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I get around 6-6.5 hours of sleep daily. Just wanted to know if this is an adequate sleep duration in the long term. I'm 40 years old, night shift working professional.

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If you are getting sound sleep, and you wake up fresh, then it's fine ...  Read More

My father in law in 68 years old. What are vaccine can be considered for his age for immunization requirement. Pl name them and interval between those vaccine.

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Need more details to comment If he has any chronic illness like diabetes asthma hypertension He might need some adult vaccination ...  Read More

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Not eating properly unable to walk setting sleeping full day may I know reason for this age 70 Crossed

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Hi, Sleep duration and quality reduces with age usually. Also depression is very common in this age. In some cases of depression, there can be excess sleep, decrease in appetite. Need to know whether ...  Read More

I am suffering from gastric problem for 3 months.(Symptoms :Bitter taste of mouth restlessness burping and neck tightness and yawning) I have taken all type of medicines but no relief. My all tests are normal. My CRP test is negative. lFT is normal.SGPT normal. Kidney function test is normal. ECG is normal. Chest X ray is normal. All necessary test

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You are suffering from indigestion, hyperacidity, gastrointestinal reflux. Need a detailed history. ...  Read More

Dear Doctor,pls sugest me the requirements of calcium at the age of 40 ,or hw should i know that my calcium is perfect...

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Do test ...  Read More

Struggling to sleep for past 4yrs, if i hear any minute sound, any movements its disturb my sleep, my mind is always so disturbed. Felt very concisious when m in sleep. Once my sleep disturbed could not able continue my sleep again. Even i felt tired not able to sleep deeply. Need a soundless surrounding and without any disturbance, but cant.

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Could be stress, anxiety. Try and relax. Take a walk in the evening. Of problem still persists then consult a doctor. ...  Read More

My age 30 un married sleep not getting properly and sexual thoughts comming at early morning and plse help me

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Consult to psychiatrist or psychologist in detail ...  Read More

Previous history for sleeplessness from the age of 12 due to anxiety. Previous medication used alprazolam 0.25 MG. Have history of migraines on exposure to excessive lights mostly during evenings. Blood pressure 130/80 is noted.

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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help. As you are going through medicine for so long years and still undergoing the problem, let me share a different perspective of your problem through Ayurv ...  Read More

My son of age 1 month isn't sleeping in the nights and is crying a lot. He appears to be frightened and is crying for unknown reason. We have given him Cholicaid drops 4 in the noon and was given Neopeptin drops 6 twice daily. His stools are normal. He cries a lot in the nights only. Kindly advice

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At 30 - 45 days of life most babies get evening colic ( Pain in stomach - Cause still not clearly understood), which gets worst during evening and night. Colicaid can help but its only for that moment ...  Read More

Can I use whey protein powder to meet daily protein requirements even if I don't do gym training? ?

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Yes , but take high protein diet also .ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

My daughter who is 4 years old got injury on her knee and after that she got dressing from the doctor I want to know is there any requirement of tetanus vaccination for her as a safety or is it not required because she had taken DPT booster one vaccination on 23rd of January 2023?

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No required ...  Read More

My father has got small bowel obstruction is der a requirement of endoscopy Please check the report

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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ...  Read More

Hi doctors, Good evening. I am 22 years old male, 61kgs and my height is 169cm. How much are my protein requirements for muscle gain? My goal is to increase my weight to 65kgs with a good muscle gain.

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

What is the iron requirement in 10 month old baby ? Vitamin A found in which fruits & vegetables? Can we give Cerelac if we are travelling?

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Iron supplements are given only when it is medically indicated. Normally requirements are met by breast milk upto 6 months and after that breast milk is not sufficient so need to wean baby with variet ...  Read More

Am 26 and weight is 90 kg which is very high according to my bmi...so recently i started gym for cardio but when i walk on treadmill my leg starts paining ..i think it is due to poor diet bcoz i dont like to consume dairy products , salads and so on. I just eat normal diet like roti and sabzi . So can u plz suggest good MULTI-MINERAL AND MULTI-VITA

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It's normal when u start gym or exercise or treadmill u will have pain for first few days then it will go .how many days before u started gym? ...  Read More

I have turned vegan from a vegetarian since more than a year. I would like to know if it's going to affect my calcium requirements. Do I need to take any supplements for it. Can you please guide which supplements(vegetarian) I would have to take?

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Food is food . Veg and non veg is human classification; just like Jain and non Jain . Egg and non egg . Beef and non beef . Pork and non pork . Animal milk and plant milk . Red meat and white meat . ...  Read More

I do not sleep properly..I sleep early in the morning n wakes up in the afternoon..I am 25 and I am worried about my skin... I don't know how do I look.. young or aged..if I am looking like aged person because of my sleeping problem..what should I do and how to look young and Reverse my ageing process...and till now I haven't taken care of my skin

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Yes..few medicine available to improve your condition.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Hi any body tell me , simple fruits with their fibre content like apple , pomegranate ,papaya , kiwi that are available any season with their fibre in gram to achieve 30 to 40 gm daily requirement of fibre

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Daily fiber requirement can’t be met just with fruits. Other whole grains and pulses, vegetable are need to be taken with fruits to meet the requirement. Consult directly ...  Read More

My doctor has prescribed me Ortho cal of 800mg twice a day during my 10week of pregnancy. Right now i am in my 16week.. as per general requirements i read it is only 1000mg required per day. Is it okay to have 1600mg cal per day or do i need to reduce the intake?

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Continue as advised. ...  Read More

Hello, I need to get my 3 cats and 1 dog ready for travel to US. Could you please guide me on the necessary requirements for the same? I would need their health certificates and preferably get them micro-chipped. Thanks!

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Please contact a veterinary doctor ...  Read More

My baby is not sleep at night i ll give piriton syrup daily night then sleep is good or not good what can i do plz help me doctor

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Check her urinalysis, whether passing stool regularly or not, feeding well or not, ...  Read More

Need suggestion for protein power or dialy protein shake to fill up protein daily requirement

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Sure, will help you Before prescribing anything we need some information like . Vitals . Cause . Family history . Your medical history . Daily routine . Lifestyle and physical activity And many more S ...  Read More

What are the physical and sexual requirements to have a child? How to satisfy a woman physically? What is the minimum length of penis required to have a child?

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The nornal size can be 5 to 6 inch of penis to satsfy women u need a goos sex time an stamina and to have child u need a healthy sperm aith good motility ...  Read More

Old Age related problems. Only required if there is a sudden requirement. Finding out if Drs are available for Home visits.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Yes surely doctors can do home visits. But for that you have to talk to the doctors near you and tell them the whole situation. You can search for do ...  Read More

Im giving combination of direct breast feed and bottle feed of formula and expressed mothers milk to my 3 month female baby..wanted to get an idea as to how much milk she should get per day totally to have healthy weight gain? Due to bottle feeding im able to measure how much milk im giving her...Is 90 ml feed every 2-2.5 hours sufficient for her a

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If u feel that the Brest feeding is almost half the amount it should have been then about 15ml every 2-2.5 hrly will be sufficient for a 3-4month old baby. ...  Read More

I am taking hydrochloride+metformin twice a day at the age of 34, how soon I need to be shifted to insulin? Diabetes is genetic in my family, I am worried about this, also I m alcoholic and part time smoker,suggest the way forward.

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What is daily requirement of carbohydrate for male , 45 year, 56 Kg & who walks / jogs 7 km a day?

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What is your height?? ...  Read More

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