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Hello i have 4 impacted wisdom tooths. One of which is near a nerve. Is it safe to remove? Dentist told me that 90% its safe but 10% might have permanent nerve damage. Apart from this i have been struggling with diziness/ loss of balance in body. Can wisdom tooth cause loss of balance?

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hello mam i would like to assure you that there is no direct relation between the wisdom tooth and loss of balance it may be due to medications you are taking that may cause dizziness and removal of t ...  Read More

I used to smoke around 5 small cigarettes a day and my hair loss is tremendous. Is smoking the cause of hair fall?

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No..You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effec ...  Read More

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I do not have any symptom but I have a doubt and the doubt is does smoking cigarettes causes eyelash loss or thinning of eyelash or loss of eyelashes density?

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Smoking can overall fasten your aging on skin Especially wrinkles n fine lines. ...  Read More

I do not have any symptom but I have a doubt does smoking cigarettes causes eyelashes loss, or thinning of eyelashes or loss of eyelash density

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Smoking doesn't cause eyelash loss....it can cause vasoconstriction ...for eyelash loss...do private online consultation and I will prescribe u treatment. ...  Read More

Black lips caused due to smoking. Can you suggest remedy or lip balm to get rid of it

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Hello First of all quit smoking. Lip colour might change to normal a bit. Lip balm won't help. You can consult skin plastic Surgeon who will guide you for it. Hope you find this helpful Thanks for cho ...  Read More

Can smoking leads to hairfall or hair loss iam smoking past 1 year iam observing hair loss at hairline . My dad don't have bald

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There are many reasons for hairfall or thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are n ...  Read More

Does smoking helps in gaining weight or reduces wesight I started smoking due to stresss i think i losses weight due to change in my environment.

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There is weight loss due to smoking for longer time but there is complex explanation to it.you can consult personally for proper help and guidance . ...  Read More

Smoking for one month can it cause cancer only if a person smokes for one month??i have slight pain or strain near throat so what symtom it is. I can eat properly no head pain nothing but have fear of cancer.

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Smoking causes cancer.. It increases risk of cancer but absolute rate depends on complex genetic interactions.. Quit smoking.. Take green leafy veggies and maintain healthy life style.. Do not panic ...  Read More

What are the tests required to check the damage caused by smoking. I have been smoking for 15 years and would like to check on the damage it caused on my body. I would definitely like to quite but would like to check before taking any step ahead. Please guide.

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Plenty of tests are there. Consult for more details. ...  Read More

Does smoking cigarettes causes loss of eyelashes or thinning of eyelashes or loss of eyelashes density?

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Not like that.. for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos ...  Read More

I read this on the net When people quit smoking, their metabolism may slow down, and they might experience weight gain So people who are reducing body fat and weight should not quit

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

Hi , It has been ten days since all four of my wisdom tooth were extracted and two were compacted .. I am a very moderate smoker ( 1 to 3 a day) and I feel the urge to smoke very badly and I understand that it is bad and should be able to quit by now but I am unable to . Can I smoke now or are they chances that I may develop a dry socket still ?

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Avoid smoking. Chances of dry socket (painful) ...  Read More

What are the common causes of gum swelling after tooth extraction?

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Infection ...  Read More

Is smoking one cigarette daily harmful ?

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Yes ,stop ...  Read More

I know that TMJ disorder can affect the ear and cause pressure or fullness in ear. But can it cause permanent hearing loss or permanent blockage in ear? If TMJ disorder is causing ear blockage, how to treat it?

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Decreased hearing and ringing is not a symptom of TMJ dysfunction. You should consult and get yourself examined properly ...  Read More

Tooth pain caused by severe acid reflux. I am getting tooth pain because of severe acid reflux. Anything can be done to protect teeth? Any remedy for tooth pain?

