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Dr Prasad is a General Physician with over 13 years of experience. He has special interest in the field of neurology and emergency medicine. He has written extensively on various health blogs and is here to guide and resolve your health concerns.
Why Do People Grind Teeth and Tips to Treat This Disorder!
Teeth grinding or jaw clenching is medically called as ‘Bruxism’. Anyone suffering from this condition may unconsciously clench their teeth at any time, whether they are awake (Awake Bruxism) or while sleeping (Sleep Bruxism). If it occurs on a regular basis, it can... Read More
- Health A-Z
- June 04, 2018
Why Do Kids Get Scary Dreams and Tips to Overcome Them
Nightmares aren't real, but they can be frightening for both children and adults alike. Usually, nightmares are nothing to worry about. Most kids simply outgrow nightmares on their own. In the meantime, your calming presence and gentle reassurance can help lull your chi... Read More
- Mind & Emotions
- May 11, 2018
What Makes HIV Dangerous?
About 8 months ago, one night, I had a call from a patient - a young man employed with a successful corporate firm. Apparently, he was troubled with thoughts about HIV infection, after an unprotected sexual encounter a few months ago. He had taken up multiple tests with... Read More
- Health A-Z
- March 01, 2018
Truth Or Myth: Cell Phone Use Causes Cancer
This is an era of technology where smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. While initially intended for easy communication, over the years various features have been incorporated into the smartphones. This has increased our dependency on them exponentiall... Read More
- Truth Or Myth
- February 22, 2018
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Q - How to control high uric acid serum value?
A - Hello Thanks for your query. Based on the report of Serum Uric acid which higher than normal is mostly due to excessive consumption of vegitables and food rich in Purine like red meat , bit root,cau...
Q - I feel the anticipation of pain in case I put a lot of weight on the left foot
A - Hi , Reports show deficiency of Vitamin D , For which you have already taken medicines. To me it appears to be beginning of Osteoarthritis Knee. I suggest the following treatment: 1. Painkillers...
Q - Why skin turned to dark burnt like spot near neck ?
A - Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It looks like eczema an allergic reaction. Apply ointment mometasone daily in night for 7 days for immediate relief. I would like to know whether you Apply ...
Q - What can be the cause of such a senstaion and how long can residual dizziness last?
A - Hi, After reviewing your symptoms, I believe you may be experiencing benign positional vertigo. This condition is usually triggered by turning your head or rolling over in bed. The episodes of v...
Q - What can be dark spot near neck ?
A - Hi, The imaged attach looks like a fungal infection incase of dandruff issue use zocon kz shampoo weekly twice for your hair as per instructions in the medicine. Apply loceryl cream over the rash u...
A - Hi, It would be helpful incase you have any test reports. However considering your age the first step to control cholesterol levels would be diet restriction and excercise. Avoid fatty foods, deep ...
Q - I have skin tag/bumps on finger
A - Hello Thanks for the query. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area? This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management. Waiting for your response. Thank you....
Q - Is it safe to continue to take calcium supplement that my bones do need?
A - Hello, the calcium in your blood is a different story! It's regulated by the endocrine glands of your body and has nothing to do with the calcification of the arteries. Stiff blood vessels are due t...
Q - Why my anus itching since 4 months ?
A - Hi there and thank you for your query, Have seen the photos attached by you, They are warts. Warts are basically caused by a virus called Human papilloma virus. Don't use razor in this area because t...
Q - Whether I can immediately drop this zolfresh 5 mg?
A - Hi , In view of stopping zolfresh you need to tapper dose such as incase taking everday make it alternate days for a week followed by weekly twice and once and stop to avoid withdrawal symptoms. I ...
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