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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
It worsens: It goes down. Humans are locomotive animsl designed to move. If u move , less u lose bone.
6.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
No but: Use different lancets for the father
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Yes may be: But the diagnosis still depends on the fasting level of blood glucose. When the eyes start showing complications of diabetes that means that an uncont... Read More
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Wear a bracelet: If u have a documented adrenal insufficiency and u take steroid on a regular basis then make sure that everytime u r admitted to the hospital for a ro... Read More
6.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Not really: Adrenal fatgue is not a known medical condition. The adrenal insufficiency that is severe or after the total adrenal removal can lead to aldosreone de... Read More
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
No: The body rather your thyroid gland needs some iodine to make thyroid hormone but excess of iodine can also shut down the thyroid gland and not to ment... Read More
6.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Multiple reasons: Post menopause
early menopause
use of high dose steroids for> 3 months for any reason
cushings disease
strong family history of osteoporosis
unexplain... Read More
6.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Not really: Anemia is the low hemoglobin level that can be secondary to many causes. U can be fatigued and may feel short of breath because of anemia and that fe... Read More
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Adrenal issues: U have to be specific about " adrenal issues" , because there can be many different things that can be wrong with the adrenal gland. However based on ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Progesterone: Yes if your r on Progesterone based contraceptives and taking a higher dose.
6.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Adrenal insufficienc: Adrenal glands are very iimportant endocrine glands in the body. They are located on top of the kidneys one on each kidney. The adrenal gland secrete ... Read More
6.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Normal TSH: Thyroid stimulating hormone or TSH ranges between 0.4 - 4.5 in most labs
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Not a diagnosis: But there can be excess or deficiency of cortisol in the body and both of these conditions come with specific signs and symptoms and just to clarify t... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Yes: I think they should becausethe more u know about your sugar the better and careful u are in taking care of ur self.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Yes but!: Rice and pasta are very high in carbohydrates, and the carbs increase blood sugars to a high level. That is why doctors ask to avoid these, but it sho... Read More
6.2k viewsReviewed Apr 19, 2021
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Retinopathy: Retina is the inner most layer of the eye that can be affected by uncontrolled diabetes or uncontrolled hyigh blood pressure. These conditions can ei... Read More
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
No: It is secondary to the deficiency of iron or some vitamins or some of the genetic or inherited problems.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
It is possible: Because anemia can have other causes than iron deficiency. The hemoglobin can be low because of the deficincy of vitamin. B 12 or Folic Acid or you ma... Read More
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
How low is low: Read the label and know the total carbs in it. Low carb does not mean zero carb.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old member asked:
Had a fasting blood glucose test, had a tiny bit of oj before, could that have affected the numbers?
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
It was not fasting: Even small amount of oj means you were not fasting. Repeat the test without drinking any caloric beverage. U can drink plain water though.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Saima Farghanianswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Retinopathy: Retinopathy is the cause of the eye related complication of diabetes. It occurs when because of high sugars new fragile blood vessels start to grow in... Read More
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Farghani is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Farghani is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful.
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