Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Prathana Mehta?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Prathana Mehta for Shirodhara, Panchakarma, Gastritis Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What is Dr. Prathana Mehta's education qualification?

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Dr. Prathana Mehta has the following qualifications - MD - Ayurveda Medicine, BAMS.

Question 3

What does Dr. Prathana Mehta specialises in ?

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Dr. Prathana Mehta specialises as Ayurveda.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Prathana Mehta have?

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Dr. Prathana Mehta has an overall experience of 38 years. View where has Dr. Prathana Mehta practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Prathana Mehta?

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Dr. Prathana Mehta is a Ayurveda and has an experience of 38 years in this field. She completed MD - Ayurveda Medicine from Gujarat Ayurvedic Medical College, Jamnagar in 1990 and BAMS from Gujarat Ayurvedic Medical College, Jamnagar in 1988. She is a member of Gujarath Ayurvedic Council,. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Shirodhara,Panchakarma and Gastritis Treatment etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

What is the meaning of Ayurveda?

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Ayurveda is the traditional system of medicine that originated from the Hindu culture. It follows the ideology of maintaining a balance in the bodily systems. Ayurveda uses dietary changes, yogic breathing and herbal treatments to manage and treat conditions. the words Ayur and veda mean longevity and knowledge, respectively.

Question 7

What are ayurvedic medicines?

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Ayurvedic medicines are herbal mixtures made from natural sources like plants and minerals.

Question 8

Are ayurvedic medicines effective?

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Yes, Ayurvedic medicines are effective, when taken as per proper understanding by a qualified and experienced ayurvedic doctor.  Self-medication might not be helpful.

Question 9

Are ayurvedic medicines safe?

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Ayurvedic therapies are generally considered to be safe as they are prepared from natural ingredients. However, they can cause side effects or adverse effects if taken in excess doses or taken without a prescription. Also, some medicines contain heavy metals that might be harmful to the kidney if taken without supervision.

Question 10

Is it safe to use ayurvedic medicines in pregnancy?

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Some clinical reports have proven that ayurvedic formulations can cause adverse effects like lead poisoning. Therefore, women should take the medicines only if required and with a doctor’s prescription.