Category Archives: Medical Advice

Be Watchful After Head Injury in Children

Need to Watch Carefully After Head Trauma to a Child Q: My ten year old son was pushed down on the blacktop today at school and he smacked his head. He says he smacked it really hard and that his head hurts really bad on that spot only. He says he doesn’t have headache and […]

Brown Rice Vs White Rice

Brown Rice Versus White Rice Q: I am a South Indian having a habit of eating rice for all 3 meals. I am 40 years old male working in office. Every day I do 30 minutes exercise and 1 hour yoga. My fasting sugar is 100 and postprandial sugar is 200. My question is how […]

Causes of Difficulty in Swallowing Food

Reasons of Trouble in Swallowing Food Q: I have swallowing problem. Barium swallow test came normal. The doctor told that I need hormone test. Does any hormone control the swallowing activity, that is muscle co-ordination etc.? If so, what type of tests are required? If we treat the hormone problem, can I get cured? Reply: […]

Pain in an Old Scar Tissue

Old Scar Tissue Starts Hurting Q: Twenty years ago, I had a bump in my right thigh. After discharging the liquid, it cleared out. But it left a scar of about 0.5 cm radius. Now I have pain over there. I have high blood pressure. Is there any relation between the scar and high BP? […]