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Asked for Male, 42 years old from Calicut
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Muscle dystrophy is a condition in which progressive weakness develops. Unfortunately no effective medicine available till now in modern medicine. Few centres are trying stem cell and gene therapy but all are under research process. Before saying it is dystrophy other causes of progressive muscle weakness like metabolic, and inflammatory muscle disease must be rule out. Because these conditions are treatable. Visit a neurologist and rheumatologist for proper evaluation.
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Asked for female, 25 years old from Visakhapatnam
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You can go for laparoscopic tubal ligation on 7th day after you get periods. It won't harm cs stitches.
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The hemoglobin percentage is generally higher for people residing in high altitude, like Tawang. So, you need to monitor hematocrit value in complete blood count, and if it is below 60 it may be perfect for you. However you need to monitor for increasing trends and need to consult physician for presence of any spleen enpargement. Those sign may signify abnormalities namely polycythemia. Also need to look for any congenital heart disease or lung diseases like asthma. And smoking should be avoided...more
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It depends on the cause of Elephantiasis. If it is due to Filariasis, then she can have recurrent lymphangitis and associated fever and leg pain. This can be prevented by taking a medicine called Banocide, once every 6 months. Please consult a general physician who can assess the condition and prescribe the correct dosage and duration of the medication.
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