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Will vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy affect baby growth?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 29 years old and we have a 5 year old son. It was a premature delivery in the 34th week and it was a normal delivery. After that, she had three abortions and all are because of no fetal growth and heartbeat. Currently, she is 10 weeks pregnant. Her recent ultrasound scan sho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The vitamin D levels are in deficient range and vitamin B12 levels are normal. There is no need to discontinue the pregnancy due to these values. Vitamin D supplementation will help to have adequate levels in baby. I suggest vitamin D supplementation Calcirol sachet... Read Full »
I have high RBC, Hb, hematocrit. Will Aspirin reduce the risk of stroke during flight travel?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 49-year-old male, 6'4" and 300 lbs. I take very low doses testosterone, an estrogen blocker, and HGH. All very low dosages. I will be on a six hours international flight tomorrow and I am concerned about some health risks. I have high levels of the following: RBC of 6.61, hemog... Read Full »
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I agree with you. There is a risk of leg vein thrombosis in deep veins of legs due to prolong sitting. Aspirin do help according to some studies, might be not as beneficial as full anticoagulants like Heparin, etc., but take Aspirin 325 mg (not 75 or 81 mg) one hour b... Read Full »
I am worried about getting a heart attack. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I worry about the possibility of a heart attack as a cardiac patient living in the Western world. I stay alone, and my kids live in a nearby country. I had a heart attack 10 years ago, and I have been living on Aspirin and have had no complaints so far. Now that I am alone, I am worried. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. As a cardiac patient, it is understandable to feel worried about the possibility of getting a heart attack, especially if you live alone. Here are some information that may help you. The symptoms and warning... Read Full »
Will I get a stroke if I stop taking Rivaroxaban?
Query: Hi doctor, I just had knee replacement surgery, and the doctor recommended Aspirin. I asked if I could take Xarelto. Now I am at home and have been on 5 mg of Xarelto for three days. I am finding it interferes with everything I take. Can I stop it and go on with Aspirin? Will I have a stroke from su... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Aspirin is safe as you are fully mobile. Yes, Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) can be stopped, but any increase in the stroke risk (rebound) phenomenon can be countered by starting Aspirin 150 mg once daily before you stop Xarelto (Rivaroxaban). Xarelto stays in your system for a ... Read Full »
What are the risks of pregnancy if mom's age is 40 years?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40 year old female. I did nuchal translucency (NT) scan at 12 weeks and 1 day. The result reads NT 1.1 mm. Free beta hCG 25.9 ng/ml. PAPP-A 0.53. My sugar levels and BP are normal. I am taking Aspirin and Enoxaparin every day. Kindly tell me about my risks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I see nothing for you to worry about. Let me explain. Here age is the only factor, but this is only a relative term. In the general population, the risk of genetic problems is high after 40 years, and we tend to screen all the pregnant ladies around this age group. N... Read Full »
I have been prescribed Ecosprin for high blood pressure after my miscarriage. Is it a safe drug?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female. I have obesity, and I am five weeks pregnant. I had a miscarriage four years ago. Now, my BP is under control. The doctor prescribed me the tablet Ecosprin 75 mg once daily from now onwards. Is it a safe drug? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ecosprin (Aspirin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with antiplatelet action to prevent stroke, hypertension, and clot formation. Excess body weight, history of obesity, previous miscarriage, or multiple miscarriages can be risk factors for further miscarria... Read Full »
Can continuous use of Aspirin affect blood sugar levels?
Query: Hello doctor,My dad, who is 53 years old, underwent open-heart surgery approximately two years ago, and he has been consistently taking Aspirin ever since. Recently, we have observed his blood sugar levels fluctuating unpredictably, causing us concern. Given his medical history and continuous use of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Diabetes and heart disease often go hand in hand, as high blood sugar levels over time can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart problems. Aspirin is commonly prescribed after open-heart surgery to help prevent blood clots and red... Read Full »
Do I need to receive the balance two Fondum injections?
Query: Hello doctor,I am recommended the injection Fondum based upon the ECG. The ECG report says the blood supply to one valve is less other all is fine, already taken one. Also, other medicines as Rosumac gold (Aspirin, Rosuvastatin, Clopidogrel), Sorbitrate. Should I take balance two injections of Fondu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These medicines are given for acute coronary syndromes. Please send me ECG so that I can guide you accordingly that what to do next. Please tell about the age of patient, symptoms, and any blood tests performed. Read Full »
Is Fibroease safe to control bleeding in a cardiac patient?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has large uterine fibroids, because of which she is experiencing excessive bleeding. She is 50 years old. She has a cardiac problem with an ejection fraction of 20 %. Apart from this, she also has a history of high pressure (for more than 15 years), diabetes (detected recently),... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through all the reports (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). Fibroease (Mifepristone) will help a lot in reducing the size of the uterine fibroid and to control the bleeding. But in the beginning, she might encou... Read Full »
Is it good to take after 30 weeks of pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am in my 25th week of pregnancy which is post IUI. I am also a thyroid patient and on Thyroxine. I am taking Aspirin ASA 50 mg, calcium and protein supplements in the form of tablet and syrup. I am taking capsule MCBM DHA for Folic Acid. I would like to get your valuable advice on the f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, I understand that you are a thyroid patient and have had an IUI (intrauterine insemination) pregnancy. Hence, you would have been started on Aspirin ASA 50 (Acetylsalicylic Acid), Folic Acid and Progesterone support during your first trimester. Then, ... Read Full »