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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 02, 2023

Main sugar aur bp ki patient hoon mujhe sar mein chakkar aata hai aur body mein pain hota hai age 46 yrs kindly advice

Ans: Mujhe uthna Hindi nahi aatha hai
Please excuse me for not writing in Hindi.
You need to check your sugar periodically and keep it under control. High blood sugar brings in pain

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Question by H - Sep 11, 2023

H N Yajurvedi, I am 67 years, have diabetes (type II), and hypertension since 20 years. Both are under control due to medication, diet and exercise. However, my blood lipid profile is not normal. Though, total cholesterol is in normal range, TG is high (383 mg) and HDL is lower than normal range. Generally, drugs prescribed are for lowering cholesterol (stations), these drugs dd not lower my TG. Kindly suggest medicine for lowering TG.

Ans: Triglycerides are directly through your diet. Please consult a functional Nutritionist to have the most ideal diet for you and follow that regularly.
Have early dinner before 6.30 pm and avoid animal protein and fat for dinner

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Question by Nad - Sep 12, 2023

my wise age about 46 feeling pain in her right foot, we have gone to pathology for blood sugar, uric acid and Hemoglobin, The reports is as follow Uric Acid 7.33 Blood Sugar Fasting 86 PP 129 HB 12.5 Should we start medicine or may it be controlled thru suggested diet.

Ans: Please adopt lifestyle changes. Most important is to reduce high protein diet and reduce weight.
Also check her footwear

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 12, 2023

Do less sleep can damage the brain? or is too much sleep good for memory? What key lies in sleeping better?

Ans: Mita Aahara(moderation in food) , Mira Vihaara Moderation to activities) and Mita Aayasa(moderation to rest) are key to good health. A good quality sleep is needed than the quantity of sleep

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Question by Thyagarajan - Aug 12, 2023

I am 52 years old having health issue like excessive hunger and weight loss. I have met Diabetologist and my HbA1C is 6.0. Doctor advised me to takeoioz 15 mg daily on in the afternoon after food. I am yet to start. I have been facing this problem for last 6 - 7 years. I have seen Gastroenterologist as well and as advised by the Doctor i have undergone Endoscopy. However, the same was normal. My problem is not yet solved. Everyday when I wake up in the morning I am having the feeling of complete empty stomach and the weight loss. Through out the day I will have feeling of emptiness in the stomach even after eating. I do not have problem of digestion, but I have excess gas. Please suggest me. With regards,

Ans: Kindly check your Serum thyroid levels.
Your Metabolic rate may be set high due to hyperthyroidism
Also look into possibilities of worm infestation
If there is significant weight loss with erratic bowels and digestion then gluten sensitivity also need to ruled out.
Avoid wheat and wheat products for a month or two and see

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 17, 2023

Is mullein tea good for smokers?

Ans: Quitting smoking us best

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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 25, 2023

I (age 43) did a calcicum score scan 2 years back as part of preventive health check and found that score came back as 40. TMT was normal. Since then i have done life sytle changes - exercise and eating health food ( low carb, less sugar/fried food). My current stats as :: Total Cholestrol 233 ( HDL - 54, LDL - 164, TriG - 79) , BP - 109/74, HbA1c - 5.5 , Hscrp - 2.1mg, Lipo protein A - 35.3 ; Weight - 73kgs ( reduced from 87kgs - Hieght 5.7") . Please let me know if i need do anything more..

