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Homeopathy, being an alternative form of medicine, is often misunderstood when compared to allopathic treatments. In fact, there are many myths and rumours about the working of this field of medicine. This has become a primary reason as to why many people think twice before trying out homeopathy. However, of late, more and more people are breaking the shackles of these myths and rumours and opting for this natural and alternative form of medicine. Here are certain myths and facts which disclose ...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Delhi
Homeopathy is a field of medicine that uses natural resources to make a difference on a long term and sustained basis. It is used by over 200 million people. This medicinal field can be used to treat acute and chronic conditions, including those that have not enjoyed successful, sustained treatment with allopathic methods. It is known not to have any side effects, usually. But this efficient system of treatment has also been under fire due to various myths. Here, we clear the air on three of the...more
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Endocrinologist•Dharwad
Mr. lybrate-user, thanks for the query.
Looking at your fasting and pp glucose levels, it is clear that diabetes is not at all in control. Ideally in a well controlled diabetes fasting glucose should be < 100 mg & pp 160 to 170 mg and hba1c% < 7, considering your age. It is clear that present medication is not helping, there is a need for upgrading the treatment. Apart from that there is a need to give a closer look at the diet and extent of daily exercise being done. Therefore, you may plea...more
Looking at your fasting and pp glucose levels, it is clear that diabetes is not at all in control. Ideally in a well controlled diabetes fasting glucose should be < 100 mg & pp 160 to 170 mg and hba1c% < 7, considering your age. It is clear that present medication is not helping, there is a need for upgrading the treatment. Apart from that there is a need to give a closer look at the diet and extent of daily exercise being done. Therefore, you may plea...more
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take a good allopathic treatment...if you become a carrier, which I think you might have, it will be troublesome for you as well as others. when there's infection, please take antibiotics and get rid of it. you can take ayurvedic and other alternative medicines in lifestyle and simple diseases.
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What is Flatfeet?
The absence of an arch is known as flatfeet. It allows your entire foot to touch the floor when you stand up. All children are born with flat feet. After the age of three, children begin to develop an arch. It is also known as Fallen Arches.
Symptoms of Flatfeet-
Foot pain, particularly in the heel or arch area
Difficulty standing on tiptoe
Swelling along the inside of the ankle
Causes of Flatfeet-
Hererditary
Abnormal foot d...more
The absence of an arch is known as flatfeet. It allows your entire foot to touch the floor when you stand up. All children are born with flat feet. After the age of three, children begin to develop an arch. It is also known as Fallen Arches.
Symptoms of Flatfeet-
Foot pain, particularly in the heel or arch area
Difficulty standing on tiptoe
Swelling along the inside of the ankle
Causes of Flatfeet-
Hererditary
Abnormal foot d...more
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What is Fissure?
An anal fissure is a small tear or cut in the skin lining the anus which can cause pain and/or bleeding. The symptoms of an anal fissure are extreme pain during defecation and red blood streaking the stool. Patients may try to avoid defecation because of the pain.
Symptoms of Fissure-
Pain while passing stools
Blood marked stool
Itching, swelling and irritation around the anus
A visible split or cut in the skin around the anus
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An anal fissure is a small tear or cut in the skin lining the anus which can cause pain and/or bleeding. The symptoms of an anal fissure are extreme pain during defecation and red blood streaking the stool. Patients may try to avoid defecation because of the pain.
Symptoms of Fissure-
Pain while passing stools
Blood marked stool
Itching, swelling and irritation around the anus
A visible split or cut in the skin around the anus
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What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic disorder. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia-
Pain all over
Fatigue
Sleep disturbances
Anxiety and Depression
Muscle knots, cramping, weakness
Digestive disorders
Headache
Balance problems
Burning skin
Causes of Fibromyalgia-
Genetics
Infections
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Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic disorder. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia-
Pain all over
Fatigue
Sleep disturbances
Anxiety and Depression
Muscle knots, cramping, weakness
Digestive disorders
Headache
Balance problems
Burning skin
Causes of Fibromyalgia-
Genetics
Infections
Physical or emo...more
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What is Fibroids Uterus?
Uterine fibroids are tumors which grow from cells forming the muscle of the uterus. Fibroids in the uterus are growths made up of smooth muscle tissue. Most women have them. They are usually so small that they do not cause any discomfort but when they grow too large they can cause bad symptoms.
Symptoms of Fibroids Uterus-
Abnormal bleeding
Intense pain
Pressure in the lower abdomen
Miscarriage
Uncomfortable urination
Diffi...more
Uterine fibroids are tumors which grow from cells forming the muscle of the uterus. Fibroids in the uterus are growths made up of smooth muscle tissue. Most women have them. They are usually so small that they do not cause any discomfort but when they grow too large they can cause bad symptoms.
Symptoms of Fibroids Uterus-
Abnormal bleeding
Intense pain
Pressure in the lower abdomen
Miscarriage
Uncomfortable urination
Diffi...more
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What is Fetal alcohol syndrome?
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that results from alcohol exposure during pregnancy. When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she risks giving birth to a child who will pay the price in mental and physical deficiencies for his or her entire life.
Symptoms of Fetal alcohol syndrome-
Deformities of joints, limbs and fingers
Low birth weight
Small head circumference
Slow physical growth before and after birthmore
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that results from alcohol exposure during pregnancy. When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she risks giving birth to a child who will pay the price in mental and physical deficiencies for his or her entire life.
Symptoms of Fetal alcohol syndrome-
Deformities of joints, limbs and fingers
Low birth weight
Small head circumference
Slow physical growth before and after birth
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