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 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 […]
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Inner Thigh Pain During Pregnancy and Third Trimester: Causes and More
Causes of inner thigh pain during pregnancy and in the third trimester Pregnancy is a physiological process lasting almost 40 weeks in normal cases. It involves a lot of hormonal and physical changes due to the new fetus forming inside your womb. These changes may bring discomfort, along with the excitement of welcoming a baby […]
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Magnesium for Gallbladder Pain: May It Work?
Magnesium and gallbladder: What is the link? The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, undersurface of the liver. It connects with the liver through ducts that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder (1). The gallbladder works as a storage organ for bile. When we eat meals, especially […]
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171/101 Blood Pressure: What Does It Tell About Your Health?
171/101 blood pressure: Is it dangerous? Blood pressure has two components: systolic, the higher number or top number, and diastolic, the bottom number. Systolic occurs when the heart contracts and pumps blood with force, while diastolic is the pressure during the resting phase between the heartbeats (1). Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury […]
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Does Dehydration Cause Anxiety | Practical Tips for Relief
What are hydration & dehydration? Before we get into dehydration, let’s define what hydration is. Hydration is the process of having sufficient amounts of water or fluid to aid numerous processes in the body essential for maintaining physiological balance (1). Water is a vital component in the human body, essential for hydration and life (2). […]
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Zygomatic Bone Pain: Causes and Home Remedies
What is zygomatic bone pain and its causes? Before going into the details of zygomatic bone pain, you should know where the zygomatic bone is located and what it is. Zygomatic bone pain: What is it, and where is it located? Zygomatic bones are paired bones located on both sides of the face. They form […]
