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Dr. Shweta Khanna
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).
Why New Moles Suddenly Appear and When To Worry?
Moles are nothing but a cluster of pigment cells. Almost every adult has common moles and you may have a few extras if your skin is fair. Moles may appear as flesh-colored bumps or small marks on the skin in varied colors, shapes, and sizes. A typical mole can have... Read More
- Skin and Hair Care
- May 02, 2024
Know How Epilepsy Affects Women and Their Reproductive Health
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes frequent, spontaneous seizures. A seizure is an abrupt spike in aberrant brain activity. Contrary to popular belief, epilepsy is common in women. One million women in their reproductive years alone suffer from this illness... Read More
- Women Health
- April 22, 2024
Autism: Importance of Routine and Therapies
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts an individual’s behavior, social interaction, and communication with others. It is characterized by certain repetitive behaviors and difficulties with social interaction and communi... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- April 02, 2024
Here's Why Your Gums are So Important to Your Over All Health
Alike our skin, gums are the pink, fleshy supporting tissue inside the mouth that keeps teeth in place. They are a kind of nest and anchoring system that supports and shields your teeth. Gums form a tight seal around the teeth and provide a protective barrier, preventin... Read More
- Health A-Z
- March 29, 2024
Challenges and Joys of Raising a Child with Down syndrome: Watch Them Blossom and Prosper
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of an additional chromosome. Chromosomes are little "packages" of genes that control the development and growth of a baby's body during pregnancy and after birth. A newborn usually has 46 chromosomes. In ... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- March 13, 2024
Know All About Vaginal Yeast Infections and Remedies to Prevent it
A vaginal yeast infection also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis is a type of fungal infection. Candida overgrowth is the prime cause of vaginal yeast infections. This condition results in severe itching, discharge, and irritation of the vulva (the skin folds outside th... Read More
- Women Health
- March 08, 2024
Living With Chronic Sinusitis: Know the Causes, Symptoms & Remedies
You must have heard of sinusitis, which refers to inflammation of the sinus cavities (hollow spaces in the bones of the skull). As we breathe, the tiny, hair-like structures and soft mucosal tissue that make up the sinuses moisten and filter the air. If the opening from... Read More
- Health A-Z
- February 09, 2024
What Happens to Your Body When Cholesterol is High?
High cholesterol is when you have an increased amount of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. Your body requires cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. However, when there is an accumulation of excess cholester... Read More
- Health A-Z
- March 01, 2024
Health Outlook 2024: Yearly Predictions for All Zodiac Signs
The zodiac has twelve signs, each of which is associated with unique character traits, aspirations, and attitudes. Are you one of the people who firmly believes in astrology? If you said yes, then surely you would be interested in learning about the impact of stars or p... Read More
- Mind & Emotions
- February 05, 2024
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Identify the Causes, Signs, and Solutions of RA
Have you been dealing with frequent bone aches and sickness for several weeks or even months, and it seems to be getting worse? Do your hands or other joints have frequent cramps and stiffness, particularly in the morning that take hours before loosening up? If you answ... Read More
- Health A-Z
- February 01, 2024
What is MIND Diet and How it Works to Boost Brain Health?
Does eating a specific food or following a certain diet prevent Alzheimer's disease-related dementia? The answer is yes! Numerous studies have indicated that the aging brain's ability to process thought and memory is influenced by the foods we eat. This blog contains al... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- January 15, 2024
Know 5 Facts About People with Disabilities and Learn Ways to Be More Inclusive
Disabled people are the world’s largest minority as disability transcends across gender, geography, religion, race, color, and other such boundaries. Disability is a multifaceted, intricate problem that can encompass physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments.... Read More
- Health A-Z
- January 08, 2024
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Q - What could cause intermittent and sharp inner lower right breast and sternum pain?
A - Hello, Your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders. Costochondritis seems to be the main cause underlying your complaints. Does it hurt when your manually press on this point or ...
Q - How can aspiration lead to pneumonia when the ejection fraction is low in an elderly patient?
A - Hi, Aspiration means that content from stomach (food or liquid) is breathed into the airways or lungs. It may happens during vomit or in patients with specific neurologic (epilepsy, syncopa) or...
Q - Should I be concerned about high TSH level and moderate fasting blood sugar level?
A - Hi, The derangements are not significant. There is no need for any sort of intervention for now. I recommend you to get the thyroid profile test repeated after 3 months from now to see the c...
Q - Why am I having pain below my breasts?
A - Hello, Pain just below the breast with no history of injury can be due to weak bones or low levels of calcium or vitamin D3. An ill fitting undergarment can also cause such a pain. Usually such...
Q - What do these results mean? Cancer?
A - Good evening. Hope you r doing well. Lesion mentioned in the investigation is not the dangerous type of cancer. It shows some tumour or lump is there in your femur bone. Such kind of lump or tumour ,...
Q - What could cause discomfort during urination and irritated urethra?
A - Hi, Yes, the reports would have come positive if the symptoms were due to those infections. I would suggest you to get a urine microscopy done to rule out urinary tract infection. Hope I ans...
Q - What do minor derangements like LDH, TSH and LDL signify?
A - Hi, There are few minor derangements like LDH, TSH and LDL. The derangements are insignificant and need no intervention for now. A low fat diet and exercise would be enough for the present heal...
Q - Suggest medical advice for constipation for over 2 days during the second trimester of pregnancy
A - Hello, Constipation during pregnancy is a common problem. Decreased fluid and fruits or salad intake usually causes such problem. You can take syrup cremaffin plus two teaspoons at bedtime. In ...
Q - Can smoking cause side effects for surgery ?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query Yes, there are chances where the blood parameters needed to be in range for surgery can go deranged. I would recommend to conclude only after pre operation blood investig...
Q - What are the chances that two oraquik tests cause?
A - Hi, The OraQuick test had 93% sensitivity, 99% specificity, 99.93% NPV and 90% PPV. The negative predictive value for the Oraquick HIV test has a 99.93% of Negative predictive value as the above...
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