Ans: Bring your dinner time discipline - Early dinner before 6.30 pm and light dinner with no animal protein and fat

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Question by Keshava - Aug 26, 2023

Hello doctor, Recently did my health checkup. I am 47 years male. In my LFT AST/SGOT are 63 (normal is 17-49), ALT/SGPT is 80 (normal < 50),My triglycerides is199 (normal is 50), VLDL cholesterol is 40(normal

Ans: These readings point towards early stage fatty liver. Kindly look into your lifestyle and see where you can work and fine tune
The most important are early dinner before 6/6.30 pm and light dinner with no animal protein and fat. Increase your phtsical exercices too

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Question by JITENDRA - Aug 31, 2023

I AM 43 MY BP 165/133 RANGE THIS IS GOOD OR BAD FOR HEALTH

Ans: If 133 is your lower limit that is, diastolic pressure then this needs to be Consulted and followed up with your family Physician. If this is the range of the upper reading then also 160 is high
Please consult your Physician for regular periodic check up. Reduce the intake of Salk Avoid all sauces, dips and chutneys with preservatives

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Question by Sachin - Sep 08, 2023

I am 38 and I have tingling in my both hands and have heart rate upto 100-110 BPM , what to do

Ans: Tingling in both hands is a result of your bend neck posture /desk work most importantly Mobile use.High Pulse rate is due to shallow breathing.
Start looking in to these, aspects and reduce your screen time, correct your posture and follow some effective breathing practices

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 25, 2023

How to improve quality of sleep? Please suggest some tips...how to place pillow, how to rest body to avoid stiffness or pain in neck and spine while waking up?

Ans: Sleep is a movement. We need to practise through the day the right kind of posture, fulfilling different roles and balance in activity
Engaging the physical body and experiencing it as a whole will help in good sleep.
Regulate your day with Yoga, breathing exercise/Pranayama, Actively connecting with nature through walks and outdoor activity and meeting the day at work will balance your physical, Emotional and mental body.
Early dinner before 6.30 pm and light dinner with no animal protein and fried items will help

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Question by SUBHAS - Sep 29, 2023

I am 73 years old and having Piles problem for last 15/20 years. As there is no bleeding and I have to push back the Hemorrhoids after toilet. Is it advisable now to undergo operation

Ans: Piles as external mass may not be an indication for surgery.
But if there is straining at stool which might precipitate Hernia in an aging abdominal muscle and bleeding piles are definite indications to get it removed. In the absence of bleeding,
Manage your bowel movement without strain is the way to manage non invasively

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 29, 2023

Dear Dr Can you suggest any medicine for Mal de debarqment syndrome caused after cruise voyage or flight travel

Ans: Ma de debarment Syndrome is a disorder affecting the vestibular sense.
Sea journeys can aggregate the symptoms
More than medication there is a lot of movement preparation which might help manage the symptoms along with medicines.
Please consult a good movement therapist who could address this. To me, vestibular rehab exercises will have a good supportive role in this condition

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Physiotherapist, Nutritionist - Answered on Sep 29, 2023

Question by V - Sep 06, 2023

Hi, As advised by you i have shown to neurologist, and he has prescribed ETILAM PRO 40 after CT brain plain and EEG analysis. I am taking this from 12th august but seems the symptoms still exists... kindly suggest if this is ok ... or any other suggestion and advice from the rediff gurus.

Ans: Hi,
Show the neurologist again and get it checked so they can change the medicine. Not every medication suits everyone

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Question by Hari - Sep 11, 2023

Hi Pinto My self Hari Krishna, Iam suffering with pain in nerves and fatigues in hole day. this is suffering from last 1 or 1 1/2 years. My daily routine as follows I woke up at around 6AM in the morning and extending some helping hand to my home minister in her regular work other than kitchen, from 7AM to 7:30AM some Physical Exercise than make it myself ready for office. from 9AM to 7PM office where the complete day sitting on chair as iam working as an accountant in a manufacturing company. After reaching home at around 8PM after 1/2hr i use to go a 30-40mins walking at around 9:30 i shall take my dinner than at around 11PM went to bed if come to food habits morning breakfast south indian tiffens or chapati or poha and at mid day meal is rice and evening snack and dinner chapati/rice as per availability. please suggest what and how to handle this situation and over come the pains in nerves and fatigues thanks

Ans: You need to start eating nonveg. And start a vit b capsule. Also make sure you check your vit d levels

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Physiotherapist, Nutritionist - Answered on Sep 29, 2023

Question by Padma - Sep 26, 2023

Hi Doctor, i am 41 years ( F). ..i have right shoulder adhesive capsulitis from May 2023. Till now it has not improved significantly, despite of continuous physiotheraphy..plus last 2 months i have started sidha treatments also. Now i stopped physio and started similar thokkanam treatment using herbal oils....pain has reduced but hand is still having the limitation..cant lift up to 90 deg. How long this will take to recover ?

