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What Do You Need to Know About Hypothyroidism in Children?
Thyroid gland, which is situated in the anterior part of the neck, is responsible for producing a hormone, Thyroxine, required for brain development as well as physical growth. Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi says this hormone is essential for the first three years of life and later on for various metabolic functions and growth. Thyroid disorders are commonly seen in children and females are more affected than males. Hypothyroidism is the term used to define deficiency of thyroid hormone, whereas hyperthyroidis
Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology
Jun 29 , 2017 | 1 min read
A Harmless Neck Massage Could Cause Stroke!
How many times have we gone to a salon for a hair cut or to a parlour for a beauty treatment and received a complimentary head and neck massage? Little do we know that a harmless neck massage could be a harbinger of something much worse, like a stroke? Yes, you read it right and your eyes and brain are serving you well. Our brain is by far the most important organ of the body and that is probably a good reason that God decided to keep it at the top, well protected on all sides by a strong skull. However
Max Team In Neurosciences Interventional Neurology
Jun 20 , 2017 | 3 min read
HIPEC- An Advanced Chemotherapy Treatment to Destroy Cancer Cells
HIPEC - Also known as IPHC/Chemo-bath/HIIC (Heated Intraoperative Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)/Intra-abdominal hyperthermic chemoperfusion Dr. Arun Goel says, HIPEC is a specialised multi-modal treatment given to selected patients who are diagnosed with tumours involving the peritoneum (a serous membrane covering the stomach and intestines), which is due to either a primary malignancy (cancers starting in the peritoneum) or a secondary malignancy (cancer spreading to peritoneum from digestive or gynaeco
Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Jun 16 , 2017 | 3 min read
How Can Physiotherapy Reduce Your Shoulder Pain?
“Just a shoulder Pain”? Many of us at some point have issues with shoulder pain because it limits our work and prevents us from enjoying our daily activities and sports. So what can we do about it? How can physiotherapy help us to get better? What causes the shoulder pain in the first place? What people don't know is that shoulder pain can be as minimal as a quick intermittent pain, often described as a sharp catch, but can progress to a more constant, dull ache down the arm. Problems in the shoulder
Dr. Rohit Mehta (PT) In Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Medicine
Jun 15 , 2017 | 4 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 | 4 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 | 4 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 | 4 min read
Eye fluid or conjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye infection affecting many. Conjunctivitis is usually viral and may have superadded bacterial or allergic eye disease.
Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Jul 26 , 2023 | 4 min read
Da Vinci-The Next Level Technology in Surgical Excellence and Patient Safety
Robotic surgery is the next frontier in medical technology advancement. Through specialised instruments and real-time imaging, robotic surgery helps to get better results while reducing operating time & a shorter hospital stay. Dr. Gagan Gautam , head of Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery of Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital , Saket, says that one of the pioneering robotic surgical systems is the Da Vinci surgical system. Introduced in 2000, it has quickly achieved a reputation of helping surgeons p
Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Jun 14 , 2017 | 2 min read
Is Brain Attack or Stroke An Emergency?
Yes, it is a medical emergency. A brain attack occurs due to a blocked vessel (medically known as ischemic stroke) or due to a ruptured blood vessel (medically known as hemorrhagic stroke or a subarachnoid haemorrhage). Dr. Chandril Chugh , Senior Consultant and Head of Interventional Neurology of Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, says that stroke/brain attack may cause these following symptoms: Weakness and numbness on one side of the body Difficulty in speaking and understanding the words Drow
Max Team In Neurosciences Interventional Neurology
Jun 12 , 2017 | 2 min read
Bi-Plane Labs-Advanced Technology for Neurovascular Procedures!
Time is of the essence when it comes to neurological ailments. Be it a stroke, aneurysm or head trauma, fast, safe and timely intervention is essential for a good outcome of the patient. Keeping this in mind, the best hospitals in India are investing in Biplane Cath Labs for Neuro-intervention. This technology aids in the Diagnosis as well as treatment of disorders related to brain spinal cord, neck and face. Diagnostic: Digital subtraction cerebral angiography Digital subtraction spinal angiograp
Max Team In Neurosciences Interventional Neurology
Jun 12 , 2017 | 3 min read
What is JUVENILE DIABETES?
Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi says, if a child is suffering from this condition, he/she may not be able to produce their own insulin because their sugar levels remain high. These children need daily injections of insulin- which are available in an injectable form as other forms are unstable. Generally known as Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Juvenile Diabetes is seen in Children between 5-15 years of age. Surprisingly, the incidence has increased in children younger than 5 years. There are several differences
Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology
Jun 07 , 2017 | 1 min read
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