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If you have any question about any ailment, post us a question and we will try our best to answer it. This, however, is not a substitute for a direct consultation with your doctor but is the next best thing. When posting a question, do tell us whether you are male or female, your age, your weight, as this will help our web doctors give a reply suitable to your needs.

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Query posted on rejoint.com - Kindly let me know the brand names of Glucosamine and Chondroitin. What should be the dosage for mild Osteo arthritis ?


Glucosamine Sulphate is marketed as Cartigen.Can be given in a dose of 500mg thrice a day for upto 3 months but please consult the doctor before use.There are combinations of the 2 available as Cartifix and Cartilamine Forte.




how to avoid recurring diarrhea


Diarrhea is most commonly caused by infections transmitted via food and water. Hence the first thing to do is eat clean hygienic and well cooked food and drink filtered boiled water. Eating outside is to be avoided. In acute state you may require to use antibiotics as well. If this does not help meet a gastroenterologist to rule out mal-absorption syndrome or motility disorder.




my father has diabetes and my grandfather had also diabetes it means it is heridatery dieseas. what are chances of getting diabetes to me. what measures i have to take that in future not to affected with diabetes please advise me.


Diabetes runs in families and in your case to protect yourself you must learn to manage stress, do yoga, half hour of aerobics daily, meditate and also show dietary restrain and avoid consumption of simple sugars and fats. For more details regarding nutrition check out our nutrition section.




am a homosexual and of 16 years of age can i have sex with a gay now.will it harm me or can i do it safely


What age to have sex is a personal choice however Indian laws still consider you a minor and that can bring trouble to your partner. Gay people have sex either as active partners or passive partners. If you are a active partner you will insert the penis while the passive partner allows intercourse via his anus. The passive partner thus can (especially initially) get pain and can suffer injury to the anal region. Long term problems like infections (HIV or any sexually transmitted disease) and loss of sphincter control leading to stool incontinance should be kept in mind.




i want to know the details of transphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma


Transphenoidal resection of the pitutary adenoma is a major surgery and may be done for several reasons the commonest being a pitutary tumor. The surgery is done under general anesthesia and takes long. Intra and post operative complications are possible. For more details please visit a health library or be more specific with your query (what about the surgery would you want to know?).




possible diagnoses for the symptoms of low platelets (<45,000), joint and bone pain, low grade fevers and fatigue.


Low platelet count may be idiopathic (cause not known) or drug induced. At times it is due to disorders of immune system and blood cancer. The exact cause can be found only after adequate investigations for which you should consult a hematologist.




working in dubai for the past 6yrs for one of the reputed beach resort. the timings is very odd i work for about 11hrs every day and also under lots of stress. the food that we have is also not up to the mark. but since the earnings is good i am still in this place. i started having drinks every day to reduce the stress and the worries at home. a few years back i used to suffer from heartburn because of eating spicy food ,smoking and alchohol.then i stated losing my appetite but i still continues with my habits. anout two or three times of late i had to rush to the hospital cos i felt discomfort and something bad is going to happen to me, this also happened when my wife was due to deliver. the doctor suggested an ecg be taken and it was normal though the bp was a little high than normal.a few weeks back i went to a friends place for a party and had a few drinks and smoked a lots of cigs and also the food was spicy. the next day i felt discomfort and shortness of breath. the doctor says u r normal after checking the bp and also the ecg .do you think i should go for a thorough check up or what exactly could be causing this .and also i am not active as before and feel tired due u also think its due to smoking and also the place i work is a night club with 90%smokers inside. do u think its a respiratory problem or the digestive please help me doctor.and reply at the earliest so that i can see a good doc in dubai. thx you in advance


Your intention of wanting to manage stress are good but methods completely wrong. Alcohol and smoking will cause severe damage to various organs. Your bodily symptoms are signals from your body to you. The signals suggest the danger ahead and telling you mend your ways. Stop drinking, smoking and eating spicy food and visit a psychiatrist for learning other ways for managing stress.




i ve developed silght fatty growth on upper eyelid of both eyes. Dr said it is just a growth and not to worry im not convinced and it looks ugly although it is small im taking black olives in the morning on empty stomach.


Fatty growths near the eyelids could be due to high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Get your blood lipid levels done from a lab and if the reports are high then start working on reducing the fat intake. This is a signal from your body (though ugly looking) to take care as high fat levels means future heart problems. If you want to get rid of the fatty growth, consult a plastic surgeon.




Is it possible to know a human mind and character by some questions(psychological)? if yes, can I have a few examples with their meaning?


