Blood Pressure Checkup

Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood throughout the body. High or low blood pressure may lead to many risk factors like heart attack and stroke. Blood pressure can be regulated through regular excercise and proper diet.

Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood throughout the body. High or low blood pressure may lead to many risk factors like heart attack and stroke. Blood pressure can be regulated through regula ... More

Health Q&A
Concerned about becoming slim

Hello Doctor, I am facing a concern regarding my body appearance. Recently, I feel like my body is becoming slimmer, even though my weight is within the normal range. I have undergone several tests, and all reports are normal: Fasting and Postprandial blood sugar: Normal Thyroid profile (TSH, T3, T4): Normal Lipid profile: Normal Liver Function Test (LFT): Normal Kidney Function Test (KFT): Normal eGFR: 129 Despite all these normal results, I feel that my body looks thinner than before. Could you please guide me ...

Continusely redness on backside of throa

Hello Doctor. From the past 1 and half months, the back of my throat has been constantly red. My throat feels dry and I also feel little pain. Recently I have noticed white and little peeled skin under my lower lip.I have taken medicines in which antibiotics, pain reliever and steroids was added. But kush fark nahi dikh raha.  I don't drink alcohol and have never used any other kind of intoxicant. I have taken the 4 ARV shots in Jan due to little puppy bite me in the foots toe, Although there was no skin tear or wound, I just felt a little pain, so I got it applied as a precaution. After some time I had a cold, the cough and cold got cured but this throat problem has persisted since then. Pls guide me and suggest the correct medicine.

Rabies Shot again?

Hi Doctor, I took anti-rabies booster doses on 14th and 17th March 2026 along with a tetanus shot on 14th March, and today (31st March) my pet cat (last vaccinated in Dec 2024, currently normal) bit and scratched me during a fight with another cat....causing a bleeding puncture wound (poked hole); I immediately washed with soap and applied Betadine—do I need additional anti-rabies vaccination or am I already protected?

Medical certificate

Hi, I have fever, cold, and severe throat pain, due to which I’m unable to speak properly. My job requires speaking. May I know if you can please provide a valid medical certificate online after consultation stating that I need rest and should avoid speaking or keep it minimal for a few days

Rabiess... ...

Is there any risk of rabies ...as put my foot accidentally on blood from a dog blood which was on road ...i was wearing crocs shipper...I had scratch on foot

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