Ans: It usually doesn’t take to long to recover. Please go to a good physio centre and get treated. Also make sure you do not stress and trigger the shoulder after therapy hours

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Physiotherapist, Nutritionist - Answered on Sep 29, 2023

Asked by Anonymous - Sep 26, 2023

recently my bypass surgery done..in diet which care should i take?

Ans: Hi,
As suggested by your doctor. Usually the surgeon advises your water consumption, spice consumption and oil consumption so it’s best to follow that

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Paediatrician - Answered on Sep 29, 2023

Question by Mukesh - Sep 29, 2023

My daughter often get pneumonia type infection whenever she took ice cream or cold drinks etc. she is 4 years 10 month old having weight 16 kg with lin and thin body type. kindly suggest for her good healh and to improve her weight and physics

Ans: She could be having hyper reactive airways, an indicator of childhood asthma. She needs to see a pediatrician who will prescribe tests and if required, inhalers

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Child and Parenting Counsellor - Answered on Sep 29, 2023

Asked by Anonymous - Sep 26, 2023

Hello Anu, I have a 12 year old daughter. She is also a tennis player. She is also pretty good at studies as well as sports. However, she has very low self esteem. I have tried my best to boost her mental confidence to convince her to believe that she is indeed a very good player. But, when some of her friends or other players makes negative comments on her playing skills, she takes it very seriously. This has affected her matches as well. Kindly suggest what I should do regarding this.

Ans: You can set small goals for her to reach the ultimate goal. Every step and goal she achieved can be a benchmark and motivation for reaching for the next one. Smaller goals to reach the bigger goal will be easier and will be a motivation for her.

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Question by Flora - Sep 27, 2023

Hello My son is addictive to scree in form of videos, web series or games. I tried many things like make him understand or by giving treats if he reduced screen time or sometimes scolding but nothing is working. He is like habitual and whenever he gets chance he just grab a mobile, tab or remote of telivision. Please guide me how to change his habit. I am really worried as this is affecting his health and study. Thank you in advance.

Ans: Coming out of screen addiction is hard but with your consistency and resilience it can be done.
You can take a note of entire number of hours been spent on the screen.
After this try to reduce it by each day or two only half an hour to hour and praise the effort taken to do that. Motivate your child to have some fun times together with you by going for walks and starting participation in some sort of games together. It's going to be a gradual process then it will not be overwhelming for both of you.

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Paediatrician - Answered on Sep 28, 2023

Question by Tapan - Sep 28, 2023

Having cold or chilled water ok, in case of cough and cold. Particularly for a two years old boy

Ans: There is no medical basis for advising against. However an inflamed throat would be soothed by warm liquids.

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 24, 2023

I am having gallstones and usg says completed filled up multiple with measuring 5-7 mm. Not having any pain or uncomfort. In dilemma to get operated or not .I m a beliver if i improve my food lifestyle things can improve. I m also taking medicines for OCD for 1 years 10 months. Can i wait ? Can i try homeopathy?

Ans: If you don't have symptoms , you can wait. I cannot comment about the efficacy of homeopathy

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Question by PRASHANT - Sep 24, 2023

I have Colloid Goitre and my right thyroid has swelling of more than 5cm. My age is 43 years. Many times I have difficulty in swallowing food. Doctors have suggested my thyroid removal surgery. I am looking for non surgical treatment. What is the best diet for Colloid Goitre.

