Dr Rommel Tickoo

Dr Rommel Tickoo is Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.

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Most experiencing long COVID, particularly women, have by and large had a severe manifestation of the disease, particularly after the Delta wave, or had co-morbidities.

Long Covid and you: What am I seeing in my patients after 3 years? Why Vitamin B 12, thyroid & blood tests are neededSubscriber Only

March 30,2023 08:20:43 AM

I advise my patients to do blood work every six months. Those with heart abnormalities should do regular tests like ECG, chest X rays, monitor their heart rate and BP. Definitely check your thyroid markers and Vitamin B12 deficiency, advises Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Whey protein: Can it help you lose weight, reduce cholesterol and build muscle? How much should you have?Subscriber Only

March 16,2023 11:05:52 AM

It is easily digested and absorbed by the human body, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and boosts body metabolism. But consult a doctor on whether you need it and whether it syncs with your prevailing health condition, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

New flu virus causing bronchitis, persistent cough lasting over 2 weeks and relapses: Just take the flu shotSubscriber Only

March 02,2023 09:10:28 AM

Many of my patients are suffering repeat bouts of viral infection, often within a fortnight. Back to back flu means more than one virus is floating around and you could be susceptible to them, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi

Fri, Mar 10, 2023

How to burn fat, lose weight with a calorie-deficit dietSubscriber Only

February 16,2023 09:04:53 AM

Fat burn has to be complemented by a calorie-deficit diet. Most of us have a tendency to load up after a workout. That cuts down the little benefit of the exercise we acquire in a day, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi

Mon, Feb 20, 2023

Vitamin D from the sun: Why exposing ourselves 10 minutes every morning or the first half of the day is still the best way to tackle deficiencySubscriber Only

February 02,2023 12:00:03 PM

A recent survey found that nearly 76 per cent or one in three Indians suffers from Vitamin D deficiency, mostly youngsters. That’s because we stay longer in a conditioned, indoor environment than the outdoors, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi

Fri, Feb 03, 2023

Do you have a cold and flu? Do not reach out for antibiotics like Azithral pleaseSubscriber Only

January 19,2023 16:24:35 PM

Apart from complicating your existing condition, popping antibiotics makes you drug-resistant in the long run, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Is your BP not going down despite medicines and causing headaches? Stay away from painkillers

January 05,2023 07:16:46 AM

Sustained high pressure can sometimes lead to sharp headaches and most patients go for ibuprofen to relieve themselves of pain. In fact, taking a headache pill during an episode of high BP may push it up further and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

What are the 10 mistakes Indians make in their weight loss journey? How to correct diet and exercise routines?

December 29,2022 07:23:43 AM

Weight loss and its management, the most trending topic on search engines, should be an extremely customised, disciplined and maintainable routine. It should factor in the person’s lifestyle, their health condition, disease burden and most importantly, body capacity, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

Fri, Dec 30, 2022

Should you get multivitamins from supplements or from your food?

December 15,2022 09:00:37 AM

The most important reason for not obsessing over multivitamins is the fact that they don’t have significant health benefits. Diseased populations, the elderly and pregnant women would need supplements but they should take them only after a thorough medical assessment, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Superspeciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Young gym goers suffering heart attacks: Are protein supplements & fat-burn supplements safe for you?

November 17,2022 14:20:49 PM

No research testifies to the efficacy of supplements. Besides, though labelled as herbal, natural, ayurvedic and safe, they may contain heavy metals, pesticides or other contaminants, says Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.

Fri, Nov 18, 2022