Health Query
Sir, I am a diabetic for the past 15 years, and having knee pain also, Presently knee pain has reduced, For the past 6 months, I am taking Ayurvedic medicine, for diabetic, as well as for joint pain, along with English medicines, Is it advisable to take both medicines, simultaneously,My present age is 57 years, kindly explain,
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Depending on what ayurvedic medicines are, sometimes they damage liver and kidneys because of heavy metals like lead in them (same thing fir which maggi was banned)
Also make sure that sugars are controlled. You can always discuss with your doctor
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