Ans: If your thyroid functions are normal, I don't think any diet will help decrease the size of a colloid goitre. In the past lack of iodine in the diet used to cause a goitre, this is very rare nowadays with routine iodinisation of salt.

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Question by Navratan - Sep 20, 2023

Hey doctor, my wife had pain in the soles of her feet with headaches for the last three months. A gynaecologist recommended testing for D3, TSH, and Sugar. The results showed D3-26.09 (after having one shot of cholecalciferol 60000), TSH-3.94, and Sugar random-86.8. As part of her treatment, she takes cholecalciferol 60000 (once a week) and Nuerobion Forte (one a day), She still doesn't get relief. I have two children and both of them were born by C-Section. Period time of my wife is normal. Last delivery was 27/07/2021. Please advice. Navratan Thakur

Ans: Pain in the feet, towards the heel is mainly due to to inflammation of the tendo Achilles which is an extension of certain muscle of calf which is overused /abused and not exercised properly. Then one has psi.
Overweight /Obesity is one of the main reason
Please consider meeting a Medical specialist and follow up with physiotherapist

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Question by SBL - Sep 25, 2023

I am a grandparent of 3years old boy who is MILD AUTISUM , now a days his speech therpy is going on, he is not aware of surroundings, neither speaking, nor listining properly, what is his future, whether he will live like this or will be able to live normal life, my self, son and daughter in law are in stress. I am 68 years old whether I will listen his voice or not in my life.

Ans: Autism is a complex disorder which reflects the societal illness
So what needs to be seen is, to whom is this child carryining the message, to whose destiny redefining, is this child come for?
For this, one need to see who is the most suffering due to this disorder in the family and environment
It is for their look out to realign their attitude, path etc.
So it is not the child who needs to be looked at, it is the environment is what one need to see

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Question by Trilok - Sep 26, 2023

My father's age is 82 years. Upon investigating his prostrate has become 144 . He has been feeling a little weak off late. Kindly advise any medication or surgery is the only option.

Ans: Does this enlarged prostrate posing a challenge of incontinence?
Does he have residual urine more than 150 ml?
Has this enlargement happened rapidly?
Is the PSA high and risen rapidly across a short period?
If the answer to all is yes
Please go for surgical resection

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Question by Parveen - Sep 24, 2023

Hi Doctor Is it safe to use self teeth bleaching kits available in the market?

Ans: Hi
Teeth bleaching aids contain high concentrations of chemicals (peroxide) which are potentially harmful for the teeth and gums. It is best to get this procedure done under the supervision of a qualified dentist.

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 25, 2023

Hello dr. My son is 2.9 year old and till now he doesn't speak a word but does the babbling sounds like Mama baba etc. and he only listens to his parents only. He os not listening to his teachers. We have conducted the BERA test also but the reports were normal as he is not having any hearing problem. Please advise me what to do as he has been expelled from his Playschool and the school staff is saying that my son is not able to hear properly and i told them that we have done BERA test but the school authorities are saying that you have to conduct more tests and from a single test we cannot identify his problem. So can you please specify what to do?

Ans: If he has been exposed to a lot of screen time then that is known to delay speech. He needs a proper evaluation with an audiologist for any hearing defect. After that, speech therapy has to be started. Obviously, no screen time at all hence forth

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Question by Krushnakant - Sep 24, 2023

I am suffering from slight effect of Parkinson...as a result my right hand is not working properly.... Is this position will improve or it will remain life long. I am already taking medicine for that but improvement is not there. I am 68 years old.

