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What is Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD)?

Sudden cardiac death ( SCD) is the unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and conscious due to several cardiac causes that occur within 1 hour before the onset of symptoms. It results from an electrical disturbance in the heart that interferes with the pumping action and stopping blood to flow to the rest of the body. It can result in DEATH if not treated within minutes. Is this similar to a heart attack? Sudden cardiac arrest is different from a heart attack . A heart attack happens when blood

Dr. Viveka Kumar In Cardiac Sciences

Aug 02 , 2017 | 2 min read

Few Tips to Prevent Ear Wax Blockage

We are aware that the basic function of ear wax is to protect the ear canal from invasion by foreign particles like bacteria and dust. But you can witness some problems if the ear canal is blocked due to the accumulation of ear wax. An over accumulation of a natural substance called “Cerumen” (produced by glands and is present in the ear canal) is mainly triggered by the deficiency of Omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and magnesium. Usually, we tend to use certain objects like bobby pins, Q-tips or cotton swabs

Dr. Sumit Mrig In ENT(Ear Nose Throat)

Aug 01 , 2017 | 1 min read

How to Tackling Dengue Fever?

With the first splash of water, we find ourselves refreshed when the monsoons arrive. This is the time when our bodies are vulnerable to suffer from the most upsetting diseases. Monsoons are round the corner and along with general health disorders, one always has the possibility of getting dengue. Dengue has already targeted a lot of doonites in the previous year and is a special cause of concern this year too. What Is Dengue? Dengue is an infectious disease which affects 50 to 528 people million ever

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Aug 01 , 2017 | 3 min read

Pelvic Congestion Syndrome - Common But an Undiagnosed Condition

Pelvic varicosities, pelvic varices and ovarian reflux are present in 40% of women suffering from chronic pelvic pain (A pain in the abdomen that lasts for more than 6 months). This condition is similar like varicose veins we see in the legs but actually the veins are of the ovaries. What causes Pelvic Congestion? The reflux (reversal of flow) in these veins causes blood to pool in the pelvis especially around the ovaries, vulva, vagina, inner thigh and sometimes around the buttocks. This pooling caus

Max Team In Vascular Surgery

Aug 01 , 2017 | 2 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

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

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.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

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

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

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 Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read

Ensuring Healthy Heartbeats!

With increasing lifestyle problems, Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) have emerged as a leading cause of mortality worldwide followed by cancer. Studies have estimated that Cardiovascular Diseases will account for one-third of all deaths in India by 2020. Who is at a higher risk? A recent Delhi and NCR survey showed that most patients suffering from heart diseases fall in the age group of 25 and 45. Around 38% of men in this age group have alarmingly high cholesterol, which is one of the key risk factors

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)

Jul 31 , 2017 | 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

Unwanted Surgeries for Fibroids Can Prove Fatal

Uterus Removal Surgery should be avoided, all fibroids do not need surgery, say Max Hospital launches a specialised clinic for fibroids. Soon after the attention of the entire nation shifted towards the need for fighting unwanted surgeries, especially, after the Central government's stir against them, Max Hospital, Mohali launched a specialized fibroid clinic. “Studies reveal that by the age of 60, every 3rd women In India has already undergone hysterectomy or uterus removal surgery. Unnecessary surge

Dr. Seema Wadhwa In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jul 25 , 2017 | 2 min read

What Happens During the Different Phases of Running a Marathon?

Given the demands of the race, and how much have you truly "raced," you have placed a massive dose of training on your body. If you can recover properly, you can not only avoid burnout or injury, you could set the stage for an even better training cycle in the future. This powerful experience is not that different from what your body undergoes during a marathon. There is deep muscular fatigue from the effort, not to mention the cost of actually covering 26.2 miles on your feet and legs. If you can unders

Dr. Mukesh Mehra In Internal Medicine

Jul 25 , 2017 | 4 min read

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