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Use desensitization toothpaste ...  Read More

Dentist said I have bone loss on my second molar. I have severe pain on that tooth which is throbbing all the time. It gets worse when I lay down. Why does pain increases when I lay down? The second molar gum is very swollen and dentist said I can get SRP. Whether the bone will grow again in that spot? How to recover from bone loss? Does this too

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First of all , get scaling done . It will help to visualise the affected area more clearly . Bone growth depends upon factors like, how well you keep your oral hygiene clean, if you have any systemic ...  Read More

Hi can impacted wisdom tooth cause diziness? I have 4 impacted tooth and feeling loss of balance since a year now. Had neck pain also. Very mild bulges were there in c4-c5-c6. I feel pain behind ears jaw near scm muscle too and behind the neck under head. One wisdom tooth is near the nerve.

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Dizziness may be bcz of changes of cervical vertebrae Need to consult dental surgeon (OMF )for impacted wisdom tooth We can start treatment for dizziness ...  Read More

Does gallstone causes weight loss ,please advice if its yes or no.i don't have any nausea or loss of appetite Thanks in advance

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No ...  Read More

Hello I have done tooth molar extraction after How much time it take for bone loss To occur at the extraction site after tooth removal

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Bone loss is common it I’ll happen depending on how fast cortical bone collapses. If u have good periodontal health then no need to worry if u do implant immediately at extraction site then bone loss ...  Read More

Hi I lost my tooth in the morning, it came completely out of my mouth. May I know what are the treatments available? Is it mandatory to go for implantation? Please suggest best implant material

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First we want to know how your tooth lost coz your age is 35 yrs only . Its due to accident or periodontitis. After the evaluation of your history of tooth lost either you should go for a bridge or a ...  Read More

Hi is there any effect while using finasteride topical ??? Do it cause beared loss . Am using it and it is in my mind please help. Am afraid do it cause beared loss???

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No... however treatment depends on the grade.. You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with ...  Read More

Hi dr I'm using isotretinoin 10 from last 10 days And now I'm about to use 20mg I'm scared I read somewhere does isotretinoin cause hair loss I'm not sure Pls reply Will isotretinoin 20 cause me hair loss I have moderate acne

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Not for everyone.. however alternate safe medicine available... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Wisdom tooth is emerging in lower left side, and is a bit painful since past few months, right now from few weeks there's a ulcer right above where the tooth's coming causing lots of problem and coming between teeth while speaking or eating

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Go for opg xray if your wisdom tooth is impacted then go for extraction. ...  Read More

Do growing a beard cause hair loss in men? I like to grow a long beard, does this cause hair loss?

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No ...  Read More

I have done endoscopy which shows erosive gastritis. Is it true that smoking and anxiety are contributing to my gastritis? I only fell bloated and a lot of burping

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Yes ...  Read More

Hello im 24 yrs old mom of 1yr old baby im continue breastfeeding today i checked my weight 51kg before pregnant i was 54 does breast feeding cause weight loss

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Hi, Breastfeeding causes weight loss,it's true ..but that doesn't mean you will stop breastfeeding. There can be other reasons for weight loss. Consume high protein and high calorie diet with adequate ...  Read More

I have been dealing with ear pain, ringing , ear clogged and fullness, lower jaw pain under the ear lobe and neck for more than an year now..been to ent, physician, neurologist and multiple dentists and dental specialists. Saw an OMFS and he said it's MPDS.seeing a PT now and doing dry needling in Scm and surrounding muscles around tmj since March.

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From what I can see in the xrays you have a pulp stone in 45 and distal proximal caries 45. The caries could be the reason of sensitivity. *Considering that the xray is of the RC treated 46. Although ...  Read More

Hi team, I want to know whether chronic sinus causes weight loss or not, And am suffering from sinus almost like 3 yrs Thanks in advance

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There is no direct evidence for it. ...  Read More

I don't know what this is and have tried a lot of solutions(oil, dandruff meds) etc... caused hair loss all over scalp.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this hair fall... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation fo ...  Read More

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