Dr Arpan Bhattacharyya

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COVID 19 & Steroid

May 16, 2020 by Dr. Arpan Bhattacharyya

Steroids. Image by WikimediaImages from Pixabay

1. Are people on Steroids for other medical reasons more prone to COVID 19 infection? Yes, People who are on long time steroids are more prone for a viral illness, as steroids may suppress their own immune system and their immune system are likely to be less effective at fighting it off. People who are […]

Thyroid and Covid 19

May 5, 2020 by Dr. Arpan Bhattacharyya

Thyroid. Image by Mary Pahlke from Pixabay

Are people with Thyroid disease more prone to Covid 19? Although there is not yet enough information regarding the relationship between different thyroid conditions and susceptibility to COVID-19, there is currently no reason to believe that most people with thyroid disease are at increased risk to contract this novel coronavirus or to experience complications. Nevertheless, […]

COVID-19 and Diabetes – What you need to know

May 1, 2020 by Dr. Arpan Bhattacharyya

Diabetes. Image by Tumisu from Pixabay

Are people with diabetes more prone to Covid-19? People with uncontrolled diabetes are at increased risk of all infections, so there may be more chance, we are seeing new information day by day, probably chance of Covid19 or severity will be more in people with Diabetes. Better we follow our diet plan (most importantly timing, […]

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