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Can I work in night Shift (2 weeks for every two months)? Does it adversely affect my biological cycle?

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Hello, You can, but some bad impact will be there.if u take care of yourself work n sleep balance,diet, plenty of liquids so u can do.ok. ...  Read More

Is is ok to work in night shifts without getting any health issues ? Since one year i am working with night shifts

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Night shift working will gives you bad health effects no doubts... Take online consultation directly for more information regarding night shift it's effects it's prevention etc ...  Read More

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My age is 25.One week back I started working in night shifts from 10pm to 7am.I don't know how to take care of health to avoid problems in future like diabetes,heart problems etc. and which is the right time for me to exercise? right time to sleep? From 2 days I'm facing burn in stomach,headache Can you please suggest me some tips to stay fit

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Plenty of Salads and Fruits in Diet. Avoid oily and fried food. Eat Small frequent meals. Avoid Chillies, Spices, Cauliflower, Beans, Peppers, tea , coffee . Avoid alcohol and smoking. Avoid Carbonate ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am writing in night shift (5:30 PM - 2:30 AM), and facing health issues. I am not able to eat healthy bcz either I give so much time to complete my sleep or just bcz at night I don't feel hungry. Owing to night shift my schedule is off track now. Please suggest me what should be the ideal diet I should take and what should be the ro

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You can change your diet with more proteins and multivitamins. And for Ur fatigue you can take psycostimulants ...what you have may be related to your night shift or it maybe due to other health issue ...  Read More

Hello. I'm working in software company. In shift timings if Morning shift 6.30AM to 3.00PM or evening shift 4.00 PM TO 12.30AM. Two weeks once shift will be change. Is any impact in body due to this timings. Please advise anyone. I'm not able to set while shift changing day. Please advise any precaution?!

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Shift Change will affect your Circadian Rhythm initially, but in due course the body will get used to it ...  Read More

Hi all, This is regarding my working cycle.my work is in a way that we have different shifts and the roaster us weekly changes.our body can't adjust immediately doing day shift after night shift.what precautions we need to take to stable our health.

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hey, you should maintain your health properly, sleep for 7 to8 hours in a day ,don't skip meals, stay calm and cool, do exercise daily if possible ...  Read More

I am currently working in night shift but in office I sleep for 4 hours, and in day time 2-3 hours. Is there any issue for my health? Tips for me please. Thanks in advance :)

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Hi Dear Night shifts disturbs your sleep cycle. What I feel if you are sleeping at night you are sleepy at work, and bot fully concentrating on the task. If you can avoid that or if is comfortable wi ...  Read More

Hi, I was doing night shift from last 3 years, daily 10 hours working time, can you please suggest me to continue with this timings.

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Hello, It depends if its you are experiencing any negative effect in your body and mind. I have worked in night shifts for 10 years so I can understand your concern. If its bothering you then look for ...  Read More

Im 22. I work in night shifts and usually sleep on daytime. Is working in night shifts bad for our skin and health?

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Hi yes...long term work can be problematic for you...it will change circadian rhythm causing sleep deprivation,concentration issues,tremors,headaches,high blood pressures etc...consult physicians they ...  Read More

I am working in night shift ,i am gaining weight tremendously, Which kind of diet should i follow to loose weight.

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Hi . We need to discuss the diet in detail . Kindly contact me . Thanks ...  Read More

Hello Sir and Ma'am, My brother is taking BP & Cholesterol meds for slightly elevated levels for both. Is it ok for him to do night shifts. Any additional precaution or meds that is to be taken or carried along for safety. Thank you for the guidance in advance. Regards, Dipto

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Hello, I am a software employee resident of hyderabad. I was working from past 2+ years in rotational shifts. It was all good and fine in the beginning but in due time because of rotational shifts I was facing health issues particularly due to night shifts and early morning shifts ( changes every week) . I am facing depression, insomnia, fatigue

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For medical certificate you have to consult a doctor in person.. ...  Read More

My job requires a lot of physical labor. Are A to Z gold tablets beneficial for maintaining energy? What are their side effects, and how do they compare to A to Z multivitamin tablets?

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I am 32 weeks pregnant and in third trimester. Can I do night shift for one day. Will this affect baby.

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Can I do morning shift from 6 am IST in third trimester of pregnancy. Does this have any impact on the baby mental growth.