Ans: If you take physiotherapy religious it can improve but if you don’t take care of it then it won’t

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Question by P - Sep 25, 2023

Dear Dr. I am 52 years. Height 175. Weight 75 kgs. I am a casual walker. I use to walk at random interavals. Now for the past 6 months I use to walk for 40-50mts a day and for 4 to 5 days in a week. Since my marriage at 30 years, I am feeling very painful while going to sleep and while getting up at 6.30 am or so. My whole body is paining. I even have severe low back pain. But during sleep and after getting up from bed, the pain gradually reduces or I am able to manage the same. This is going on for a long period. Pl. advice. P Saravanan

Ans: Hi,
Please get your vit D and B12 levels checked

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 23, 2023

i am 42 years, weight 72, i have a problem of urine leakage in underwear and i have to go for bathroom every 30 minutes. i have consulted urologist, and as per his advise i have checked i took diabetes tests and some urology tests. All tests are normal. But my problem is still continuing.

Ans: It looks like bladder problem. Urologist would be able to help you.

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Question by karunakar - Sep 24, 2023

my wife has creatine level 4.2. she is 45. is there any chance of cure

Ans: It is high. You need to show it to a Nephrologist to know the cause. That will determine the treatment. Where do you stay?

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Question by SANJOY - Sep 25, 2023

Hello Sir, I am Sanjoy, age 54 years, my HbA1C is 6.9, Creatinine is 0.8 and eGFR is 107.48 in the recently done test. I am taking regular medicines for BP and Blood Sugar. Are these ok, please advise....

Ans: It seems to be OK. Just control the blood sugars and BP. Regularly look at creatinine value once in 3 months.

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Question by Utpal - Sep 25, 2023

Madam, My son is in class 12 preparing for JEE Main 2024. He was doing very good till 11th although we never ever put any pressure on him. But suddenly from about 3-4 months ago, he is losing interest in his study. He himself says that. Now only 3 months left for his exam, how can we motivate him to study hard so that he fulfills his dream?

Ans: Talk to him about what is bothering him.
Do open ended discussion with him and let him only come out with the solutions. You can just give him some options so that he can choose out of it , rather than imposing your decisions on him. Help him to take small breaks from his monotonous routine and rejuvenate.

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Question by Adil - Aug 17, 2023

I am getting little intermittent pain in left side below ribs (stomach)...what could be the cause and How to get cured?

Ans: Its could be acidity. Get it checked with a physician. Eating meals on time will solve it

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Question by vilfarn - Aug 16, 2023

hi Doctor Im experiening pain in both my shoulders while driving. Also sometimes my right hand gets cramps.Please advise

Ans: Hi Vilfarn,
This look more like a cervical issue that’s affecting your shoulders. Pleas go to a near by ortho and get your neck scans

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Question by Peesay - Aug 21, 2023

Dear Team, My left leg in thinner than right leg and am unable to perfect walk and disc un size. Please help

Ans: Hi Peesay,
Working out on both leg muscles will resolve this but before that get the length of the leg checked too. It’s best to go to a nearby physio clinic for a proper evaluation

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Question by Santosh - Aug 17, 2023

Myself 5ft 11 inch height 45years 107kg weight having knee pain since one month, please share permanent soltion to resolve this

Ans: Hi Santosh,
The only permanent solution to a knee pain is doing knee exercises everyday. You can start with strengthening exercises for quadriceps and hamstrings muscle

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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 07, 2023

I am 41 years old. I get jerking sensetion in shoulder area while sleeping. Due to this jerking my sleep gets disturbed. I always wake up very early morning. I consulted with many doctors but no relief get.Please advise for treatment

Ans: Hi,

Jerking while sleeping is considered normal but if it still bothers you, you can show a psychiatrist for the same

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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 06, 2023

hello my dad has fever , pain in body and cbc showed 1 lakh 10 thousand platelets . rest all is normal . can you tell me follow ups on this please .

