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Dr. Kampana S
Dr. Kampana S is a medical graduate with experience of more than 5 years as a consulting physician. Her areas of interest include geriatrics and family medicine. She is an avid medical writer and an active contributor to online/digital health platforms.
Increase Your Bone Density Naturally, Using These 8 Simple Tips
Bones are made up of minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which are present in certain amounts. The measurement of these bone minerals is called the bone density test. This test helps us to find out if the bone is normal in strength or osteoporotic. It can also pred... Read More
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- November 11, 2022
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Q - What could cause intermittent and sharp inner lower right breast and sternum pain?
A - Hello, Your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders. Costochondritis seems to be the main cause underlying your complaints. Does it hurt when your manually press on this point or ...
Q - How can aspiration lead to pneumonia when the ejection fraction is low in an elderly patient?
A - Hi, Aspiration means that content from stomach (food or liquid) is breathed into the airways or lungs. It may happens during vomit or in patients with specific neurologic (epilepsy, syncopa) or...
Q - Should I be concerned about high TSH level and moderate fasting blood sugar level?
A - Hi, The derangements are not significant. There is no need for any sort of intervention for now. I recommend you to get the thyroid profile test repeated after 3 months from now to see the c...
Q - Why am I having pain below my breasts?
A - Hello, Pain just below the breast with no history of injury can be due to weak bones or low levels of calcium or vitamin D3. An ill fitting undergarment can also cause such a pain. Usually such...
Q - What do these results mean? Cancer?
A - Good evening. Hope you r doing well. Lesion mentioned in the investigation is not the dangerous type of cancer. It shows some tumour or lump is there in your femur bone. Such kind of lump or tumour ,...
Q - What could cause discomfort during urination and irritated urethra?
A - Hi, Yes, the reports would have come positive if the symptoms were due to those infections. I would suggest you to get a urine microscopy done to rule out urinary tract infection. Hope I ans...
Q - What do minor derangements like LDH, TSH and LDL signify?
A - Hi, There are few minor derangements like LDH, TSH and LDL. The derangements are insignificant and need no intervention for now. A low fat diet and exercise would be enough for the present heal...
Q - Suggest medical advice for constipation for over 2 days during the second trimester of pregnancy
A - Hello, Constipation during pregnancy is a common problem. Decreased fluid and fruits or salad intake usually causes such problem. You can take syrup cremaffin plus two teaspoons at bedtime. In ...
Q - Can smoking cause side effects for surgery ?
A - Hi, Thanks for your query Yes, there are chances where the blood parameters needed to be in range for surgery can go deranged. I would recommend to conclude only after pre operation blood investig...
Q - What are the chances that two oraquik tests cause?
A - Hi, The OraQuick test had 93% sensitivity, 99% specificity, 99.93% NPV and 90% PPV. The negative predictive value for the Oraquick HIV test has a 99.93% of Negative predictive value as the above...
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