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Jyoti is a writer and editor with 6 years of experience in scientific and medical writing. She has been the recipient of ICMR's JRF and has worked in public health care sector and medical research. She is presently working as a Managing Editor!
Tingling Sensation in Your Hands and Feet? Here Are Some Health Conditions That Can Cause It
Patients experiencing a tingling sensation in hands and feet is a common problem. Also called 'paresthesia', it is often accompanied with a feeling of pins and needles, numbness, pain, itching, or a feeling of ants crawling in your hands, feet, or your toes, and even ot... Read More
- Health A-Z
- March 29, 2019
What Does Sleeping More Than 9 Hours Say About Your Health?
When it comes to counting sheep, most of us are familiar with the ill effects of sleep deprivation. Too little sleep not only affects our mood, stress, memory, and immunity, but it has also been linked with many chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart dis... Read More
- Lifestyle
- February 11, 2019
Is a normal delivery or vaginal birth possible after cesarean?
With the overshoot of cesarean deliveries by almost 5 to 10 times in the last 5 decades and considering the risks associated with surgery, the medical fraternity is promoting vaginal births after cesarean or VBAC. Yes! You read it right! Even if you had delivered your f... Read More
- Women Health
- January 09, 2019
Truth or Myth: Eating too much sugar will cause diabetes!
Many of us believe that eating too much sugar will cause diabetes. But, is it really true? Can you get diabetes from eating too much sugar? Here’s the Fact!... Read More
- Truth Or Myth
- September 13, 2018
Truth or Myth: Brief Exposure to Loud Music Can Cause Hearing Loss!
Does music act as your drug and you sincerely believe in turning up the volume, closing your eyes, and letting the music take over your soul? If you said 'yes', then you might have also come across some free advice on not listening to loud music. The constant advic... Read More
- Truth Or Myth
- September 11, 2018
Truth or Myth: Eating Pineapples During Pregnancy Will Cause Miscarriage !
When you are pregnant, you may hear many advices coming from your friends, family members, even strangers telling you what to eat and what not to eat! Though some of these warnings given are helpful, others may be just a wrong information.One of the most common advices ... Read More
- Truth Or Myth
- September 04, 2018
Truth or Myth: Dietary Supplements Are A Must For Our Well-Being
These day people firmly believe that dietary supplements can help cure many ailments and keep them healthy and strong inside-out. You can find supplements for vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, antioxidants, phytonutrients, omega fatty acids, and many more. ... Read More
- Truth Or Myth
- September 03, 2018
Why You Should Choose to Breastfeed Your Baby?
Every baby and mom are unique and the decision to breastfeed your baby is all a personal matter. But, the medical research from all across the world, including ones from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, strongly recommends to exclusively breastfe... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- July 30, 2018
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Q - Could you please explain attached reports mainly ECG reports
A - Hello I have gone through your query and your attached reports. Your ECG report and your cardiac ultrasound are normal. Considering all your test results i want to underline the kidney tests results...
Q - How do I get rid of dark circles ?
A - Hello Thanks for the query. You can use depiwhite cream daily in night and sunban 50 spf sunscreen in morning. Use this combination for 6 months after that you can stop depiwhite and continue with su...
Q - How do I get rid of severe acne on my forehead?
A - Hi, welcome to AskaDoctor 24×7 ! When acne is stubborn like this, especially across multiple areas, it's a strong sign you need professional help. Over-the-counter products often aren't enough, and...
Q - Can you help in understanding the report attached?
A - Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. I went through the attached report. I could see few out of range values of which these are significant. 1. Triglycerid...
Q - Would that more likely than not be a cause of my vertigo or (Bvvp) vestibular condition?
A - Hello, and thanks for your questions here at the"Ask a Doctor" service. I have read your question and understand your concerns. The most common type of vertigo after head or neck trauma i...
Q - Would the balance disorders more likley than not be a result of these injuries?
A - Hi, Thank you for reaching out with your query. I have carefully reviewed your concerns, and I can provide you with some important insights. 1. It is quite rare for the symptoms resulting from a p...
Q - How long will it take for the glands to go down if its related to the Benralizumab?
A - Hi I have gone through your query and your test results. I can say that your results are within the range and it seems that your are a healthy woman. About Benraluzimab, the literature confirm that...
Q - Can I give her 3 ml of Maxtra Syrup for relief my baby girl is 2 years and 1 month old?
A - Thanks for asking on ask a doctor. I can assure you that your child's running nose is not related to the exposure last night as there is an incubation period involved. Giving Maxtra 3 ml thrice da...
A - Hi, Thanks for your query Epididymitis is very common condition and easily treated with a course of antibiotics and pain killers. If that suspicion has got wrong, the next thing to do is a Scrotal...
Q - Please review the attached blood reports and check for any issues
A - Hi, Thanks for your query I see you have attached part images of the test report. I would request you to mail them to me to YYYY@YYYY and YYYY@YYYY Waiting for your response ...
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