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My brother is undergoing physiotherapy for back pain, body aches etc. His physiotherapist has recommended that he supplement with baby formula milk along with usual milk as he has muscle weakness & will be doing tough exercises. Is this a normal practice.. Can adults use baby formula milk??

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Milk with baby formula is suitable for babies as it is prepared with nutrients that are required and sufficient for infants, it wont have much effect for adults. Though few adults uses as it has proti ...  Read More

Please suggest me whether Amul spray infant milk can be taken daily with warm water, will there be any side effects or problem, if any milk powder is meant for adults please suggest.

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If you have taken it by mistake. Then don't worry nothing will happen ! For adults u can take any powdered milk powder. Available in market ...  Read More

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I am a married girl of 28 years. My husband is 30. My first baby was born in january this year but could not survive after 3 weeks due to feeding problem related with others. She could not consume my breast milk properly. After her birth I am flodded with breast milk.I feel slight pain when it is full of milk.I tried to pump out it.Bu

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Don't do that dear. It will keep coming. Take tablet cabergoline .5 mg two tab stat. And do tight compression on ur breasts. ...  Read More

I am a married girl of 28 years.My husband is 30.My first baby was born in January this year but could not survive more than 3 weeks due to feeding problem related with others. After her birth my breast is flooded with milk.Sometimes I feel slight pain in breast when it is full of milk.I tried to pump out the milk.But my husband desist me from doin

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No shortage of milk .It does not cause any harm to adult one but night time after consumption you are feeling better but day time how you are managing. ...  Read More

Whenever i drink turmeric milk i feel constipation next day why is it happening??i m so tense...plz replyyy

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

My son, age 2 years , weight 11.3 Kg facing too much hard stool problem and constipation problem. Which milk to be given to him in this case??

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Milk doesnt have any positive effect ... prefer to give in curd form. & restrict milkproduct to 750ml... prefer to give home made solid food..which contain high fiber like peas & beans.. carro ...  Read More

Hi My baby is having severe constipation...his poop like pebbles... How to ease constipation without stopping milk...?? My baby likes milk a lot...

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Keep well hydrated. ...  Read More

Is dulcolax suppository adult safe for occassional constipation? What should be the dosage. Please don't ask for consultation.

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of constipation. Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as ...  Read More

Can u tell me dosage of nix vomica 30 for adult ...I am suffering from mild constipation for some time

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Hi.ripened guva or papaya after dinner. 1litre of moderate hot water in the early morning ...  Read More

My 4 year old had a problem of constipation from long time so last week we put 3-5 ml of duphalac 667g/l syrup of adults I believe so from a week he is going to washroom for every 3-5 hours but only small amount of poop each time.he drinks milk toomuch and his poop is light white coloured.is it anythng to be worried about.

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Some probiotics and other MEDICINES may help. Some antibiotics may be needed. ...  Read More

If I drink milk it leads to constipation any solution for that I like drinking milk but if I drink it leads to constipation

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

What are the food to eat in constipation and hard stool as it causes fissure.Do rice and curd cause constipation .which is better butter milk or curd

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Constipation and hard stools can be managed with the right diet and hydration. Dietary Recommendations: Increase Fiber Intake: Include whole grains (jowar, bajra, oats), vegetables (spinach, bottle go ...  Read More

Is it normal to have acne as an adult?

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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

What is the name of a general deworming tablet for adults? I haven't dewormed in years. How often should adults deworm?

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of worm infestation. Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment ...  Read More

Hello Doctors! My baby is 19 months old. He is having constipation problem. Like he passes stool almost daily but like small pebbles or at times like a big hard stone. He strains alot while pooping. I am giving him fruit's daily. Infact i have started prunes also. I got him checked from a doctor, he advised milk of magnesia. But that's also proving

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Consult again for the same ..keep following up with pediatrician. ...  Read More

Who is the best psychiatrist whom I could get in touch with in madurai for assessment and treatment for adult adhd? Who is best in madurai for adult adhd?

