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I had alcohol 2 days ago, didn't hit me then. Since the past few days I've been feeling semi-drowsy, having brain fog. I have taken alcohol in the past but this hasn't happened before. I am on ADHD medication (atomoxetine) 18mg twice daily.

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It is possible that your symptoms could be related to the alcohol you consumed two days ago. Alcohol can affect your brain function and cause drowsiness, brain fog, and other cognitive impairments eve ...  Read More

Doctor I had drank quite a lot last Saturday night and I vomited as I hadn't eaten much. Since the next day I've been feeling a bit disoriented and confused as in I don't feel alert. I've been experiencing sort of like a brain fog. I had some acidity too but that has resolved after taking vomonil which I was prescribed by a doctor. Why is the brain

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Take coffee,and lot of fluids and salt ...  Read More

I had much more brilliance a few months ago. But now, something happened to me. Like I lost my brilliance, whatever I'm doing is not getting right, memory is reducing, speed of calculations are reducing etc... I'm a teen and I've lost my intelligence in a situation when I need it most. What kind of doctor should I see ( neurologist, psychologist or

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See a psychiatrist as soon as possible ...  Read More

In stress, anxiety, depression, gut issues, obsessive thinking etc, and use of psych meds for years and even rtms...post stopping, severe sleep loss for years etc. with other physical side effects etc...now facing breathing issues and memory and focus issues. Is there any loss of brain cells, damage to the brain cells, permanent harm to the memory

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Hey, as you have said that you have had anxiety, depression for the longest time, and above that diet was not good, and sleep issues. This has damaged the body in many ways, and body takes time to rec ...  Read More

My Father is a patient of Ischemic Change In Brain.He is taking ESLO 5,QUITIPIN 100,PREMIPEX 1MG,DEPLATT A 75.BP is 150/60.He is 75 years old.His both legs are getting swallowed.We are worried for this.Please advice.

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Consult medicine department...it could be pedal edema or dvt ...  Read More

How to control alcohol cravings? Why brain end up having alcohol at night by controlling all day????

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Hello, You have got dependence on it. It is treatable if you are motivated to do so. Consult for treatment. ...  Read More

Why blood coming after drinking alcohol?? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

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You could have boerhave syndrome or Varicosities in Oesphagus ...  Read More

If I take alcohol can it effect on tentexforte results. Can it possible I take 2tab in lunch and consume alcohol in dinner.

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You should avoid alcohol for better results. ...  Read More

I have alcohol drinking problem i want to quit this habit but it seems impossible . what should i do kindly suggest me

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Medicine and counseling will overcome by consultation ...  Read More

I am suffering from brain infract from 2 mnths, it was an acute condition, all the tests were normal, doctors couldn't find any reason , symptoms of bells palsy appeared ,I just want to know the lifestyle changes I should make for the recovery, and what about alcohol and smoking, I have to leave them permanently or I can take after a gap of 2

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U can continue alcohal and smoking but in future risk increases because of smoking and alcohal and also it affects recovery. Doctor can only advise rest I your decision. Its your life and your life st ...  Read More

My husband has a alcohol problem, he drinks too much alcohol 5-6 beers, he will drink continue for 2-3 days and then leave alcohol for 1-2 months and then again start it, it is like a patern for him, pls help to get rid of alcohol permanently.

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Will have to get detailed evaluation and will have to start medication to detoxify and management his cravings. Book appointment ...  Read More

I feel sudden pinching in left side of brain from last 3 days , my age is 23 and no addiction of alcohol and smoking , why I feel this sir

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Need more details like whether it is painful, exact region where it is felt, how long it lasts , associated symptoms. Please consult a Neurologist. ...  Read More

I got admitted cuz of upset stomach i was taking alcohol heavy drinking and cuz of admission it was sudden withdraw and after two days i got sezuire docs give me libiruim and lorazepam at night and after discharge for five day and for n xt ten days i got only one sezuire brain ct came normal and i m not taking alcohol but i want to know can i take

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The symptoms you experienced were of withdrawal. You have alcohol dependence. You will have to completely cut down alcohol since you wont be able to control your drinking once you start. Alcohol addic ...  Read More

I am trying hard to quit alcohol...which doctor to see..is medicine work...reply urgently...my age is 34...I am a regular drinker..but could not stop due to urge to alcohol..

