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Castor oil for fissure in ano can apply... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Now a days many good medication are available for fissure in ano y r u using this Egyptian time castor oil. Kindly share ur complete concern for complete treatment and symptoms u facing currently ...  Read More

Does castor oil interact with cremafin and movicol? Can castor oil be taken with cremafin and movicol?

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No it wouldn't interact. But the question here is what is the need for castor oil when already Cremaffin and movicol is being taken which are potent laxatives. If the constipation is severe, do consul ...  Read More

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Currently applying castor oil for fissure its okay??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

Can we use castor oil in penial region and massage it ... For premature ejaculation...and can we use to massage penis

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Useless ...  Read More

My father (77 age) is highly constipated so ayurvedic doc suggested 3 tsf of castor oil every night. Is it safe to take castor oil regulary ? I hope it does not impact in long run ? Any other way to cure it permanently and without long term side effects ?

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Giving castor oil like this isn’t a good thing,you should get him evaluated clinically for further management and!! ...  Read More

My husband daily use castor oil for Beard Growth in low face area and chiks it is Effective I want know and any side effects and how many days it is Effective results

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Homoeopathic medicines can permanently cure the problem rapidly effectively and efficiently without any side effects ...  Read More

I want to use castor hair oil for hair loss. Which brand i should buy of castor oil. And pls suggest.

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There are many reasons for hair fall or thinning of hair on scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutr ...  Read More

Castor oil is good treatnent for Peyronie diseases . Please suggest i should try or not. Is the any side effects for long time use. Im 28 years male facing peyronie's prb from5-6 years. Before penis was normal without bend.

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Vit E is a better option ...  Read More

Can castor oil and coconut oil mixture be used to obtain thick hair ? Are there any side effects on skin n hair? How often shud it be used to obtain desired results

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Castor oil is an irritant. When you apply it to then scalp , the skin there gets irritated and this increases the blood supply and this increases the rate of hair growth. BUT since it is an irritant, ...  Read More

Does castor oil help in hair growth? I have a problem of premature hair greying. Does it help me? Can I use castor oil on my eyelashes? Should I mix another oil (i.e. Almond oil) to reduce the density of the castor oil?

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Oil has no effect on board growth. It's a myth. ...  Read More

Iam using Rosemary essential oil since 2024 for my hair. Now I am quitting this essential oil is it effects my hair.

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Hi.. My baby boy is one month old, Is it safe to apply castor oil to baby hair before bathing... Which hair oil to apply before bathing

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Coconut oil is better Tried and tested Castor oil may be later in age ...  Read More

I have been taking 1 tsp castor oil with milk at night since an year . Wanted to k ow if I can take this life long . As whenever I quit constipation starts but when I take it I daily have watery stool almost liquid . Also, since it's a strong laxative does it hamper with nutritional absorption of food or vitamins and try to quickly kick out the f

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Hello ..by taking castor oil u said u r having loose stool dat means der is problem with ur digestive fire strength..send me the other symptoms u r facing ...  Read More

Is there any natural oil that boosts hair growth? Which oil should I apply if I need a quick increase in hair growth? Is castor oil good or any other oil? How often to oil hair and for how long? Few hours or overnight? Please do suggest which oil will increase hair growth and which brand to use...as there are multiple brands...so im a bit confuse

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Being co-erced by mother in law to take castor oil to induce labor as 39 weeks pregnant. Is it at all harmful to the baby ?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My babies age is 5 and months old and 2 years old. Today dermatologist suggested to not use castor Oil on baby's scalp until 2 years of age. I never heard this before. Mostly say that castor Oil is good for babies head in summer. Now my question is : should I stop using castor Oil for babies? Please suggest.

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No oil is required Coconut oil can be used occasionally ...  Read More

Hi I have chronic constipation problem . After trying various options in allopathy , homeopathy , went fir Ayurveda . My doc recommended castor oil one tsp daily by which I keep my constipation under control and it seems working . It's been an year . Can I continue with this or is there any prob with consuming castor oil daily ?