There are several standardised personality tests (MMPI, EPI). Giving examples will not help clarify as each test consists of few hundred questions, the answers of which have to analysed by complex statistical methods to derive at the type of personality.




I was having severe pain in my elbow and when i went to the doctor they told me that my ESR is high and they gave me an injection. When I was 15 i had the same problem and knee pain. I was given Panador injection for 5 years. Could uou please give me some advice ?


It is likely that you could have had rheumatic arthritis. This is a common condition that requires long term treatment with monthly penicillin injections. After the course of up to 5 years no treatment is required unless your nervous system or heart was affected as well. All further treatment or worries depend on your current clinical status which you may get evaluated from your doctor.




i was married in 1996. i got pregnant during june 1997. but i lost my baby due to missed abortion after 78 days. Afterwards no pregancy. Findings of Diagnostic laparoscopy during april 2000. Uterus anteverted, normal size.... (query noted)


Going by the treatment and the outcome of pregnancy, be assured that your doctors are good at their work. Keeping the past in mind you must keep a close follow up with your doctors. Being anxious and stressed out will affect your health and hence the baby. Stay relaxed, hundreds of women have aborted only to have healthy children later, we are certain you will be one of them, best wishes to you from goodhealthnyou.com




I recently suffered from mumps 2 weeks back & then recovered but discovered that my semen was chocolate coloured & then changed to reddish in a day or two & is persisting like that. It is also not that thick as it used to be. I have no problems while urinating. What is the cause and what should i do? Is it true that one should not indulge in masturbation while suffering from mumps?


There is no such rule that says that one must not masturbate when having mumps. More importantly mumps are known to cause testicular damage and given the complaints you have it is advisable that you seek opinion from a urologist at the earliest.




1)How effective are vaginal pessaries as contraceptives in alongterm heterosexual relationship. what are the disadvantages? 2)Is the pill a better contraceptive in alongterm heterosexual relationship.what are the disadvantages? Pl reply to my email


The failure rate of the vaginal contraceptive pills is twice as much of the oral contraceptives. The former are easy to use, can be used when required but can lead to reduced pleasure during intercourse. The latter though most effective when used without supervision from a doctor can increase risk for cancer breast, cervix, uterus and also increase chances of d diseases.




Stone in kidney


Kidney stones are of several types - oxalate, urate, calcium, etc. The stones when small may pass on their own or following hydrotherapy. At times lithotripsy a non invasive procedure is required to crush the stones. But some stones may require surgical removal. Untreated chronic stones can cause kidney damage through back pressure.




I would like to know more about circumcision from the point of hygiene. at what age can it be performed, how long is the operation, what is the post operative care to be taken, how long does it take to heel up, where all can it be done, how safe is the operation (are there any chances of any problems), what is the cost involved(approx).


Circumcision is a minor operative procedure. The operation may be done for religious or medical reasons and age is no barrier. The operation lasts less than half hour and post-operative care of taking medications, avoiding infections through good hygiene is required. Heeling takes place in a couple of weeks. The surgery is done by most surgeons and can be done virtually free at government hospitals or for a few thousand rupees in private hospitals.




My friend has been going through work stress, he has been adviced TRIKA.50mg daily for 3 weeks, Pl advice, what does this tablet actually do? Are there any side effects if it is taken for 3 weeks?


Trika is a anti-anxiety medication and is similar to calmpose. Taking the medication for a short while is fine but in the long run there is always a risk of addiction. Better medications for reducing stress are available and more importantly your friend should learn stress management at mental level and also do so at physical level through exercise, yoga and meditation.




Thank you so much to reply to my question. I was most worried about the disease coming to the baby. Now, I can be more confident that I too can have a healthy baby, if not normally, at least by artificial insemination. I have been under total control of lupus and I am likely to reduce my intake of steriods, for the sake of conception. Now, I am taking 10mg of prednisolone, Along 5mg and Envas 2.5mg for my BP was on the higher side. Now, I have a specific low salt, low fat diet too in order to reduce the risk of BP and kidney functions. I have also taken 6 pulses of cyclophosphomide-500mg injections(IV). I have been asked to repeat the C3 and C4 compliments again on the 20th of this month. So far, C3 is in the border limit and C4 is normal. I only hope for the best results and improvement in the coming years.Please reply regarding the mecical intake and if there are any other treatments available for lupus please let us know.


