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Hi doctors Can we eat snake gourd at 5 week of pregnancy. Pls suggest And also which foods should be avoided.

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I have stomach infection, can I have tea? And what else should I consume? Please recommend a list of food list that can be consumed my me.

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My son (1.5 year) is not at all consuming food more than 2 weeks... he used to eat well but suddenly he is not taking any foods...just manging with milk... we have never given worm medicine for him as of now.. is that suggestable? After that will he start to eat well? Pls help.

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Sir, This is summer, you will have to give water 3 to 4 times per day .Give Juices, butter milk, fruits in the afternoon. Get Urine analysis with C & S. Get back to me details ...  Read More

Hi. I have never had a good relationship with food. In the past few years, however, food makes me genuinely sick to my stomach and everything seems to give me diarrhea. I’ve cut out gluten and lactose for extended periods of time and nothing helps. In the past about 5 months I’ve lost 11 pounds without trying. I am 5’2, 17 years old, and 97.1 lbs.

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Hello. Surely it's wise to consult a specialist. A counsellor/psychologist may also help. Take care ...  Read More

My parents are used to home cooked food, if they consume out side food they get diarrhea. We will be on 5 days travel and will be dependent on outside food. Could you suggest pills to control in such events.

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I am available for consultation in case of any such event. Regrettably we cant give any pills prophylactically Best wishes ...  Read More

I'm now 5months pregnant.can I eat food at Chandra grahan time .I think it's 6hrs ?is it harmful to baby

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My monther aged 68 . She has crp 262 And with high TSH Low bp And not a diabetic patient Which food will be good for her?

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Take iodised salt, Avoid cabbage, cauliflower. ...  Read More

I have not much interest to eating food always feel a stomach discomfort.when i see doctor for this condition they take many test and told me i have very small hiatus hernia.in addition to this i have inguinal hernia also whether this will effect proper digestion do you have any suggestion on my condition?is this continue in my life time?

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Consult a gastroenterologist soon I'm available on the practo app ...  Read More

Can Chinese food be consumed during breastfeeding If yes by which month . Definitely will keep in mind not to spicy / oily etc

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U can take now after 10days of normal deliver Better to take occasionally ,that to home made Chinese food ...  Read More

Sir/madam...My mother have pain on the stomach when food consumed. She was under the treatment of a swollen mass in stomach in treatment it came normal... She is under thyroid tablet and some medicines for psychological problem.is there any problem when pain just after consuming food?

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[ ] Location of the pain decides the diagnosis. If pain is below chest then can be due to gastritis, if pain is at the area of umbilicus/ belly button then can be due small bowel infection. Right uppe ...  Read More

Can we eat bitter gourd during 8th month of pregnancy??? Is it safe to consume in 3rd trimester plz let me know 🙏

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Yes it’s safe , no need to worry ...  Read More

I am in week 11 of pregnancy, I consumed temple theertham which contained camphor. Will it cause any issues to my pregnancy and fetus?

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Hi It's good that you have brought this question to forum. Edible camphor in very trace amounts is used in the theetham, still it is not safe during pregnancy. Since you have taken it only once and ...  Read More

Please tell me , which will be better to consume ashwagandha churna, kauch beej ,milk and ghee or with ashwagandha churna, kauch beej honey and ghee ? For erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation

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Hi It is better to be taken with milk. Thanks ...  Read More

Is it safe to add Eno sometimes in food like Dhokla , Idli in my 2 year old? He eats everything in daily food.

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Yes can use in moderation. If any further queries , Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn ...  Read More

I consumed Meprate tables not knowing that I am pregnant. Will this affect the baby. Please suggest the steps we should take.

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I ate a medium size sweet which tasted sour and stale later on. Will it affect my pregnancy? Thank you in advance for helping.

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It will not harm your pregnancy. Be careful next time. ...  Read More

I mistakenly ate stale food which was prepared in morning and i ate at night. I am worried as i am 11 weeks pregnant

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1.Is Over body heat delay the pregnancy 2. Is it safe to travel often while planning pregnancy 3. Can I do yoga and workouts? 4. Is it good to consume broiler chickens 5. Is it okay to consume hotel food rarely

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1) No 2) yes 3)yes 4)yes home made cooked properly 5) yes but make sure its clean and hygiene ...  Read More

After eating half meal , I feel nausea sensation from past 2 month. I consume gudcef cv 200 tabs prescribed by doctor but not worked. I also done usg test in which hepatomegaly and cholecystitis impression seen.please suggest. report attached

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Take Tab Itopride 50 mg three times Tab sompraz 40 mg once a day For 4 weeks if symptoms don't resolve ...  Read More

Dear sir/maam, I am on my first trimester of pregnancy. I am a working lady and a department training is organised soon for three days. Am worried if eating the lunch provided there would be safe or not ? Mostly the food would be as like any wedding or party. Please, guide me

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If you have any food intolerance or aversions right now, you can take your own food ( the foods which are tolerable and you want to eat ) from home. If you have anymore doubts,please connect for assis ...  Read More

I had very spicy food during pregnancy 16th week Will it harm my baby? Can the spice in the food can make the amniotic fluid spicy and irritate the baby?

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Does having grapes harm the pregnancy... Can anyone tell which all fruits or veggies to avoid during early pregnancy, except pineapple and papaya

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Currently Thyroid 1.3(taking 50mg tablets) planning for pregnancy so can I consume little millets daily instead of white rice ?

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Hello doc, Is karela ( bittergourd) safe to be consumed in pregnancy. I had it twice in last 8 days. Does it's bitter taste does any harm to my baby. Can I consume Maithi( fenugreek leaves) as well. Please guide about the foods to be avoided as well.

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Can take both Both are ok for pregnancy ...  Read More

I want to know that what fruits and vegetables should I avoid during the first few weeks of pregnancy

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Avoid papaya ...  Read More

I am 3 weeks pregnant and unknowingly I have been consuming methi (Fenugreek) in my food which is made by a home cook. Today I found out that Fenugreek is harmful to consume in pregnancy. I am very stressed due to this and afraid that my pregnancy might get adversely affected. Can you plz tell me what should I do now.

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I had unprotected sex on 23rd June 2024, probably Im out of my fertile window as I usually get my periods around 28 or 30th of each month. Last month in May I had it on the 28th which lasted for 3 days. My cycle is of 31 days. Should I consume an Ipill?

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There is no need. If your periods are so regular then there is no need for emergency contraception. You will get the results within 5 days. ...  Read More

As my mother is suffering from excess uric acid wanted to know,which kind of food she can consume especially,which kind of sooji she can have and also can she have sea foods like prawns and chicken and also can she have pooha and all?

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Can I consume ajwain in pregnancy? I added ajwain in rasam n has it. Is it ok?? Or any issues? Is it safe?

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Yesterday i accidently ate food which was licked by my dog then i spit it still consumed some since then i am having stomach pain and loose motions what to do and i wont catch rabies right please help i am very overthinking since then

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If your dog is properly vaccinated, then there no need to worry about rabies. But dog saliva had lots of bacteria, which will cause stomach upset. Kindly visit a physician for treatment. ...  Read More

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