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Whatever the time u can do but make sure u have quality sleep of 8 hours ...  Read More

Is it okay to do night shift for one day in second trimester of pregnancy. Can this affect baby. Please suggest.

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Definitely yes This will not affect the baby ...  Read More

Hello, Need your expert suggestions for below. I work at night shift from 6:30PM to 4:00 AM. Due to improper lunch and dinner timing I'm facing a digestion problem and more chest pain. Sometimes pain continues for 2-3 weeks. Regards Vyankatesh

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Kindly get in touch through practo app for consultation for detailed discussion. ...  Read More

Hi doctor Need your kind suggestion im unable to do night shift I have spoke with my boss he is telling me to produce medical certificate so how can I get it and what should I tell can anyone suggest reasons I'll can tell to get certificate. Do anyone giving medical certificate will help me

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

Hi I have been doing night shift since a year by now untill few months I didn't face any difficulty but recently I'm facing too much difficulty phycially and mentally as well..I'm facing extreme head ache n eye pain at one side and kind of sadness at night I'm feeling so much difficulty can I get a medical certificate as suggested by my employer.

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You will have to visit a clinic personally or online for further evaluation and certification ...  Read More

I work in Night shift from 5pm to 3am and then I go out for jogging at 5am.Once I have completed my work out I take bath drink milkshake.and the sleep from 11am to 4pm. Can you please tell me an which time I should take shilajit.. because taking it before workout I feel difficulty in sleeping.

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Hello Doctors,recently I had laproscopic surgery,and diagnosed with Genital TB now my TB treatment will be going on for 9 months,but I'm working and work in night shifts for 15 days in a month ,will it impact on treatment and health?

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Hi I am 24 years women, working in nigh shift I am continuously increasing my weight due to u inappropriate eating time and food. I badly want to loose weight but unfortunately Nothing is helping me out Exercise is s as also hard for me as I am working for 12 hrs shift By reaching home I will be so tired and unable to do anything after taking

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Gud morning sorry to say there is no pills or tablet we can recommend for weight loss, it has lots of negative impacts on body later on. Rather u should make up your mind to put some effort on lifest ...  Read More

Hi i started working in night shift from 6.30 P.M to 3.30 A.M. Could anyone suggest a diet plan during the work. Also please tell how many hours sleep is required after work

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There is no separate diet plan for night shifts. Eat whatever you want and whenever Hungary. Sleep for 5-6 hrs ...  Read More

Am 8 weeks pregnant suddenly my working hours changed to night shifts 6:pm login and 3 am log off can I work or not will that affect my baby plz guide me

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Lots of details required to be able to properly advise you on this. Please consult Dr. Akriti Saxena. You can find me on google too. ...  Read More

I've had this issue before but it was good later on now again my periods are delayed for 13 days. Is it due to night shift?

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U need hormone evaluation to know reason ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Hope all is well I'm a post Covid patient, Post Covid I was suffering with the anxiety and depression. It become controlled and again started. The question is I'm working night shifts 6 30 pm to 3 30am but sleeping more than 8 hours in the morning, still it triggers the anxiety and depression, If not what may be the reason for anxi

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Detailed evaluation is needed to know the triggers. Along with medication, practicing relaxation techniques/ meditation, physical activity all of this will help. Kindly consult with a Psychiatrist. ...  Read More

Hi, 7-8 times in a month i do night shift. How to prevent dark circles during night shifts work.If i want to apply some Creams then when to apply during night shifts or in the day time when i sleep ?

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Take adequate amount of water Have 8 hours off sleep atleast whether day or night Excercise ...  Read More

Is 7-8 night shifts in a month is bad ? How to overcome future complications during night shifts ??how to maintain diet ?

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Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine ...  Read More

I am doing 7-8 max night shift in a month. 5days continues then after 7 days again 2-3 night shifts. So during these night shift how to make my body fit and prevent further complications like diabetes, high bp to name a few.

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Just do regular exercise and take at least 6-8 hours sleep during day or night according to duty shift. Have balanced diet ...  Read More

I have been working night shift for a little over two years now. Lately, I am having a nightmare loop every now &then.In this loop, I dream that I am trying to wake up and then I am unable to turn my head to my left. Then it feels like nightmare where someone trying to push me down from turning around.Then I try to get out of it.Then I dream th

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Change in sleep patterns and preferably of work hours is advisable ...  Read More

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