Nothing can control a human being without the human being giving in. In case of lupus too, several studies have shown that keeping a positive attitude helps speedy recovery. The medications are right, the only precaution now you ought to take is not consider pregnancy till you are off medicines. This is because all medications affect the fetus and can cause malformations. Discuss these issues with your doctor, get off drugs when possible and then think of pregnancy.




i would like to have information regarding what are the consequences if one has a hole in his heart?


The heart has 4 chambers, 2 atriums and 2 ventricles separated from each other by a septum. The clinical symptoms vary depending on the location, size, and flow of the blood (right to left or vice versa). Lung infections, fatigue, loss of consciousness on exertion or cyanosis are the usual consequences with death being the outcome if the hole is left untreated. Please consult a cardiologist for further treatment.




I am diagonised with leptospirosis, but I am not able to establish the cause for it, as I have just come back to India after a long stay abroad. Advise me about my next steps that I should take with regard to diet and other precautions. Also should i get a second opinion on this test already done earlier?


The source of leptospirosis infection is the urine or blood of rats, mice, cattle, dogs, goats, etc. This urine or blood contaminates water, soil or vegetables which then infects humans. You must take antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor, maintain good nutrition, hydration and hygiene (clean every vegetable and drink boiled water). Almost any organ can get affected and if your condition worsens or you have the slightest of doubts, visit your doctor. If your test is positive and you have doubts you may ask for another test for confirmation. But if you have started treatment and the second test comes negative, it does not mean the first was incorrect.




if someone is indoubt that he is infected with aids,after how many months or weeks he should go and check to clear his doubt?


AIDS experts say that one needs to do Elisa test three times to confirm for the infection. You can also go in for the specialised Western blot for confirmation. Time frames differ from people to people, therefore it is difficult to say on the same. Do read up articles on our site on the same. It will give you a better idea.




I am a S.L.E. Patient since 4 years, and I am married. I have not conceived yet. My husband had oligoasthenospermia and is now alright. What are the chances of me having a baby? Is is too risky? Do lupus patients also give birth to a normal healthy child? please clarify. Will my baby also inherit lupus in future? If if cannot be normal conception please suggest any other alternative ways apart from adoption.


Lupus is an autoimmune condition and will not affect your child. Whether you conceive or not depends on your partners sperm count and your reproductive system functioning. If you are on steroids, you must check with your gynecologist whether or not your reproductive system is functioning normally. If normal conception is not possible, you must consult an infertility expert to consider various treatment options.




Is it possible that the hymen of the female remains intact even after having intercourse for once or twice and is it essential that a virgin girl will have her hymen intact and she will bleed hving intercourse first time.


Virginity can not be checked in a sure shot way. An examination may reveal an intact hymen which does not presuppose that the girl did not have sex as a woman can have an intercourse and yet have an intact hymen. If the hymen is partially open and lax, there may be no bleeding during intercourse. Also if the hymen is not intact it does not mean that the virginity is lost as the hymen my break off by indulging in sports and exercise rather than sex.




i am in the wrong act of masturbation since last about 7 years. i tried to quit it but i couldnt. will it have any effect on my married life after i will get married?


Masturbation is a normal practice done by as many as 90% of the males. Masturbation in no way affects ones physical, mental or sexual health. This practice is unlikely to affect married life in any way. It will be advisable for you to visit our site and get qualified information from our sex and sexuality channel.




What is Paranoid State of Psychological disorder? Is there a permanent solution to get cured from this?


Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects ones thoughts, perceptions, emotions and motor. Paranoid type is one of the forms of schizophrenia where the patient is suspicious about others, feels people are taking about him, plotting to kill him, etc. Hallucinations are also common amongst these patients, who at times may become violent. treatment is long standing use of anti-psychotics (2 years to life long) and 80 % patients show adequate recovery. Some patients may require shock treatment.




how will i come to know my spouse has an aids? i am fearing about? pls. reply soon


AIDS is the last stage of HIV infection. So first you must find out if your wife has a HIV infection. You can get her blood tested for the same at any lab doing ELISA tests for HIV.




My problem is that my 24 yr old brother is addicted to cough syrups. He refuses to discuss his problem. And threatens to leave the house if forced to go to a doctor. Please help.


