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Shikha Tiwari has over 10+ years of experience working in the Nutrition sector. She has worked in various capacities within the nutrition field, including as a clinical nutritionist in hospitals and as a consultant. She has worked with various brands in their promotional activity in hospitals and clinics as well.
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- June 04, 2024
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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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