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I get these nightmares in which I always see some closed one dying or dead. These nightmares I get every now and then. What can be cause of these nightmares.l?

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You could talk to a psycho analyst who could help you with dream interpretation. ...  Read More

Since i have started taking antidepressansts, i have been getting nightmares, so is it normal and how do I make it stop.

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These seem to be side effects of medicines. Talk to your doctor about this. He may modify the medicine. Nothing to worry about this. This is normal. ...  Read More

Frequent nightmare problems..few times a week..i am under antidepressants also...what can be cause of nightmares and how to avoid it?Does it leads to other complications

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Hello, Night terror is characterized by a sudden arousal with intense fearfulness. They usually begin with a piercing scream or cry and are accompanied by behavioral manifestations of intense anxiety. ...  Read More

I have bee having nightmares for almost a week now and I do not know how to get rid of them

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Contact me at the earliest. You need some medications. ...  Read More

When I was young I had nightmares vivid nightmares and that was not a big deal because every kid did . But now that I'm only I have very vivid nightmares every single night and Im not sure if this is normal or if I should be concerned.

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Speak to a counsellor or a psycho- analyst. Maybe they can help you understand why this is happening. If the nightmares are manageable & not causing too much disturbance to you, you might want to ...  Read More

A friend's nightmares are getting worse..she cant sleep...and every night she have nightmares..she wakes up with a scratch mark on her body parts like arms neck and all...please help by suggestions asap.. :( thankyou

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Hi, what your friend seems to be experiencing is called 'night terrors'. She should visit a psychiatrist as an anti-anxiety drug could help her stay calm. Secondly, for the time being, she can try to ...  Read More

My friends get horrible nightmares almost daily where she wakes up scared and terrified , nightmares are mostly related to some killings or voilence , and she doesn't even watch any such programmes. Any suggestion would be highly appreciable.

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Dear human, thank you for sharing and reaching out. I appreciate you reaching out for help for your friend and support them. Having nightmares of this kind can be extremely disturbing and discomfortin ...  Read More

Do nightmares are really caution signs..? Should we bother about them ..! Here what nightmares are currently disturbing .. , slapping a person , had caught up to soneone while changing, in a function., etc .., usually when we can't remember dreams .., why do some specific ones come across mind even after we woke up..? Should we bother about that..?

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Nightmares are not dangerous if they are occurring once in a while and not causing major sleep disturbances. But if you're sleep is getting disturbed and day time you are having problems with your moo ...  Read More

I once had a nightmare around 7-8 years ago. My parents were scolding me and all of a sudden many green tennis balls come. After that their voice become scary. This nightmare is very often to me. Even I also see it when I'm awake and I get scared. It's the reason why I'm scared of many things kept together that are alike. Even when I walk in crowd

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Hello, Please don't take it lightly you should take an online consultation ...  Read More

My b.p. is 130/80. I m taking matalar 50 regularly. But I have nightmares every night that disturb my sleep.

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hello der if any sad moments have occurred in life try to forget it consult psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Having history of CNS TB, vasculitic infracts & Hydrocephalus treated in 2024. Nightmares- I often see myself dying in dream, ghosts, someone trying to kill me. I feel like screaming loud, crying. I cry for hours even after small argument with partner. Sleep problem as well. Currently taking Eliwel.

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You can connect with me for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

It has been 6months she broke up with me,now in this 6 months I have noticed a few things: 1) I used to be an extrovert, spontaneous person always chilled,jolly, happy,funny who used to make people smile,after this incident I have become introvert,serious type guy.I don't know even if I will ever become my older version or this introvert nature has

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Hey I can hear you. Breakups can really shake things up, and it makes sense that you're feeling this way. It sounds like you're carrying a lot, and that can be exhausting. A few things that might help ...  Read More

What are the common reasons for front teeth coming forward?

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Skeleton or Dental please share the picture for proper diagnosis ...  Read More

I'm seeing things that are not present in reality. I saw pink tablet on my fridge. Then at table and after that at bed. I asked my mom she told nothing's there. And after some time nothing was there.This has occured sometimes earlier also. But the last day it happened 3-4 times. I also saw very big pimple at my hand and chest. After sometime it dis

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Hi . You will need evaluation for the above symptoms. Inform your family members regarding the same and take their help. ...  Read More

Hi , I am Jude Serrao aged 18 suffering from extreme dandruff. I wash my hair everyday with shampoo but at the end of the day my hair is filled with dandruff. How can I get rid of this nightmare 😭😭😭? Please let me know 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Seborrheic dermatitis it is that is causing dandruff ,kindly consult us online so that we can prescribe you better after getting your detailed history ...  Read More

Hi, today i woke up from a nightmare and felt like the bed was shaking (just like earthquake). lt last for very few seconds. i am having headache only on right side that goes down to neck. I am worried it was a brain seizure? please help

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It’s not seizure ...  Read More

Hello I am 9 weeks pregent. I just wanted to ask why am I getting nightmares and bad dreams about my unborn child and partner. Is it due to stress? Will it affect my baby?

