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Dr. Simi Paknikar is an MD in Pharmacology with professional experience of over a decade, that includes medical writing, teaching and conducting quality audits for medical services companies. Dr Paknikar is passionate about educating consumers about health and keeps abreast of the latest medical view more..
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Sulphonamide Allergy
Sulphonamide allergy is one of the commonest drug allergy reactions. It is seen to antibiotics containing the sulphonamide group.
Neck Pain Symptom Evaluation
Neck pain may be due to minor causes like strain and sprain or due to more serious conditions like disc prolapse, cancer or fractures.
Keloids
Keloids are fibrous scars that extend beyond an original wound and are elevated from the skin surface.
Intestinal Parasite Infection
Protozoa and helminths (intestinal worms) are the commonest intestinal parasites that enter the GI tract by ingestion of contaminated food and water.
Goitre (Thyroid Swelling)
Goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Autoimmune diseases, hereditary factors, iodine deficiency cause goitre.