Question 1

I'm a bit concerned about my mom who is 52. Her name is Gayatri Singh. She has blood pressure but isn't diabetic. The doctor said her blood pressure is normal, but when we did a fasting sugar test at home, it was 162. What does this mean? Could it be that she might have diabetes? I would really appreciate some guidance on this.

Accepted Answer

A fasting blood sugar level of 162 mgdL is higher than the normal range (70-99 mgdL) and indicates impaired fasting glucose, a precursor to diabetes; given your mother's age, blood pressure history, and non-diabetic status, it's essential to consult her doctor for further evaluation, including a confirmatory fasting blood sugar test, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), or HbA1c test, to determine if she has developed diabetes or prediabetes, and to discuss lifestyle modifications and potential medication to manage her blood sugar levels

Question 2

Is it okay to smoke weed after getting a vaccine shot, like Covishield or Covaxin? Is there anything I should be aware of or any risks involved?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

Question 3

I'm wondering if it's normal for someone to catch a cold while they're recovering from jaundice. Does this mean the jaundice is getting better, or could it be something else? Would love to get your thoughts on this.

Accepted Answer

Liver panel is advised to the patient.Physician review.

Question 4

I'm just wondering about the right dosage for Zincovit tablets for a 10-year-old kid and for adults. And I'm also curious about the right dosage for Celin 500mg in both kids and adults. Is the Celin tablet chewable?

Accepted Answer

For Zincovit:
- Children (10 years old): 1 tablet (containing 20mg zinc, 100mg vitamin C, and other multivitamins) once daily after meals,  
- Adults: 1-2 tablets once or twice daily after meals.

For Celin 500mg:
- Children (10 years old): 250-500mg (12 to 1 tablet) once daily,  
- Adults: 500mg (1 tablet) once daily.
Celin 500mg tablets are not chewable; they should be swallowed whole with water.

Question 5

I'm waking up in the mornings and noticing a bit of blood when I spit out cough. It's not a lot, but it's still concerning. Should I be worried? Could it be something serious?

Accepted Answer

no

Question 6

I've been taking Practin 4mg and now I feel like I'm sleeping all day. Is this going to make me weak or damage my health?

Accepted Answer

Taking Practic (4mg) might make you feel sleepy and cause you to sleep for extended periods, but short-term use is unlikely to cause significant weakness or health issues. However, prolonged use or disrupted sleep patterns can lead to fatigue, so its important to manage how and when you use it

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Is it okay to smoke weed after getting a vaccine shot, like Covishield or Covaxin? Is there anything I should be aware of or any risks involved?

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