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What causes 'Kidney Stones' to keep coming back?
Created by Michael Pereira (1 month ago)
Recurrent stones are often due to low water intake, high salt intake, or high oxalates (found in spinach/beets). If you have a stone, having it analyzed in a lab can tell you exactly what dietary chan...
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What is 'Chicken Skin' (Keratosis Pilaris)?
Created by Anna D'Souza (1 month ago)
These are tiny, rough bumps usually on the back of the arms. It's caused by a buildup of keratin. It's harmless but can be improved with lotions containing Lactic Acid or Urea.
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Why is Vitamin B12 deficiency so common in vegetarians?
Created by Jaspreet Singh (1 month ago)
Vitamin B12 is primarily found in animal products (meat, eggs, dairy). Since the body cannot produce it, vegetarians often have low intake. Over time, this leads to fatigue, nerve tingling, and memory...
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Why does 'Sweat' smell?
Created by Anna Rodrigues (1 month ago)
Sweat itself is odorless. The smell comes from bacteria on the skin breaking down the sweat. Using an antibacterial soap in 'hotspots' (underarms) and wearing breathable fabrics helps.
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What is a 'Stye' and how do I treat it?
Created by Manpreet Singh (1 month ago)
A stye is a red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid, like a boil. Apply a warm compress for 10 minutes, 4 times a day. Do not squeeze it. It usually drains on its own within a few days.
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Why do my 'Eyes Water' when I'm in the wind?
Created by Mohammed Siddiqui (1 month ago)
It's actually a sign of Dry Eye! The wind dries the eye surface, and the brain sends an emergency signal to produce 'reflex tears' to compensate. These tears are mostly water and don't lubricate well.
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Can Typhoid be diagnosed on the first day of fever?
Created by Simran Kaur (1 month ago)
No. The Widal test is often negative in the first week. A 'Blood Culture' is the gold standard for early diagnosis (first 5 days). The Widal test is only reliable after 7-10 days of continuous fever....
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Is 'Cervical Spondylosis' permanent?
Created by Gurpreet Kaur (1 month ago)
The wear and tear of the neck discs is permanent, but the *pain* is not. Physiotherapy, neck exercises, and ergonomic changes (like screen height) can make you 100% symptom-free.
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What is 'Fatty Liver' and is it reversible?
Created by Mary Pereira (1 month ago)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the buildup of extra fat in liver cells, often linked to obesity and sugar intake. In its early stages (Grade 1 or 2), it is reversible through weight loss...
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Can a 'Urinary Tract Infection' (UTI) go away on its own?
Created by Simran Singh (1 month ago)
Mild UTIs in healthy women sometimes resolve with heavy water intake, but most require a short course of antibiotics. If you have fever or back pain, the infection may have reached your kidneys, which...
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