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Consult a psychiatrist for alcohol use. Withdrawals and cravings can be managed. ...  Read More

I have read that brain is very complex and till now only 60% of brain functions are discovered. But then how psychiatrist are able to treat mental disorders like OCD, schizophrenia etc? How this can be possible ??

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There is ample research available and is still ongoing with respect to most Psychiatric disorders, name it and u will find it.. There is a wide spectra of underlying pathogenesis for psychiatric disor ...  Read More

I have read that in a medical biochemistry(mbbs1st book) drinking alcohol upto 70ml per day is ok. So,is it ok to consume alcohol once in a month for refreshment?? I want to healthy and not want to gain weight with that alcohol. Can i take alcohol ones in a month with in a limit? Because medical book only saying not a problem less than 70ml of alco

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No its not good ...  Read More

Is it possible to change a person from alcohol addiction without knowing him.because he is not cooperative to come for treatment

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It is not easy.But with medicines we may be able to reduce his drinking.Motivation to quit,however has to come from himself ...  Read More

Hello respected sir I drink alcohol 2019 2020 once in year I had blood in poop but this year drunk alcohol and slept next day morning had bloody poop and blood stains for 2 months undigested poop color yellow red done endoscopy my report attached why it's happening what could be???? ?¿???

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Consult in personal ...  Read More

My mom is suffering from heaviness in head for longer period of time till now ...she feel like her brain is jam... Is like somebody pressed her brain... It's different from headache... At that time her.. She difficulty find remember thigs.. Her brain slow function properly... What could be reason... Or disease let us... So that we can take proper t

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Consult with details ...  Read More

Is it ok to take alcohol along with usage of these medicines. pari cr 12.5 and clonezapm 0.5.i have been diagonises with generalized anxiety disorder.

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Not al atll. Alcohol is a CNS DEPRESSANT. Also it can aggravate anxiety symptoms ...  Read More

Why do people who drink alcohol have red eyes forever, and never get back to clear white like it was before, even if they quit drinking?

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Quit for long time It will be normal ...  Read More

It's been 2 week I got my wisdom tooth surgery n sutures been removed I don't know if it's healed completed or no but when can I have mild alcohol drinks ? Also can I have it if I don't have crown yet but got rct done Please let me know Thanks

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Yes, you can have. No issues will arise from that. ...  Read More

My husband has a drinking problem. Twice in a week he drinks but he does not have any control of how much he is drinking. His one peg consists of more than 60ml like 90ml.. Once he starts drinking he doesn't know when to stop. He drinks until he falls asleep. It is creating a huge problem in our marriage. In social gatherings also he keeps doing th

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Consult psychiatrist for Deaddiction ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I am 28 years old guy, who started alcohol in 2016 and use to drink carefully now this alcohol abuse has has changed by all entire life, my family upset and I kinda find myself into addition of it how can i leave immediately alcohol consumption please help Iam kinda feeling my relations destroyed because of after effects of alcohol. P

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Need detailed history ..kindly consult me online ...  Read More

As I am on brilinta and ecosprin, seloken XL, After angioplasty (3 months),can I consume alcohol, in which quantity and wine or whiskey or beer. Pls advice sir.

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Alcohol not recommended ...  Read More

While i was sleeping felt like something bombarded in my brain. What is the reason?? Whole night i was having chest burn

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You may be having hyperacidity problem. ...  Read More

Sir I want to skip or quite my alcohol completely as I have some disturbance from family and I need a healthy life style

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homeopathy overall act on your immunity . but it acts as a constitutional so we need your detail history. ...  Read More

Is it possible that alcohol stays forever in the system if one have drunk once in a life Long time ago(approx. 1 year). If not then, how much time does it take to get out of the body if woman has drunk 2 tin of beer before 6 month?

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Hello dear.. We need to discuss this further.. Please consult with me on my private chat window.... ...  Read More

My father in law addicted to alcohol from so many yeara he is unstoppable.tell me how to make him addiction free.

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HOMOEOPATHIC medicines can permanently cure this problem rapidly effectively and efficiently without any side effects ...  Read More

I am taking groprinosin. Can I take any kind of alcohol like wine,beer, whisky. Recommend me. Is smoking also allowed.?

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No alcohol.. For details.. Do direct online consultation ...  Read More

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