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Usha Sivakumar

Internist

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Usha Sivakumar
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  • Kilpauk Medical College
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What precautions are necessary when interacting with cancer patients?

The cancer patients are most at risk from immunocompetent individuals. Therefore if the patient is immunocompromised then wearing gloves mask and staying away from them when sick READ MORE
The cancer patients are most at risk from immunocompetent individuals. Therefore if the patient is immunocompromised then wearing gloves mask and staying away from them when sick is the best course of action.

Does treatment of COPD require steroids?

Steroids are a blanket anti inflammatory therapy and has to be used appropriately in the right circumstance.

What causes cloudy pee?

Protein in the urine can cause cloudy urine. You will need to see your PCP and get evaluated.

What is causing me to lose my temper?

Hormonal changes and fatigue do cause people to lash out and regret later. Work-up will need to include all causes of the same. You will need a proper physical.

What is the cause of a sharp pain on left side of the chest while breathing?

Most textbooks will tell you that acute chest pain associated with sweating tachycardia and drop in blood pressure will need to be investigated in the emergency room as soon as READ MORE
Most textbooks will tell you that acute chest pain associated with sweating tachycardia and drop in blood pressure will need to be investigated in the emergency room as soon as possible.

Will taking constipation medication in the long term cause health issues?

Most medications for treatment of constipation GI stimulants they act by superseding your own GI impulses and hence long term use may eventually paralyze your gut.

How much water should I have every single day?

Human bodies have 70% water content. If we lose fluids, one should aim to replace the amount of fluids lost depending on how much we lose at any given point in time. Generally READ MORE
Human bodies have 70% water content. If we lose fluids, one should aim to replace the amount of fluids lost depending on how much we lose at any given point in time. Generally speaking, we should be taking in at least two liters of fluid a day.

Why do I feel very heavy and tired after eating any meal?

Try reducing the carbohydrate content in your meal and making it more healthier with protein content.

My son has the common cold and a headache. What should I give him to treat it?

You're right you need to see if he has any underlying allergies I would ask your physician to recommend an allergist and get him investigated

Pain under the abdomen on the left side

Speak to your internist about the pain

Can honey worsen my diabetes?

One tablespoon of honey has 64 calories, and one tablespoon of sugar has 46 calories. I do not think it is going to make a great deal of difference. Diabetes, by the way, is managed READ MORE
One tablespoon of honey has 64 calories, and one tablespoon of sugar has 46 calories. I do not think it is going to make a great deal of difference.
Diabetes, by the way, is managed through the intake of low amounts of quick carbohydrates, moderate complex carbohydrates, and more protein intake as part of your dietary intervention.

Can you please recommend a diet to lower my cholesterol?

http://www.thewomansclinic.net/therapeutic-lifestyle-changes-tlc-diet
Is a good place to start.

Can I take Imodium instead of Ornidazole for diarrhea?

Imodium is never safe to be taken long term for diarrhea

Can celiac disease occur later in life?

Yes it can that is also a category of gluten sensitivity that can present later in life

Can I take an anti-allergy medication and a paracetamol together?

Generally speaking yes unless you're allergic to either of them

What is the impact of hormonal imbalances in the body?

Anytime you have had problems since it certainly could be related to hormonal imbalance in women especially it could be related to a condition called PCOS. You should consider READ MORE
Anytime you have had problems since it certainly could be related to hormonal imbalance in women especially it could be related to a condition called PCOS. You should consider speaking about this to your primary care physician the other possibilities including hypothyroidism may also contribute to cystic acne.