Mariam Asif, MD
I have been working as a medical officer in tertiary care hospital of Pakistan. I started working in 2021. I started clinical jobs right after graduation since two years.
I believe health is the amalgam of physical and mental well being. We, being doctors, have a responsibility to treat the patient rather than treating a disease. While managing a patient, we should take into account the emotional and psychological aspects too apart from the physical manifestations of a disease.
I believe health is the amalgam of physical and mental well being. We, being doctors, have a responsibility to treat the patient rather than treating a disease. While managing a patient, we should take into account the emotional and psychological aspects too apart from the physical manifestations of a disease.
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What Causes Sinus Pressure in the Face? Symptoms, Treatments, and Home Remedies
Where are the sinuses in the face? Sinuses of the face are also known as paranasal sinuses (1). Paranasal sinuses are hollow cavities in the bones of the face and skull, connected to the nose. These hollow spaces inside the bones increase bone volume without increasing their weight or mass. The surfaces of these sinuses […]
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Common Forehead Headaches: Causes and Treatments
Common reasons for forehead headache It is common to experience a headache occasionally (1). Headaches have different patterns and associated features. What are the common forehead headaches causes, then? Some headaches involve the forehead predominantly, while others target the back of the head (occipital region) or sides of the head (temples) (2). Headaches are of […]
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Does Walking Lower Blood Sugar Immediately? Tips and Timing
Walking and blood glucose management Diabetes is quite prevalent in the United States of America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a 2021 study estimated that 29.7 million people in the United States, which is 8.9 percent of the U.S. population, had been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (1). Sugar control is a […]
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What Is Breast Calcification: Causes and Treatments
Calcium deposits in breasts: Should you be concerned? Calcium deposition in the breast is also known as breast calcification. It is not uncommon to find white spots on breasts in mammography (radiological investigation). These white spots indicate tiny calcium deposits (1). Calcium deposits can be of great concern as sometimes they signal serious underlying diseases. […]
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Can You Die From Skin Cancer? Survival Rates and Preventions
Can you survive skin cancer: Is skin cancer fatal? Skin cancer survival depends upon the type and the stage of cancer. Basal cell carcinoma has the most positive outcomes among all skin cancers, while melanoma is the most serious (3, 8). Survival is determined as a five-year survival rate after diagnosis. It is an estimated […]
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What Causes Period Cramps? Normal, Severe, and More
What causes period cramps (Dysmenorrhea)? It is quite normal to feel discomfort, pain, or cramps right before and during the initial days of your period (1). During your period, your uterus contracts to expel the inner lining (2). Prostaglandins are the chemicals responsible for causing the uterus to contract. The crampy pain that most women […]
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Pain Under My Left Breast and Ribs: Causes and When To Worry?
Sharp pain under the breast when breathing in: Possible reasons Sharp pain under the breast or chest pain has various causes, from heart-related serious pathologies to stomach-related benign reasons (1). Following are the different diseases that can cause sharp pain in the breast region: Pain due to the lungs Lung infection, also known as pneumonia, […]
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Frequent Urination With Pain | Kidney Disease and Other Causes
Kidney pain and frequent urination: What do they mean? Kidneys are paired organs under the lower ribs at the back, one on each side of the spine. Kidney pain is a dull pain in your back (left or right side), stomach region, or lateral side (1). Kidney pain results from various diseases. Most of these […]
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Does Diabetes Cause Headaches? Sugar Headaches and More
Diabetes and headaches: What is the connection? Fluctuations in blood glucose levels in diabetic patients due to lack of control over their blood sugar levels can cause headaches. The term sugar headache encompasses headaches due to high as well as low sugar levels in diabetics, as described below: Can high blood sugar cause headaches? Yes, […]
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Do Kidney Stones Cause Back Pain? Signs To Tell
Do kidney stones cause back pain? Other causes of back pain Kidney stones can cause back pain (1). Kidney stones are small solid masses composed of minerals and other substances present in the urinary tract (2). Other names for kidney stones are renal calculi and nephrolithiasis. Causes The exact cause of a kidney stone depends […]
