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72 yrs old is not eating since 1 month. She has nausea and often diarrhoea after eating food. Does not feel like eating anything. Was admitted to hospital for breathing issues 1 month back, ( had covid in 2021) have lungs fibrosis, diabetic and bp patient. She is very weak now due to unable to eat anything. Please suggest whom to consult and what t

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If a 17 year old teenager eat 5 tablets of centrum 50+ what will happen then

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She may develop severe allergic reaction due to overdose. For eg skin rashes, itching, dyspnoea etc ...  Read More

What happens when we eat 5 Montek LC at 1 time Does it has ny side effect...

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This is basically a anti histaminic, you will have more drowsiness. Consult a physician if any further problem occurs. ...  Read More

When I eat food in noon after then around 5-6 o'clock start the gas normally. it's happening since last 2-3 years. Head pain happen after gas start.

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Drink lots of water. Avoid Spicy foods. Avoid fatty foods. Avoid oily and fried food. Eat smaller meals . Never remain hungry for long duration . Have 3-4 serving of fruits every day. Never skip a mea ...  Read More

Today I though I have eaten a used condoms can pregnancy happen for that??if there is a sperm in that condom may it possible to be pregnant?now my period is also going on

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No chance of pregnancy. ...  Read More

Elderly parent (90) in independent living, bumped leg and now has huge hematoma and has also become delirious, now wants to sleep all the time, not feeding self. nothing has happened in the brain and no UTI. In rehab now - can she recover mentally/physically.

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If all the other reasons for her delirium are ruled out, rare possibilities are increasing blood urea levels due to resorption of hematoma, increased ammonia levels due constipation, etc. In general, ...  Read More

I'm an elderly person with a scar from a fall. Will it ever completely fade?

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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

Not sure whether you provide elderly care services? Do you? I am looking for the same for my parent's

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Definitely would like to help you but need some details about which type of problem they are facing. ...  Read More

I do not know what happened to me. i have not been hungry since 10 days. if i was forced to eat vomit is coming, and not exactly digesting. With this iam decreasing weight day by day getting thinner.. feeling weak is it happens with OCD or stress? If that's right i do not use medicines for that not at all. You too do not say it. Tell us the way to

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Try n analyse from when n after which situation you started avoiding food... it can’t be OCD but stress could b one of the reasons but u need to figure out what is disturbing you at times in this clim ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My MIL,who is very elderly is suffering from bed sores severely. She is not able to sit for long periods of time What can I do to help her pain. Thanking you

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Treatment depends on the severity... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I'm an elderly man with type 2 diabetes. I've noticed a darkening of the skin on my neck and armpits. Is this something I should be worried about?

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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

It becomes dark before the eyes and it becomes difficult to breathe, this mostly happens during train journey at night when the trains are full and in AC buses too, the same problem happens to me too, why does this happen to me?

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Hello, Sometimes, there is too much of a crowd, noise, commotion in full trains,buses can make one feel uneasy or claustrophobic. People standing quite close by could be making you feel like a black o ...  Read More

Hello Pain in neck, occipital region headache, dizziness, when fingers are placed on neck feels more dizziness and blur vision for few seconds,vomiting sensation, fatigue all these happens within 3 hours while using laptop and PC and it ll continue whole day,what could be the possible reason? History of Sinusitis,joint pain,all blood test and MRI

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Please consult a neurologist. Could be a primary headache syndrome or some blood vessel to brain priblem ...  Read More

For a elderly patient who is been diagnosed with Parkinson is advised to take meds and normal food..no mobility. Is there any medical to cure or rehab from this to make the person slightly better to walk with walker or support rather being in bed ? Any support group's in Chennai on this?

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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

Doctor I'm unprotected sex in 16 march after that I taking unwanted72 within 15 minutes..after that withdrawl bleeding happen 21 march..in April no period so taking divary 10 mg..after 10 days 2 day bleeding happen like black color..every month test upt all are negative..yesterday day happy black bleeding like black and flow is spotting...can durin

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My LMP was 5/1/22.I have regular period and unprotected sex on 14/1/22..I do a USG 31/3/22 .if I'm pregnant it can be mistaken to detect by sonologist because I'm unmarried and sonographr don't look at into the uterus properly because I don't tell him about pregnancy.can such incidence happen?