Ans: he needs to be tested for Dengue, malaria , etc . I don't think this is the right forum . You need to consult your family physician

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Question by Alok - Aug 23, 2023

My bp is 135/70-90range how I can I miminimise ,I taking telma40and amoldin 5g

Ans: Cut down on salt, try to lose weight (if you are overweight) , exercise regularly, have plenty of salads and nuts, relaxation techniques will also help

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Asked by Anonymous - Sep 17, 2023

Hi I am 52 years old. I started taking BP tablet in 2021 on advice a normal doctor when my BP was 135/85. Even taking the tablets my BP remains almost same. Do I need to continue or I can stop?

Ans: The effect of the medicine can last for a few days even after stopping it. If the BP remains normal even 15 days after stopping the medicine, you might consider stopping it.

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Question by Anand - Sep 23, 2023

Dear Doctor I am 43 years , for last 2 years i am facing a problem that all the time i am afraid of disease. I feel i have a chronic disease and when i go for all the tests, they are normal. Basically in the morning when i woke up i fell this thing much. How should i over come it?

Ans: I think you need to see a psychiatrist in order to overcome this phobia.

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Yoga, Naturopathy Expert - Answered on Sep 23, 2023

Asked by Anonymous - Sep 16, 2023

I'm taking telvash h 40 for BP. Some times if goes up during hectic schedule even though I am taking regularly telvas h 40. I used a few day Arjunarista tab one in addition to the regular medicine i.e. Telvas H 40. I felt Arjunarista helped in controlling BP in hectic days. Can I take some times Arjunarista in addition to Telvas H. Kindly advise. Regards

Ans: Ayurveda can be helpful to control blood pressure BUT it has to be under supervision of a certified ayurvedic doctor. Please do not change dosage, as it can have adverse effects. You can visit an Ayurvedic center for complete detox followed by medication as prescribed.

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Question by SK - Sep 16, 2023

how to control BP using yoga

Ans: Practice Anulom Vilom pranayama daily and gradually increase time

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Question by Lalit - Sep 23, 2023

I am 49 years old. My only problem with Urine is that initially flow is near to normal but later on it becomes very slow. I take around 2 to 3 minutes to urinate

Ans: Consult an urologist.

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Question by Pardeep - Sep 05, 2023

Dear Ma'am, I have a child who studies in 9th Class.He has developed addiction for Mobile Games.He has not much interest in Study.He does not prefer to go tuition classes also and even finds fault with his teachers.He never obeys me and rather talks me back.It seems he has gone out of my control.He gets up late in the morning and awake late light.He prefers to play out with his friends and not ready to name study and always demands one thing or the other. What to do to mend his ways ? I am even running out of funds to support his study in Pvt School. Regards,

Ans: Put him on self awareness and control using some token strategy.
Every right behaviour get him a token and negative behaviour token can be kept back.
When using this strategy, you need to be mindful by giving token only for right behaviour. He can collect it and exchange the same to get a reward from you.

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Question by Vinay - Sep 20, 2023

Dr I was having frequent urination type feeling a year back, showed to urologist and, and done urine test, culture, even done scan, uro flow test every thing was normal, taken clonotril .25 mg , argon powder, the problem was there for 6 months and it became alright, now again this problem has started, kindly advise

Ans: Consult an urologist.

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Kidney Health Specialist - Answered on Sep 23, 2023

Asked by Anonymous - Aug 16, 2023

Hello sir if BP , lipid, echo, TMT are normal for a person who quit smoking 6 years ago but enjoys evening drink , should this person go for 128 slice non invasive CT angiogram? And what are the side effects of radiation exposure and the dye which is given to do this test ? Will It harm kidneys? Thanks

Ans: She can damage the kidneys if there are certain risk factors like dehydration, pre-existing kidney disease, infection, certain medications.
If none of these things are there, there should not be an issue.

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Asked by Anonymous - Aug 28, 2023

Regarding my niece, she does 300 words. Her major issue is she does not sit still at all and she wants to keep talking and unable to stay quiet for long. What should be done.

Ans: Involve her in her choice of activities to build up on her sitting tolerance and work on her attention skills to get better. This will help her to redirect her attention to other things by giving her more options to engage productively.

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