Q Can high SGOT and SGPT levels affect pregnancy?

Raised SGOT and SGPT levels indicate that there is some disorder associated with the liver. However whether it will have any effect on the pregnancy or not will be determined by the underlying cause for raised SGOT and SGPT levels. So it is necessary that your wife consult her gynecologist.

Q Is allergic reaction contagious ?

No, Most of the allergies are not contagious. This is because allergic reactions are caused by the unique response of each individuals immune system. Substances that cause a reaction in one person may not cause a reaction in someone else, even if both people have the same physiological and immune condition.

Q What is the age limit to buy alcohol?

For most countries legal age to buy alcohol is 18 years. In India the age varies between 18-25 years from states to states. And it is prohibited in some states of India such as Gujarat, Mizoram, Nagaland and Manipur.

Q Can chronic stress cause depression?

Yes. Chronic stress, is in fact a major cause of depression. Stress is part and parcel of everyones life. But the way a person deal with it is important. Chronic stress can affect your relationship at work and at home. It can affect your concentration, ability to do day to day activities, decision making ability, etc. Together these things can eventually lead to depression.

Q Can viral hepatitis be detected by any pathological test once i am fully cured?

There are some tests which indicates presence of Viral Hepatitis even after symptoms are cured. They are as follows:-n1. IgM Antibody to hepatitis A /(Anti-HAV IgM or HAV IgM Ab): Positive for 3 to 6 months after onset of acute infection.n2. Total antibody to hepatitis A / (Anti-HAV Ab or HAV Ab): Positive result indicates past infection and immunity to HAV.n3. Hepatitis B surface antigen / (HBsAg): Disappearance indicates recovery from infection. Persistence for > 6 months indicates chronic infection (carrier).n4. Antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen / (Anti-HBs or HBs Ab): Positive result in individuals with recent acute HBV infection indicates convalescence. Usually NOT detected when HBsAg is also present. Antibody levels may decline with time.n5. IgM antibody to hepatitis B core antigen / (Anti-HBc IgM or HBc IgM Ab). Positive as it is detectable for 3 to 12 months.n6. Hepatitis B e antigen / (HBeAg): Also a marker of infectivity. However, the absence of HBeAg in a person who is HBsAg-positive does not imply that the individual is NOT infectious.n7. Antibody to hepatitis B e antigen / (Anti-HBe or HBe Ab): Appears as HBeAg disappears.In chronic hepatitis B infection, a positive result indicates resolving or minimal liver disease.n8.Total antibody to hepatitis B core antigen / (Anti-HBc or HBc Ab): A positive result indicates past infection with hepatitis B virus. Usually persists for life.n9.Antibody to hepatitis C / (Anti-HCV or HCV Ab): False-positive results are found in patients with autoimmune chronic active hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease and other disorders relating to hypergammaglobulinemia.

Q Can skin cancer be deadly?

Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer and considered to cause death. Surgery is the definitive treatment for early-stage melanoma, with medical management generally reserved for adjacent treatment of advanced melanoma. These cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from sunshine or tanning beds) triggers mutations (genetic defects) that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors.

Q Is 24 hour aerius and benadryl safe together?

Aerius and benadryl both are anti allergic medicine it is not necessary to use both at the same time. You can select one according to requirement and doctors advise. It is better to avoid them togather.

Q My 3 year age son eats food very slowly. He takes time to complete his lunch and diner minimum 3 to 4 hours of time to complete, is it healthy

This is not a disease but an acquired habit. You must train him to eat faster. Try to make his meals as much to his liking as possible without compromising on nutrition. Reward him when he finishes his food within a stipulated time frame. Give him frequent small meals instead of 3 large ones. Do not allow him to watch television or play while eating.

Q M having swollen eyes and numbness of face little bit tingling also is it because of allergic reaction?

Yes. Allergic reactions can cause these symptoms. Lack of sleep may also cause redness or swelling of eyes with numbness. Also these symptoms are seen on insect bites.

Q Am i getting my period?

If you are in your reproductive age (15 to 45 years approx) and not pregnant or lactating than in normal condition you should run your periods regularly. Kindly tell us the problem in detail, so that we can advise you accordingly.