Addictions to cough syrups are becoming an increasing problem. If he refuses to consult a doctor, try and get a doctor (psychiatrist) to visit him at home. Once the doctor explains the dangers of the habit, he may feel motivated to leave the habit. Also doctors will substitute the cough syrup with other medications so that no withdrawal effects are seen. Many addicts fear withdrawal symptoms and hence refuse treatment. At times patients are having mental problems like depression, insomnia, anxiety which they self treat with cough syrups, once they realize that there are better ways of managingthese problems, they accept to kick the habit.




suffering from constipation and piles.tell me the medicine


Piles are often worsened by constipation. You will require to treat piles depending on their severity. If they are too discomforting surgery is the best solution. As for constipation, eat more of high fiber diet consisting of green vegetables and fruits. Drink a lot of water and avoid all non-vegetarian food. Avoid use of laxative / purgatives as they worsen constipation in the long run.




is laser surgery effective on lesions in the mouth and ist it being done in bombay?


Laser surgery is effective but only in certain indications. Tonsils and warts may be removed but other lesions may not be easily removed. Please consult a ENT surgeon for the same.




whenever i have common cold i have a constant irritation or slight pain in both the ears. why does this happen


The ears and the nose are connected to each other through a tube called the eustachian tube. When this tube gets blocked, earache is likely to occur. This should not be cause for worry as with cure of cold the earache will disappear automatically.




i have many white patches on my face.i was advised by a doctor to apply an ointment called beclate. but it has not improved. can you please suggest some remedies.


The white patches could be due to fungal infection and application of beclate may not be very useful. This is a common problem and application of anti-fungal ointments will help. Please consult a dermatologist.




I had my first child 2 years ago and he was on my milk along with the normal diet. Since the past 15 days I'v stopped giving him my milk. But the milk still comes out of my breasts. (query noted)


The milk will continue to form as long as you feed the child. Once you stop to do so theformation will decrease and stop in a few weeks. If you have pain, squeezing the milk out is the right solution. This is not harmful at all, and meeting a doctor is generally not required.




What is the difference between Heart Attack & Cardiac Arrest?


Heart attack is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart which is commonly due to blocking by atherosclerosis of the heart blood vessels. Cardiac arrest is a condition that may be caused by several illnesses, including non-cardiac problems. Thus a heart attack may lead to a arrest or a head injury, kidney failure, etc could also cause an arrest.




I am sufferring from Hair Loss - Alopecia Areata since one month. Please advice what should be my next coarse of action.


The treatment of Alopecia Areata basically involves use of topical, systemic and intra-lesional steroids and use of counter irritants. Since these drugs require valid prescription and have to be taken in the right doses you will require to consult a dermatologist.




An alcoholic for 20 years, complaining of tingling in the fingers, what could be the reason and what is the remedy?


Alcohol when consumed for prolonged periods affects every part of the body. The tingling is a sign of peripheral nerve damage. The remedy is to stop drinking alcohol. Take help from a psychiatrist.




I just read your featured article on Diabetes, my girlfriend who is 21 yrs of age suffers from Diabetes of type 1 (IDDM) as mentioned on your site. I wanted to know what could be the problems faced in after I marry her especially childrens can we have kids or not, thanx


There will be no specific problems as far as your marriage is concerned. However you will have to support your partner in the management of diabetes as the stress of the same will be high. Your sex life can be normal. But your children may suffer from diabetes too and at times this is even earlier in onset than the affected parent.




I am a mother of 5 years male child. We were trying for the second child. After one and half years also I did not conceive. Doctors, said one of my tubes is blocked and 99% chances are very rear. I was on Clomid for 6 months. After that I heard that there is homeopathy medicine which can cure this tube blockage. Can I take homeopathy. If so how long it will take to conceive. We are financially sound to go for artificial insemination. Please suggest me since I have crossed 35


To begin with at the age of 35 the chances of having a abnormal child increase. If your tubes are blocked artificial inseminisation will not help, you will require something similar to a test tube baby. Homeopathy is a choice you may make but how and when it will help is not predictable.




My son is 3. He is having continuous discharge from his ears. His doctor says that his ear drum has been punctured and would need repair. I would like to know what are the investigations to be done and how to go about it so that the diagnosis can be determined and treatment instituted.


The investigations in this case will not be diagnostic but will only be supportive in nature, for example a CBC may show increased neutrophils which will mean a acute infection, but that will not confirm anything. The final diagnosis in this case is dependent on the ENT surgeons examination only. The doctor is correct and surgery may be required.




Tell me the best remedy for dandruff?


Dandruff requires to be treated with anti-dandruff shampoos, the frequency of application of which depends upon the severity of the problem and can be even daily. If the problem persist please consult a dermatologist for a prescription of medicated shampoos.




What drug would you suggest is the best for depression. At the moment on Setraline.


