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Shweta Khanna is a dental surgeon who has experience in dentistry for more than 13 years. She has been writing innovative medical and healthcare content for the past eight years. She has authored various medical blogs/articles related to dentistry, orthopedics, dermatology, women's health, consumer health articles, and research articles (basic and clinical).
5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
Having trouble remaining awake or attentive or wanting to sleep more during the day, are signs of excessive daytime sleepiness, also referred to as daytime somnolence or hypersomnia. The feelings of sleepiness may be stronger when you are sedentary, such as while drivin... Read More
- Lifestyle
- August 28, 2025
Contact Lens-Related Eye Infections and How to Deal With Them
For most people, contact lenses are a more comfortable and convenient option than spectacles. However, you can't wear them constantly. Additionally, you run the risk of developing eye infections if you don't properly clean and care for them. The most common infection re... Read More
- Health A-Z
- August 18, 2025
What is HMPV and What are Its Symptoms?
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that can cause symptoms similar to the common cold. The illness can range from mild, cold-like symptoms to severe infections, including pneumonia and bronchiolitis. The infection is more common in the winter and early ... Read More
- Health A-Z
- August 01, 2025
Low Ferritin Levels Can Cause Hair Loss and Fatigue. Here's What You Need To Know
You've probably heard how important it is to eat a diet high in iron, but the term “ferritin” may be new to you. Do you know that your red blood cell count may decrease if your iron levels become too low? Yes, iron is essential for the production of hemoglobin, a vi... Read More
- Skin and Hair Care
- July 24, 2025
Struggling to Gain weight? Try These 5 Protein-Rich Diets Today
The ideal nutrition approach for acquiring a healthy weight is still eating adequate and appropriate food, regardless of whether you are underweight or exhausted from working out. But making the distinction between good and unhealthy weight gain is crucial. While excess... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- July 08, 2025
If You Get Bruised Easily, You Must Learn About Haemophilia B
Have you ever noticed bruising appear on your skin without knowing how it happened? Although an occasional bruise from bumping into something might not be a major concern, frequent and inexplicable bruises could be a warning sign of something more serious. Haemophilia B... Read More
- Health A-Z
- June 24, 2025
How Do High-performance Sunscreens Prevent Sun Damage and Tanning
Do you know that both UVA and UVB rays from the sun can cause deeper layers of skin damage and are connected to longer-term problems, including skin cancer and premature ageing? One of the most essential skincare products that every person should use regularly is sunscr... Read More
- Lifestyle
- June 16, 2025
How Much Water One Should Consume Daily: Age and Health-wise
While drinking less water can lead to dehydration, drinking too much fluid is also harmful, as your kidneys cannot eliminate excess water. This causes your blood's salt content to drop, and can be fatal. In this blog, we will understand how much water you should drink, ... Read More
- Lifestyle
- May 20, 2025
All About Moringa Health Benefits and How to Use it
Moringa oleifera is a large tree native to Asia and Africa, consumed for centuries due to its remarkable nutritional content and health benefits. Its other names include horseradish tree, drumstick tree, and ben oil tree. Nearly every part of the tree is either consumed... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- April 16, 2025
Know All About Pleural Effusion
Everyone has a small amount of fluid between the lung and the chest wall (the pleural space). However, this fluid's normal balance can occasionally be upset. When your lungs are secreting too much liquid and not reabsorbing it enough, it's called a pleural effusion (wat... Read More
- Health A-Z
- April 07, 2025
Know About Seborrheic Dermatitis: That Itchy, Flaky Skin Condition
The term "seborrheic" refers to the "sebaceous" gland while “derm” means “skin.” Seborrheic dermatitis occurs when the sebaceous (oil-producing) glands of the skin become overactive, causing an inflammatory reaction. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin ailmen... Read More
- Skin and Hair Care
- March 04, 2025
Identify the Causes and Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Any malignant growth that starts in the female ovaries (the organs that create eggs) can form a mass or tumor referred to as ovarian cancer. These cancerous cells can then spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body, making ovarian cancer a life-threatening conditio... Read More
- Women Health
- February 04, 2025
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Q - What are the white stripes going through my leg?
A - Thanks for posting the query The image of the lines might be due to any extra fixator or a dressing done. Are u on any treatment for the leg issue applying any cast? Please do reply Take care....
Q - I have question on sexual issues
A - Hi, Welcome to ASK A DOCTOR through HCM, Thanks for posting your query. Furnish in detail about your problem. Let us try to solve. Anyhow sex problems need close interactions Just prescriptions alo...
Q - Can you suggest holistic treatment plan to restore ejaculatory control?
A - Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Whether you are married or unmarried individual? Early ejaculations in a young adult is a good sign. Not to get upset for the same. Really it indicates your vi...
Q - What if my mouth touched my upper part of my shirt?
A - Touching your unwashed shirt with your mouth can definitely expose you to some infections, particularly, if not washed for a long time. Exfoliated dead skin cells, sweat or some oth...
Q - Can you please help me read the report and advise on medication?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query I would like to know some more details before analysing your report When was your last period? Are you on any medication ? Do you have kids ? Do you have any disturbanc...
Q - What is the line of treatment and is their chances for improvement?
A - Hi , i am dr diwashish biswas. welcome to ask a doctor service. The CT scan shows signs of an old stroke (infarct) in the left basal ganglia and age-related brain shrinkage (atrophy), which are com...
Q - Is the sunscreen fine to buy or you recommend any other?
A - Hello. All the depiwhite are same only packaging is different. You can use any of these. Apply a small quantity and gently rub for 30 seconds under your eyes in night. In morning apply sunscreen all ...
Q - Is there any leftover radiation?
A - Hey thanks for the question. There is no harm once CT is done and eye glasses offer extra protection so dont worry . Hope my answe helped you....
Q - Why feeling irritated getting angry at petty things and strong chest pain at that time?
A - Hi, This is Dr Sameer Maheshwari, I am a cardiologist based in Considering the pain doesn’t always increase on exertion, it should not be related to heart. As the ECG and Echo are already done ...
Q - I am feeling slight pain under my left arm near the armpits.
A - Hi , This is Dr Sameer Maheshwari, I am a cardiologist based in Can you please answer some questions first - Does the pain increases or decreases upon exertion (walking or running) Is the pain ...
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