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Neurologist, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad/ Running, Fitness, Equity/ On a mission to prevent people from becoming patients/ Online consultation: Apollo 24/7 app
Hyderabad, India
Joined May 2010
Sharing experiences of my #fitness journey.Could be of help to those who have planned to start theirs in 2023.1. My earlier self:Weighed 100 kg, could walk 5 km with great difficulty.Negatives: Worked 16-17 hours/day; slept 4-5 hours; overeating, indulged in junk food and sweets
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A young woman who would repeatedly experience the smell of burning incense (when in reality none burnt).1. It was nearing the end of a busy OPD, when 27-year-old Radha was brought for consultation, accompanied by her husband and mother-in-law. They all looked anxious. #MedTwitter.
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Case of a woman whose shoe size increased from 5 to 7 over two years. 1. It was an usual OPD, when I was counselling one of my patients with back pain about exercise, diet and correct posture. Incidentally, I noticed his wife's face who was sitting beside the patient. #MedTwitter.
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How I (a #neurologist) helped a student pass in #Mathematics, which his Mathematics teacher couldn't manage. 1. A 15-year old boy was brought to my clinic by his parents asking for some "pill" that would improve his interest and skill in mathematics, enabling him to pass exams.
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1. Sleep 7-8 hours/night.2. Exercise 30-40 min/day.3. Avoid stress/tension.4. Eat healthy- avoid sugar/ultraprocessed foods.5. Have early dinner (6-7 PM).5. Keep BP<130/80.6. Keep HbA1C<6.5 (lower the better).7. Keep LDL cholesterol <100, total cholesterol <200, triglycerides<150.
@hyderabaddoctor With due regards , surely it can be one of the reasons but what’s solution ? Discussing just causes would not prevent the sudden deaths. Medical fraternity must come up with standard protocol (of tests/prevention ) to eliminate these scary sudden deaths.
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Happy to share that our son got selected for computer science major at Cornell University, Ithaca (NY) (top ranked Ivy league college for computer science). Seeking your continued blessings🙏🙏.@Cornell
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How a common nutritional deficiency turned an air hostess into a beggar.1. A few years ago, a smartly-dressed man entered my OPD with a shabbily-dressed woman, introducing her as his wife. Her hair was unkempt, clothes untidy and she wore a pair of torn sandals. #MedTwitter.
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Two pics 8 years apart. It is never too late to start the journey towards fitness. #fitness #fattofit #running #weightloss #doctor
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Intermittent #fasting and its impact on #health.1/n.What is intermittent fasting (IF)?.A variety of eating patterns in which no or few calories are consumed for prolonged time periods .that can range from 12 hours to several days, .on a recurring basis. #diet #nutrition.
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At CMC Vellore (1989), out of 60 seats, 56 seats were reserved: For Christians (45), SC/ST (4), underprivileged (2), Govt of India nominee (1) & open merit girls (4). I was one of the 4 boys selected in open merit. For MD Medicine, 4 out of 6 seats were reserved for Christians+.
@hyderabaddoctor Are You from General category or Reserved Category, that’s what she is asking.
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Beauty Parlor #Stroke Syndrome. 1. I recently saw a 50-year old woman with symptoms of dizziness, nausea & vomiting, which started during her hair wash with shampoo in a beauty parlor. Initially, she was taken to a gastroenterologist, who treated her symptomatically. #Medtwitter.
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A grand party with friends ended devastatingly for Aruj. 1. 33-year old Aruj was visiting home after a gap of 5 years (after landing a job with handsome paycheck overseas). It called for a grand celebration and Aruj was in no mood to disappoint his friends. #MedTwitter.
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Giving #Paracetamol in cases of mild #Viral #fever may be harmful.1. It is a common practice to give paracetamol (acetaminophen) to children or adults suffering from viral fever. Research evidence shows that we may be causing more harm than good by this practice. #MedTwitter.
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Sleeping for 2 or more hours extra during weekends could reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in people who habitually sleep less than 6 hours during week days. #sleep #heartattack #stroke #Weekend
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A 60 plus couple decided to enact the song of Rimjhim gire saawan. Look at them do it in #Mumbai. And their still existing chemistry. Excellent !!! (From SM)
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Eating walnuts for 6 months was associated with better sustained attention and intelligence scores in teenagers. 1. A total of 771 healthy teenagers aged 11–16 years were randomized into two equal groups (intervention or control). #MedTwitter #healthyfood
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My grandparents were small time farmers in Bihar; my mother is a class 5 dropout from a village school in Bihar. Did my schooling (1st to 12th) from KV (with total fees of 1 k INR) and my MBBS from CMC Vellore (total fees of 10k INR), so, I am as ordinary as one can be!😆.