Depression is caused by deficiency of brain chemicals - serotonin or norepinephrine or both. All drugs are good but act on different brain chemicals. We have no test to tell which chemical is imbalanced, hence if fault lies in norepinephrine; sertraline, which acts on serotonin, may be ineffective. This does not make the drug or the treatment ineffective. It means some other medication requires to be tried. In addition, which drug to use depends on type of symptoms, severity, duration, whether concomitant medical problems are there or not, etc. Sertraline is safe and effective, continue to follow your doctors advice.




My doctor informs me that my sperm-count is very low and I cannot have any further children. Please inform what medicine I should take. I have a son aged 14 years and want to have a second child.


There is no medication that will increase your sperm count. Occasionally if the hormones are deficient they may be given, but how much effect they will produce on sperm count is difficult to predict. You may consider artificial inseminisation, where the doctor could isolate your good quality sperms and use them for conception. Please consult a infertility expert.




Rhumatoid Arthritis


Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long standing illness and will require regular treatment in the form of medications (analgesics / immuno-modulators), exercise, and stress management (yoga, meditation, etc) as stress exacerbates RA. Please contact your doctor for further advice and take treatment at the earliest.




What is non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension? How it can be cured?


Increased pressure in portal circulation is generally due to cirrhosis of liver. At times though it could be due to thrombo-emobolic phenomenon affecting the circulation. Here the spleen is enlarged, GI bleeds are common, but liver is normal. Shunt surgery is the only effective solution.




Angina. Aggrevates in extreme cold/after food. Am on medication 3years. Alternate except interventive procedure or surgery?


This is an indication of severe disease. Angioplasty and bypass surgery must be considered. Both are extremely safe and very effective. If you have to avoid surgery, please follow the book \"reversing your heart disease\" by Dr Dean Ornish. But surgery remains your best bet for now.




I am prone to Black-outs and I do not know what I am doing or talking.My eyes get blank and I have drained out reaction on my face.I start irrelevant talk when it happens. I am on medication with Tangritol etc.One of the physician says it can be scar on the brain by birth. Can u pls comment and advise.


You must meet a neurologist at the earliest. This is likely to be a epileptic phenomemnon and investigations will help confirm it. If the diagnosis is epilepsy, effective treatment is available.




Is it possible to treat hydrocles by surgery or otherwise by local aneastheisa or by any other simpler method?


Hydrocele has to be treated by surgery only. There is no other effective treatment available. Surgery is simple and patients are discharged the same day.




severe ache in the lower back near the waist


Low backache is most commonly due to bad posture while at work/studying, wrong sleeping postures or improper sleeping mattresses as well as lack of exercise to the back muscles. It could also be due to degenerative changes (spondylosis)or disc prolapse. Regular yoga / exercises that stretch and relax your back (para-spinal) muscles will help. Also you will need to avoid postures (at work & at sleep) that are likely to aggravate the pain. ASJ.




having this problem recently, my nerves shiver and suddenly the pulse becomes so high that the skin in that area moves or my evelid moves automatically and sometimes my finger also moves. i am also getting cramps often what might be the problem i am a little obese to.


What you are describing is a panic attack, a form of anxiety disorder. You will be fine with medications and concomitant relaxation therapy in the form of muscle relaxation or meditation. Kindly consult a psychiatrist for further help. ASJ




Have been diagnosed with Indirect Inguinal hernia and recommended for surgery. Any side effects after surgery on any other organs. What are the do's and dont's after the surgery?


Surgery is a must as a untreated hernia can be potentially fatal. Following surgery care should be taken to avoid lifting of heavy weights and to follow up on doctors advise regularly. ASJ




In winter I easily develop body pain while exercising. How to get rid of that


In winter you must spend more time doing wrm up than you would otherwise. This should help you overcome the pain that you experience. ASJ




in my past i have some personal relationships and now i am getting married, so pls suggest me which blood test should i go for to know whether i am suffring from hiv(aids)


The tests you will want to do are VDRL, HIV I and HIV II and HBsAg (hepatitis B). ASJ




My son aged 6 has low G6PD level of 1.20 U/gHb (4.60-13.50) He looks pale and last year in September he got fever and jaundice and was hospitalised. He was given Lariago. Does malaria medicine have adverse effect on G6PD? Is there no cure for this deficiency? Will his intelligence be affected as he is anemic (HB 8 to 10)?


