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Asked for male, 24 years old from Kolkata
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Asked for female, 49 years old from Lucknow
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Hi, the filtered prbc transfusion contains same amount of iron as without filter. Filter are not for reduction of iron. It is used to reduce transfusion associated fever, shivering and to reduce late effect of alloimunisation, a complications which leads to future blood transfusion ineffective. For iron overload, one need to take regular oral medicine (chelation therapy). Hope it clears the confusion.
Asked for female, 18 years old from Faridabad
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As she is thalassemic, so I think, she is receiving regular blood transfusion. The direct coombs test may become positive in many situations and treatment is completely different for those. First the test may give false positive report, if done within 3 weeks of last transfusion. If it is true positive, then we need to do indirect coombs test with specific card (3 card or 11 card) to know whether it is auto immune or allo immune in nature. For details evaluation you need to contact with immuno h...more
Asked for male, 18 years old from Ludhiana
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Asked for female, 42 years old from Faridabad
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Hi. Yes the space can be closed here only if you maintain your oral hygiene. Pyrrhoea indicates that there is some kind of negligence towards your oral hygiene.
Rinse your mouth properly after eating anything especially after eating soft, sugary and sticky foods.
Brush twice daily. Brushing at night time before going to bed is a must.
Visit a dentist for Scaling/Cleaning of your teeth. He / She may prescribe you antibiotics as well.
Rinse your mouth properly after eating anything especially after eating soft, sugary and sticky foods.
Brush twice daily. Brushing at night time before going to bed is a must.
Visit a dentist for Scaling/Cleaning of your teeth. He / She may prescribe you antibiotics as well.
Asked for female, 26 years old from Delhi
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Asked for female, 28 years old from Mumbai
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He needs regular follow up and therefore please visit your doctor as suggested. You can also add Homeopathy which is safe and gentle and does not cause any side-effects. It improves the immune system and helps natural healing. It can be taken along with the regular medicines. You can contact me for a detailed consultation.
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Asked for male, 20 years old from Calicut
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Asked for Male, 31 years old from Chittorgarh
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Maha laxmi vilas ras 125 mg twice a day rudanti avleh 10 gm twice a day relief in 8-10 days and for complete cure take it for 60 days only.
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