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Ruchi is a professional content writer with more than 4 years of experience in developing content for varied verticals.
Key Facts About Coronavirus and Precautions To Prevent It!
The human coronaviruses, also called nCoV, are common infection-causing viruses. They're a large family of viruses with some causing less severe diseases such as cold, while others cause more severe conditions like severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The new... Read More
- Health A-Z
- January 24, 2020
What Does OCD Mean And How Does It Relate To Perfectionism?
Do you often find yourself worrying about whether the main door was locked before you left? Do you feel the need to double-check it? Worrying about something that you feel you've forgotten to do is common. While this means you’re a completely rational person – possi... Read More
- Mind & Emotions
- August 28, 2019
Have You Heard About Facial Cupping - Know the Benefits, Method, and Precautions
It's no secret that glowing, flawless skin has become beauty's latest obsession. From spending money on expensive products, to changing everything about their skincare routine, women can go to any length to achieve that youthful, radiant skin. But, wouldn't it be great ... Read More
- Skin and Hair Care
- May 23, 2019
Essential Oils Can Beat Anxiety! Here's How to Use Them Effectively?
We all know that facing stress and anxiety is very common these days. At one time or another, each of us has experienced moments of anxiety produced by stressful events. While most of us go through anxiety due to everyday occurrences, others may experience this conditio... Read More
- Home Remedies and Traditional Therapy
- May 17, 2019
7 Reasons for Vision Loss That Are Better Learnt When You're Young
From the moment you wake up in the morning to the time you turn the lights off at night, you rely on your eyes. But have you ever given a thought to some habits that may be adversely affecting your eyes? Have you been giving your eyes the care they really deserve? Young... Read More
- Health A-Z
- February 01, 2019
5 Good Reasons Why You Must Sleep Without a Pillow
There are few signs indicating that your pillow may be doing more harm than good. Sleeping without a pillow can greatly improve your overall health and relieve a variety of symptoms you may have been experiencing, like a stiff neck, headaches, and lower back pain. Allow... Read More
- Lifestyle
- January 18, 2019
What Are the Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women? Red Flags Women Should Recognize!
We’ve all heard of the big signs that have always been associated with heart attacks like chest pain and shortness of breath. However, women are more likely than men to have heart attack symptoms unrelated to chest pain—like neck and shoulder discomfort, abdominal d... Read More
- Health A-Z
- March 05, 2019
Cumin (Jeera) Water: 5 Reasons Why You Must Drink It Daily!
Cumin, or jeera, has been hitting the hot oil in almost every Indian’s cooking vessel. But, do you know that it holds more benefits than just adding flavor to your food? When consumed with water, daily on an empty stomach, it works as a natural remedy to solve a host ... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- October 12, 2018
6 Reasons Why You Should Reduce Refine Wheat Consumption
Wheat is one of the most versatile grains present in almost everything we eat. But did you know that the extracted, refined version of this grain, which is typically available in today’s market, has lost almost all its nutritious aspect thus becoming more harmful? Yes... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- March 27, 2019
Suffering From Gestational Diabetes? Ensure Healthy & Hassle-Free Pregnancy With These Tips!
Pregnancy, the most significant phase in almost every woman’s life, makes her undergo certain health-related challenges. One of the most perplexing conditions that can strike any woman during pregnancy is Gestational Diabetes (diabetes that develops during pregnancy).... Read More
- Diabetes
- August 23, 2018
Can Eating Bananas Help You to Lose Weight? Here's The Fact!
Bananas not only make a great snack, but they can also be incorporated into your daily diet for reducing and maintaining weight. Astounded to read this? Don't be! Read here in detail some nutritional facts about bananas which make them an ideal weight-loss-friendly food... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- August 08, 2018
Want To Improve Your Vision Naturally? Eat These 6 Foods Daily!
Our eyes are the most important sensory organs as these make us capable to see the world. So, maintaining sound vision (eyesight) and eye health throughout our lifetime is absolutely important. While aging, genes, and exposure to hi-tech electronics do affect our vision... Read More
- Health A-Z
- July 16, 2018
Ask a Specialist
Q - My wife is suffering from some Skin rashes - looks like dry skin due to excessive use of soap
A - Hi, You seem right, these rashes look like due to dryness which may be due to use of excessive soap etc. As she spends a lot of time in washroom, she might be using abnormally exces...
Q - Should I be worried I have last night woke up 2 different times with leg cramps, BAD, and chils?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query Muscle cramps in legs & chills some times may be due to muscle strain, lack of sleep & dehydration etc. These are usually self limiting & go by themselves in some tim...
Q - Could I rather take Zinc and Magneisum glycate supplement to help brining down the TSH level?
A - Hello I have gone through your query and your attached reports. The most common cause of high TSH level is an autoimune condition called Hashimoto thyroiditis. Probable this is the cause of your thy...
Q - My dad heart function is currently between 30% and 35%, which has been causing extreme fatigue
A - Hello After going through the details I can understand your concern and I would like to tell you that EECP is a accepted procedure to relieve symptoms of angina (chest pain) and also can improve the...
Q - Suggest some health drink or multi vitamin/mineral for overall growth ?
A - Hello and welcome here, Kindly let me know her weight and height, so that I am better able to help. Also let me know her hemoglobin levels and levels of other vitamins/minerals like calcium, iron,...
Q - Could you please suggest medications that are safe to use for eye infection ?
A - Hello and welcome here, I have seen the attached photo. You can use the Moxiflox eye drops twice a day in the eyes for 3-5 days to control the infection. Also wash the eyes frequently with clean w...
Q - Why no bleeding at period this time?
A - Hello and welcome, As discussed over the chat, kindly do the pregnancy test in one week . If you have any more queries, please feel free to ask in followup. Regards, Dr Vaishalee...
Q - For the past 2 weeks, my pulse rate has been getting very high at random moments during the day
A - Hi, Thanks for your query I would like to know some more details Weight and height ? Are you on any medications? Do you have Thyroid related issues ? Do you have anxiety issues ? Waiting for yo...
Q - What are the chances of HIV?
A - Hello, welcome to Ask a Doctor Services. I have read your question. You had HIV RNA PCR (at 2 weeks) done. This test is highly sensitive. A "not detected" result at 2 weeks is very reassuring. ...
Q - My son is having cold for more than a week
A - Hello, These symptoms seem to be related to a viral influenza. I recommend your son to drink plenty of water to remain well hydrated. Try to avoid cold drinks and dairy products. I also ...
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