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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.
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 - 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 - How accurate is the OraQuick rapid swab test?
A - Hi, The OraQuick test had 93% sensitivity, 99% specificity, 99.93% NPV and 90% PPV. (ncbi.gov - article) Almost all the tests available in the market for the detection of HIV infection are Hig...
Q - What can I do about slightly elevated cholesterol and BP levels when I am overweight?
A - Hello, Due to being overweight, you are having slight raise in BP and cholesterol. This should come in control by diet and exercise. Vitamin B12 and D are borderline low. You can take some supp...
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 ...
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