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I have been suffering from dandruff for last one year. Since past few months I am getting skin rashes all over my jaw line, neck and upper back which after sometime turn into black marks. Even after washing my hair twice a week regularly the issue persists. I have been using shikkakai powder since my childhood and never had dandruff problems in the

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Dandruff can be treated with lotion and shampoo (not the commercial ones which you use). Some people have more oiliness on the scalp which then causes visible flakes that people called dandruff. There ...  Read More

I got my blood results back the other day and found out I have very low c3 levels and my doctor thinks I have lupus due to that and my symptoms, she will be sending me to a specialist for further testing. Can it be something other than lupus?

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Send the report of c3 label and consult me online. ...  Read More

Sir, My mother has lupus from last 4 years and is taking hcqs 200 mg daily and defcort . Defcort is stopped from last 2 months. Can she catch covid 19 and black fungus? Also can a lupus patient take covid vaccine? Please help. Thankyou .

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Yes She can take vaccine ...  Read More

Does Gama oryzanol is safe for lupus patient.does it work for patients.Sir my sister is suffering from lupus problem since 2 years and now her kidney has been affected by this lupus. Har kidney is not able to filtrate protein from it and the maximum protein is leakage from her urine is 72 mg. Daily albumin doses has been given to her but her albumi

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Lupus takes time to recover. That too when affected to kidney it majorly leads to protein leakage. The treatment that is being given to your sister is perfect. Kindly continue with the same doctor. ...  Read More

I have endometriosis, it was diagnosed via laporoscopy years ago. My mother also has endometriosis as well as lupus. I frequently experience a numbing sensation in my fingers and thumb when they are exposed to any amount of cold air, even air conditioning. And I have just developed shingles for the second time in under a year. I'm worried that I ma

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I would like to know more info and history. It would be great if we can continue on my private window so that I can give you complete treatment chart along with diet chart , audio’s and videos.. ...  Read More

Can i have lupus if my cbc test is completely normal everything in it is normal(wbc, rbc etc) but i am having hairfall and skin allergies on face ( dry and itchy face)

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No. Don't be misguided by Dr. Google ...  Read More

For the last two years I been having really bad joint pain headaches random fevers abdominal pain sensitivity to sunlight it makes me itch most days back pain hair loss fatigue and chest pains however I was told the chest pain is a recurring inflammation between my lungs and chest wall.. I fear I might have lupus as my paternal aunt had it to and

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You will have to do certain blood test. Hemogram liver and kidney function urine routine ANA BLOT. thyroid function random blood sugar Kindly consult with these reports ...  Read More

Can I have lupus if I have an iron deficiency but a normal CBC and hemoglobins? I have recurrent infections (bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infections, colds - been sick six times already this year), migraine-like​ headaches almost every day, extreme fatigue, occasional terrible pains in my legs, swollen glands (huge problem atm, so painful),I

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I would advise you to visit a MD general physician as you require a physical examination and undergo investigations such as ANA, CRP, CBC to find the underlying cause and have it treated accordingly. ...  Read More

Hi, been to doctors and been told I have a positive ANA titer of 1:640 speckled pattern. The doctor told me that was low and not to worry, However since I have found out it is quite high. I have Raynauds and my legs go purple. My glands are always swollen and lately whenever I move quickly my arms go numb and tingly and they feel stiff. I’ve also b

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Hello dear patient, following are the symptoms of lupus, sle if 4 out of 11 are present.. Constitutional (eg, fatigue, fever, arthralgia, weight changes) Musculoskeletal (eg, arthralgia, arthropathy, ...  Read More

Does this look like lupus rash ???? I am having this . Please help is this lupus rash ??? Having this since last one month ( l j)

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No. The picture is also not very clear. Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I am a lupus patient. Also with sensitive skin. Would like some suggestions for a good sunscreen. Currently I am using UV duox sunscreen for face. Can I use that itself for whole body?

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Specific Medicines are available for good control.... Do direct consultation for detailed prescription.... For more details whatsApp me on 08800646 77 four ...  Read More

I have attached a report of lupus anticoagulant.can you pls check and tell if everything right in pregnancy

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It's difficult to comment without knowing the proper history ...  Read More

I have a SLE Lupus from 2010 also hypo thyroid and recently flare up, so would like to know what about the food restrictions for both illness.

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its a common form of lupus. add more veggies and fruits in your diet.avoid fried ,high carbohydrate foods ...  Read More

Hi, my husband is 45 yrs, no existing ailments, he has developed this rash in his face , it comes n goes , doesn't itch or trouble in anyway but it does get very red in the sun ..Is this lupus? (Have attached pics) please guide what needs to be done next

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Without doing blood test it can't be confirmed.... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Is lupus curable 100%? Are there any advanced treatments for lupus available that can provide a cure, particularly in India?

