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Kanika Kulshreshta is a post-graduate in Food and Nutrition with more than 10 years of experience in the field of medical and health writing. During her career she has been involved in writing for both the digital and print media. She has expertise in writing for in‐depth multimedia (e-Learning) training programs on different disease states, drug pharmacokinetics, scientific abstracts, articles, blogs and web content. Presently, she is working with Ebixcash as a medical writer and associate editor.
Can Intermittent Fasting Help in Weight Loss? Know the Pros and Cons
Fasting is an ancient practice followed by different communities worldwide for religious and health reasons. It may involve eating only at a fixed interval (intermittent fasting), or having only specific foods or drinks, (e.g. only protein-rich foods, juices, or soups t... Read More
- Fitness
- November 11, 2024
Learn How Ashwagandha Can Improve Your Mood, Stress, and Cognitive Function
The Indian ginseng or the Indian winter cherry, commonly known as ashwagandha, is an ancient ayurvedic herb used for thousands of years for its numerous therapeutic properties. Due to its powerful rejuvenation attributes, ashwagandha is considered a miracle herb. K... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- October 16, 2024
Things You Should Know About Kidney Function and Ways to Protect It
The two little bean-shaped organs located just below the rib cage on either side of your body are the wonder organs. They work day and night allowing your body to function properly. Your very own filters, the kidneys purify the blood and remove extra fluid and wastes fr... Read More
- Health A-Z
- April 01, 2024
Does the KETO Diet Show Promising Results in Managing Type 2 Diabetes?
Lifestyle modification is the cornerstone of diabetes management. Regular exercise, and adequate nutrition, in combination with drug therapy, if required, can significantly improve long-term outcomes. There are several eating patterns or diets that may work for a diabet... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- September 19, 2023
Sticking to a Regular Sleep Schedule Matters! Here's Why?
“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep.” – E. Joseph Cossman.Sleep is vital for our health just like a healthy diet and exercise. Good sleep revitalizes our body and mind and aids cognitive and behavioral functions. Adequate sleep also s... Read More
- Lifestyle
- September 08, 2023
Smoking in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Birth Defects: What, Why, and How?
Smoking during pregnancy can have detrimental effects on the fetus that may not only result in developmental complications but can also have life-long consequences for your baby. Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 toxic chemicals. Nicotine and other harmful substanc... Read More
- Women Health
- August 24, 2023
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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 ...
Q - How to reduce severe hair loss?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query Yes, a strict low calorie diet can sometimes lead to hair loss. I would like to know what medication were you advised by the dermatologist ? Do you have baldness in your...
Q - Could this a side effect of losartan fror my high blood pressure?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query Yes, spasms of a few minutes can leave soreness in the muscles affected for hours or even days. Spasms can occur in any muscle in the body. They are common in Vitamin D ...
Q - I am having some leg sprain from past two days
A - Hi, Thanks for your query If it is a simple sprain, you can apply pain killer gels like Diclofenac gell called Volini . You can apply over the affected part twice or thrice a day for better relief...
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