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A few psychiatrists train in adult adhd assessments and treatment. You might need to search online profiles and ask directly. ADHD assessments are often long and may need to be done in multiple sessi ...  Read More

Can we drink milk after taking abhyarishta? I am having constipation and want to take abhyarishta for it.

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Give gap for 1 hour ...  Read More

My daughter is 2 yrs 3 month old,her stomach is not flat. It is slightly bigger as we adult have. She has constipation many times. What should i do

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Have a proper toilet training. Give her more liquids. • Luke warm water for drinking. • Add fresh fruit and salad in diet. • Add green leafy vegetables in diet. • Avoid backery ...  Read More

I have abdominal bloating and pain in left side sever constipation for 10years, the problem is more when stool is soft. I have diagnosed my self Adults Hirschsprung’s disease.

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Chances of adults hirsprung,s is less likely Kindly do ultrasound abdomen And consult a surgeon online ...  Read More

My daughter is 20 months old and facing constipation ,she has to apply too much pressure while doing potty,even i noticed blood crystal on her stool and stool is too tight. What to do. 1 more prob she doesnt eat anything only milk,only chips she likes

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First thing first- please get her seen physically seen by a Paediatrician as she has blood in stool and this may be due to fissure resulting in constipation and creating a vicious cycle as the pain w ...  Read More

How to take isabghul husk to get rid of constipation and how long and how much should i take? Plz help Can i take it with warm milk or some fruit juice?? Can i take in empty stomach before my dinner or in the evening

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2 teaspoons with a glass of water/milk Take it before you sleep ...  Read More

Hello, Can AIRZ-F Digihaler be used to control drooling in adults ? Please advice Or any other treatment to control drooling in adults?

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Consultation needed. Consult personally on Practo app or 8318469_886 ...  Read More

How much water needed for a young adult and an adult having gastrointestineal disease What is the effect of drinking more water . Drinking 6 litre water is dabger

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There is no harm to drink more water , so drink as per requirement . I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment an ...  Read More

What all vaccines do I need as an adult. Already done with hep b, covid vaccine. Do not remember taking tetnus shot in last 5-6 years (maybe more). Please tell names of vaccines I need to do as adult assuming past history of vaccination is not available.

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typhoid yellow fever influenza hpv ...  Read More

Hi , My son now 18 months old ,his weight is 10 kgs And he eats well but not gaining weight and and he has constipation problem and he is having buffalo milk is their any problem, Please help us

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1Hello how are you. The child is 18months old and is weighting 10kg. What was his birth wt? I feel good wt for 18months old. Why you adopted bufflow milk? It is thick milk. Tone milk or ciw's mil ...  Read More

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more history needed ...  Read More

My Grandmother having constipation problem for last 8days. She suffered from diabetes and taking medicines. She is living urban area of south Tamilnadu. We tried bisacodyl, Adult Gel and intermittent hot water to drink. But still she suffers. Could anyone please advice.

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High fibre food,plenty of oral fluids You can use syrup cremaffin 15-20ml at night for 5days ...  Read More

I have severe constipation issue after having castor oil with milk and little stomach ache. Can I use triphala tablet and which brand is the best for it?

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Take abhyarishta 30 ml bd with equal fresh Water after meal twice daily. ...  Read More

My kid having constipation problem: 1. Very tight round balls during stool passing. 2. Stool pass on alternate days. Even he also eat vegitables, chapati, and fruits. But he drinks milk using nipple bottle( 2-3 bottles per day) 1 bottle approx: 250 ml.

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It’s natural for babies to pass stools on alternate days and also round ball like stools. Unless baby has pain while passing stools u can be relaxed. ...  Read More

Can i give quaker oats to my one year 3 month old baby as she is having constipation. Please suggest some home based Remidies . I feed my baby formula milk lactogen. How many times should I feed her. Does it Formula milk create constipation.

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You should give home made food which you are eating... Give high fiber diet and plenty of liquid orally..... Give all fruits except pomegranate and apple... ...  Read More

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