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As far as I know there is no 100% cure ...  Read More

Hello, I am in search of information about lupus as I am considering marriage. I recently met a girl who shared her past medical history with me, mentioning that she had lupus, an autoimmune disease. She was diagnosed in 2019, underwent treatment with steroids as advised by her doctor, and successfully recovered in 2021. I'm seeking your assistanc

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Hello Lupus or SLE is an autoimmune disease. It is controllable with medicines but the medicines should not be stopped. Yes there are chances of recurrence, just like other autoimmune conditions like ...  Read More

I have Lupus positive problem, 4 times miscarriage Doctor told me after confirming the pregnancy take heparin injection n aspirin tablet, can i take aspirin tablet before 3 months of confirm pregnancy

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Yes u can take aspirin..but for heparin injection please consult rheumatologist once ...  Read More

Diagnosed with SLE lupus almost a year back. Visted allopathic doctor, they gave medicins and shot of steroid. But don't want to continue that. Do we have any treatment in ayurveda. Kindly suggest.

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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment ...  Read More

Sir for lupus which specialist I need to contact for treatment, I have severe skin rash, mouth ulcers and muscle joint pains.

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General physician ...  Read More

Sir I have rash on my body and face and muscle pin and stiffness, is it lupus? If it lupus which tests I have to undergo pls tell me the tests.

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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

Any homeopathic doctor who can permanently cure Lupus, I'll give you anything you ask, please tell me if you can permanently cure it.

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Yes. SLE has solution in homeopathy. You may consult us on eight four three three nine three eight four seven eight. ...  Read More

Isn't there a specific reason for Lupus. And i have rheumatoid arthritis, sjogren's syndrome, SLE and Hypothyroidism. Though all these were detected at same time. I want to know what might be the reason for Lupus? I asked few doctors ther said its an idiotic disease. It's exists but we don't know why does it happen. But I am not satisfied with the

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Karma is the answer. All diseases happens due to our own karma. Don't search for cause of your own disease outside the world. Karma of this birth or karma of previous births, karma decides ur path. Ac ...  Read More

Madam.I had tested lupus anticoagulant test,but unable to understand the report. Pls help.so that I can proceed.

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Negative ...  Read More

I got alliance girl having with lupus. She have Lupus she's started sign at the age of 23 and taking medicine for 3yrs. Now her age 26 as of there's no difficulties everything under control. They found out earlier stage only on skin and there is no internal organ affect now everything fine. Need suggestions 😐 Girls afraid to marry because

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You can call us for video counselling between 6 to 8pm,we wont charge you since question is based on humanatarian grounds. ...  Read More

Is this lupus rash?? I have these on my cheeks since a long time now may be three months . It looks like this. Snd i do have pain in both my ankles.please help me . Is this lupus??

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Do blood test and inform ...  Read More

Hi, I am now 15 weeks pregnant,and doctor suggested to do a lupus anticoagulant test.the report shows mean confirmation ratio of 1.19(normal is written as <1.2).I am already on ecospirin even before this test.Please let me know if there will be any problem with my baby?.. Is there any risk now in this stage?

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What about your whole apla profile? ...  Read More

I'm a lupus patient. Also I'm patient of epilepsy and depression. I haven't slept since 3 days. My body is paining like anything. Also I'm having mood swings and irritation. I'm just crying on everything. Please suggest me medicine of pain and to sleep. Also my C3 level is high. My doctor is not available at the moment. I'll be really great ful for

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Consult a psychiatrist, online or offline. You need a detailed assessment for proper diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I have systematic lupus from last 4 years but from last 3 4 days i am having deep pain in my left leg and not able to walk properly. I am on hcqs , vrx gold , defcort . Also left hip also hurts. Please help.

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Use heating belt Gentle massage CRP Tab Etoshine NP at Bedtime x 5 days ...  Read More

How to manage Typhoid & a suspected case of Lupus. Widal test shows Typhoid present. Rheumatologist suspects Lupus or something else due to antibiotics. What is it really? And if it is Lupus flare up then how to manage it? Symptoms are pain in head, eyes, lower back, hips and swelling in ankles was there earlier.

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Widal positive does not always mean typhoid. Lupus flare is treated by steroids and other medicines. ...  Read More

I mom is having lupus nephritis and taking medication from past 5 months. There is significant reduction in proteinuria. I'm now concerned about the diet, can anyone help me out with the proper diet that i can follow.

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What is her blood urea and creatinine ...  Read More

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