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They can eat sweets, sometimes, in small quantities. As long as they are taking medicines on time and checking that their blood sugar levels are normal, little amounts of sugary sweets won’t harm them.

We are living in a time where we have the luxuries but we’ve become extremely lazy — not just physically but mentally as well. We want instant solutions to everything with, of course, a little bit of entertainment. These non-professional influencers, who have never studied medicine, know this about us — that it doesn’t matter […]

Medications in pregnancy is a very critical topic, as some medicines are completely safe throughout pregnancy, while others are ok only in specific trimesters. Here are some of the safest medicines to be taken in pregnancy: ANTIBIOTICS: Cephalosporins, Penicillins, Macrolides (except Clarithromycin) PAINKILLERS: Paracetamol, Drotaverine ANTACIDS: Calcium Carbonate based medicines, Pantoprazole/Omeprazole ANTI-ALLERGIC: Most anti-allergic medicines […]

NO, you should not. Clearing earwax using buds or keys can actually cause more problems than it solves. Your earwax provides natural protection for the delicate parts of your ear (like the eardrum), and gets cleared off by itself on its own. So as long as your doctor doesn’t suggest it, don’t try to be […]

Yes, it’s normal. Little lines, dots, etc. are seen when we usually go from dark to light or vice versa, or when you look at white backgrounds. If you don’t have any issues in seeing, and the number of floaters are not increasing significantly, then there is no immediate concern. However, if floaters suddenly increase […]

Yes, taking steam is a good technique in case of cold and cough, as it clears out the mucous and soothes your airways. But you shouldn’t make it a regular habit.

Ideally, if your screen time is for entertainment purposes like movies, texting, reels and other stuff — 2 hours is enough for a day. But in case you have a job where you need to sit in front of electronic screens (like IT, computer software related jobs), then you need to take breaks in between […]

A lot of answers can be given for this question, but honestly it depends on what food you are having outside. If it’s street food with lots of chilli, salt, and sauces — you should probably eat it once or twice a month max. But if you dine outside in a place where they maintain […]

If your menses/periods are later by 5-6 days, it’s a very common occurrence. It might be delayed due to stress, lack of sleep, and hormonal shifts. If you are sexually active, even with protection and contraception, you should check with a home pregnancy test, just to be on the safe side. If periods don’t come […]

Since your headaches occur every 4-5 days, you should ask yourself some questions: Am I drinking enough fluids? Am I using mobile/laptops for a very long time? Am I sleeping properly? Do I sleep on thick/multiple pillows? Do I have problems in seeing, or do I have issues in my eyes? Is my blood pressure […]

Mostly, skin moles/marks are normal and nothing to worry about. But always remember to check ABCDE for skin marks: A: Asymmetry — does one side look different from the other? B: Borders — are the borders irregular or not smooth? C: Colour — does the mark have different colours inside and near the borders? D: […]

Few questions to ask yourself first: Are you coughing from 4-5 days and after these days, blood has appeared? Or did the blood appear from day 1? What is the quantity of blood — do you feel blood in your mouth while coughing, or when spitting did you accidentally notice some pink dots? Are you […]

In patients of kidney disease, foods which are rich in salt (like canned foods), red meat, and certain vegetables and fruits — including bananas, potatoes, avocados, and spinach (as they contain high amounts of potassium) — should be avoided.

In people suffering from high blood pressure, always take precautions with two things in their diet: 1) Large amounts of salt 2) Large amounts of fat So canned foods, salads with dressings, street foods, processed meats, red meat, and full-fat milk should be avoided.

Our bodies work basically on two modes: Stress mode — when more attention is given to thinking, acting and working to manage stress. This is usually when we work, exercise, or do tasks. In this mode, your digestion, urination, etc. are reduced to provide more focus to activities involving your brain, heart and muscles. Completely […]

Theoretically, CPR shouldn’t break ribs — as the pressure should be applied by keeping the hands in a perfectly straight line, aligned with the shoulders, and not bending from the elbows. But sometimes when CPR providers are tired and CPR goes on for a long time, they might bend their elbows and it might cause […]

As per medical literature, there is no strict upper limit for breastfeeding. However, recently some studies suggest that 2.5-3 years is optimal for stopping breastfeeding — to reduce nutritional dependency on breast milk, to promote developmental milestones, and as per widely agreed social norms.

