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Health Q&A
Consistent Cough

How to stop the cough which doesn't let you sleep and wakes you up from sleep? I have taken Cefixime 200 , didnt work. Today doctor prescribed Mucinac 600 and Alpex 0.5 and still can't sleep. I am coughing for last 1 hour. How to stop this coughing.

Iron Deficiency (Hair fall low density)

Having hair fall, no pattern baldness, only the density is decreasing. Should I take Iron, if yes then what is the dosage and time period before a follow up test? And what salt? Chelated? Please tell me medicine name or exact dosage in mg with time period. Also, daily or alternate days? Thank you. Serum iron 63 TIBC 367.8 Transferrin saturation 17.13 Zinc 86 Ferritin 41.8 B12 290 Vitamin D 33.96 HB 13.6 DHT 501.68 pg/ml

Bp medicine change

My doctor change old bp medicine to new bp medicine,...from last 2 months I take arbitel 25, now doctor change to nexovas tm 25,so is it common to bp goes high

Vitamin C supplements

Is there any problem with taking Vitamin C for 3 months for skin brightening? Do people who take Vitamin C tablets get kidney stones?

Sudden Severe Pain on Both Sides of Back

I am experiencing sudden, sharp pain on both sides of my back ribs. The pain is severe, around 8/10, and I do not have any other symptoms, and there is no pain while breathing. Could this pain be caused by gas, acidity, muscle spasms, or some other problem? What could be the possible cause, and what should I do to get relief? Do I need any tests or a physical examination? Please suggest what might be causing this pain and advise me on the next steps. Thank you

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Headache: When Is It Normal and When Is It a Warning Sign?

Headache is one of the most common reasons people seek medical advice. Most headaches are primary headaches, such as tension-type headache or migraine, and are not caused by an underlying structural disease. However, some headaches can be a symptom of a more serious condition and should not be ...

A Cough That Won't Settle: What Helps at Home, and When It Isn't a Home Problem

A cough is not a disease. It is a reflex — the body clearing mucus, dust, or irritation out of the airway — and in most cases it is doing something useful. That is worth remembering, because a great deal of the treatment people reach for is aimed at silencing a mechanism that is working ...

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