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Answered multiple times ...  Read More

My previous period date is 6th December..this January my expected date was 4th January.but its 2 days delayed.I had unprotected sex 5January evening and get period 6th January evening for 5 days..a gynecologist says in a exception ovum can active one day before period..if it happen and Spam fertilized with egg can period happen next Day?

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repeat question... already answered before... ...  Read More

My uncle (age 78) was infected with covid last month. He got pneumonia hence hospitalised and lungs effected 40%. Its now 3weeks he has returned home, but the problem is his ankle is swollen and he is unable to realise while urinating and pooping. hence diaper is must for him. he is unable to walk because of weekness may be..we are unable to taki h

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

My period cycle always come around 29 to 33 days around.if I late ovulated can it happen 2 days before period?there is any exception?ovum can active one day before period by any chance

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Pls connect for online consultation ...  Read More

I washed new bottle with liquid dishwash and water . I washed it properly{4-5times} .No soap bubble left . But when i drink little water it taste little sour taste . Can anything happen because i drink water from that bottle

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According to the below attested copy of my blood test report of beta hgc, the test is negative which has been told by many doctors of Practo. And I have also tested 2times with prega news kit amd it came negative too. So please tell me what has happened to me and which dr shall I consult. Another thing is please explain the interpretation point giv

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

I want to know what happens if i inject somatropina (an growth hormone) directly to my penis? Should i do it? In wich part of it i do have to apply it?

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I think you want to increase your penis length . If so, don’t try , you will lose what ever you have ...  Read More

It's my mother pictures,Suddenly something has happened near her eyes an allergy kind some day back it was on it back but by applying alovera gel it got treated by it own and it's not getting well and increaseing. Can somebody guide me what is it.

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If rashes are bothersome and are near sensitive areas, better take proper consultation with a dermatologist ...  Read More

His mind upset and not eating and not sleeping and always thinking happened incident that always becomes serious with everyone

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He is suffering with depression. Meds will do wonders ...  Read More

Hello doctor iam a b tech graduate and please don't take this as serious from my childhood it means from my 10th I don't know what happened to me, iam not coming out of this my mind always thinks about sex and even if I control my mind with in a few hours it again goes to the feeling of needy of sex at that time I couldn't control my self and I'll

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mastubation is normal for your age. u can decrease frequency of mastubation by simple measurements if u r overmastubating ...  Read More

Iam using medicines for psychiatric problem like stress,depression. 'DIVAN OD 250' and 'OLEANZ PLUS' So i have fever also from last two days, i took 'calpol tablets' also iam taking both medications for fever and psychiatric problem na, is it ok ? What will happen ? Please tell me

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Iam using medicines for psychiatric problem like stress,depression. 'DIVAN OD 250' and 'OLEANZ PLUS' So i have fever also from last two days, i took 'calpol tablets' also iam taking both medications for fever and psychiatric problem na, is it ok ? What will happen ? Please tell me

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Dear client You can continue your medicine alongside. Try to avoid taking fever medicine without consulting your family doctor. Keep good water and other juices in diet to avoid dehydration. ...  Read More

Skin look likely elderly ,my age running 24but face skin look like 34 pls solve problems seriously thanks

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Undergo PRP therapy. Few creams also available.... Send photos of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. ...  Read More

I was eating slate pencils since 7th class now iam graduated eating one slate pencil box per day

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Hello, it is good thing that you are seeking help here. As you have described it seems like you have Pica. You need to check your hemogram. It usually associated with low iron levels. Sometimes this ...  Read More

Dear sir, last 2days i feel pain and swelling in lower thorax chest. Plz suggest what happened.

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Take calcium and vitamin D3 tablets for a month ...  Read More

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