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Please review my father's brain CT scan.
Query: Hello doctor, I am looking for a second opinion on my father's computed tomography (CT) scan (brain). He has been suffering from mild to severe headaches for about two weeks and is now diagnosed with a clot in his head that is causing a midline shift. I am uploading two sets of CT scan images, the f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your father. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If the only symptom he has is this clot in the brain, and no other neurological symptoms such as weakness on the left side of the body or speech cha... Read Full »
Is taking Aspirin before long travel help prevent blood clot?
Query: Hello doctor, I was wondering if I need to be concerned, or what is the probability if any, would I have at developing a blood clot if I have no blood clotting genetic issues (factor V, etc), not on any hormones (was on birth control pills for 12 years but been off for almost four years), no recent ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Before I can answer your question, you mentioned that you are taking prenatal vitamins. Just curious if you are pregnant or plan to do so? Do you have previous unplanned or accidental abortions? Please let me know. Read Full »
How to clear the blood clot present in my finger?
Query: Hello doctor, My finger was pressed between doors around 15 to 20 days ago and blood was clotted in that area. Please refer to the attached pictures. But, since last week, it looks like in the picture. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all the data posted. From the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it looks like your finger has gotten infected. Kindly consult a general surgeon at your local place so that he can examine and drain pus, if present. You also ne... Read Full »
I had a blood clot at 24 and have taken baby Aspirin every day since. Is it a risk to stop it now?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I had a blood clot at 24 and have been taking a baby Aspirin every day since I came off Coumadin. I have read a lot about the long-term risks of Aspirin on the GI and the brain. I would like to come off my daily dose. Are there long-term effects with my six year... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your health query and can understand your worries well. No, this is not such a high dose that it may have caused issues to the blood vessels or brain. It is the safest dosage of Aspirin and is rather protective to the blood vessels at large. It will n... Read Full »
I have red blood clots discharge from the rectum. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have bright red blood with clots discharged from the rectum. Usually occurs three to four times a day. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Can you share a few more details regarding your history as the following: 1. Since how long have you been suffering from per rectal bleeding? 2. Have you observed any weight loss? 3. Do you have any past medical or surgical history? 4. Do you... Read Full »
Can birth control pills cause blood clots during periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been cycling on birth control pills for about four months. My gynecologist told me that if I experience spotting, I should stop taking the pills for three or four days to let everything come out, and then start back again. I experienced some pretty heavy spotting. So, I decided to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry. What you are having is the expulsion of the thick endometrium lining of the uterus. As days have passed without the shedding of the lining, the thickness of the endometrium has been increasing, which has to fall off one day. When you take the birth cont... Read Full »
I have factor V clotting disorder. How to prevent having a blood clot?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old male with factor V clotting disorder. How can I prevent blood clot? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most people with factor V Leiden never have any symptoms. But, some are at a higher risk of getting blood clots, especially in the leg or the lungs. When clots do occur, they can cause, warmth, redness, pain, and swelling in the leg. These are symptoms of a condition ... Read Full »
Will my son’s blood clots seen in the recent scan go away?
Query: Hello doctor, My 28-year-old son, has JME epilepsy, mostly under control and also 1 part Leiden Factor V. He had an accident last year. Broke a few neck bones (Hangman's bone) and broke a few backbones, high up nearer the neck. Son is doing pretty well, and he is walking. He has a total blockage on... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. The blood clot will not resolve by Aspirin drug. Aspirin is for prophylaxis to prevent further clots formation. For thrombosis, that is a blood clot, and he needs to be prescribed Rivaroxaban or Apixaban like anticoagulant medication. Factor V Leiden mutation put... Read Full »
I have a foul-smelling discharge after tooth removal. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had all four wisdom teeth pulled nine days ago. Only the one on the bottom right tooth is very painful and when I push near it all this foul smelling yellow stuff comes out. What is wrong? Also, having headaches. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have dry socket condition on that side. It occurs due to loss of blood clot in the early days since extraction. Use warm salt water gargle twice a day for a week or two to get some relief. You may need antibiotics and painkillers for a week or two. So, go b... Read Full »
Can a blood clot migrate from a leg to the heart?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a heart patient, and I am on Plavix and Aspirin. I have multiple blockages in my legs. Is it possible for a clot to form in legs, and then it moves to the heart, causing a heart attack when I soak my legs in hot water to relieve my restless leg syndrome? Similarly, can multiple c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I assume that you have blockages in arteries, and if blockages are in arteries, then they will not migrate to the heart. Instead, there will be a pain while walking, and if it is severe, it may lead to gangrene. If blockages are in veins, then they will migrate to th... Read Full »