From Our Doctors' Desks

Ringing or muffled hearing after a loud procession is common and usually settles. An ENT specialist on the timeline, and the one sign that is a real emergency.

Pune's visarjan has been measured above 100 dB. An ENT and audiology specialist on the real risk to your hearing, and how to enjoy the festival safely.

Pune is seeing a sharp rise in viral fever. A physician on the usual course, which symptoms need testing, and the red flags that need care today.

Dr. Jayprakash Shirpurwar

10 August 20264 min read

Is your child a late talker, or is something else going on? A paediatrician on normal speech milestones, the red flags by age, and why hearing is checked first.

Dr. Farzana Lateef Shaikh

10 August 20264 min read

Planning to fast for Ganpati or Navratri with diabetes? A diabetologist on the two real risks, which upvas foods spike sugar most, and when not to fast.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

10 August 20264 min read

A Pune doctor explains dengue platelet counts: the normal range, what number actually matters, when a transfusion is really needed, and when to reach hospital.

Dr. Deepak Gaikwad

29 July 20265 min read

A Pune paediatrician on dengue in children: symptoms, the warning signs that mean hospital now, how much fluid to give, safe medicines, and when to call 108.

Dr. Farzana Lateef Shaikh

29 July 20263 min read

Confused about your blood sugar normal level? See our simple fasting, random and HbA1c chart with normal, prediabetes and diabetes ranges explained.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

24 July 20264 min read

An honest doctor's guide to the Viagra tablet: what sildenafil really does, its prescription-only status in India, side effects, and the true cost.

The early signs of pregnancy, from a missed period to nausea and breast tenderness, and how to know when a home test and a gynaecologist visit are needed.

Tonsillitis in adults: how to tell viral from bacterial, when antibiotics genuinely help, home care that works, and the red flags that need urgent care.

Wondering what level of sugar is dangerous? Learn the low and high blood sugar danger zones, warning signs and the simple 15-15 rule to act fast.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

23 July 20264 min read

A calm, honest guide on how to increase the time of intercourse: what is actually normal, techniques that genuinely help, and when to see a doctor.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

23 July 20264 min read

A pregnant positive test is exciting and a little daunting. Here is what to do next: confirm the result, start folic acid, and book your first visit.

Do you need antibiotics for throat infection? Most sore throats are viral and settle on their own. Learn the signs that truly need medicine and what soothes.

A clear guide to Dolo 650 uses: how paracetamol eases fever and pain, safe adult limits, the gap between doses and when a high fever needs a doctor.

Dr. Jayprakash Shirpurwar

22 July 20264 min read

An honest guide to sex power tablets: what really works as a sex tablet for men, the truth about sex tablets for women and female viagra, and what to avoid.

A follicular study and pregnancy planning go together: serial scans track your follicle and ovulation so couples can time their best days well.

Nasal drops come in three families: saline, decongestant and steroid. Know what each does, the 5 to 7 day rebound trap, and the right way to use them.

Not all headaches are the same. Learn the main headache causes, how to tell migraine from tension and cluster types, and which headache medicine helps.

Dr. Deepak Gaikwad

21 July 20264 min read

An anxiety attack feels frightening, but it peaks and passes. Here is a calm, first 5 minutes plan, plus the chest pain rule you must never ignore.

Urinary tract infections and antibiotics explained: the burning and urgency signs, why a urine test comes before antibiotics, and how to prevent repeats.

Sinus surgery is not the first step. Learn what sinuses are, which medicines come first, when FESS genuinely helps, and what recovery really looks like.

Monsoon fever in Pune? How doctors tell dengue, malaria, chikungunya, typhoid and viral fever apart, which test you need, and the red flags that mean act now.

Dr. Jayprakash Shirpurwar

20 July 20266 min read

Oral cancer is common in India, and often catchable early. Learn the early signs that need attention and a simple 2 minute mirror self-check you can do.

Dr. Rahul Wagh

20 July 20264 min read

This weight chart, newborn to one year, shows typical Indian ranges from birth to twelve months, and why your baby's own trend beats a single number.

Dr. Farzana Lateef Shaikh

20 July 20264 min read

Searching knee knock disease? Knock knees in children aged 2 to 7 are usually a normal growth phase. Learn what to watch and when to see a doctor.

Dr. Girishchandra Bartakke

20 July 20264 min read

Kidney stones cause wave-like pain from the loin to the groin. Know the symptoms, which stones pass on their own, treatment options and prevention tips.

Dr. Rahul Wagh

19 July 20265 min read

Coconut water benefits are real but modest: fluids, potassium and gentle electrolytes. A dietitian explains where it helps and where it simply cannot.

NICU full form, CCU full form, ERCP full form and RBS test normal range explained in plain language, so hospital reports stop feeling like a puzzle.

