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Hello. Your mother appears to be affected by a condition called epilepsy (most probably generalised tonic clonic siezure) which is going to remain there for life. As she is taking zeptol 400 (carbamazepine) regularly, it is the drug of choice for this condition too along with valproate and is quite safe too. This medicine is not the cause for diabetes and hyperchlesterolemia. But as she has already taken medications for more than 15 years with out occurance of single episode of convulsion and un...more
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DM - Neurology, Fellowship Epilepsy

Neurologist•Bangalore
Hi,
the suffix xr, er, sr, od and cr all refer to drug formulations which help to pronlog the duration of action of the drug. These letters stand for extended release, sustained release, once daily and controlled release formulations.
This is achieved by slowing down the release of the drug and its absorption from the intestine by various techniques.
As far as treating epilepsy is concerned there are some advantages of using this kind of medications where the number of dosages per da...more
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Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MBBS

General Physician•Bangalore
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Sir,
Check BP daily for 4fays
Do you have any chronic cold, eye pain, vision problems, vomiting.
Contact me with details for proper medical advice.
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Faridabad
you have overactive thyroid..Good Foods For Hypothyroidism

Foods that are rich in iodine are highly recommended in the struggle to ward off hypothyroidism. Below is a categorized list of good food sources.

Iodine-Rich Foods For Hypothyroidism

Iodized Salt
Seaweeds and Seafoods
Salt Water Fish
Sushi
Nori Rolls
Celtic Sea Salt

Selenium-Rich Foods For Hypothyroidism

Meat
Chicken
Salmon
Tuna
Whole Unrefined Grains
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Pain Management Specialist•Kolkata
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Our body is composed of many elements that carry out emotional and physical functions that are usually in sync with one another. It is important for these organs and other elements to be in sync for good health. All nerves are connected to the brain and are responsible for sending important signals throughout your body. Therefore, even one pressed nerve may send you warning signals such as pain to the body. It is advisable not to overlook these signals. Damage from a pressed nerve might be minor...more
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MD - Psychiatry

Psychiatrist•Ahmedabad
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Bipolar disorder is also known as maniac depression. This usually sets in low and high moods in a person along with change in energy and sleep.
People with bipolar disorder tend to have periodical changes; sometimes they are over happy and other times they might feel sad, depressed and hopeless. Between these changes they are normal. The highs and lows are considered as extreme poles of moods, thus the name bipolar disorder.

Manic term is used when a person with bipolar disorder is ...more
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Psychiatrist•Bangalore
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Bipolar disorder is also known as maniac depression. This usually sets in low and high moods in a person along with change in energy and sleep.
People with bipolar disorder tend to have periodical changes; sometimes they are over happy and other times they might feel sad, depressed and hopeless. Between these changes they are normal. The highs and lows are considered as extreme poles of moods, thus the name bipolar disorder.
Manic term is used when a person with bipolar disorder is highl...more
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M.D. (Psychiatry), MBBS Bachelor of Medi...read more

Psychiatrist•Mumbai
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Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression. This usually sets in low and high moods in a person along with a change in energy and sleep.

People with bipolar disorder tend to have periodical changes; sometimes they are over happy and other times they might feel sad, depressed and hopeless. Between these changes, they are normal. The highs and lows are considered as extreme poles of moods, thus, the condition is called bipolar disorder.

Manic term is used when a person wi...more
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M.D Psychiatry , DPM, MBBS

Psychiatrist•Mumbai
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Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression. This usually sets in low and high moods in a person along with changes in energy and sleep.

People with bipolar disorder tend to have periodical changes; sometimes they are over happy and other times they might feel sad, depressed and hopeless. Between these changes they are normal. The highs and lows are considered as extreme poles of moods, thus the name bipolar disorder.

Manic term is used when a person with bipolar disorde...more
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MD - Psychiatry, MBBS, Certificate in CB...read more

Psychiatrist•Bangalore
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Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression. This usually sets in low and high moods in a person along with changes in energy and sleep.

People with bipolar disorder tend to have periodical changes; sometimes they are over happy and other times they might feel sad, depressed and hopeless. Between these changes they are normal. The highs and lows are considered as extreme poles of moods, thus the name bipolar disorder.

Manic term is used when a person with bipolar disorde...more
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