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I wanted to know good healthy alternatives of milk since I feel that milk is not so good for me and also it creates a lot of skin problems... . . So I was looking for alternatives of milk... I know I can use Almond or Soy Milk instead but would like to know more much better alternatives of milk... . . How can I replace milk completely from my diet.

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I wanted to know good healthy alternatives of milk since I feel that milk is not so good for me and also it creates a lot of skin problems like breakouts, acnes and pimples.... So I was looking for alternatives of milk... I know I can use Almond or Soy Milk instead but would like to know more much better alternatives of milk... How can I replace mi

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Hi we drink milk for the protein content and Calcium . If you are worried about your bones then have Calcium from other sources like dark green leafy vegetables like spinach,kale etc. Also some cerea ...  Read More

I was advised to avoid dairy products because of my acne. So I will be avoiding drinking milk for a month. Please let me know the alternative for milk.

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almond,soya, addd more dry fruits & green vegetables in your diet ...  Read More

My son is completed 1years 5 months nd he likes to take milk too much but when he takes milk he started loose motions nd doctor told me not to give cow milk as well formal milk i.e lactogen no 3.Is there any alternative which look like as milk and in taste it yummy as well

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There is no alternative looking like milk and tasty, at the same time healthy. Therefore please follow traditional ways I.e. supplementing with known foods that the child likes, Refer to the questio ...  Read More

My son is completed 1years 5 months nd he likes milk too much but when he take milk he started loose motions and Doctor told not to give cow milk as well formula milk i.e lactogen no 3 due to this my son admitted twice in this year.Is there any alternative which look like as milk nd yummy too pls try to help me out

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Any food which he likes can be substituted for milk. It can be fruits, normal daily food, or even some fast food, but made at home. U may use a few alternatives like buttermilk (chaach) or plain matth ...  Read More

I am a curious 19 year old and I am in short of calcium. I am on supplements now and I was just wondering about the natural sources of calcium. What are the sources of calcium other than milk? How can I work on my calcium content with natural foods?

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I am lactose intolerant. So I don't consume milk. What all other products I can consume to compensate for calcium and other important nutrients available in milk? Kindly help me. Thank you

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Hi you can take soya milk , available in market. You can try tab.Yamoo.chew this tablet along with milk , so this will prevent the reaction. Calcium is found in many food. You can take sea foods. ...  Read More

I was having joints pain from 2 months,, doctor gave me bitd3 tab with calcium 1000mg By mistake i took it with whey protien milk Is it okay ? Helpppp

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Yes, it's not an issue...and always take calcium after meal and in divided doses for better absorption. ...  Read More

Hi, Friend who is 8 months pregnant has been prescribed Supracal 2000 tablet once daily. But she is not able to take that tablet as it's inducing vomit. Is there an alternative syrup that can be used instead?

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Hey, I have GERD, so I'm unable to drink milk or any dairy products except butter milk, so I just wanted to know whether calcium tablets would be a good enough substitute for my daily calcium intake, if yes which should I buy and if not, what are the foods I can eat to maintain my intake. I'm a vegetarian, so please limit the options to vegetarian

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Share details of your entire food consumption pattern in order to suggest the right EAR of calcium for your age and gender ...  Read More

Buffalo milk has more calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, Vitamin A, Iron than cow milk. Buffalo milk has less sodium and potassium than cow, that’s healthier? Buffalo milk has lower cholesterol level despite being high in fats? Which milk is better for health.

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Helloooo cow milk is easy to digest according to buffelo milk.. ...  Read More

Hi, my Son is approx 7 years old and has got white marks on nails. Please suggest some calcium supplements for his daily needs. He's already having 2 glasses of milk and 1 bowl of curd daily. Thanks

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You can give syrup Calcimax plus 5 ml twice a day. Give a healthy balanced diet. Visit a pediatrician for check up if no improvement. ...  Read More

Can I drink 2 littler milk per day but it gives high calcium will it cause any issues please help me in this concern

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Hi , depends on ur body requirements n the schedule u follow . U can discuss in detail vth us for complete answer ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, Is there an affordable alternative to Glymax intensive skin hydrator ? Many thanks !

