pregnancy test?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? You are about 14 weeks gestation, based on your last menstrual period. At this size, the embryo is easily visible. The blood test will also have high hormonal levels. View thread
Do babies with laryngomalacia spit up more?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The current weight of the child is absolutely normal according to the birth weight of the child. There is no need to worry about this. Babies often spit very little amount of milk after feeding even after burping, this is a normal thing. View thread
What is the treatment for OCD?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please mention about your OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) symptoms. Please say about the type of obsessions and compulsions you have. You can take tablet Prozac (Fluoxetine) 20 mg for a week and gradually increase it to 40 mg. View thread
Is Xarelto safe for DVT in heterozygous factor V Leiden?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows, 1. Being positive for factor V Leiden and prothrombin is a considerable risk for thrombosis and is very much prone for thrombus formation in the future. View thread
What strategies can help one deal with stress and depression caused due to losing a job?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate the confidence that you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I can understand your situation and your problem. I am sorry to hear about your job. View thread
Can an ant entering the nose reach the brain and harm it?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ant, by all means, will be dead and blown out of your nasal airways because our nose has the following protective mechanisms. 1. Nasal vibrissae (small hairs) which block particles size of an ant. View thread
How to treat abdominal pain during coughing and sneezing?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly get an EKG (Electrocardiogram ), chest x-ray done. Also, mention what medication are you taking for your sickness. Pain while coughing could be due to inflammation in the intercostal muscles due to excessive coughing. View thread
What causes proteins, WBCs, and epithelial cells in urine?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your partner has urinary tract infection. She needs to do a urine culture and sensitivity. Meanwhile, get examined by a gynecologist to know the local source of infection. View thread