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Plain-language medical guidance for Bengaluru families.
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Antibiotics: when you need them and when you do not
When do you need antibiotics for fever? A calm Bengaluru doctor's guide to when antibiotics actually help, when they do not, and why misuse is harmful.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
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Caring for an elderly parent after hospital discharge
Elderly parent care after hospital discharge: a calm guide to medicines, wound care, fall prevention, follow-up, and red flags for readmission.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
Home visit doctor vs online consultation: which to choose
Home visit doctor vs online consultation in Bengaluru: when a tele-consult is enough, when an examination matters, and when to call 108 instead.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
Child fever: when to watch at home and when to call a doctor
Child fever: when to see a doctor, when to watch at home, and the danger signs that mean call 108 now. Age-based guidance from a qualified doctor in Bengaluru.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
Dengue and viral fever in Bengaluru: caring for an adult at home
A calm guide to dengue viral fever home care in Bengaluru: hydration, dengue warning signs, when a home doctor helps, and when to rush to hospital.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
Stomach bug at home: managing vomiting and loose motions
A calm guide to loose motions and vomiting treatment at home in Bengaluru: how to rehydrate, signs of dehydration, simple food, and when to call a doctor.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
Typhoid in Bengaluru: symptoms, tests, and home care
A calm guide to typhoid symptoms and treatment in Bengaluru: the step-ladder fever, why a blood test is needed, antibiotic safety, and red flags.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
Monsoon illnesses in Bengaluru: common ones and prevention
A doctor's plain-English guide to monsoon illnesses in Bengaluru — dengue, viral fevers, stomach bugs and coughs — with prevention and danger signs.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
How to choose a home-visit doctor: questions to ask first
How to choose a home visit doctor in Bengaluru: verify the qualification, council registration, scope, and what a proper home exam should include.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
Managing blood pressure and diabetes at home: a family guide
A plain-language family guide to blood pressure and diabetes management at home: monitoring basics, what the numbers mean, diet, and red flags to watch.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
When does a cough need a doctor? A simple guide
Most coughs settle on their own. A calm guide to home soothing measures and exactly when to see a doctor for a cough in children, adults and the elderly.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)
When to call a doctor for elderly parents — a practical guide
A plain-language guide on when ageing parents need a doctor at home, when they can wait, and when to go to the hospital. Written by a qualified doctor.
Dr. Abheet B Shetty · MBBS, MD (Community Medicine), PGMLE (NLSIU Bangalore)