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Donot try such remedies Consult a gastroenterologist for proper treatment Use a laxative or fibre supplement ...  Read More

Can we take raw castor oil daily for bowel clearance and bowel health?? Is fat in castor oil?? Is safe we take in regular basis ???how much quantity take in daily basis ??

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No please Its sometime not able to digest properly Choose virgin cold pressed oil ...  Read More

I was advised 5 drops castor oil Everyday before bed for lubrication of intestine and reduce constipation. I don't want this as laxative and in high quantity. Just 5 drops everyday is what has worked for many of my friends. Any advice on this?

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Few more details needed for evaluation. Consult immediately on practo or eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six ...  Read More

Shall I apply castor oil to 4yr old daughter on her head.does it help for hair growth.how many days we need to apply

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There are Other Good Options than Castor Oil •Keep Maximum Scalp Hygine •Shorter Hairs or Shaving Scalp Initially can increase or thick her hairs •For Hair Growth for Ur Daughter ...  Read More

Can I apply castor oil on the stomach during the 4th week of pregnancy? By mistake, I have applied it twice since I had abdominal pain. Please reply back

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi I due date was 18 may and still do not have any pain. Can I take castor oil with milk to induce labor??. Is it safe to take ?? I was given carvigel on 16 th may to induce labor but it did not work. And still I don't have any pain and was asked to wait for few more days. So I was thinking of trying castor oil please suggest If I could take castor

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Please don't become your own doctor or nurse or midwife. Have you ever thought that if things go wrong who will help you ? If you trust your Doctor please let him/her decide whether you should have ca ...  Read More

Hello, Is castor oil edible (some quantity)? I'm mom to 2 months baby boy. Please suggest. Thank you.

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For what purpose you are checking on this because the consumption & quantity need to be very much individualized ...  Read More

Sir/maam i have tried different oil castor, coconut, amla oil and after Applying it my scalps itches I don't have any Danddrud i visteed to a dermatologist he suggested not use any hair oil. He said oiling hair isn't necessary.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this scalp itching... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultatio ...  Read More

As picture included dabur castor oil coldpressed is hexane free or not...??? I want a use it for massage

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Cold pressed, itself explains that it is hexane free ...  Read More

My father 77 suffering from chronic constipation has been advised to take 3 tsf full castor oil every night . Is it safe to take castor oil daily ? Will it have any side effect in the long run ?

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Laxatives have limited action in pathology correction, consult me online ...  Read More

I have a question do Seven seas cod oil has any side effects? Although being suggested on practo to have this oil since I'm. Having vitD level 18.0 and also nerve pain arthritis and indigestion issues following. Do this oil will really help me and does it have any side effects. Is it OK to take omega3 capsules ?

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Side effects can occur if high amounts of cod liver oil are taken as it contains vitamin A and vitamin D. Omega 3 capsules can be taken under medical supervision. ...  Read More

My last period date was 7th April, as per this date my 9 months will complete on 7th jan 2021 and as per the sonography done on 31st Dec my water level is 7.8 and baby weight is 2.6kg. Keeping baby weight and water level in mind my doctor has asked me to drink 30 ml castor oil on 7th jan to induce labour pain. On 1st of Jan with finger test she co

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Yes... Castor oil is used sometimes for induction of labour under the supervision of doctors. Yes exact 9 months is good enough for induction . All the best. ...  Read More

In which week castor oil should be taken to induce labour pain? Is it taken daily in a particular week ?

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Now no body uses castor oil to induce the labor pain. Better to consult a gynaecologist llp ...  Read More

Hello Dr. Due to pcod problem Last week I got too much acne breakouts on sides of both cheeks. And to cure the same I applied tee tree oil 2 time a day ( noon and night) on the effected area after applying sunscreen but wihout diluting. I am using tee tree oil for last few months at night by diluting the same with night cream. I did not get any sid

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Apply cold compresses ...  Read More

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