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Medications such as bromocriptine, also known as parlodel or cycloset, are commonly prescribed in order to treat high prolactin levels as they help the brain to produce dopamine. They can also shrink prolactinoma tumours if present. Cabergoline is a newer drug for prolactinoma that is supposed to have fewer side effects. If you find yourself sensitive to the other drugs, this one may work best.
In other instances, radiotherapy may be suggested as a way of helping your prolactin levels or pro...more
In other instances, radiotherapy may be suggested as a way of helping your prolactin levels or pro...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
Health benefits of Ragi:
Maintains bone health:
Ragi is the richest source of calcium among plant foods. Calcium along with vitamin d help strengthen bones. It is an excellent source of natural calcium for children and aging people. It helps in the development of bones in growing children and in the maintenance of bone health in adults. Thus, ragi helps keep bone problems at bay and could reduce the risk of fractures as well.
Aids weight loss:
Ragi contains an...more
Maintains bone health:
Ragi is the richest source of calcium among plant foods. Calcium along with vitamin d help strengthen bones. It is an excellent source of natural calcium for children and aging people. It helps in the development of bones in growing children and in the maintenance of bone health in adults. Thus, ragi helps keep bone problems at bay and could reduce the risk of fractures as well.
Aids weight loss:
Ragi contains an...more
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What are essential amino acids?
An essential amino acid can be best defined as an amino acid that the body cannot produce on its own, unlike nonessential amino acids. It must instead be obtained through food sources, diet, or supplementation.
Furthermore, it must be noted that out of the 20 amino acids your body needs for growth and function, as many as nine are considered essential. And as mentioned above, a human body is not capable of producing them on it...more
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Endocrinologist•Hubli-Dharwad
Hi Lybrate-user, Thanks for the query.
It is necessary to achieve a strict control of TSH values, that is maintain around 3 to 4 mU/L. At that level all the symptoms of hypothyroidism are in check. If the supplements are only some protein products, then it is fine. There should be no banned substances. Thanks.
It is necessary to achieve a strict control of TSH values, that is maintain around 3 to 4 mU/L. At that level all the symptoms of hypothyroidism are in check. If the supplements are only some protein products, then it is fine. There should be no banned substances. Thanks.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
1. Rich in calcium:
No other cereal comes close to ragi when it comes to calcium content. Calcium is a significant factor when it comes to bone development and prevention of osteoporosis. Replacing calcium pills with a ragi kanji or porridge and including it in the diet of growing children is a good way to reap its benefits. You may also like to know the 9 reasons you should eat calcium rich foods.
2. Helps in weight loss:
The natural fat content in ragi is lower tha...more
No other cereal comes close to ragi when it comes to calcium content. Calcium is a significant factor when it comes to bone development and prevention of osteoporosis. Replacing calcium pills with a ragi kanji or porridge and including it in the diet of growing children is a good way to reap its benefits. You may also like to know the 9 reasons you should eat calcium rich foods.
2. Helps in weight loss:
The natural fat content in ragi is lower tha...more
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Dermatologist•Kolkata
Have you noticed a gradual and progressive increase in the number of hairs lost when combing or brushing? Perhaps after months or years of vain denial, you have realized that the mirror does not lie, visible thinning has occurred. You're not alone if you're experiencing breakage, increased hair shedding or significant hair loss.
Many women may cover it up with wigs, hair extensions, hats or scarves. Others choose one of the several approved medications or surgical procedures that are av...more
Many women may cover it up with wigs, hair extensions, hats or scarves. Others choose one of the several approved medications or surgical procedures that are av...more
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Govt bans 344 drugs, including phensedyl, corex
Sr. No. Product name (irrational fdc)
1 aceclofenac + paracetamol + rabeprazole
2 nimesulide + diclofenac
3 nimesulide + cetirizine + caffeine
4 nimesulide + tizanidine
5 paracetamol + cetirizine + caffeine
6 diclofenac + tramadol + chlorzoxazone
7 dicyclomine + paracetamol + domperidone
8 nimesulide + paracetamol
9 paracetamol + phenylephrine + caffeine
10 diclofenac+ tramadol + paracetamol
11 diclo...more
Sr. No. Product name (irrational fdc)
1 aceclofenac + paracetamol + rabeprazole
2 nimesulide + diclofenac
3 nimesulide + cetirizine + caffeine
4 nimesulide + tizanidine
5 paracetamol + cetirizine + caffeine
6 diclofenac + tramadol + chlorzoxazone
7 dicyclomine + paracetamol + domperidone
8 nimesulide + paracetamol
9 paracetamol + phenylephrine + caffeine
10 diclofenac+ tramadol + paracetamol
11 diclo...more
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