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Dr. Veena is a family physician with over 10 years of experience in various areas of medicine, including Emergency Medicine, Cardiac Care, Respiratory Diseases, Paediatric Care and Geriatric Care. In addition to her medical degree and experience, she has a degree in Health Informatics, and is view more..
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Physical Intimacy during Menstruation
Is it safe to have sex during periods? Yes, it is safe and normal to have sex during periods, as long as both the partners are comfortable with that. It mainly depends upon the couple’s preferences, level of comfort and choices.
Nosebleed Symptom Evaluation
Nosebleed (Epistaxis) is a bothersome symptom and often causes panic. Minor bleeds are self limiting and stops spontaneously, however persistent bleed that lasts for over 30 minutes require further evaluation.
Spinal Injury - Symptom Evaluation
Spinal Injury refers to damage to spinal cord that runs below the brain through the back. Injury to spinal cord is a severe injury as the damage is irreversible and it can be life-threatening.
Methods of Abortion
Abortion is the termination of pregnancy. It is done either by removal (surgically) or expulsion of the fetus or embryo (with medicines) before the completion of the gestation period.
Strep Throat
Strep Throat is a bacterial infection caused by Group A beta hemolytic streptococci. It affects most commonly infants and elderly people but adults and older children can also be affected.
