Dr. Priyam Bordoloi (@DocPriyamMD) / X

Dr. Priyam Bordoloi

7,385 posts

Dr. Priyam Bordoloi

@DocPriyamMD

MBBS | MD Internal Medicine Resident | World's Most-Read Doctor on X (100M+ Monthly) | Health Literacy & Education |⚠️ Not a clinical consult

India

Joined March 2016

Pinned
Dr. Priyam Bordoloi
@DocPriyamMD
Jul 13
Cancer rarely starts with agonizing pain. It usually starts with a minor inconvenience you decide to ignore. Here are 6 early warning signs of common cancers you should NEVER brush off. 1. Colon Cancer = Blood in your stool.
Dr. Priyam Bordoloi
@DocPriyamMD
1h
Some of the most beautiful blessings of marriage, witnessed from the hospital wards and ICU: • Pacing the quiet corridors at 3 AM, completely exhausted but refusing to go home. • The absolute relief when you tell them, "The vitals are finally stabilizing." • Spoon-feeding
Dr. Priyam Bordoloi
@DocPriyamMD
4h
We know smoking causes lung cancer. But which everyday habit is a major hidden cause of lung cancer in strict NON-smokers? A) Burning scented candles daily B) High-heat cooking without an exhaust C) Burning mosquito coils D) Using aerosol room sprays
Dr. Priyam Bordoloi
@DocPriyamMD
16h
E-cigarettes and vaping have caused a new severe lung disease called EVALI. The irony is real: these were originally pushed and advertised as the safe alternative to traditional smoking. Trading one danger for a brand new one isn't safe at all.
Dr. Priyam Bordoloi
@DocPriyamMD
19h
We worry about esophageal cancer, but often miss the very first warning sign. Which is typically the FIRST symptom to appear? A) Chronic heartburn B) Coughing blood C) Difficulty swallowing solids D) Sudden weight loss Bonus: What stage does this symptom indicate?

New to X?