Question 1

hi doctor vikram
i am having maxillary sinus  cyst since 2010. i haven't taken any medication  for it . i was suggested endoscopy .  what to do ?

Accepted Answer

Ent Evaluation: if you have an isolated cyst without any other problems such as chronic sinusitis then why have surgery.  If on the other had it is causing chronic infections then consider removal.  I suggest you see an ENT and discuss your options.

Question 2

what is a good woman's vitiam to take everyday i'm 33?

Accepted Answer

It depends: For a healthy 33 y/o with normal weight and blood work, i suggest a multivitamin from a reputable company, vitamin c 1000mg/day,  omega-3 fatty acids (3000mg/day) (i prefer liquid). If you're an athlete, i suggest coq-10 and Alpha lipoic acid. If you're diabetic, or overweight, the above plus selenium, zinc and chromium.  Based on your blood work, some other vitamins might be suggested.

Question 3

what vitiams arw good for a 28 year old to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If  you have no significant medical problems and eat standard diet then more than likely you are getting enough vitamins hence will not benefit from any. To gain weight lift weights, eat more calories. Seek medical evaluation to ensure no medical or mental problems contributing to low weight.

Question 4

is it ok to take my weekly vitam d 50000 units while taking sulfamethox/trime ds 800-160 ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These two should not interact.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine, if you are under 27 years of age.

Question 5

my dr said my vitiame d is a little loe  said to take  2000mg daily can you take calsum  and vitiam a an  d?

Accepted Answer

Good dose. Yes.: Vit d at 2000 iu/day is a good dose.  This can be taken with calcium and vit a - although I am not sure why you would take vitamin a.

Question 6

what is vigam?

Accepted Answer

Immune globulin : Vigam is Immune Globulin given to patients with different medical conditions such as immune thrombocytopenia.

Question 7

what's a viral droplet?

Accepted Answer

Virus plus fluid: When an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks, small droplets of bodily fluid containing virus may be expelled into the air. These droplets can be inhaled by someone else and cause transmission of the infection. Covering mouth and nose with a mask while in public dramatically reduces the transmission to others, as the droplets are caught in the mask.

Question 8

what is a viral cardite?

Accepted Answer

Cardite virale: Cardite virale is the french name for viral carditis.

Question 9

why is viral attack more dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Than what: More dangerous than what? And in what specific way? It depends what you're comparing to.  It also depends on which virus. For example, the influenza virus is more "dangerous" than the usual viruses that cause the common cold.

Question 10

what should be done to avoid viral cold?

Accepted Answer

Echinacea: There is some data suggesting that daily echinacea can prevent vital uris. There is similar data for zinc supplementation as well. It does not appear these agents treat a uri, but rather, may prevent them.

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Hi doctor vikram i am having maxillary sinus cyst since 2010. i haven't taken any medication for it . i was suggested endoscopy . what to do ?

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What is a good woman's vitiam to take everyday i'm 33?

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What vitiams arw good for a 28 year old to gain weight?

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Is it ok to take my weekly vitam d 50000 units while taking sulfamethox/trime ds 800-160 ?

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My dr said my vitiame d is a little loe said to take 2000mg daily can you take calsum and vitiam a an d?

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What is vigam?

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What's a viral droplet?

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