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All About Kidney Stones (Infographic)
Sometimes a kidney stone might be present for several years. It may pass through without causing much pain, however, few symptoms can occur. A person who has gone through the pain of passing a kidney stone may want to take precautionary steps. This common urinary tract disorder can be caused by consuming different types of foods. Therefore, it is important to consult a kidney specialist doctor before you eliminate food items from your diet. You can also reduce the risk of causing kidney stones by increasing
Dr. Anant Kumar In Urology Kidney Transplant
Sep 19 , 2016 | 1 min read
What is Bypass Surgery?
Heart diseases affect approximately 15% of the population in India, Coronary heart disease (CAD) being one of them. CAD is a condition that causes blockages in the arteries due to accumulation of fat and calcium. This reduces blood supply to the heart, causing chest pain (angina), breathelessness and palpitations. In its severest form, it can lead to a sudden heart attack or a decrease in heart function (heart failure). One of the treatment modalities for Coronary Heart Disease - CAD is Coronary Artery Bypa
Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)
Sep 15 , 2016 | 2 min read
Do You Know That Diabetes is a Silent Killer?
In 2015, it was estimated by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), that India was the home to the second largest number of adults living with “Diabetes”, after China. It is a chronic condition that can lead to complications over time like coronary heart disease, cerebro-vascular disease, retinopathy (disease of eye), nephropathy (kidney disease), kidney failure and neuropathy (nerves disease). Though many of these diseases may not show any initial symptoms but can be prevented with a combination of r
Max Team In Endocrinology & Diabetes
Sep 14 , 2016 | 2 min read
Know the MICRA story
Mr. Goel's condition was deteriorating every day. His kidneys had failed due to which he was on dialysis 3 times a week. Moreover, a shunt was made on the left side of neck to allow hemodialysis . His urine output was very low throughout the day and his immunity was also decreasing. Around 6 months, a pacemaker was implanted in a peripheral hospital on the right side of his chest. His pocket site was appearing swollen since last 5-6 days and the skin was gaping with some discharge. It seemed he had develope
Max Team In Cardiac Sciences
Sep 09 , 2016 | 2 min read
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Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h
Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine
Feb 22 , 2018 | 2 min read
To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.
Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics
Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read
Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer
Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Jun 30 , 2016 | 2 min read
A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.
Ritika Samaddar In Nutrition And Dietetics
Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read
Facial Reanimation: A boon to cure paralysis
Facial palsy (Bell's palsy) is the paralysis of facial muscles primarily caused due to the secondary damage to the facial nerve. It mostly affects the entire face plus the forehead and causes severe weakness of arms, legs and hands. It comes unexpectedly, without informing and peaks within 72 hours. In 80% of the patients it usually disappears in few weeks or months. According to the"National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke", Bell's palsy is the most common form of facial paralysis. It is the
Dr. Sunil Choudhary In Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery
Sep 08 , 2016 | 2 min read
Why is Preventive Health Check-Up Important?
Our healthy lifestyle has come to a halt. Our work leaves us with no time to involve ourselves in physical activities. This is affecting us today with chronic heart diseases, cancers, mental disturbances, diabetes, and several hormonal imbalances. All of this can be prevented by planning and executing a proper health check-up to prevent the disease from spreading. Therefore, it is important to go for yearly or monthly preventive tests to increase chances for treatment and cure. How often you need assistance
Max Team In Cardiac Sciences
Sep 07 , 2016 | 2 min read
Feeling Numbness? It Could be A Stroke- Beware!
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) has symptoms similar to that of a stroke. TIA occurs when an artery in the brain gets clogged, and reopens on its own without causing any permanent damage to the brain. Some people may also call it as a mini-stroke . Do not be ignorant if there is: Weakness or numbness of the hand, tongue, cheek, face, arm, or leg Trouble speaking normally Blurred vision i.e. difficulty in seeing clearly with one or both eyes These symptoms may completely vanish within 24 hours (w
Dr. Manoj Khanal In Neurosciences
Sep 02 , 2016 | 3 min read
Savior of life- ECMO Therapy
Rahul, a 35 year old engineer, was suffering from fever and cough. He was visiting his family physician for the last 5 days because his fever was not receding despite medication. He became very weak and was struggling to breathe. He was rushed to the nearest hospital, where the physician placed him on an artificial breathing device. However, Rahul was not receiving sufficient oxygen since he was suffering from an “ARDS” (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). This acute disease led to the failure of kidney,
Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)
Sep 01 , 2016 | 2 min read
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