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Neha Garg

Neha Garg is a clinical dietician and health writer with an outstanding academic and clinical background. A post-graduate from the prestigious Lady Irwin College, she was also a Delhi University topper. With a work experience spanning more than a decade, she has worked for renowned healthcare organizations such as Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and HealthifyMe. An avid reader and health enthusiast, she also develops customized diet plans along with personal diet consultations. Presently, she is working with EbixCash as a senior medical writer.
Truth or Myth: Drinking Milk When You Have Cough Increases Phlegm Production!
Cough is too annoying to deal with. Not to mention the irritating sticky mucus, stuffy nose, and choked throat that comes along with it! Everyone - from your mother to the friendly neighborhood uncle, and grannies – will give you a list of foods to eat or drink. And, ... Read More
- Truth Or Myth
- September 10, 2018
Truth or Myth: Sitting Too Close to the TV Will Weaken Your Vision
Perhaps all of us can recall being warned by our parents that watching TV from too close a distance can damage our eyesight. But do you think this belief, which still abounds about the eye care, is really true? Can sitting too close to the television really weaken our v... Read More
- Truth Or Myth
- September 07, 2018
Hepatitis B Vaccines: What You Need To Know
Hepatitis B is a highly contagious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). HBV spreads when anyone comes in contact with the infected blood or certain body fluids (like urine or semen) of an infected person. The severity of this infection can range from bei... Read More
- Health A-Z
- July 27, 2018
Are You a Diabetic? Do You Find Needle Pricks for Blood Sampling an Ordeal, Then CGM is a Boon!!
As a diabetic yourself, or living with someone who has diabetes, it is a continuous struggle to get a hang of the medications, blood glucose values and other terminologies related to diabetes. And to top it all, now comes this new one - Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CG... Read More
- Diabetes
- July 26, 2018
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Q - Is there an extended release Diltiazem?
A - Hi, Regarding your concern, I would explain that extended release formulations of Diltiazem are commonly used in your daily practice. There are different doses of extended release formulati...
Q - Can Dexilant interfere with sleep?
A - Hello, Dexilent is a very effective medication to treat reflux. It is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by lowering the level of acid in the stomach. Dexilant can change the absorption of ...
Q - Can Sudafed affect urination?
A - Hi, Sudafed is epinephrine, used as a decongestive. It does not typically affect urination. Hope this helps....
Q - Is hypertension related changes seen in an ECG report a serious issue?
A - Hi, It's a sinus rhythm with left axis deviation, regular rhythm. Qrs is of rbbb pattern with corresponding St t changes. No other significant St t abnormalities seen. This is usually a a...
A - Hello, Such a small object will easily pass out of the intestines with the stools, please do not worry. You can observe your stools for the next 24 to 48 hours to see if you have passed it o...
Q - How serious are elevated SGOT, SGPT and GGT levels?
A - Hello, Your husband's labs show a mild elevation of SGOT and SGPT, with a more marked elevation of GGT. This pattern is suggestive of a disease process that affects the bile ducts that drain th...
Q - Can I actually lower high MCV?
A - Hello, Kindly let me know the value of MCV, MCHC, HB and other RBC parameters, folate and B12 levels in blood. MCV usually rises due to flow folate or B12 levels. Their supplementation can low...
Q - Why can I feel a lump in my left lower abdomen?
A - Hi, From the details you have provided, you seem to be having symptoms pertaining to Inguinal hernia. You may need to consult with a surgeon for proper examination in order to find the extent ...
Q - Suggest treatment for inexplicable weight gain and nerve pull
A - Hi, Your TSH level is borderline high and thyroid hormones levels were within limit. So for that no treatment is needed as your thyroid hormones are within range and TSH not much high. You ...
Q - What can I do about insomnia while on Diclofenac Potassium and Zolpidem Tartrate?
A - Hello, Well, if it's pain that's bothering you then you can safely take another 25mg (half of the dosage) of Diclofenac. However, please note Zolpidem should not be taken more than the pres...
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