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Prasad J

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 - Kindly suggest what should we do to reduce cholesterol and medicine for vitamin d supplements
A - Hi , To comment on the report, I need a few more details: 1. Her weight and height 2. Reason for doing blood test and any active symptoms at present? 3. Any significant illnesses in the past, ...
Q - Trapped gas and stomach pain
A - Hi there, And thanks for query, Take Capsule Pangoprazole Dsr once daily and Syp Mucaine gel 10 ml three times a day. Take light food like khichdi and XXXXXXX for 2-3 days. Revert back to me after 3 ...
Q - I am not having erection for the past ten months
A - Hi thanks for posting the query This is usually seen in chronic diabetic people. As the peripheral blood vessel gets affected. Do check your HBA1C. Have a diet consultation, keeping sugar levels ud...
Q - Do you suggest any tests that can rule out any heart related issues?
A - Hi , Your chest pain, especially if it is associated with acid reflux, is likely due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastritis, but given your anxiety and work-related stress, it’s i...
Q - What can be done for hair loss ?
A - Hello Thanks for the query. Can you please upload a photograph of your scalp showing the areas from which you are experiencing hair loss. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better wa...
Q - Need specialist to diagnose my mother is suffering from persistant severe hiccups
A - Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and understood the concerns. First of all, I would like to tell you that I am an ENT and General Surgeon (2 postgraduate Specialties) and deal with such p...
A - Hello and welcome here, REDBLOODCELL(RBC)COUNT 6.25 High HEMATOCRIT (PCV) 54.8 High These two parameters are not of much concern, these could be high due to low water intake, smoking, alcohol, or l...
Q - I don’t have diabetes but do have cholesterol which am managing with diet only no medicines
A - Hi , The picture looks fine. As far as numbness in big toe is concerned , It is quite possible that you may have developed some swelling in L4-5 nerve root at the level of spinal cord during prolo...
A - Hello , Yes your father has aortic valve fully calcified with severe stenosis. TAVR procedure is best for him now as he developed heart failure. It is a minimally invasive procedure of replacing a...
Q - Is there an alternative for angiography?
A - Hello and welcome to this platform, I have seen the report. In my opinion, medicines ae given when surgical interventional techniques like stenting cannot be done for some reason. There are medici...
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