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Will marriage of sisters' grandchildren affect their child?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The likelihood of abnormalities in offspring depends on whether the sisters are married to their cousins or if the parents of the grandchildren are cousins themselves. If there is a close blood relation in either of these scenarios, the chances of abnormalities increase with each successive generation. View thread
How to understand the outcome of a brain tumor surgery?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The MRI brain indicates that the mass is exerting pressure on the fifth cranial nerve, responsible for transmitting sensations from the face to the brain. Encouragingly, the vital cavernous sinus remains uncompressed, indicating that the mass can be surgically removed. View thread
How to manage severe stomach pain in a 17-year-old boy?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common cause of abdominal pain is functional and it is related to multiple problems such as constipation and regurgitation of food. As organic causes are ruled out, it is necessary to rule out functional causes. View thread
Is jaw bone cracking during tooth extraction common?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The tooth must have been ankylosed, which means fused to the bone. Also, it must have been really close to an artery and the laceration of which caused the hemorrhage. But, there is nothing to worry. View thread
Can a 62-year-old undergo joint replacement for both legs?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Joint replacement surgery, increase the chance of thromboembolic events especially if you are immobilized after the surgery. My recommendation is to avoid the stress of second surgery and wait for a couple of months before going for total knee replacement surgery. View thread
Why is there radiating pain on the chest and neck?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pattern of pain you're describing is likely attributed to one of the following possibilities. It could be nerve irritation, referred to as cervical radiculopathy, stemming from compression or irritation of a nerve root of the neck. View thread
Does irregular and heavy menstrual cycles affect fertility?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be experiencing periods irregularity since last two months where I believe your stress levels have been high, which could have delayed your menses. The presence of continued spotting from the mid cycle to till date in this cycle is possibly due to serum progesterone deficiency or luteal phase defect (phase after ovulation and before menses). View thread
Can one take Potassium chloride tablets for heart health?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, Potassium chloride should not be taken without serum potassium levels on daily or alternate day basis. Potassium is a highly toxic electrolyte component of blood. The increased level of potassium can cause skipped beats. View thread
Is jaw pain post impacted wisdom tooth removal normal?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This type of extraction (lower wisdom tooth) is difficult and usually takes at least two weeks of healing time. It can be painful till then due to removal of some bone from the sides of the impacted wisdom teeth. View thread
Can perineal incision correction be done after a long gap?
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you are right. It has to be repaired. If you do not have a problem in defecation, then you can wait for some time. But, after repair, you have to take rest for at least three months and you cannot ride horses until then. View thread