Question 1

idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis occur at age of 20years?

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Rarely: This condition is usually seen in individuals a bit older.

Question 2

please tell me if there is any link between leukaemia and idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis?

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No: Igh is a benign skin condition probably related to chronic sun exposure.  Since it produces light discoloration of the skin, it is also considered a benign type of leukoderma (leukos [greek] = white, derma = skin).  With the exception of the lexical connection, there is no relationship with leukemia, a form of blood cancer.

Question 3

what is idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis?

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Pale spots: These "white age spots" spots appear in many adults for reasons that remain obscure. "guttate" refers to "raindrops", the pattern. Easier to see on dark-skinned people, they are harmless. They are to be distinguished from vitiligo.

Question 4

does idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis appear to look the same as vitiligo spots?

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IGH: Igh often looks like little white "confetti" spots on forearms and lower legs.  Yes it can look like very small and scattered dots of vitiligo.  Your dermatologist will be able to tell.

Question 5

help! need to know if there's any link between leukemia and idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis?

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No: Igh is a benign skin condition probably related to chronic sun exposure.  Since it produces light discoloration of the skin, it is also considered a benign type of leukoderma (leukos [greek] = white, derma = skin).  With the exception of the lexical connection, there is no relationship with leukemia, a form of blood cancer.

Question 6

where is the best place to get ayurveda treatment done?

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Ayurvedic: Just do a search on google. You will easily find. Try also the international ayurvedic organization. There is a new interest in natural ways to heal and get better.

Question 7

what is the effectiveness of ayurveda in treatment of neurodegenerative disease?

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When talking about..: ...Treatments, "alternative" really means "effectiveness not demonstrated" - either never tested, or tested and not found to work. The herb promoted for cognitive health, withania somnifera, does seem to have some effect in animal models, but has not been well-tested in humans, so the answer is, we don't really know.

Question 8

iam a pcod sufferer and wanna reduce weight upto ten kg... i am into ayurveda treatment but not able to reduce weight.. please help!

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Depends on weight: I presume pcod stands for polycystic ovarian disorder. This is a challenging one. No one knows if the pcod causes obesity or if obesity causes pcod.  Ayerveda sounds like a great complement to your overall weight loss goal. Why not add some yoga and exercise as a routine. Remember that a change in lifestyle is the best way to lose weight and keep it off long term b.

Question 9

what exactly is the treatment of high blood urea and creatinine in ayurveda?

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Adjunct only: If you truly have renal disease, evidenced by a seriously and consistently elevated BUN and creatinine, then your focus needs to be on scientific, modern, evidence-based treatment that will keep you off dialysis / transplant service. You're welcome to use the ancient plant-based medicines as adjuncts but keep your nephrologist informed.

Question 10

how much could ayurveda treatment help in disc prolapse and cord compression?

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Not likely to help: Ayurvedic treatment is not likely to have any effect on disc prolapse and cord compression, as the symptoms are due to a part of the disc physically pressing on one's spinal cord or spinal nerves. Some sort of neurosurgical procedure is usually needed to move or remove the part that is compressing the spinal cord.

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Does idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis appear to look the same as vitiligo spots?

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Help! need to know if there's any link between leukemia and idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis?

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Where is the best place to get ayurveda treatment done?

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What is the effectiveness of ayurveda in treatment of neurodegenerative disease?

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Iam a pcod sufferer and wanna reduce weight upto ten kg... i am into ayurveda treatment but not able to reduce weight.. please help!

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