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A. The problems with urine could be either due to urine retention or due to kidney problems what we say Chronic kidney disease. She needs to go to a kidney doctor where they will check her and do necessary investigation as bloods and ultrasound to assess. Th...  moreThe problems with urine could be either due to urine retention or due to kidney problems what we say Chronic kidney disease. She needs to go to a kidney doctor where they will check her and do necessary investigation as bloods and ultrasound to assess. The treatment will depend upon what they will find on the examination and the investigation.
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A. Sometimes the periods are excessive and at other times the periods are scanty or even absent. Hence it is advisable to see your doctor if you do get any menstrual abnormalities
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A. After breast cancer surgery doctors advise regular interventions, so women should go for a regular checkup to avoid any kind of further development of breast cancer.
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A. Prevention is better than cure, so women should exercise daily and avoid smoking and drinking. They should increase their physical activity and maintain a well-balanced diet. Fruits and vegetables should be an important part of their diet. Daily intake of...  morePrevention is better than cure, so women should exercise daily and avoid smoking and drinking. They should increase their physical activity and maintain a well-balanced diet. Fruits and vegetables should be an important part of their diet. Daily intake of protein, fat, and carbohydrates should also be monitored.
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A. Screening is done for a healthy woman to check the possibility of breast cancer. Every woman should go for screening at least once in their lifetime to determine any possibility of breast cancer.
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A. As soon as one detects a breast lump, he or she should see a doctor immediately. The doctor will later advice further tests and refer doctor accordingly. If the woman is above 35 then she should go for mammography, which is a low dose x-ray for the breast...  moreAs soon as one detects a breast lump, he or she should see a doctor immediately. The doctor will later advice further tests and refer doctor accordingly. If the woman is above 35 then she should go for mammography, which is a low dose x-ray for the breast and for those who are less than the age of 35, MRI mammography is conducted. The findings of the investigation will determine which doctor should be consulted.
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A. Self-examination is the first thing one can do to detect breast cancer. Both men and women can look themselves in the mirror to find out if there are any possible symptoms. They should watch carefully in the mirror whether there is any change in the breas...  moreSelf-examination is the first thing one can do to detect breast cancer. Both men and women can look themselves in the mirror to find out if there are any possible symptoms. They should watch carefully in the mirror whether there is any change in the breast tissue or if there is any kind of swelling. If one discovers a breast lump they must examine it very carefully and consult a doctor immediately. Self-examination should be done on a regular basis.
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A. Lump in the breast is the most common symptom but there are symptoms other than a lump. Other symptoms may include redness or swelling of breast tissue, change in shape of the breast, scaliness of skin around the breast, nipple discharge, change in shape ...  moreLump in the breast is the most common symptom but there are symptoms other than a lump. Other symptoms may include redness or swelling of breast tissue, change in shape of the breast, scaliness of skin around the breast, nipple discharge, change in shape of the nipple, lump near armpits or around the neck.
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A. Age is an important factor that affects the risk of breast cancer. Women who are above 40 are more likely to suffer from breast cancer. But if it is genetic then breast can happen at an early age.
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A. Yes, obesity is another modifiable risk factor of breast cancer. One can get rid of obesity by increasing physical activity to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
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A. When the cells of breast become abnormal, it leads to breast cancer. There are many causes behind it and some of them can be modified whereas some of them cannot be modified. Non-modifiable causes may include genetics, gender or age. Modifiable risk facto...  moreWhen the cells of breast become abnormal, it leads to breast cancer. There are many causes behind it and some of them can be modified whereas some of them cannot be modified. Non-modifiable causes may include genetics, gender or age. Modifiable risk factors are the one which can be controlled like smoking, drinking or intake of hormonal contraceptive pills after menopause, delayed pregnancy or not breastfeeding your child.
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A. It is advisable to see your doctor as the problems with menstrual cycle and infertility can be related to many factors. Your doctor will do certain blood tests to look at hormones assay and also look at whether you have diabetes and thyroid problems. They...  moreIt is advisable to see your doctor as the problems with menstrual cycle and infertility can be related to many factors. Your doctor will do certain blood tests to look at hormones assay and also look at whether you have diabetes and thyroid problems. They will also advise you to undergo cervical smear and ultrasound examination to look at your ovaries uterus etc.
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A. It is advisable to see your doctor as the problems with menstrual cycle and infertility can be related to many factors. Your doctor will do certain blood tests to look at hormones assay and also look at whether you have diabetes and thyroid problems. They...  moreIt is advisable to see your doctor as the problems with menstrual cycle and infertility can be related to many factors. Your doctor will do certain blood tests to look at hormones assay and also look at whether you have diabetes and thyroid problems. They will also advise you to undergo cervical smear and ultrasound examination to look at your ovaries uterus etc.
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A. Thank you for asking the question. To treat your back pain naturally, you can try an ice pack or simply wrap some ice cubes in a towel and dab it on the affected area. You can also use a balm or cream containing capsaicin and rub it on your back. Read the...  moreThank you for asking the question. To treat your back pain naturally, you can try an ice pack or simply wrap some ice cubes in a towel and dab it on the affected area. You can also use a balm or cream containing capsaicin and rub it on your back. Read the content of the cream and check the presence of capsaicin in it. You can also use oil for massage.
Consult a doctor in case of severe pain. Follow the link given below to know more remedies for back pain.

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A. Thank you for asking the question. In order to increase your weight, you must consume more calories than you burn. You should never miss the important three meals of the day. You must snack very often. Add healthier options like shakes and smoothies rathe...  moreThank you for asking the question. In order to increase your weight, you must consume more calories than you burn. You should never miss the important three meals of the day. You must snack very often. Add healthier options like shakes and smoothies rather than oily food items to your snacks. Oily foods can lead to unhealthy weight gain. If you are continuously losing weight or not getting any results, consult a nutritionist. Given below is the link to the full diet chart you can follow to gain weight.

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A. Thank you for the question. We recommend that you take a nutritious diet, indulge in some kind of a physical activity such as yoga, brisk walking, jogging, and meditation. If you don't find any of these methods used, then consult a good dermatologist.

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A. Thank you for asking the question.Home remedies for treating cold are ginger and honey tea, ginger tea, chicken soup. for soar throat you can gargle with salt water and take warm baths. you will feel better.
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http://www.onlymyhealth.com/hea...  moreThank you for asking the question.Home remedies for treating cold are ginger and honey tea, ginger tea, chicken soup. for soar throat you can gargle with salt water and take warm baths. you will feel better.
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A. Thank you for asking the question. Hairfall can be due to various reasons. if you are using a shampoo with high content of sulphate in it then stop using it as sulphate damages our hair. use a mild shampoo and regularly oil your hair and use a friction fr...  moreThank you for asking the question. Hairfall can be due to various reasons. if you are using a shampoo with high content of sulphate in it then stop using it as sulphate damages our hair. use a mild shampoo and regularly oil your hair and use a friction free cushion to sleep on.
take lots of protein in your diet to give strength to your hair.
For more read: http://www.onlymyhealth.com/how-prevent-hair-loss-naturally-1317619133