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Are We Sitting on a “Cancer Time Bomb?”

The incidence of cancer is rising in India with nearly 10 lakh new cases occurring each year. Moreover, recent data from ICMR cancer registry projects shows that with this significant increase in cancer cases; we are almost having a cancer epidemic. It is important to talk about the rising incidence of cancer in India has a gross shortage of cancer facilities as compared to the person's requirements. Lack of skilled manpower and monetary requirements, shortage of cancer specialists are an increasing conc

Dr. Arun Goel In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Nov 27 , 2017 | 2 min read

Fainting can be Linked to Your Heart, Not Brain!

Fainting if followed by the blurring of vision, black out, lightheadedness, feeling of nausea, dizziness should not be passed off as just a mere normal occurrence. These could be a warning sign of a serious heart ailment. However, dizziness is normal after strenuous work, but if coupled with the signs mentioned above, it could be abnormal and warrant some seriousness if you are ignoring it. What do you need to know about Fainting? Fainting or Syncope, as known in medical terms, is a loss of conscio

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Sep 14 , 2017 | 2 min read

Be Alarmed! These Symptoms Indicate Heart Attack

Heart attack symptoms in real life are not so Hollywood type. The signs aren't always as clear as shown in the movies. However, some people do experience movie-like symptoms. On the other hand, some people have reported uneasy for vague discomfort that may not be a clear indication of a heart attack. Heart attack symptoms in men are slightly different from that in women. We at Max Healthcare care about your health and today we will discuss the symptoms of heart attack in men. As compared to women, men ar

Dr. Manoj Kumar In Cardiac Sciences

Sep 11 , 2017 | 2 min read

Early Signs of Stroke You Should Know!

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability across the world. A stroke is a sudden stop of blood supply to the brain due to a blocked blood vessel or either the blood vessel ruptures. Some people have strokes without ever knowing it, and they are called silent strokes that can cause permanent damage to the brain. These silent strokes have symptoms that are difficult to recognize, and most people often forget them in a whim. It is highly recommended to get a stroke treatment if you fe

Dr. Sanjay Saxena In Neurosciences

Aug 11 , 2017 | 4 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Remedies

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

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

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.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 4 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Charu Dua In Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 4 min read

How Can Squint be Corrected?

Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age. Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.

Dr. Parul Sharma In Ophthalmology Eye Care

Nov 13 , 2020 | 4 min read

Treatment Dilemmas in Women With Epilepsy

There are about 50 million people with epilepsy worldwide and half of them are women. About a sixth of women with epilepsy in the world are in India. In India, there are about 2.73 million WWE (Women with Epilepsy) and 52% of them are in reproductive (15- 49) age group. It has also been estimated that three to five births per thousand will be to WWE. Social stigma, marriage and child-rearing were seen as inappropriate for women with epilepsy. These unfortunate and misguided attitudes were often based on the

Dr. Vivek Kumar In Neurosciences

Jul 26 , 2017 | 2 min read

Lithotripsy Can be Kidney Stones Worst Friend!

Are you suffering from severe abdominal pain ? Is there blood while passing out the urine? Though the duration of blood may be intermittent it surely seeks medical intervention. Have you heard of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL)? It is one of the enemies of kidney stones as it destroys the stones or breaks them into smaller pieces so that they are easy to pass in the urine. This procedure is suitable for: Having stone size less than 2.0 cm Morbidly obese patients (though success rate is

Dr. Pawan Kesarwani In Urology

Jul 24 , 2017 | 1 min read

Making Patient Diagnosis Fast and Simple, with Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

The health and well-being of our patients are what we strive for. At Max Healthcare , we are equipped with the latest technologies to help you get back home faster. EUS is one such machine that allows our experts to help you with the easy, accurate and swift diagnosis. What is Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)? Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive ultrasound procedure to assess digestive and lung diseases from inside of your body.EUS produces detailed images of the digestive tract, chest and

Dr. Deepak Lahoti In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Jul 11 , 2017 | 1 min read

Facts and Myths About Bariatric Surgery

Obesity is an epidemic, with India being the third most obese country in the world. There are many physiological and psychological factors that contribute to obesity but are often misunderstood. No two people have the exact same metabolism and body type, thus what may work for some people may not work for others. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss surgery that gives patients a new lease of life. But like any surgery, there are several misconceptions that make people hesitant about talking to their doctor

Dr. P.K.Dewan In Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

May 01 , 2017 | 4 min read

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