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Need more details. Kindly connect ...  Read More

Im 11 weeks pregnant in my first trimestee. I get nightmares and bad dreams at night and also if i sleep during the day. Will these dreams affect fetus mental health

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

Loss of appetite Reasons behind weight loss Kindly suggest regarding tonic or medicine for daily routine..

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Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

My friend she has a daily nightmare,which is something every day someone is chasing her in sleep where she gets scared and gets off from bed and as soon as she gets off from bed she awakens from her nightmare and that point of time heart starts pounding so badly ,but so far no issues with sleep before nightmare and right after even ..sleep is peace

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Hi Thanks for reaching out. Based on what you have mentioned it sounds like your friend could be feeling anxious. It is known that anxiety can trigger nightmares. Having nightmares often is making yo ...  Read More

Please suggest best practice treatment for deep sleep without nightmares or night terrors. I've tried several antidepressants, mood stabilisers, and propranolol 20 mg. Even clonotril 0.5 mg. And exercise and therapy doesn't work either. None of these have worked, except when it's something new for the first week or so. At least something which I

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I understand your problem. We need to find out underlying reason for your problem rather than surface treatment. Better speak with a Psychiatrist once who is willing to find out the cause. ...  Read More

Hi doctors, My 1 month old baby would be in sleep, suddenly make some noise and start crying. Is he seeing nightmares? Is there anything i can do about it? In general, his sleeping is very noisy.. but it has increased lately. I'm worried if he's getting enough sleep or not. Please help.

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Consult to Pediatrician ...  Read More

How can I handle nightmares disturbing me every day? Since the past three days I am consecutively getting nightmares. They are of the same thing every time/me trying to escape something. I do not wake up in between. But when I wake in the morning I feel extremely emotionally drained and fatigued. I am also having mood swings and sometimes I want to

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Hi It sounds like you could be stressed about certain things and it sounds like you could be exhausted as well. It can be uncomfortable to have nightmares. To feel better consult a psychologist and e ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I'm going through nightmare paralysis kind of experience every night since last 30 days, what should i do, and how dangerous it is?

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Unfortunately this much information is not adequate to come to a diagnosis of your illness. Kindly consult a doctor and provide more details about your complaints. ...  Read More

Hello mam my name is Reena, 21 years old LMP of last few months 19th january 6th march 8th April 19th may From January my periods are heavier, irregular, very painful (unbearable pain) , 103 F fever I'm sexually active. Having protected intercourse. Symptoms - sudden BP low, tiredness, Fever, irritability, anger, acne, hair thinning, stress

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The gap between your periods has been 46 days, 33 days, 49 days. Your periods are heavier, irregular and painful. You have fever 103 degree F. These symptoms and signs suggest acute pelvic Inf ...  Read More

Hello sir Baby girl age 2 and half year weight 12kgs Just now mbbs doctor written attached drops whether In can continue always or not pls tell Pls tell dose how much and what stage I can give She was complaining every month like 2 or 3 times all of sudden stomach pain since 3 months she saying . So pls advice any syrup or reasons also She

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If you consume food from outside, bound to get infection. Worms and amoebiasis is vey common. I advice stool test and treat accordingly. Worms are common, if you see worm coming out orstool test shows ...  Read More

Please say all the reasons for bad breath...even after Maintaining proper oral hygiene...bad breath still persists...

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Reasons for bad breath -Gum diseases ...  Read More

Haii doctor, I had 2 abortion, 1 was heartbeat found, and later heartbeat is absent in 8th week. 2nd miscarriage was heartbeat is absent at 7th week. In APLA test anti phospholipid antibodies is 15.4 , and I have taken aspirin and heparin injections. But it was ended with abortion. And I don't have thyroid problem. Please Doctor tell me why this h

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You may be suffering from a condition known as antiphospholipid syndrome which affects 1 in a million pregnant female. In this condition there is a tendency to form multiple clots in your body ...  Read More

Doctor what are reasons for abortions in early pregnancy? How to know the problem? What tests to be done? Please Doctor tell me?

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No need to stress so much, if you have missed periods consult a gynecologist or get an ultrasound done. ...  Read More

Doctor what are reasons for abortions? What tests to do know the problems? How to overcome this problem? Please Doctor tell me

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When did abortion happened ? At which month? Was it the first or us there any history of recurrent abortion? Any co morbidity like sugar bp thyroid? Reasons are different for each one ...  Read More

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