Psychiatric Diseases & Symptoms
Headache, Migraine
Heaviness in head, Partial/one-sided Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Blurring of Vision, Difficulty in concentration, Irritability.
Dementia
Old age memory disturbances ,with behavioral problems.
Addiction problems
Substance abuse/dependence/ Addiction : Maladaptive pattern of use of various substances
(alcohol, cannabis, tobacco etc.)
Anxiety Spectrum Illnesses (Panic attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder)
Fear of illness, Tremulousness, Breathlessness, Choking Sensation, Fear of death, Social Anxiety, Recurrent & Persistent thoughts and Repetitive behaviors,obsessions,compulsions,palpitations.
Psychotic Disorders
False beliefs, Disorganized behaviors, Hallucinations, Disorganized speech, Socio-occupational dysfunction,delusions,poor quality of life.
Chronic Pain Disorders
Multiple aches & pain without any physiological cause since long duration,giddiness,vertigo like symptoms,Migraine like symptoms.
Sleep Disturbances
Difficulty in initiation and maintenance of sleep, Early morning dullness, Excessive sleepiness in day time, Sleep walking, Sleep talking, Shift worker Insomnia, Night mares.
Depression
Low mood , Depressed mood, Feeling hopelessness, Suicidal thoughts, Lack of motivation, Lack of Interest, Feeling worthlessness.
Skin Diseases & Symptoms
WHAT CAUSES PIMPLES?
A : Pimples (Acne) are mainly a adolescent problem, due to hormonal changes in the body. Along with that dirt, dust , pollution, environmental , lifestyle changes and dietary changes also play a role. Acne can be affected by the menstrual cycle, anxiety and stress, hot and humid climates, oil based makeup, greasy hair and pimple squeezing.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ACNE?
A : Types of pimples include whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules & cyst.
ARE THERE ANY COMPLICATIONS OF PIMPLES?
A : There can be various complications ranging from pigmentation, marks, scars, darkening of face etc.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT FOR PIMPLES?
A : Treatment ranges from topical application for mild to moderate acne, a combination of creams & oral tablets for severe acne,peels,lasers.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT OF POST ACNE SCAR?
A : Scars after acne can be treated with microneedling therapy, fractional lasers Usually multiple sittings are required , 3-6 in no., depending upon duration of scar, type & depth of scar. I have personally seen best results with microneedling therapy and PRP.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HAIRFALL?
A : In today’s scenario, there are multifactorial causes of hairfall: Stress, Dandruff, Hormonal changes, hereditary, pollution, environmental changes, lifestyle modification etc. All these take a toll, that’s why now hairfall has become a generalized problem.
WHAT ARE TYPES OF HAIRFALL IN MALE & FEMALES??
A :Androgentic Alopecia-in males and females mainly due to genetic and hormonal issues. Due stress & other factors like acute illness, an episode of typhoid, malaria, some operation hypothyroid etc,it could be Acute & Chronic Telogen Effluvium.
WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS AVAILABLE?
A : There are many treatments available today, topical therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy , microneedling can give a very good result in baldness . Hair transplant is a good option for non-responsive individuals.
IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL PAINFUL?
A : No,laser hair removal is not painful.Atmost mild pricking sensation is felt.