Health Guides & Doctor Advice

Hair loss, acne, dark spots and rashes that won't clear. When chemist creams aren't enough and you need a skin doctor (dermatologist) in India.

Knee pain, back pain and joint problems most Indians manage with painkillers for years. When to see a bone doctor (orthopaedic specialist) and what to expect.

PCOS affects an estimated 1 in 5 Indian women, many without knowing it. A guide to recognising PCOS symptoms, finding a gynaecologist in India and what to expect.

High fever, repeated coughs, slow weight gain: when a child needs a paediatrician and not just a general doctor. A parent's guide to child specialists, vaccination and finding the right baby doctor.

Acidity, gas and bloating that never fully go away: when stomach trouble needs a gastroenterologist and not another antacid. Warning signs, what an endoscopy involves, and finding a stomach doctor near you.

Most Indians treat headaches with painkillers and never look further. Learn the headache warning signs, the stroke signs to act on in minutes, and when to see a neurologist or brain and nerve doctor.

Everything you need to know before booking an eye check-up. The difference between an eye doctor, optometrist and optician, and how to choose the right specialist in your city.

Chest pain, breathlessness, high BP: signs most Indians ignore. Learn when to see a cardiologist, the difference between a heart doctor and heart surgeon, and how to find the right specialist in your city.