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Why does My fetus have a single umbilical artery in the ultrasound report?
Query: Hi doctor, A single umbilical artery is observed in 22nd week L2 pregnancy ultrasound. All other parameters are fine in relation to the growth of the fetus. I want to know how to deal with this. Can we go for amniocentesis or chromosome study? I also have a low-lying placenta with 5.9 inches distanc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understand the concerns. A single umbilical artery can be associated with chromosomal anomalies, structural anomalies, or can be unassociated with any other anomaly. Since the previous child also had anterior abdominal wall defect, ... Read Full »
Can congenital deafness be transferred to future generation?
Query: Hello doctor,The girl's father is dumb and deaf affected. If I marry that girl (the affected person's daughter), will the child born to us also be affected? And I am not dumb and deaf. Please help me decide whether to marry her or not. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Congenital deafness and mutism has a genetic effect and may pass to future generations but incidences are very less as compared to other congenital and genetic diseases. You may marry with a girl's concern. Deafness and mutism in the next generati... Read Full »
I am pregnant. Will getting a CT scan harm my baby?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old female, and I was hospitalized for a week due to UTI. As a part of it, a CT scan was taken, which showed that I am completely cured. Then the next day, a blood test showed two weeks pregnancy. I am worried that the CT scan would have an adverse effect on the baby. Could... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I understood your concerns. CT scan has strong radiations, and it is known to have adverse effects on the fetus. You should consult a gynecologist and decide further action. Hope you found the answer helpful. Do get back to more f... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old. I have a problem of nystagmus from birth. Due to this, I have a problem to see far objects. Please give me some suggestions regarding the treatment of nystagmus. I have attached the prescriptions of my doctor. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your papers (attachment removed to protect patient identity),your vision is well maintained and you have a small refractive error.Nystagmus can be of various types based on its intensity and frequency. The management is decided by the intensity of nystagmus... Read Full »
What is the possibility of an abnormal baby if grandkids of sisters marry?
Query: Hi doctor, I want to know if my two sister's grandson and granddaughter get married, will their baby become abnormal? Or will the marriage affect their kid in any other way? Please explain. Read Full »
Answer: 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 increa... Read Full »
Can CPAM type 3 lesions have adverse effects on my baby?
Query: Hello doctor, CPAM type 3 lesions, but ratio is 0.6. Will it cause a serious problem after birth for my baby? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concern. As there is no chromosomal abnormalities in your baby, most likely there is no problem in future but continuous monitoring is important in your case. Read Full »
I recently got pregnant. Is taking Minoxidil harmful?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 28 year old female who is overweight. I have been using Minoxidil 5 % topical solution for alopecia areata on the scalp. I just found out my urine pregnancy test is positive. Now I have stopped using it. I might be in the early weeks of pregnancy. Should I be worried about the fetus? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Truly speaking, there is no much data available on this. So, it is not possible to say convincingly anything. It basically falls in category C meaning, no human studies are available but animal studies have shown some adverse effects. This is for oral consumption and... Read Full »
My pregnant wife experienced bleeding. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife's last period date was two months ago. After one month, we came to know that she is pregnant. She had her first ultrasound 10 days ago and the baby is fine at five weeks and five days with a heartbeat of 114. But for the last three to four days, she saw some blood in her urine.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If a repeat ultrasound shows no heartbeat then she has experienced a missed abortion. This means that after the arrival of the heartbeat, the heart has stopped and the fetus is no more alive and not growing. The bleeding is nature's way of aborting the non-developing... Read Full »
My wife's fetal echo shows a septal defect. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is 23 years old. She is 22 weeks pregnant. She has a previous history of complete CHB - congenital heart block diagnosed at the 20th week of her first pregnancy and it was terminated. In her present pregnancy, two weeks back, that is around the 20th week, the cardiologist did a fe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your wife's history, diagnosis, and pertinent reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). First of all, your baby has a normal heart and has no heart problems. All fetuses when inside the womb of the mother, they are required to hav... Read Full »
Why does menstruation not started in my teenage daughter?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a daughter whose age is 15 years. She has not started menstruation. I want to know the reasons, please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, girls start menstruating by the age of 15. If there are still no signs of menstruation then it is possible that she might be suffering from congenital gynecological malformation. There could be many reasons for that. It could be due to a thick membrane cover... Read Full »