If you are asking this question, Congratulations — you are smarter than 3.5 billion people, because you realise that antibiotics are no joke. Cough and cold are generally a response to mild to moderate allergies or infections, which usually subside on their own with good hydration and rest. There is NO NEED for antibiotics in […]

A problem which the majority of people are suffering from nowadays. First thing is to fix your routine and drink more water. I know it sounds boring, but it’s really the best way of fixing acidity. By fixing routine, I mean: eat small meals multiple times (4-5 meals a day), drink 2.5 litres of water […]

Nothing. Yes, nothing. If there are no symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive crying, reduced feeding, or dullness — then this condition is called Physiological Jaundice. Don’t be worried by the word “jaundice”, as it’s just because of the yellow colour. This is because the newborn’s body is getting used to normal blood functions like breaking […]

Your urine and faeces (poop) describe a lot about your health. If the consistency or colour has changed, some attention is definitely needed. URINE: If URINE is dark yellow: maybe it’s because of dehydration, or substances you consume, eat or drink (like alcohol, cigarettes, artificial colours). Try drinking more water so you urinate more and […]

Again a very common yet important problem of a majority of the population nowadays. For this, first you need to ask yourself some questions: Are you eating a balanced diet and drinking water in healthy amounts? Are you smoking or drinking large amounts before bedtime? Are you using mobile or laptops on your bed before […]

It is a special skill, which is performed when a person is choking and is unable to breathe. In this, you stand behind the patient, hugging them from behind, placing the fist of one hand above their belly button, and the other hand above the fist — then push sharply in an inwards-upwards motion. This […]

A very critical situation — need to act fast in an organised way, directed as follows: First see if the patient can breathe. If they can breathe (even if demonstrated by gestures and speaking), take them to the hospital immediately. If the patient cannot breathe, you don’t have time to wait till medical help arrives. […]

PCOS (Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) or PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, as per new researches), is a complex phenomenon which disturbs hormones and normal functioning of the female body. This syndrome can be managed to levels which make your symptoms and processes completely normal — like having a normal reproductive life, getting pregnant, etc. — through […]

A very common mistake which the majority of people make everyday is taking their thyroid (thyroxine) medicine wrongly. It should be taken at least 45 minutes before breakfast. You can drink water or black coffee (without sugar) during this period, but no food — including milk, sugar, biscuits, or cream — should be taken for […]

No, any product of alcohol is not healthy for your body. It is a leisure/recreational activity and should be considered as such. Many people argue that studies have shown red wine in small amounts was found to be good for the heart. And yes, that is true — but we never see organs individually, because […]

Diabetes is more than just elevated sugar levels in your blood. In some types of diabetes, when it’s completely under control — blood-sugar levels are normal, no other issues are seen — medicines can be reduced to one pill a day, or can even be stopped (with regular monitoring). But this is COMPLETELY BASED ON […]

Most pain medicines contain chemicals which irritate the digestive system. When you consult a doctor, they see your physique, your medical history and intensity of pain — and based on that, advise the correct medicine and dose so that it doesn’t cause problems in your body. When you take pain medicine without consulting — especially […]

This question is nowadays a hot topic, but is mostly wrongly answered. ALWAYS — I repeat ALWAYS — take antibiotics according to what dose your doctor said and for the amount of time he prescribed. There is a chance that the infection might return with a higher potential and won’t be treated by normal antibiotics […]

Yes, whey protein is an excellent source of protein, with very limited calories. It is completely safe (as long as you are using it from an authentic source), and is not only good for building physique, but is also given to old-age people and patients who have low protein intake, to prevent muscle loss. So […]

Did you, at any time in the past, get an injury to your shoulder? If yes, then maybe it didn’t heal completely, and whenever you trigger that injured area — muscles or other soft tissues — you have pain. If you can’t recall an injury, do this movement test: 1) Lift the hand in which […]

Snoring is a normal condition, and almost 50% of the population in the world snores. But you need to differentiate what is a problem and what is not. If someone snores loud and chokes or suffocates during sleep, or wakes up from choking, is tired all day, has headaches and/or dizziness — then they need […]

Yes, warm/luke-warm salt water gargles are a good practice with multiple beneficial effects. It helps in reducing swelling/inflammation of the throat, reduces irritation, cleans excessive mucus, and soothes the throat. However, make sure that you don’t use too much salt, as it might cause damage to your throat — just a pinch of salt in […]

Yes, it’s perfectly fine. Blood drawn for tests is a very minimal amount and by no means causes any kind of weakness, even while fasting.

