Q What is Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a brain disorder that affects the way a person acts, thinks, and sees the world. People with schizophrenia have an altered perception of reality, often a significant loss of contact with reality. They may see or hear things that dont exist, speak in strange or confusing ways, believe that others are trying to harm them, or feel like theyre being constantly watched. With such a blurred line between the real and the imaginary, schizophrenia makes it difficult even frightening to negotiate the activities of daily life. In response, people with schizophrenia may withdraw from the outside world or act out in confusion and fear.

Q Can you please educate me ..What is an orgasm?

Orgasm is sudden discharge of sexual tension accumulated during a sexual act characterised by sexual pleasure. In humans orgasm is achieved by physical stimulation of the penis in males and stimulation of clitoris in females. A men is said to experience orgasm when he ejaculates semen. In females orgasm is without any external ejaculation. A women can experience multiple orgasm during a single sexual act. Where as in males it is mostly single and followed by a refractory period.

Q My hair is very curly. I want to straighten it. What should I do?

Temporary straightening can be obtain by using straightening irons. However if you wish to permanently straighten your hair then you need to consult a hair stylist. Even though it may make your hair look great, straightening brings with it a host of other problems such as breakage, thinning, dryness, split ends etc. Make a final decision after considering all the pros and cons.

Q Can yoga help relieve the symptoms of ibs?

Yes. Yoga helps in relieving the symptoms of the IBS. Yoga focuses on deep breathing, de-stressing and restoring balance to entire body. You can do forward bending which helps soothe a hyperactive bowel. You can also have Knee-to-Chest Pose and the Twists to feel better and get rid of the IBS.

Q I ate viagra 100 mg tablets before 10 min i want the effects out from my body. How can i do this?

You cant really do much. Just wait for the effects to pass. They should wear off in about 4 hours.

Q How often should I have an eye test?

Adults and children are normally advised to have a sight test every two years. However, in some circumstances, your ophthalmic practitioner may recommend more frequent sight tests. Such conditions include- n1) If you are wearing glassesn2) If you have diabetesn3) If are aged 40 or over and have a family history of glaucoman4) If you are aged 70 or over

Q Hairfall after delivery is it common how can i deal with it?

A hair cycle consists of 3 phases: anagen (growing), catogen (stoppage of growth and blood supply) and telogen(resting) phases. Normally upto 90% of hair are in the growing phase, 10-14% in the resting phase and 1-2% in the falling phase. Pregnancy and childbirth are stressful events for the body which pushes a lot of hair prematurely in the resting phase (telogen effluvium). This results in a large quantity of sudden hairfall. However, dont worry, this condition is temporary. In six months, the hair reverts back to its normal growth cycle. In the meanwhile, make sure you eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and remain stress free.

Q Today i feel pain in my lower back and abdomen. After taking an injection now its good. this is the second time in last 6 months but feel a little pain from last one year. In may 2012 doctor suggest to USG W/A but the report was normal. Some times pain and itching in Penis. Please help me doctor why this happen??

The lower back pain may be a radiating pain caused due to abdominal problems. There are problems like interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis that can cause pain radiating down the urethra of the penis. First a structural problem needs to be ruled out by a cystoscopy. This may need examination for urethral stricture or bladder problem. Urine analysis, urine culture and urethral swab would rule out a bacterial or sexually transmitted infection. Kindly consult a urologist for diagnosis.

Q What tips do you have for someone with Social Anxiety?

At first, being social when youre feeling anxious is challenging. As difficult or painful as it may seem initially, dont avoid situations that trigger your symptoms. By regularly facing these kinds of situations, youll continue to build and reinforce your coping skills. The following techniques can help you begin to face situations that make you nervous: Prepare for conversation. For instance, read the newspaper to identify an interesting story you can talk about. 1. Focus on personal qualities you like about yourself. 2. Practice relaxation exercises. 3. Adopt stress management techniques. 4. Set realistic goals. 5. Pay attention to how often the embarrassing situations youre afraid of actually take place. You may notice that the scenarios you fear usually dont come to pass. 6. When embarrassing situations do happen, remind yourself that your feelings will pass, and you can handle them until they do. 7. Develop coping skills- Hang out with people whom with you feel comfortable, Joining a group that offers opportunities to improve communication and public speaking skills, remind yourself that you can get through anxious moments, that your anxiety is short-lived. 8. Take good sleep and healthy diet. Psychiatric counselling and medicine helps to deal with anxiety. Finally positive thinking and building self-confidence is the key to fight against your anxiety. Be confident. All the best.

Q How to avoid dandfuff?

There are many reasons for dandruff - Stress, nutritional deficiencies, excessive dryness of the scalp, fungal infection, vitamin C deficiency, pregnancy, long illness, thyroid imbalance, as well as hair damage caused by procedures like hair coloring/dyeing, bleaching, straightening, perming, etc. You can do following things to prevent hair loss: Getting proper nutrition is essential for healthy hair. Water, protein, biotin (part of the vitamin B complex), vitamins A, B6, B12, C, copper, iron, omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, calcium, folic acid, and magnesium all play a part in maintaining a healthy scalp, skin, and hair. Using your fingertips to massage your scalp will increase circulation in your scalp which is important for hair growth. Take 10-12 jaswand (hibiscus) flower +200gm methi (fig) seeds soaked in coconut oil for 7 days then boil it sleeve it and use it daily for head massage it prevent hair loss, promote new hair growth and hairs become thick and restrict dandruff formation. In a week massage your scalp with yoghurt(curd) or aloe-Vera pulp or neem leaves paste which has antibacterial properties which help to clear dandruff formation. Instead of using chemical shampoo, use rita to wash the hairs; take 7-8 rita soaked for whole night boil in the morning in water gently massage and wash the hairs with this mixture.Gentle combing or brushing of your hair will help break up hardened oils that clog your pores. It is recommended that you comb or brush 100-200 strokes in the morning and at night. Avoid excessive wind, sun, and heat (such as from hair dryers, hot showers, and curling irons) on your hair. Tight fitting caps and hats will cause poor circulation in your scalp and will also cause buildup of sweat and grime. Take plenty of water keep yourself hydrated. Take care.