Dr. Upendra Mishra

Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. Diabetes is a hormone (Insulin) deficiency disorder. In addition there is resistance to its action. This condition can be very well controlled by drugs, diet and exercise. But there is no permanent cure. There is no point worrying. If blood glucose levels are well controlled, then patient can live like any other normal person. It is necessary to maintain fasting glucose < 100 mg, PP 150 to 170 mg & HbA1c% <6.8. Since you have not mentioned any details about his blood glucose levels, HbA1c%, drugs being taken, weight, height, diet pattern and extent of daily exercise. There is no way to give any suggestions. Thanks.

Hello, Thanks for the query. Please understand that hypothyroidism is a hormone deficiency disease, hence, that hormone needs to be supplemented every day for whole life. It can't be discontinued abruptly. It is essential to maintain TSH around 3 to 4 mU/L to be free from all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. So please check TSH after 6 weeks to see if desired level is reached. If not then do come back. Thanks.

First get your sugar under control. Then you can have max 2 standard pegs of whisky or a pint of beer per day.

There is no special food. He has to eat what is cooked in family. Only he has to avoid sugar juices,fried food and junk food made of fine flour.

Treated thyroid problem is not responsible for weight gain. Diet and exercise will be of great benefit rather than blaming on thyroid.

First and foremost you need to control your blood sugar levels. Diabetes if uncontrolled than damages foot and nerves. You can consult with me regarding further management.

Yes you father has diabetes Basic principles of good health like eating right, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight can be as effective as medicine in the management of type 2 diabetes for most people, initially but the patient may require- medicines as has been prescribed for you father If you are interested in further details you can approach me in private consults.

A high uric acid level can be caused when your body either produces too much uric acid or your kidneys don't eliminate uric acid rapidly enough. A high uric acid level may cause increasingly frequent attacks of gout, or it may never cause problems. A high uric acid level may also cause some people to develop kidney stones or kidney failure. And some people with a high uric acid level also develop high blood pressure, heart disease or chronic kidney disease, but it's often unclear whether this is a direct cause or merely an early warning sign of these conditions. Factors that may cause a high uric acid level in your blood include: Diuretic medications (water pills),Drinking too much alcohol,Genetics (inherited tendencies),hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid),Immune-suppressing drugs,Niacin, or vitamin B-3, obesity,psoriasis, Purine-rich diet — organ meat, game meat, anchovies, herring, gravy, dried beans, driedpeas, mushrooms and other foods Renal insufficiency — inability of the kidneys to filter waste Tumor lysis syndrome — a rapid release of cells into the blood caused by certain cancers or by chemotherapy for those cancers,Also, you may be monitored for high uric acid levels when undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. Avoid protein diets, avoid more milk products. bad habits , fast food/fat/oily,salty foods. Coffee, smoking, alcohol intake. Non-veg., take whole grain,oats,green veg.,plenty of water in day time, 1 glass of water at night before bed. Take tab. Zyloric 100 mg once a day. Tab. Ulracet sos for pain in joints.

Hello, I will advice you this medicine: Stamonium 30C 1 dose now and then start taking Cosmos 30C three times in a day for 1 week. Then again check your blood sugar status. It should get reduced. And the addiction for corex syrup should also get reduced. As you are at the entry point of getting diabetes, I want you to be saved from life long Anti-diabetics (Tablets). So you take that medicine and please report to me after 1 week. Your diabetes should be under control by 3 months treatment. And start walking in morning daily for at least 15-20 mins before 8 AM. Take care. :)

lybrate-user, Thyroid is the normal gland present in all of us. It produces thyroxine hormone, essential for development & day to day functioning of brain, for all the vital metabolic activities in the body. Deficiency of the hormone causes hypothyroidism where patient experiences weight gain, tiredness, early fatigue, slow heart rate, dry skin. Dry hair and hair fall, irregular menstruation, infertility, joint pains, mood swings, depression etc. Hyperthyroidism causes loss of weight, anxiety, increased heart rate, palpitation, sleeplessness, etc. Getting a thyroid assay will help in knowing whether thyroid is functioning normally or not. Thanks.