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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 - 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 ...
Q - Why my 16month old son has developed big red patches on skin last night ?
A - Welcome to this platform I have gone through the query in detail and have seen the images. It elevated reddened lesion ( urticarial wheal) most likely due to exposure to some allergen. I would like t...
Q - Could it be a sign of cancer ? Or breast cancer?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query I would like to know some more details What is your weight and height? How big is the biggest lesion amongst? Have you got or tried to remove any of the lesions ? Ther...
A - Thanks for your query. Although you can give NAN-2 as formula milk, I would not really recommend any formula milk for now. Rather had request you to continue breastfeeding the child as you add on t...
Q - If I continuously put prep h on my penis will it shrink it ?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query. No, applying preperation h cream over penis might not shrink it. I would like to know the indication for inducing erectile dysfunction purposefully.. Waiting for your ...
Q - What is going on with my tonsils Does this look infected?
A - Hi. Thank you for your query. 1. The attached image shows congestion consistent with a sore throat / acute tonsillitis and pharyngitis. 2. Depending on the severity of symptoms, antibiotics, ant...
Q - How to control constipation ?
A - Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pressure and discomfort at belly button after dinner can be related to constipation or a heavy meal or mild acidity after meals. You can have some lime juice or g...
Q - Can I go to gym I have diagnosed with hernia related symptoms?
A - Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history and seen the CT report. Your query is specifically about going to Gym, with small umbilical and small right inguinal hernia. Your age is mentioned as 57 y...
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