Dr. Shigil Mathew Varghese
Personal Statement
My experience is coupled with genuine concern for my patients. All of my staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well...read more
Doctor Information
Speciality
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Other treatment areas
- Diabetologist
- General Physician
Education
- MD - General Medicine , VInayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal , 2018
- MBBS , Sri Siddartha Medical College, Tumkur , 2013
Past Experience
- Assistant Professor and Consultant Physician at Al Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Hindi
Professional Memberships
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Clinic Location
Ezhalloor Road, Kumaramangalam
Question and Answers
Antony Siemens
male • May 30, 2021 • Tirunelveli
I got vaccinated covi- shield yesterday (29/05/2021) I masturbated 2 times today (30/05/2021) does this masturbation affect the vaccine entered my body or immune system.
Shigil Mathew Varghese
2 years ago
Hi sir, thank you for your query. No, masturbation has no relation with the effectiveness of covid vaccine. I think itâs important to understand how a vaccine works as ...read full answer
Ankush
male • 26 Year Old • May 27, 2021 • Agra
Can I take blood pressure medicine after covid vaccination (covishield? Should I stop medicine for some days? Medicine name - nurokind lc, flupentixol and melitracen tab ...read more
Shigil Mathew Varghese
2 years ago
Hi sir, thank you for your query. Regarding antihypertensives and covid vaccine currently there is no evidence that itâs contraindicated. Simply put yes you may contin ...read full answer
Anonymous
male • 17 Year Old • May 24, 2021 • Delhi
I was covid positive 14 days ago and I only feel dizziness for 2-3 days and only very very very low cough and now I feel good. Why I not got any symptom I even not got f ...read more
Shigil Mathew Varghese
2 years ago
Hi, thank you for your query. Covid symptoms vary widely in different people, ranging from deadly pneumonia to a loss of smell, or even no symptoms. This forms about 80 ...read full answer
Infinity
male • 28 Year Old • May 14, 2021 • Patna
Is indulging in sexual activities with my partner after vaccination effect the effectiveness of vaccine bcoz I had this thing after 2 days of covid vaccination.
Shigil Mathew Varghese
2 years ago
Hi, thanks for your query. I don't really understand what sex has to do with effectiveness of vaccine be it covishield or covaxin? Seriously at an impasse to understand ...read full answer
Saif
male • 25 Year Old • Apr 16, 2021 • Kolhapur
I am 25 year male, I have white coat hypertension can I take etizolam or alprazolam before appointment?
Shigil Mathew Varghese
3 years ago
Hi lybrate-user, thank you for your query. White coat hypertension per se might not be the actual reason for your elevated bp. Kindly consider other factors like: stress ...read full answer