Dr. Deepak Gaikwad

17 July 20265 min read

An honest local's guide to Pune's best hospitals and clinics, what each is genuinely best at, and how to choose between a clinic and a big hospital.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

13 July 20265 min read

BPPV is the most common cause of spinning vertigo, and the Epley manoeuvre can often settle it in a single clinic visit. An ENT doctor explains how.

Dengue rises in Pune's monsoon. Learn early symptoms, the truth about platelet counts, safe home care, and the warning signs that mean hospital now.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

12 July 20265 min read

Missing a tooth? Here is an honest guide to dental implants, what they are, who is a good candidate, the real timeline, and how to care for them.

Dr. Puja Bansal

11 July 20264 min read

Knee pain means different things at 30, 50 and 70. An orthopaedic surgeon explains home care, when to get an X-ray, and when knee replacement truly helps.

Dr. Girishchandra Bartakke

11 July 20264 min read

Wake up sneezing with a blocked nose? Dust mite allergy is usually worst in bed. Our ENT specialist explains why, and the home controls that really help.

Prediabetes means blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet diabetes. Learn what the numbers mean and the honest window to change your direction.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

10 July 20264 min read

Stress, PCOS and thyroid problems can all disturb your cycle. Learn what counts as an irregular period and when it is time to see a gynaecologist.

Erectile dysfunction is common and usually treatable. Learn its real causes, why it can signal heart risk, and how confidential care in Pune helps.

A cold should settle in about a week. When congestion, facial pressure and thick discharge drag on past ten days, sinusitis may be the real reason.

Crash diets promise quick results but rarely last. Here is how sustainable weight loss works with normal Indian home food, no starvation, no fads.

What happens at a classical homeopathy consultation? A senior homoeopath explains case-taking, individualised remedies and what your first visit involves.

One blood test shows your sugar control across three months, no fasting. A diabetologist explains what your HbA1c really means and where yours should be.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

5 July 20262 min read

Fever is the top reason parents rush in, and most fevers are the immune system at work. A pediatrician's guide to the ones that need attention tonight.

Dr. Farzana Lateef Shaikh

30 June 20262 min read

Long hours at a desk are hard on your spine. An orthopaedic surgeon explains why sitting hurts, posture fixes that work, and when back pain needs a doctor.

Dr. Girishchandra Bartakke

27 June 20264 min read

Acidity and GERD keep returning for a reason. Learn the food and lifestyle changes that actually work, when daily antacids signal a problem, and red flags.

Dr. Deepak Gaikwad

26 June 20263 min read

Brandt-Daroff and other balance exercises can genuinely help vertigo, if matched to the right diagnosis. What is safe at home, and what truly is not.

Hearing rarely disappears overnight, it fades so gradually that family members usually notice before you do. Here are the seven signs worth a hearing test.

Thirst, frequent urination, tiredness, slow healing and blurry vision can be early type 2 diabetes signs. Learn which symptoms matter and when to test.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

24 June 20264 min read

Premature ejaculation is the most common male sexual concern, and a treatable one. Myths vs facts, techniques, and confidential help in Pune.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

23 June 20264 min read

Weeks of sneezing, or facial pain with thick mucus? Allergic rhinitis and sinusitis are often confused. An ENT doctor explains how to treat the right one.

Just found out you are pregnant? Here is what happens at your first antenatal visit, the usual check-up schedule, and smart questions to ask your doctor.

Most childhood tonsillitis settles with rest and the right care. Know what repeat infections mean, and when tonsil removal is truly worth considering.

Gums that bleed while brushing are not normal. Learn what causes bleeding gums, the stages of gum disease, and what actually reverses early damage.

Dr. Deepika Divekar

18 June 20264 min read

How to manage blood sugar with normal Indian home food, the simple plate method with roti, dal, sabzi and curd, plus habits that keep glucose steady.

Eczema and psoriasis relapse by nature. A homoeopath with 40 years of practice gives an honest view of what treatment can and cannot do for chronic skin.

Tossing at 2 AM again? A psychiatrist explains sleep hygiene that actually works, why sleeping pills are not a plan, and when to seek confidential help.

Found grade 1 or 2 fatty liver on your sonography? Learn what it means, why it is reversible early, and an honest lifestyle plan, no detox nonsense.

Dr. Deepak Gaikwad

11 June 20263 min read

The root canal's fearsome reputation is decades out of date. A dentist who has done thousands of them explains what the procedure actually feels like in 2026.

Dr. Puja Bansal

10 June 20262 min read

Hypothyroid or hyperthyroid? Learn how underactive and overactive thyroid differ, the symptoms of each, what the TSH test shows and why medicines matter.

Dr. Deepak Gaikwad

8 June 20264 min read

Ten body changes worth a doctor's visit, from unexplained weight loss to a lump that stays. Most turn out benign; checking early is what matters.

