Q What is hepatitis b? Is it same as that of jaundice how it can be diagnosed?

Hepatitis B is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is a sexually transmitted disease. Chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis B can cause liver cell damage, which can lead to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and cancer. The hepatitis B virus causes hepatitis B. Jaundice and Hepatitis B is not the same. Jaundice which means yellowing of the skin and eyes is the symptom of hepatitis B. Jaundice can be caused due to many other diseases apart from Hepatitis B. Many adults with Hepatitis B have few or no symptoms. Symptoms may mimic the flu. Blood tests are used to diagnose hepatitis B. Preventive measures may include: use protection when doing sex with unknown or infected partner, always use disposible syringes.

Q From googling this tablet. Rablet d is known to be an anti-acid tablet. I am prescribed 1 tablet everyday on an empty stomach. What i would want to know- a) are there any side effects, b) is it an antibiotic, c) can one drink or eat meat?

Hello. Rablet D is a rabeprazole-anti-acidic in action. Usually prescribe for short time and symptomatic relief in gastroesophageal acid reflux, gastric ulcers etc. Not advice for longer duration. Always prescribe empty stomach to encounter excessive acid production and maintain pH level. It~s not antibiotic. As you are hyperacidic patient always go for healthy nutritious food. Avoid extra-spices and junk food. Can eat meat but no spicy curry, smoked/grilled meat is good option than fried one. Alcohol drinking not adviceble it may aggravate the acidity, it always bad at any way.nThank you.

Q My lips are very thin and soft how can i make it bigger and little hard

This needs some regular exercises to increase size of your lips. Brushing is one of the techniques. While you are brushing your teeth, brush your lips as well. You don~t have to be rough with it; just a gentle exfoliation will do. This gets rid of any dead skin. If your lips are cracked and dry, they can appear smaller. So, it~s important to keep your lips moisturized. A little alteration of your makeup application techniques can change the way your lips look. Also cosmetic surgery may help to increase the lip size.

Q Hi! I am 28 yrs old, female. I was having period extension pills and had unsafe sex with my boyfriend. Now I am worried if I will get pregnant. Please help! Should i take emergency contraceptive pills? What about my periods then?

Do not play with your menstrual cycle so much. You will get irregularities. For now have the i-pill if you havent cross 72 hour dead line and wait for your periods to come.

Q Is fracture and prostate cancer related?

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is often used in men with prostrate cancer who are considered poor candidates for radiation therapy or surgery. The goal of ADT is to starve the tumor of the hormones that it uses for growth, thereby slowing or halting its progression. Compared to the men without prostate cancer, those with the disease show a 50% increase in the risk of fracture. For those being treated with ADT, the risk is increased approximately twofold. The probable cause behind this is the increased bone loss caused by ADT resulting in a lowered Bone Mineral Density. In conclusion, men who undergo a hormone deprivation treatment for prostate cancer are significantly more likely to suffer from fractures, and many of the men who suffer from fractures are significantly more likely to die. Thus, men with prostrate cancer should be screened for osteoporosis and adequate supplementation and preventive measures should be undertaken to avoid the occurence of fractures.

Q Please send a diet chat for weight loss, thanks sir

In order to make an appropriate diet chart, details such as your age, gender, height, current weight, physical activity level, past medical history, etc are required. Following is a generalized diet plan to help you lose weight: Meal 1- 8am: oats/egg omelet with 1 cup milk. Meal 2-10.30am: 1 fruit such as apple/guava/orange. Meal 3- 1pm: Roti,sabji and dal. Meal 4-4pm: A glass of buttermilk. Meal 5-6.30pm: Egg omelet/paneer sandwich. Meal 6-9pm: A bowl of mix sprouts with tomato/chicken soup/fish curry. Following are some general guidelines: Avoid processed food, deep fried and junk food. Avoid sugary drinks, cold drinks and energy drinks. Drink adequate quantity of water.

Q I havent had sex in over two weeks and have felt really tender down there for a week. Any ideas?

Fortunately, in most cases the cause turns out to be nothing serious. Most common cause of a tenderness during sex is prolonged sex, excessive mastrubation, lack of lubrication, vigrous sex. This is particularly true in young men and women. But occasionally, its necessary to seek medical help, particularly if there are other symptoms present. Find your appropriate and do needful.

Q Sir I have a query regarding medical tests in bank recruitments. Do a candidate suffering from fistula in ano get rejected for bank jobs???

No they do not get rejected.

Q Mera bhai ko blood cancer hai doctor se check karaya to pata chala abhi woh 20 year old hai. Uske hair gir rahe hai or hath ki nerve me gath ban rahi hai kya yeh cancer ke effect hai plz tell me thanks

Namaskar. Blood cancer ki treatment ki wajah se baal girna aam baat hai. Yeh blood cancer ki wajah se nahi, balki us ki chemotherapy ki wajah se ho sakta hai. Nerve me ganth banana bhi blood cancer ki wajah se hone ke chances nahi hai. Is ka koi alag karan ho sakta hai. Hum aap ko yeh salah denge ki aap is vishay par apne bhai ke doctor se baat kare aur un ki salah le.

Q Under age pregnancy?

Pregnancy under the age of 19 years is considered as under age/teenage pregnancy. The biological ill effects of such pregnancies include higher risk of premature birth and low birth weight of the baby. Risks for medical complications are greater for girls aged under 15, as an underdeveloped pelvis can lead to difficulties in childbirth. The socioeconomic complications are greater than the biological ones esp when the girl is unmarried. She may not recieve adequate nutritional and emotional support. Also, it usually tends to put a stop to ongoing education.