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Should one with myopia wear sunglass only on prescription?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can use UV glasses in your prescribed glasses. Actually myopia (near sightedness and using minus glasses) is a separate issue. While UV glasses (ultraviolet) are just a filter incorporated in your glasses that absorb UV light from the sun. View thread
How to manage diabetes and control blood sugar levels?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A single reading of postprandial sugar of 149 mg/dL should not be a reason to worry unless your wife has a family history of diabetes or diabetes in the previous pregnancy. View thread
What can be done to manage leg pain and soft tissue injury?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your pain and concern. It is possible that you have suffered a muscle sprain. I advise you to try RICE approach (rest, ice, compression and elevation) for it. View thread
Does Ashwagandha have drug interaction with anesthesia?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your query, it seems you have already searched a lot on the social networks. You are absolutely right that Ashwagandha should be stopped for 1 week prior to surgery. View thread
Is left ventricular hypertrophy hereditary?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hypertrophy is a general term and it includes multiple individual diseases. Do you have her echo report or any other medical reports of the heart? The first possibility in her case is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is certainly hereditary and all the first degree relatives should be screened for the same. View thread
How to cure erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many reasons for this condition, so you need to be evaluated and physical examination is required. For managing ED (erectile dysfunction), a drug like Sildenafil or Tadalafil are the first-line treatment. View thread
Why do I have a fever with chills and a high WBC count?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly let me know if any other symptoms you have like burning micturition, abdominal pain, dyspnea, etc. Your total WBC count not much raised, it is only slightly increased. View thread
Why is APTT prolonged in acute vein thrombosis?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The APTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) test is positive (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So three causes should be ruled out: Hemophilia A or B. View thread
What organs are present inside in a 12-week fetus?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Normally intestine is outside body of the fetus from 6 to 10 weeks of gestation is known as an intestinal hernia. Around 11 weeks it should be inside the body of the fetus. If you have been irregular periods there could be a discrepancy of dates between the scan and your menstrual periods then you need rescan to check things again. View thread
What are the different ways and therapies to quit smoking?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. Smoking is a dangerous habit that can lead to various health problems, including lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory diseases. View thread