Dr. Rahul Wagh

7 June 20264 min read

Dizzy spells but normal ear tests? Vestibular migraine is a commonly missed cause of recurrent vertigo, and it often arrives without any headache.

Itchy raised welts that appear and fade within hours? That is urticaria. Learn the common triggers, how long hives usually last and when to seek help fast.

A Pap smear takes minutes and can catch cervical cell changes years before they turn serious. Know who needs screening, how often, and what results mean.

Ear wax protects your ears and mostly clears itself. Learn safe ways to manage it, why cotton buds push wax deeper, and when to see an ENT doctor.

What hypothyroidism really does to your weight, and how everyday Indian food supports your thyroid medication, without the myths or the crash diets.

Hair fall has many roots, nutrition, thyroid, stress and genes. Learn which tests matter and how constitutional homeopathy approaches chronic hair loss.

‘Dizziness' means different things, and the difference decides treatment. An ENT surgeon explains BPPV, the top cause of spinning, often fixed in one visit.

Straightening teeth as an adult? Here is an honest comparison of braces and clear aligners, comfort, looks, discipline, cost and real-world results.

Dr. Puja Bansal

27 May 20264 min read

Piles, fissures and fistulas cause similar symptoms but need different care. A surgeon explains how to tell them apart and every treatment option, honestly.

Dr. Rahul Wagh

23 May 20264 min read

Always tired? Vitamin D and B12 deficiency are very common in India. Learn the symptoms, which tests to ask for, and how to supplement the sensible way.

Dr. Rajiv Kumar

21 May 20263 min read

Confused by your lipid profile? Understand LDL, HDL and triglycerides, what the numbers mean for your heart, and how lifestyle and statins really compare.

Dr. Deepak Gaikwad

19 May 20264 min read

Racing heart, chest tightness, breathless moments, how anxiety produces real physical symptoms, when to rule out illness, and what treatment involves.

Dizziness in older adults usually has stacked causes, medicines, blood pressure, inner-ear crystals. What families can check and fix to prevent falls.

A rash within minutes of peanuts is not the same as bloating after milk. Learn how food allergy differs from intolerance and why the label really matters.

Dr. Vikram Dosi

15 May 20264 min read

PCOS responds to food more than almost any condition we treat. A dietitian lays out the eating pattern that regularises cycles, without banning your favourites.

Hot flushes, disturbed sleep, mood changes: perimenopause can begin years before periods stop. Know the symptoms, what helps, and when to seek care.

Most nosebleeds look scarier than they are. Understand why dry Pune winters trigger them, the right way to stop one, and the signs that need a doctor.

Why you feel bloated after meals, and the everyday Indian eating habits, from meal timing to curd and buttermilk, that genuinely calm the stomach.

Is homeopathy safe for children? A homoeopath explains how dosing works, the complaints parents commonly bring in, and when to go straight to a doctor.

Dr. Vikram Dosi

8 May 20264 min read

That sharp twinge with ice cream or cold water has a cause, worn enamel, receding gums or more. Learn why teeth turn sensitive and what truly helps.

Dr. Deepika Divekar

6 May 20264 min read

Confused by your baby's vaccination chart? A paediatrician explains the IAP schedule by age, catch-up doses and what to expect after every shot.

Dr. Farzana Lateef Shaikh

4 May 20264 min read

High blood pressure is showing up younger. Learn why it hits in your 30s and 40s, how to monitor BP at home, when medicines help, and emergency signs.

Dr. Deepak Gaikwad

2 May 20264 min read

Gout can wake you at 3 AM with a burning big toe. Learn what raises uric acid, why diet myths mislead, and the treatment that actually prevents attacks.

Dr. Jayprakash Shirpurwar

30 April 20264 min read

Trying for a baby without success? The 12-month and 6-month rules, what a first fertility work-up covers for both partners, and when to seek help.

Meniere's disease explained honestly: why ear fullness, ringing and vertigo attacks happen, what treatment can realistically do, and when to seek help.

Frequent colds, night cough or itchy eyes in your child? Pune's dust and pollen seasons play a part. A simple symptom diary can help find the triggers.

Vaginal discharge is usually healthy and changes with your cycle. Learn what is normal, which changes point to infection, and when to see a gynaecologist.

When should a child first see a dentist? By age one, say paediatric guidelines. Here is what the first visit involves and how to prevent early cavities.

Dr. Puja Bansal

22 April 20264 min read

Snoring is common, but loud snoring with breathing pauses and daytime sleepiness can point to sleep apnoea. Know the difference and when to get tested.

Easy, affordable ways for vegetarians to meet daily protein needs from an Indian kitchen, dal, curd, paneer, soya, chana and smart meal pairings.

Steroids in the pills? Just placebo? Too slow? A practising homoeopath answers five common homeopathy myths with honesty rather than defensiveness.

Dr. Vikram Dosi

17 April 20264 min read