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What is the reason for postnasal drip entering esophagus?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am so delighted to read your query. My initial thoughts were that you were kidding. But when I thought I realized how beautifully you have thought about the question. We need to know about mucociliary clearance, direction of mucus movement, closure of airway by the epiglottis/supraglottis and by the glottis. View thread
How much vitamin B12 is safe in pregnancy?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oral absorption of vitamin B12 is a complex process and all the vitamins taken orally are not completely absorbed. You mentioned that you took the tablet intermittently and did not mention the exact frequency. View thread
Is Clomid suitable for treating conceiving difficulties?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before opting for ovulation induction in your case, it would be important to learn if your partner's semen analysis is normal on the first hand. Your cycle seems to be regularly irregular, which is often seen in cases of women with estrogen deficiency and the ones with progesterone deficiency. View thread
Is it okay to have left atrial enlargement?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please do not be worried. You will be fine soon. Left atrium enlargement is a change that occurs due to high blood pressure. Basically, we do not need treatment. View thread
How to speed up healing post-Nesbit plication surgery?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I understand that you have undergone plication surgery for penile curvature. View thread
Will frequent blood tests cause low ferritin levels?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, let me assure you that even if you donate about a liter (1000 milliliters) of blood every year, you will not become sick if you are otherwise healthy. Even if you get blood tests done 100 times, they will collect only 100 ml of blood from you, do not be paranoid repeated blood tests cannot cause illness. View thread
How to reduce high levels of ALT and AST?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your ALT (alanine transaminase)and AST (aspartate transaminase) values are above the upper limit of normal (ULN). ALT is more specific for liver disease while AST is nonspecific and its elevation suggests other reasons. View thread
Are light-headedness and morning headaches treatable?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that there is a non-specific finding in your brain MRI (attachment removed to protect patient findings), which could be a small inflammation region, a born defect or a tumor. View thread
What is the risk of hantavirus infection from rat feces?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rat droppings per se, do not cause the spread of hantavirus unless it is infected. If you see dead rats in or around the garage, it is advisable to get tested. We would screen you for viral markers, provided we find many dead rats in the vicinity. View thread
What causes floating images and flashes in the eyes?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to know if you wear glasses. If yes, then what is your refraction? Secondly, these floating images are called as vitreous floaters, which are harmless but bothering. View thread