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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).
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
10 Skin-Care Resolutions Dermatologists Want You to Make in 2024
Skin is the largest organ in our body. It serves as our initial line of protection against allergens and irritants, so it's vital to keep our skin healthy. Our skin is designed to naturally shed dead cells every 28 days. You can help remove these dead cells and keep you... Read More
- Skin and Hair Care
- January 02, 2024
Why is Constipation More Prevalent in Winter and How to Deal With It?
Having a regular and smooth bowel movement is a critical part of digesting the food we eat. The large intestine produces stool, which is the body's method of eliminating waste. However, when an infrequent bowel movement occurs it leads to constipation. When there are le... Read More
- Health A-Z
- December 18, 2023
4 Yoga Asanas to Fight Away Winter Blues or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
With the change in season, some people feel internal disturbances and imbalances in the body that correspond with depressive symptoms known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. These mood changes or swings can sometimes turn out to be more serious, affecting how a pe... Read More
- Lifestyle
- December 15, 2023
Home Remedies to Reverse Diarrhea in Children and Infants
The only thing that can slow down a child's fun is an upset stomach with frequent soft or loose bowel movements (poop) or diarrhea. Unfortunately, infants and children get troubled quite frequently but the good news is that most acute diarrhea cases get easily managed w... Read More
- Home Remedies and Traditional Therapy
- December 05, 2023
Ask a Specialist
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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