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi, I do have a calcium score of 187 in LAD and RCA. Majority in LAD 137 and RCA 50. I have been on Statin, BP tab Telma 6Mg/80 mg and Cinod 20 mg since Oct 24 and next visit is in January 25. My question is, these days for a count of 3-4 days i suffered in shortness of breath for couple of hours and than becomes normal, is these due to Medication

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Less likely side effects, whenever you will be having left sided chest pain , retrosternal chest pain , associated with sweating/ dizziness u should rush to near by medical centre ...  Read More

HELLO DR During my health checkup During USG there is one finding that I have small milk of calcium cyst in kidney. I don't have any symptoms PFA reports Please answer, m really worried 🙁

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I want to feed my 1 month old expressed milk but don't want to use bottle, as he might reject breast milk. what could be some alternatives? I have given him bottle once/twice and already see him cranky for it.

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You can use small spoon or paladai/ gokarana. Your decision to avoid bottle is great 👍 ...  Read More

Hi. Is one glass of milk(300 ml approx) and a bowl of curd (100 gram) everyday enough for calcium for 29 yo female? Is supplementation needed? I use double toned milk.

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My daughter 5yr yr old doens't drink milk she is allergy to it What are other source of calcium.she eats ragi does it contain calcium

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Gud evening soymilk or almond milk try to give her.yes ragi is good source of calcium. ...  Read More

My daughter 5yr old does not drink milk as she is allergic to it . could you please suggest calcium syrup for her . doctor was prescribed nurokind syrup as she was getting mouth ulcer.does that syrup contain calcium?

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Greetings as routine calcium syrup is not required, because daily food contain calcium they will maintain calcium requirements of body. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My 9 months old baby is on FF since birth. Earlier on Aptamil and now on Nan Excella Pro from past 5 months. Any less sugary alternative for Nestle Nan Excella Pro Stage 2?

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Greetings u can use MMS GOLD STAGE 2 ...  Read More

Respected Doctor, What is the best time to take Supracal tablet and vitamin K2 tablet. Can I take it along with plain milk in the evening. OR Should I take it with my breakfast ( paratha and tea)

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Gud morning pls connect with general physician for it. ...  Read More

Is there any good alternative of fluxoteine, as it is causing extreme sleepiness thorough out the day.

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Fluvoxamine, escitalopram, sertraline ...  Read More

Alternative solution of roasted peanuts and bajre ki roti to maintain weight and for a healthy diet My mother has been eating peanuts and jwar ki Roti since couple of months. But now she get bored of it. She is looking for more alternative food options.

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U can make jowar roti . Coconut chutney with fried gram and coconut with coriander leaves green or red chillies . Or Rice roti .Make the dough with hot water or mix the rice flour in hot water and coc ...  Read More

My son is 6 months old, he has vsd . Doctor suggested lactodex hmf sachet to be mixed with breast milk 3 times a day. But my milk production is reduced . unable to get even 50ml per day. Is there any alternative for lactodex or shall I use any tablets for milk production

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Lactodex sachet can be mixed with breast milk. If not enough output, then no point in giving it. Use formula feed or alternative sources of milk. No tablets work for milk production at 6 months of age ...  Read More

Good evening sir /madam, am in 38 week pregnancy I had not taken my calcium supplements in my pregnancy but in july I had done calcium serum test which came out 8.9 also am eating daily curd and having milk one glass a day does it affect me or my baby please reply ? EFW shows 2154 gm in 32 week thank you

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It's better to take calcium supplements in pregnancy.. You can start the medicine . ...  Read More

Hi suggest a protine shake for dibatetic patient he has cholesterol and htn under medication controlled has lactose intolerance milk is to avoided this are condition currently taking ketograce reno albumen protine supplement its costly please suggest something like this alternative budget friendly drink

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Hello! Have soya protein powder.. Stay blessed. Thankyou! ...  Read More

Could you please suggest which calcium tablet can be taken for breast feeding mother?? I was prescribe ZINOKAL /ABHICAL for 6 months post delivery but both the medicine are unavailable. Any alternative for above calcium supplements? TIA

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Is there any good alternative of fluxoteine? As i don't know why I feel sleepy due to this , my doctor advised me to take it in night but it's not helping . And modafinil doesn't suits me .

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Hello I understand your concern regarding sleepiness after taking fluoxetine, fluoxetine is an activating ssri, it usually doesn't cause sleepiness but it can cause it. Nonetheless you're having these ...  Read More

My son is 13 months old and he does not drink cow's milk/ formula milk. He is only dependent on me for milk requirements. I feel, he might get calcium deficiency if he does not take cow's milk as these are his growing years and bones need calcium. Pls suggest.

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Greetings it's not so baby will get calcium deficiency. U can give solids food that too help you to maintain nutrition ...  Read More

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