Dehydration: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

As temperatures soar and the summer heat intensifies across India, the risk of dehydration becomes a significant concern for everyone. Dehydration, a condition resulting from the body losing more fluids than it takes in, can have serious health implications if not addressed promptly. Whether you’re out in the sun, engaging in physical activities, or simply going about your daily routine, staying hydrated is crucial to maintaining your health and well-being. This article delves into the symptoms, causes, and treatment of dehydration, providing essential information to help you stay safe and healthy during this exceptionally hot summer. By understanding how to recognize and address dehydration, you can ensure that you and your loved ones remain hydrated and avoid the potential dangers associated with this condition.

Dr. Supriya Bali In Internal Medicine

Dengue Fever in Children: All You Need to Know

Dengue fever is one of the most common viral infections in India. The infections typically start to spread during summer, starting from April, and peaks during the rainy season, between July and November. While dengue disease is common across all age groups, children in particular are more susceptible to the disease due to their weak immune system and outdoor activities in dengue prone areas. Parents should, therefore, be extra careful around their children during these months, and must be aware of the early dengue symptoms in kids. Read on as we walk you through the common types and symptoms of dengue in children, available treatments, and preventive measures. Let’s start with understanding the infection.

Dr. Meenakshi Jain In Internal Medicine

Heart Block: Warning Signs You Must Not Ignore!

Heart block is a serious condition that affects the heart’s electrical system, disrupting its ability to maintain a regular and optimum heartbeat. Unlike coronary artery blockages that involve restricted blood flow, heart block occurs when the electrical signals controlling the heartbeat are delayed or blocked. This can lead to irregular heart rhythms, dizziness, or even loss of consciousness. While some types of heart block could be mild and manageable, others may pose a significant threat if left untreated. In this article, we’ll understand the condition, and explore its warning signs, risk factors, diagnostic process, and prevention tips. But first, let’s cover the basics.

Dr. Viveka Kumar In Cardiac Sciences

Myomectomy plus a Hysteroscopic Myomectomy of a patient with multiple fibroids

A 36-year-old woman patient came to the OPD at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, with complaints of two previous miscarriages and a wish to conceive. She was obese, with a BMI of 30.

A case of complex Cervical Carotid Artery Stenosis

A middle-aged female with diabetes and hypertension came to Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh. She was brought to ER from another hospital and presented with complaints of headache and numbness over the left half of her body. Her MRI of the brain stroke protocol showed acute Ischaemic Infarct in the right thalamus and sub-thalamic region. Her angiography revealed critical stenosis (97%) of the ipsilateral right cervical carotid artery. She had a major risk of further stroke in future, considering the degrees of stenosis.

Radial Head Replacement of left elbow

A 27-year-old female came to Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, with severe pain in her left elbow, massive swelling and inability to use the elbow. On X-ray of the left elbow AP lateral view, a grossly comminuted fracture radial head was formed. It

Case of Reverse CART (RCA opened from left side)

A chronic smoker male was admitted to Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, with complaints of chest pain on exertion. The patient was first admitted to another hospital, where he was diagnosed with LM-TVD (LM=90% stenosis, LAD proximal CTO, LCX proximal 80% stenosis, RCA-CTO). The patient’s 2D echo showed LVEF=23%, and then he was referred to Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, for CABG.