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I want to check nicotine in my body please suggest the test name to check whether nicotine is present or not

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I intent to go for ceramic braces which requires extraction of premolars. Does the extraction or the process has to do something with brain in anyway?

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Hello Maam. First and foremost ma'am, your question has been asked by almost all my patients before any kind of extraction. It's a very common myth that tooth extraction may effect brain and eyes or a ...  Read More

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I am a 40 year old housewife. Recently since a month I have been sleep deprived due to my personal commitments. I feel I cant concentrate well on my work these days. How does sleep deprivation affect the brain? Does it cause any unchanging reaction? How can this be managed?

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Affects a lot ,depending upon your sleeping hours it can result in non release of many hormones from body which helps in keeping mind n brain fresh ...  Read More

IS IT SAFE TO TAKE LOMAIRA AND LOSARTAN AND AMLODIPINE TOGETHER. I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE SIDE AFFECTS

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Side affects and uses of tadafil in treating ED... any better medicine or treatment for ED let me know

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Hi, u should start with homoeopathy treatment. U can visit homoeopath near u or consult me online for it. U can consult me online if you have any further doubts. ...  Read More

Hello, is there nicotine vaccine available in India which helps in quit smoking. If yes how much is the price

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It is not available in India.However further trails to reinforce the vaccine is underway. ...  Read More

I am 64 yrs male having hypertension can i use nicotine patch to leave smoking also can i smoke while having nicotine patch

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Need to consult deaddiction specialist, but nicotine patch is supplying you nicotine in restricted amount to stop craving to binge yourself in smoking if still you want to smoke with parch means dosag ...  Read More

I have nicotine addiction from past 11-12 yrs but I m not able to get rid of it despite trying so hard for it. I need a pharmaceutical treatment. Kindly help

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You can get rid of nicotine by strong will power and nicogin chewing gums or patch available freely in chemist shop. If require you can take help from deaddiction centers. ...  Read More

How mastribution affects in girls ,it it change there mood to angry or anything else , is it good for girls to mastribute

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I am planning to take nicotine tablet for one month to improve concentration? I am planning to meet doctor What is your opinion?

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

Hi, I have decided to quit smoking but worry about the withdrawal symptoms. I want to use nicotine patches. Smoked around 5-8 cigarettes in a day. How mg of nicotine patch should I start with?

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Hello Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking! Nicotine patches can be an effective tool to manage withdrawal symptoms and support your journey toward a smoke-free life. Since you currentl ...  Read More

Hello Sir/ Ma'am, I tried to find a satisfactory answer about whether nicotine pouches ( nicotex) causes fatty liver disease. Please suggest. Thanks

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Hi everyone good evening how many days nicotine lasts in body after quitting gutkha And what should we do to detoxi nicotine from body

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It will take time.. but tobacco addiction may have adverse effects on your health.. so better to quit maybtypenof additiction for better sexual health and mental health ...  Read More

I m looking prescription for chantix tablets for nicotine de-addiction. Can anyone prescribe these tablets as it is very effective

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I tried to quit smoking with nicotine gums ,resulted succesfully in a month.the craving and urge is over now.used 4mg gums 2 or 3 pieces a day.now i am having sore throat with irritation and phlegam problem.now i ocaasionaly need a piece of gum as when required.are nicotine gum harmfull or should i completely stop

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Yes nicotine gums are harmful too. Stop them overtime. ...  Read More

Hello, I quit smoking for about 1.5 years now. I started chewing nicotine gum (6-7 per day) and it really helped me stay away from smoking. BUT now , I am addicted to these nicotine gums. I can’t skip a single day without chewing these nicotine gums. I am worried about this and I really want to STOP taking these gums. I tried many times but I fail

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Here are some ways that help to resist the urge *. Avoid triggers Identify your trigger situations and have a plan in place to avoid them entirely or get through *. Delay If you feel like you're go ...  Read More

How much time it takes to compleatly detoxify from nicotine. What is thl level in this aspect. What does it signify?

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It depends upon patient to patient and the level of dependence on the substance. I cannot comment on the first go regarding the time taken but at least 4 months of you are highly motivated ...  Read More

Hi, Sir I am facing nicotine withdrawal symptoms, what i need to make lower the symptoms. Your help will be appreciated. Regards

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Here are some ways that help to resist the urge to smoke *. Try nicotine replacement therapy Short-acting nicotine replacement therapies — such as nicotine gum, lozenges, nasal sprays or inhale ...  Read More

If we grow more brain cells then we can increase the intelligence grow more brain cells it affects the learning power Or losing a neuron by nutritional deficiency affects the intelligence

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U can't grow any brain cells.they are fixed.neurons don't have the capacity of multiplying or repairing ...  Read More

I am addicted to nicotine and haven't slept in last 3 years without alcohol. Never did any kind of drugs. Want to quit completely. Please help.

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Consult a psychiatrist for deaddiction. ...  Read More

Are there tests to determine the percentage of nicotine levels in a person's body to assess the stage/ level of nicotine addiction and seriousness of internal damage

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Please No It is not available at present ...  Read More

Hello, i need some pathway in order get rid of this nicotine addiction which doctor to approach, what to progress etc? Please any help is appreciated

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Take online consultation directly for medications and more details information. ...  Read More

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