Fasting itself is an exceptionally healthy practice, but for weight loss specifically, it’s not the best choice. Fasting is optimal for correcting metabolism, promoting elimination of harmful substances from the body, insulin maintenance, and helping in auto-immune balance. But for weight loss, studies have shown that the amount of weight lost from fasting is similar […]

A question I think every person asks themselves nowadays: “AM I IN DEPRESSION?” You need to understand that “DEPRESSION” is being so much misused on the internet, specially to sell heartfelt songs, sad movies and love stories. It’s completely ok to feel down, as you have an internal hormone cycle running inside you — and […]

I need to ask you two things first: 1) Are you above 45? 2) Did you have any injury or any disease, or do you have any other symptoms like numbness, difficulty in urination, or immobilisation of legs? If any of these are yes, then you should consult a doctor, as it might be due […]

Most patients — honestly, people in their 20s and 30s — are asking this nowadays. Well frankly, there could be many reasons, but always when you feel this, ask yourself these 4 things: How’s the quality and duration of my sleep? Am I eating the right amounts and a nutritious diet? Do any of my […]

See, possibility is a very beautiful concept. It is possible for every person above age of 25 to be the president of their country — but is it common? I guess not. So please, don’t ruin your health because of fake Instagram and online influencers who say it’s ok to do so. If your sugar […]

Cancers if detected early, have the best chance for 100% recovery. That’s why screening/checking should be done for everyone, just to be safe. Ages for screening different types of cancer are mentioned here: 1) PROSTATE CANCER: For men at the age of 50 (45 for high risk people like family history of Prostate cancer), through […]

First determine where did the swallowed object go: in the airway or in the foodpipe. If the kid is coughing and has difficulty breathing, immediately try slapping at the back (between scapulas/shoulder blades) and perform Heimlich’s maneuver. If you aren’t trained, don’t be a hero — immediately seek medical help, as hospitalisation is necessary. If […]

For injuries where swelling is developed or is thought to develop, like recent sprains, twists, wounds, COLD WATER BATH/ Cold Fomentation should be done. For injuries where muscles are in pain from a long time, like backache, etc, without swelling, we should do HOT WATER BATH, Hot Fomentation.

Burns — a very common situation, but a very painful and tricky condition. First, make the patient wash the burnt area with plenty of water continuously — NOT ICE WATER, use normal or cool water — for around 15-20 mins. Remove clothing away from that area to prevent sticking and irritation. Go to the doctor […]

First don’t panic, as panicking won’t help in any manner. Most snakes are non-venomous, so stay calm and wash the wound with plenty of water. Lift the bitten area up, and try to keep it still as much as possible (immobilisation), because it will reduce the blood flow from the site. If possible, take a […]

Any medication should be taken after consulting a doctor during pregnancy specially. These are some medications which are not given in pregnancy: 1) Vit A / Retinols (like accutane, etc) 2) Anti Rheumatic drugs like leflunomide, etc. 3) Certain heart and BP medicines like ARBs, ACEI, diuretics (Lisinopril, telmisartan, torsemide) 4) Certain antibiotics (Fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, […]

Usually it’s ok if your infant or toddler is pooping green and doesn’t have any other symptoms, as it might be due to some food product or gut microbes. If they are irritable, crying and feeding poorly, you need to consult a doctor.

If you missed 2 or 3rd dose of vaccination of hepatitis B on their due date, no worries — take them as soon as you remember. You don’t need to restart the vaccination process from the beginning. Same goes with rabies: if you miss your 2nd or 3rd dose by sometime, you can take them […]

Anti-fungal medications (ketoconazoles, etc) should be avoided while breastfeeding. Most antibiotics and pain medicines are safe.

If bitten/injured from an unknown/stray animal with no vaccination history, 5 doses of rabies vaccine should be taken on: 0 day (within 24 hours), 3rd day, 7th day, 14th day, 28th day. If a previously vaccinated person, 3 vaccinations are considered enough: On 0-3-7 days. If from an animal who is attacking unprovoked and acting […]