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Does Age Matter in Fertility and Pregnancy?
Menopause is a state when the ovaries stop producing eggs and reproductive hormones completely. Perimenopause is said to begin 13 years prior to the actual menopause due to the fluctuating reproductive hormones and occasional egg formation. So if the average age of menopause in India is 47years, perimenopause will start at 34-35 years for most women! Unfortunately, this is also the age where most of the urban girls are considering starting their families! Premature ovarian aging is, therefore, a cause for w
Max Team In Infertility & IVF
Apr 23 , 2015 | 2 min read
Dengue Fever
DENGUE FEVER Dengue infection is caused by a virus . It occurs commonly as dengue fever. Occasionally the patient suffering from dengue may develop bleeding from nose, gums or skin. Sometimes, the patient may suffer from coffee ground vomiting or black stools. This indicates bleeding in gastro intestinal tracts and it is serious. The patient with dengue who has bleeding has Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF). Sometimes, the patient suffering from dengue may develop shock, then it is called Dengue Shock Synd
Dr. Rajiv Dang In Internal Medicine
Sep 21 , 2015 | 4 min read
How to do self breast examination
Step1: Stand before a mirror. Clasp hands behind your head and press hands forward while watching closely the level of the nipples, any nipple retraction or dimpling of skin anywhere on the breast . Step2: Press hands firmly on hips and bow slightly towards the mirror as you pull your shoulders and elbows forward and look for the same things as in Step 1. Step3: Use fingers of your right hand to feel for any unusual lump. Step4: Repeat the exam on your right breast. Step5: Gently
Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology
Aug 31 , 2015 | 1 min read
How to Diagnose Breast Cancer
Diagnosing Breast Cancer For an accurate diagnosis: Screening Mammogram: Regular mammograms after the age of 40 years reduces the risk by early detection of the disease. Breast Self-Examination: Helps you to be breast aware, best done every month, 4-5 days after your periods or on a fixed day if you are post menopausal. Clinical Breast Examination: Yearly visit to a Breast Surgeon for a thorough breast examination after the age of 40 years. Breast Ultrasound: Required sometimes. Self examination f
Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology
Aug 31 , 2015 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 min read
Breast Cancer - Know the symptoms
Who is at risk? Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Risk increases with age with approximately 77% of women being over the age of 50 at the time of diagnosis. Risk doubles if there are first or second degree relatives with breast cancer. However, family history contributes to only 5 - 10% of breast cancers. Men are not completely immune to breast cancer and about 1% of all breast cancers are found in men. Other risk factors which are associated with breast cancer are: Early onset o
Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology
Aug 31 , 2015 | 1 min read
Breastfeeding – beneficial for baby and mother
Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants, with a range of benefits for infants' health, growth, immunity, and development. The breast feeding is not only beneficial for the baby, but for the nursing mothers as well. Studies indicate that breastfeeding helps improve mothers' health. Following are some of the benefits of breast feeding based on the several studies and researches done - Benefits to the baby: Breastfeeding increases child's immunity to disease and infection:
Max Team In Paediatrics (Ped)
Aug 01 , 2015 | 3 min read
Increased Prevalence of Urological Disease Due To Ageing Population Affecting Quality Of Life
World over average life span has increased and in India too average life span is more than 67 years. Today ageing population in 70-80 is not uncommon. This leads to increased incidence of urological disease usually as well quality of life. Common problem of ageing is prostate disease. With ageing prostate enlarge and affect flow of urine. Enlargement can be because of benign enlargement or because of cancer. In both cases, treatment options are different. Sample blood test (serum PSA) done annually can giv
Max Team In Kidney Transplant
Mar 09 , 2015 | 1 min read
Jaundice
As summers and monsoon come, there is a spurt in cases of jaundice in Delhi and India, in general. It causes a lot of concern due to weakness, less productivity and can also cause severe liver damage which in a small percentage of cases, can lead to death. Jaundice is a symptom of liver injury and not a disease by itself. Many different forms of liver diseases can lead to jaundice as a symptom. The common jaundice that we see in community is caused by Hepatitis A or Hepatitis E virus. Both of these viruses
Dr. Vivek Raj In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Sep 03 , 2014 | 3 min read
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