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:I suffer from fatty liver. Is there any chance it will develop to cirrhosis? What precautions must I take?
Answer:Around 15% of fatty liver people may develop cirrhosis after 15-20 years. Weight Reduction, physical exercise and proper diet are the mainstay of the treatment. I recommend that you should consult a Gastroenterologist for further advice.
:I have been diagnosed with Plantar's Spur, what are the remedies for it?
Answer:Plantar’s Spur are also known as Calcaneal Spur. These are bony outgrowths of heel bone (Calcaneum), caused due to stress and faulty footwear. Pain and swelling around the heel along with inability to bear weight especially in the morning are the usual complaints. Treatment consists of analgesics (NSAIDS), ice packs application, premium soft sole footwear and stretching exercise. If the relief is still not as expected then consult an Orthopaedician.
:My 7-year-old daughter has tonsillitis. It recurs every winter. Do you advise that we operate her tonsils?
Answer:Prior to taking any decision for operation, she has to be investigated for presence of adenoid and/or any type of bacteria. Culture & Sensitivity of the swab from the tonsil should be done as well as for Asotitre & C Reactive Protein. If X-Ray shows big adenoids & culture shows Streptococci beta haemolyticus with high Asotitre and high C Reactive Protein, surgery can be considered. Usually operation is advisable for a child who gets infection on three or more occasions in a year.
:I am a 35-year-old woman, trying to have a baby for the last one year. Do I need to go for fertility treatment? In what way can I prepare for it?
Answer:Since 35 years is biologically a higher age, the fertility tends to declines at such advanced age. But since you have tried only once, I recommend you to consult an IVF Specialist and start your treatment without any delay.
:I suffer from fatty liver. Is there any chance it will develop to cirrhosis? What precautions must I take?
Answer:Around 15% of fatty liver people may develop cirrhosis after 15-20 years. Weight Reduction, physical exercise and proper diet are the mainstay of the treatment. I recommend that you should consult a Gastroenterologist for further advice.