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Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women in reproductive age, with prevalence estimates of around 15 % reported. The exact causes of PCOS are unknown, but it is thought to be a result of hormonal disturbances (increased androgens and/or insulin) induced by a combination of genetic (X linked dominant gene) and environmental factors. Common symptoms: Hirsutism, Excess hair on the chin, upper lip or lower abdomen Acne Irregular menstruation

Dr. Anuradha Kapur In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Apr 30 , 2019 | 2 min read

What is Hepatitis and Its Causes & Prevention?

“Doctor I have jaundice” is a common presentation in OPD. It evokes many different responses from patient and their families, from severe anxiety to running from allopath to homeopath to naturopath, from Sugarcane juice to avoiding all things yellow! When some doctor mentions hepatitis they are even more scared. “Hepatitis” means inflammation of liver and can be caused by many different things. Jaundice or yellow colour of eyes is just a symptom of hepatitis. Hepatitis can vary from mild or simple self l

Dr. Vivek Raj In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Apr 30 , 2019 | 2 min read

The Common Name of Head Pain

Headache is one of the most common disorders seen to occur in all age groups but much more so in women. Broadly headaches can be classified as Primary and Secondary Headaches disorders. Primary Headache disorders have no apparent causative factor and are thought to be interplay between genetic predisposition and environmental provocative factors. The most common by far is Migraine. Secondary headaches are those that result from a cause e.g. Brain Tumor. The Primary Headaches: Migraine Tension-type he

Dr. Rajashekar Reddi In Neurosciences

Apr 30 , 2019 | 3 min read

All that Shakes is NOT Parkinson's

Parkinsonism constitutes a number of conditions which have the following similar features: Slowing of activities Tremors Stiffness/Rigidity of body Postural instability (Tendency to fall) If 2 out of the above 4 symptoms are present then the condition is Termed Parkinsonism. Parkinsonism is a syndrome which has several similar but distinct conditions within it such as Parkinson's disease, Vascular Parkinson's, Parkinson's plus syndromes (Multiple System Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, N

Dr. Rajashekar Reddi In Neurosciences

Apr 23 , 2019 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 min read

Heart Attack in Women

Medical research in women has traditionally had a “bikini approach” i.e. focused on the disease of the breast and reproductive system. Heart attack was considered to be a man's disease. Ironically, heart disease kills more women than breast cancer. The incidence of heart disease increases sharply after menopause, heart attacks are increasingly been seen in young women. Women don't realize that heart attacks could happen to them. Heart attacks happen when one of the main arteries of the heart gets blocked

Dr. Roopa Salwan In Cardiac Sciences

Apr 10 , 2019 | 2 min read

Don't let Tuberous Breast Deformity Ruin Your Life!

Tuberous Breast Deformity is a type of congenital breast deformity which manifests for the first time in young girls when the breasts are fully developed by the age of 18-20years. It has been called by various other names like Tubular breasts, snoopy breasts, weird boobs, tube boobs etc. The deformity can seriously affect these young women with body shame and self-hate. I was moved by one such patient who walked into my clinic and described her suffering due to the tubular breasts, “I'd always believed

Dr. Sunil Choudhary In Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgery

Apr 10 , 2019 | 1 min read

Septoplasty technique has come up, where only the defect is corrected.

During the course of evolution, the human nose has developed in to an efficient aerodynamic structure with specialised function of smell, flavor detection and as an aesthetic factor on the face. One distinguishes various races on the basis of the shape of the nose. Nose regulates the breathing, it warms up the inhaling air up to 31-34 ° C & humidifies it up to 90-95 % . The upper part of the nose helps one to smell. The breathing out air aeriates the cavities around the nose, so called para nasal sinus

Max Team In ENT(Ear Nose Throat)

Mar 28 , 2019 | 2 min read

Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children

Chronic abdominal pain is commonly seen in children. One in four children develops abdominal pain that lasts for more than 3 months at a time, at some point between 3-18 years of age. It is one of the most common reasons why parents seek advice from a pediatric gastroenterologist. Chronic abdominal pain is stomach ache in children that usually lasts for more than 2 months and does not respond to traditional treatments. Often the child has been treated for acidity, gastritis, or dyspepsia. They are given

Dr. Nidhi Rawal In Paediatrics (Ped)

Mar 05 , 2019 | 1 min read

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