@hyderabaddoctor @FitIndiaOff Hesitated because you are like a famous doctor 😀 but yes, next time I see you. will surely talk. You are an inspiration!.
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➡️At CMC Vellore (1989), out of 60 seats for MBBS, 56 seats were reserved:.For Christians (45), SC/ST (4), underprivileged (2), Govt of India nominee (1) and open merit girls (4). I was one of the 4 boys selected in open merit. ➡️For MD Medicine (1995), 4 out of 6 seats were.
@hyderabaddoctor @georevolt Thanks for clarifying . Unfollowing you . I think u also got this doctor degree bcz of reservation . And belong to the group of freeloaders.
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Heart rate during work out: What is desirable and what is unsafe?.1. For an aerobic activity to be effective, the intensity should be at least moderate. The best way to measure the intensity of workout such as running is to check the #Heart rate. This thread is about heart rate.
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Clinical Case for junior #doctors and residents.17-year old girl, 1 year history of imbalance while walking, sways to either side. Tendency to fall while washing her face. Hearing impairment for 6 months. No positive family history.Diet: Pure #vegetarian.#MedTwitter #neurotwitter
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Yes, I hail from Bihar. Is Tamil out of bounds for a Bihari😂?.I can converse well in Telugu and Bangla too. I can understand Malayalam, Marathi, Kannada, Somali and Arabic too (enough to manage a patient with neuro issues).
@hyderabaddoctor @DeveshDubey__ How come ? You said you hail from Bihar. .
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At 17 yrs age, travelled by train to Vellore (Tamil Nadu) from Bihar in 2nd class alone for interviews (as parents couldn't financially afford to accompany their minor son). No one from home could come to see me for 5 yrs. Took admission & managed everything on my own for 5 yrs+.
@hyderabaddoctor Paying 1k for twitter blue tick is living frugally sir??.
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A. Today, one person who recently turned 50 consulted me in OPD. He has no symptoms & is healthy. He has no known diseases. He wanted a check up & advice to ensure he does not convert into a patient for as long as possible. I love this concept of disease prevention. #MedTwitter.
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Taking 6000-9000 steps/day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults aged 60 or more. 1. In a recent study, taking 6000 to 9000 steps per day was associated with a 40% to 50% lower risk of CVD, compared with taking 2000 steps per day. #walking #Medtwitter.
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25 Diet-related Tips that can be easily incorporated into daily lives for a Healthier Living. Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (X: @hyderabaddoctor). 1. When you are thirsty, choose water over fruit juice or soft drinks,. 2. Diet soft drinks are not healthy,. 3. While having tea or coffee,
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2. Please see him and advise your treatment, and don't share the diagnosis to him". I nodded my head, accepting their request. Manu, on a wheelchair, was brought in. He was referred by his #oncologist for management of seizures. He had a smile, appeared confident & smart.
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A teenager who continued enjoying the pleasurable #emotions induced by hot water bath until he became unconscious during one such bath. 1. Here I am sharing the case of a 18-year old boy who used to experience extremely pleasurable emotions every time he poured water on his head.
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3. On reviewing history and medical records- Manu had been diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme grade 4 in left side of brain, due to which he had paralysis of right hand and leg. He had been operated, and was on chemotherapy. Seizures were due to brain cancer. #MedTwitter.
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Young woman who would lose eyesight in left eye each time she took hot water bath. 1. 25-yr old woman consulted me with complaints of losing #vision in left eye after hot water bath. This had occurred 8 times in the past one month. Vision would get restored in a few hours on own.
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Intermittent #fasting may reduce symptoms of gastro esophageal reflux disease (#GERD). 1. GERD causes troublesome symptoms such as #heartburn and #regurgitation. In a recent small short-duration study, eating in an 8-hour window, followed by 16-hr fasting improved these symptoms.
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A common habit resulted in severe #vision impairment in a young woman. 1. 30-year old Manju had severe disabling vision symptoms for one and half years. This included seeing floaters, bright flashes of light, dark zig zag lines and at times inability to see or focus on objects.
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Cause of coma in a #woman surprised us!. 1. 65-year old woman was brought in an #unconscious state to #emergency dept. She sounded normal over phone to her son about 24 hours earlier. She stayed alone, so, further details were not available. #MedTwitter #internalmedicine.
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