Q What does a dietitian do?

Dietitians are experts in food and nutrition. This branch is known as dietetics. They advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal.

Q What is the most common allergy?

An allergy is the bodys adverse reaction to otherwise harmless substance in the environment. Some of the common allergens are pollens, food, animal dander, dust etc. Some of the common allergies are hay fever, urticaria, asthma, conjunctivitis, ezema.

Q My daughter who is just 7 years of age has been diagnosed of hypothyroidism and has been put on treatment for the same, now she as shown improvement and is better but i wanted to know that if she will have to take this treatment for life and are there any effects of the medication on her menstrual and marital life.

The treatment of the hypothyroidism depends on the underlying cause. If a serious illness or infection causes the hypothyroidism, the thyroid function most likely will return to normal when she recover. If it due to an autoimmune disease like Hashimotos disease, then your daughter will have to take the treatment for rest of her life. The medication do not cause effect on the sexual life but may lead to irregularity in the menses.

Q I had bp of 160/100,doctor suggested me to use propranolol hydrochloride 40 mg for 1 week,twice in a day,i am using it only once in a day for the past 15 days,now my bp came down to 130/90,can i continue using using the tablet.

First of all you should not have done something against your doctors advice. Now since your doctor has examined you so he/she is the only right person to guide you further.

Q Is there any connection between HPV and HIV?

No. The terms HPV and HIV should not be confused. They are not connected. Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the name for a family of viruses that affect your skin and the moist membranes lining your body, for example, in your cervix, anus, mouth and throat. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that can sometimes develop into Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). It is most commonly passed on by sexual contact. Only genital HPV infection is the type passed on through sexual contact.

Q Are organically grown foods really healthier than conventionally grown foods?

Organically grown foods are generally healthier as they are free from pesticides and artificial chemicals. They are grown in natural field with natural fertilizer without adding harmful chemicals and pesticides.

Q I have unwanted hair in plenty all over body even on my breasts is it due to hormonal changes?

Yes, this may be related with a male sex hormone - androgen increase in female body. The hormone is released in female body by ovaries in hyperthecosis. The hairs are grown all over the body on excess release of the hormone. Most women either suffer from hair around the nipple region or in between the breasts. The pathological conditions related with adrenal gland or certain medication may also cause the same. This needs to be evaluated by physician to rule out the exact cause.

Q What is eft protein trace in urine

It means the presence of an excess of serum proteins in the urine. The presence of protein in urine is also known as proteinuria. The condition may be present is pregnancy as in eclampsia or pre-eclampsia. Urine infection as in UTI. It may be a result of stress, strenous exercise, dehydration etc. Nephropathy in diabetes is also related with proteinuria. This needs to be evaluated by a physician for diagnosis after detailed examination of the patient.

Q I have big and loose breast size of around 40 inches. I want reduce it without surgery so please tell me what else can be done to reduce my breast size and lift my breasts?

Sagging of breasts is a natural, inevitable process that happens to all women at some point, except to women with very small breasts.A diet for healthy weight loss will help you in reduction of breast size as breast is made up of fat and glandular tissue. To prevent more sagging include in your meals food that provide extra good nutrition for your skin. If you are already lean and toned then it is probably genetic and somewhat beyond your control by natural means. Breasts themselves cannot be toned up but the underlying chest muscles needs to be strengthened through chest exercises like chest presses, pushups, dips, Pec Deck Butterflys, lifting arm exercise etc. Even some yoga techniques are beneficial like Paschimottanasan and Shirshasana. Massaging breast with any lubricating oil in upward direction can also help. Also wear bra with proper fitting, not too loose or too tight.

Q After getting a flu shot how long does it take to develop antibodies agaist the flu?

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), you should allow two weeks after getting a flu shot to develop protection against the flu. Thats because after vaccination, the body has to work for a while to create the protective antibodies to the flu virus.