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Asked for male, 58 years old from Delhi
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Pulmonologist•Faridabad
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition, which primarily affects the lungs and persistence of this condition might lead to severe breathing problems and loss of lung function. If you have inherited two copies of the defective gene from your parents, you are likely to suffer from this disease. Cystic Fibrosis causes a buildup of thick mucus in your lungs and affects other organs such as the kidneys, pancreas and the intestines in your body.
It isn't very uncommon as one out of fifty peopl...more
It isn't very uncommon as one out of fifty peopl...more
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Do you know about a condition called cystic fibrosis that makes your baby s skin taste very salty after birth? The condition changes over time, in which the body makes sweat and mucus, and also affects the digestive system and lung functioning. The condition generally occurs because of a flawed gene. This is a severe and life-threatening disease that affects different people in different ways.
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The gene, called CTFR is present in all humans. It makes a protein that controls th...more
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The gene, called CTFR is present in all humans. It makes a protein that controls th...more
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Non Hodgkin Lymphoma is when the cells in your lymphatic system become cancerous. The lymphatic system is responsible for fighting off diseases, which may attack your body. Initially, tumors develop from the lymphocytes in your body. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is much more common than the other type of lymphoma which is Hodgkin lymphoma. There are various types of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma; the most common of which are diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and follicular lymphoma. Here is everything you need to kn...more
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Liver Transplant Surgeon•Bangalore
Post-Transplant Lymphoprolipherative Disorder (PTLD) is a condition or a reaction that happens post your liver transplantation or any kind of organ transplantation. There is a rapid increase in the immune cells or more precisely, the lymphoid cells in the body. These cells start increasing without any control. The seriousness of this growth can be harmless but sometimes, it can develop into lymph node cancer as well.
The major reason behind PTLD is the anti-rejection medicines that are ...more
The major reason behind PTLD is the anti-rejection medicines that are ...more
Asked for Female, 25 years old from Kochi
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Mild, nonjarring physical activity such as swimming is encouraged. Inactivity (such as bed rest) can worsen the muscle disease.
Physical therapy is helpful to maintain muscle strength, flexibility, and function.
Medication required for hypothyroidism and absence seizures.
More details like your family history, past history, thermals, thirst, desires aversions, attitudes is required to make a prescription especially in a chronic case such as yours. Consult in private with the above d...more
Physical therapy is helpful to maintain muscle strength, flexibility, and function.
Medication required for hypothyroidism and absence seizures.
More details like your family history, past history, thermals, thirst, desires aversions, attitudes is required to make a prescription especially in a chronic case such as yours. Consult in private with the above d...more
Asked for female, 24 years old from Secunderabad
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Prolactin levels are increased because there is a tumor... Tumor is not because of prolactin.
So taking medicine for prolactin is never going to help.
Better take homoeopathic treatment to cure tumor and prolactin levels will come back normal on its own.
So taking medicine for prolactin is never going to help.
Better take homoeopathic treatment to cure tumor and prolactin levels will come back normal on its own.
Asked for Male, 24 years old from Hyderabad
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Hi sir, muscular dystrophy is a muscle degenerative condition. Physiotherapy treatment is the best option. Exercises should be given to keep the muscles in active state and stabilise the joints. Stability is needed for sitting ,standing, walking. If you have any doubt regarding physio you can consult or chat me, I will help you.
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