Medical Advice on "Toxicology"

Can second hand smoke affect drug test results?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. While crossing a bar, when someone smokes marijuana (Cannabis) out, there is a possibility of inhalation through the nose. Chronic exposure occurs for people who work in the bar. Sufficient amount can enter into the lung ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Will smash repair work lead to future health problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a health hazard upon exposure of such inhalational dust materials for short term exposure (up to 6 months), it can produce allergic rhinitis, cough, and sputum. On long term exposure, it may produce cough, whe...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Are the lesions in my skin due to heavy metal poisoning?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reading your query and looking at the reports (attachments removed to protect patient's identity), I would like to give the following opinion. Heavy metals can cause such toxicity symptoms. Once you leave the pla...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Does eating two cans of skipjack tuna daily for seven days cause mercury poisoning?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The industrial wastes are finally accumulated in the sea; hence, marine meats (fish) contain mercury. The mercury level in fish depends on the mercurial content in the ocean where the fish was living. Therefore the mercur...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arul Amuthan L

I put scotch tape on penis to regenerate foreskin. Will my babies have birth defects?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I could not understand what made you do this practice and what benefit would you expect in this practice? There are no scientific studies available to support using this practice. Let me give my opinion. First of all, ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Will sensitiveness to Tryptophan and Vitamin D3 pass with time?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since your serotonin syndrome is drug induced, it must be normalized within a wash out period. I mean normalized gradually once you stop it. You maytake another antidepressant that is safe for you. Eating tryptophan rich ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arul Amuthan L

What are the ways to eliminate Amitriptyline from the body?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The amitriptyline increases sympathetic activity in the body which shows toxic symptoms. This drug gets eliminated from the body within 2 to 3 days. Maximum, it t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Can you use Desonide cream and Dextroamphetamine while trying to conceive?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Category C drugs may have shown side effects in the animal fetus, but there is no evidence in pregnant women or fetuses. Hence it is not easy to give a straight answer. Since Desonide cream is applied to the skin, the ab...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arul Amuthan L

How can I quit smoking?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The decision taken is a great thing in smoking cessation. You may list the situation when you are tempted for smoking. Keep chewing gum with you. Whenever you feel to smoke, use chewing gum. You may also divert your mind ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arul Amuthan L

I got exposed to Abiraterone indirectly. Will it affect my pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Abiraterone is toxic. It can show toxicity when it enters our blood. When it is consumed orally, only fifty percent of it gets absorbed and the remaining gets excreted without absorption. So if the drug is exposed to the ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arul Amuthan L