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Health Query

I am diagnosed with tourette syndrome finally after 19 years of continuous medication. The doctor prescribed me risperidone 2 mg, aripiprazole 15 mg and zoldem/zolp 20 mg. But this medication has caused me insomnia. Initially I used to lay down whole night but no sleep. I get only 3 to 4 hours sleep now. My question is can I replace zoldem with serenace/haldol 5 mg?

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

Insomnia can happen due to many reasons. The most common reason is stress or illness. Temporary stress due to changes in job, relationships, death of a loved one, or moving to a new place. If you feel like it is due to medication, you should discuss it further over a call along with your complete medical history. Thanks.

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Asked for male, 19 years old from Bareilly

Mam I want to ask what is tourette syndrome can you tell me something about that.

Dr. K V Anand91%(35289 ratings)

BASM, MD, MS (Counseling & Psychotherapy...read more

Psychologist•Palakkad

Dear lybrate-user. Thanks for the question. Tourette's syndrome starts in childhood.
It involves uncontrollable repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics), such as repeatedly blinking the eyes, shrugging shoulders or blurting out offensive words.
Treatment may include medication or psychological therapies. Consult a child specialist for treatment. Take care.

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Asked for male, 47 years old from Hyderabad

My son suffering from Tourette syndrome. I heard that there is no treatment for this Motor and Vocal Tics Disorder. Is it true. Please help.

Dr. Jatin Soni

MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai

There is no permanent treatment for curing Tourette syndrome but treatment with medication might be helpful.

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Health Query

My daughter has esr 490 and 3 urine albumin. Is it nephrotic syndrome? She is taking prednisolone 10 mg 2 times daily for 10 days. She has hair loss, nail color changes, sleeping difficulties and continuous hunger.

Dr. N S S Gauri95%(159289 ratings)

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (...read more

Unani Specialist•Kanpur

Follow these herbal combination for complete cure
sootshekhar ras 1 tablet twice a day
ashta moorti avleh 10 gms twice a day
vyadhi har rasayan 125 mg twice a day.

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Asked for female, 2 years old from Hyderabad

Hi can we use 2 homeopathy doctors medication at a time for autism for my baby who was 21 months old?

Dr. Jeevangouda Kopparad89%(3330 ratings)

M.D (HOMEOPATHY), MBA (Healthcare)

Homeopathy Doctor•Gulbarga

Definitely Not !!! Homeopathy medicines are based on whole symptomatology that you have provided at the time of consultation. If you are using medicines form 2 doctors for the same condition, then there are chances that both medicines will antidote each other and both will not work.

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Asked for female, 2 years old from Hyderabad

My baby is 19 months completed, she diagnosed with autism mild by birth onwards her hunger was bit high is it possible to reduce her hunger levels and also hyper activeness.

Dr. Ankur Singhal93%(2277 ratings)

MD - Ayurveda, Dems, Bachelor of Ayurved...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Hapur

Yes it is possible to control hunger through ayurvedic treatment. But there may be other reasons for hunger and it may be natural also for a active child. So it would be better to explore the right reason for the hunger. for a growing child good appetite is a good sign.

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Asked for male, 37 years old from Ahmedabad

My son is 6.5 years old. He has been diagnosed with mild autism since age 4. Although he is quite skilled and an artistic child, he has issues such as constant high energy, emotional outbursts, strong affinity towards certain things, less eye contact during conversation, lacks logical reasoning, concentration issues and keeps talking alone. If I would have to give him brahmi and ashwagandha, in which form and what dosage should I start with? Your response would be highly appreciated.

Dr. Shaishav Patel86%(29 ratings)

MD - Paediatrics, Fellowship in Neonatol...read more

Pediatrician•Gandhinagar

Dear parents, autism is an important disease and not to be underestimated. Your child is having majorly hyperactivity symptoms (autism with adhd= attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. So if only autism, then your child has to take behavioral therapy as a mainstay of your child's treatment. But if autism with adhd, then along with behavioral therapy, some drugs are needed to control such symptoms.& best person who guides you in this disease is psychiatrist. Bramhi and ashwagandha we don't kno...more

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Health Query

My daughter has been on guanfacine for adhd for a couple years now and has gained a ton of weight. She has an appt on monday and I am going to ask to have her taken off this med because I do not feel like she needs it anymore and the weight gain is really bothering her. Will stopping this medication reverse the weight gain? I feel so bad that she is so young and struggling with this already.

Dr. Sampath V

MD - Physiology, DNB psychiatry, Certifi...read more

Psychiatrist•Bangalore

General information that may be helpful. Guanfacine is a medication commonly used to treat adhd symptoms, and weight gain can be a side effect for some individuals. If you're concerned about your daughter's weight gain and believe that she no longer needs the medication, it's important to discuss your concerns with her healthcare provider.
When it comes to weight gain associated with medication, it's important to note that each person's response can vary. Discontinuing guanfacine may potenti...more

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Asked for female, 37 years old from Mysore

Namaste, my 9 year son diagnosed as asd at the age 3.6 and he is non speech also since july 2022 am giving him axepta 10 and risperidone .75 ml .his hyperactivity like hand shaking jumping running reduced most but hypo sensitivity is presence. Niw my question is can reduce the dosage of axepta 10 tab like can I give him 1/2 tab per day coz now a days if I give ful tab he feel sleepy not attentive. And now risperidone reduced to .5 ml.

Dr. Shraddha Lotlikar

MBBS, DNB (PSYCHIATRY)

Psychiatrist•Mumbai

Hi lybrate-user I think you should contact your doctor for these changes. 5 mg of axepta may not really help with anything. You should reduce risperidone further if you want but continue the axepta. Once again, refer to and trust your childâs doctor on this one
hope this helps

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Health Query

My 5 year old body diagnosis with diplegic cerebral palsy, he is only sitting only not standing and walking, no interdependent, so my question is how long it would take time to stand alon and walking alon, any treatment that cure full this decease, except physiotherapy any medication or any solution for him to be independent.

Dr. Prakhar Singh94%(9607 ratings)

MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanc...read more

General Physician•Delhi

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Children with spastic diplegia may have delays in motor development, including rolling over, sitting, and standing. They may walk on their toes, or walk with a scissored gait. Fortunately, although symptoms may change as the child grows older, spastic diplegia does not worsen over time.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.

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Asked for male, 55 years old from Malda