There is no definitive tratement for G6PD deficiency. Prevention is better than cure and analgesics, anti-malarials, sulphonamide drugs should be compeltely avided. As for the low hemoglobin please ask your doctor to rule out other causes as well (worm infestation is common in this age). ASJ




i am 22, unmarried. problem of irregular menses(once in 3-4 months with heavy bleeding).2 months ago i was diaganosed to have PCOD(Polycystic Ovarian disease). Now as part of the treatment i took Duphaston (a drug taken to regularize my periods) for ten days. with the onset of my cycle i started taking hormonal contraceptives (Novelon) as advised by my Gynaecologist. i have the following queries regarding the same:1) can PCOD be completely? 2)the doctor advised me to conceive before 25 else i may have problems in conceiving. Is it right? 3) would i have any other sex related problems because of PCOD?4) after hormonal treatment, would i have side effects?


Polycystic ovaries can be difficult to treat and many different modes of treatment are recommended depending upon the intensity, involvement of one or both ovaries, age, etc. It is possible that this condition may interfere with your ability to conceive, hence your doctors suggestion is correct. No overt problems concerning sexual life are expected. Hormonal treatments when long term are likely to increase risk of cancer, you will require to discuss this with your doctor. ASJ.




I get headache quite often.I get immediate relief if I take tablet of Paracetamol 500 mgs s.a. Vicks Action 500, Colderine , crocin etc.Please tell me if I take 3-4 tablets in week,each on different day wherever I get headache,is advisable.Any alternate advise.I feel haedache is mainly due to remaining in A.C. room for longer period.


It is safe to take 2-3 tablets of crocin per week, but it is advisable to try and avoid medications completely. Try and keep your AC down or sit away from it, get out of the room once every 2 hours and avoid cold food and drinks. ASJ




I wish to know about the side effect of sleeping pills taken with liquor. If I take some sleeping pill with liqour, is there any harm. I take around 400 Ml of rum everday and i am told that i become violent after taking liquor. So i want to take some sleeping pill so that i sleep after taking liquor and do not stay awake.


Sleeping pills and alcohol together are potentially fatal and hence never to be combined. Your getting violent is not the problem but the alcohol that causes you to become violent is the real problem. Get help from a psychiatrist to break the habit. ASJ




My husband likes masturbating me with his fingers. is it harmful for me/can this action lead to any harmness in my future pregnancy.


This is absolutely safe and a matter of personal choice. It will have no effect on future pregnancy. ASJ




i m suffering from a very common problem, i.e dandruff for last 3 years. due to this i had to shave of my hair twice (last year & this year too) , but dandruff returns very soon. i had also gone to specialist, he prescribed me endruff shampoo,& some tab, but no efffect was seen . sir whenever i comb my hair atleast 30-40 hairs come out. dandruff somrtimes even reaches my mostaches.


Hair loss in young adulthood is normal as it is due to action of the male hormones. The quantity varies from person to person. Since this is a natural you ought to accept and stop worrying about it. At times however hair loss could be due to scalp infection, to rule out the same please meet a dermatologist. As for dandruff it requires to be treated with anti-dandruff shampoos the frequency of application of which depends upon the severity of the problem and can be even daily. If the problem persist please consult a dermatologist for a prescription of medicated shampoos. ASJ




I am lossing my hairs since last three years, and my scalp gets dandruff very easily since then. My parents do not have baldness tendency. Kindly advise


Hair loss in young adulthood is normal as it is due to action of the male hormones. The quantity varies from person to person. Since this is a natural you ought to accept and stop worrying about it. At times however hair loss could be due to scalp infection, to rule out the same please meet a dermatologist. As for dandruff it requires to be treated with anti-dandruff shampoos the frequency of application of which depends upon the severity of the problem and can be even daily. If the problem persist please consult a dermatologist for a prescription of medicated shampoos. ASJ




I have been experiencing partial form of impotence for many years now, in a sense that I''m unable to sustain my erection during the course of sex. The penis is also not very hard when i get my erection. What could be the cause and advise cure.


Impotence could be due several factors. Biological causes such as hypertension, diabetes, problems with the blood supply and hormonal dysfunction must be checked for. Please consult a urologist for the same. ASJ




What are Monosaturated fats? How are they connected with cholesterol? Between Kardi Oil (Saffola) and groundnut oil, which is a better oil for consumption, taking into consideration monosaturated fats?


Fats are of two types - Mono-saturated fats & Polyunsaturated fats. Mono-saturated fats are bad for health as they increase the cholesterol levels while Polyunsaturated (PUFA) fats are good as they help decrease cholesterol. Kardi oil is better than groundnut oil because it has high PUFA contents.