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Ovarian Cyst

What are ovarian cysts ? An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in the ovary. Cysts on the ovary are very common. The vast majority of ovarian cysts are benign (non-cancerous) but some are cancerous, or may become cancerous over time. Ovarian cysts can vary in size - from less than the size of a pea to the size of a large melon (occasionally even larger). Cysts can be physiological or pathological . Physiological or Functional ovarian cysts are the most common type. They form in some women of childbear

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Sep 10 , 2015 | 3 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

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

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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

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

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

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 Matters: Ringside Overview

The statistics are encouraging. As one tries to sift out genuine data from tonnes of garbage dished out of newspaper/ magazine articles blaming everything from gossip to lack of sleep for worsening coronary artery disease ( CAD) , I must admit that we have made progress. While the total all cause mortality has remained pretty much the same, mortality due to heart diseases has come down over the decades. This has been due to tireless efforts by epidemiologists , primary health educators and scientists who ha

Dr. Arvind M Das In Cardiac Sciences

Aug 18 , 2015 | 4 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

Is My Child Growing Well?

Short stature is a common concern of many parents today. There are many people who repent later as action for short stature was not taken at the right time. A healthy child is expected to grow in a predetermined pattern and any deviation could be a pointer to a serious underlying disorder. HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY CHILD IS NOT GROWING WELL? Your child is the shortest in class and is being bullied by his/ her classmates Does not outgrow his/her clothes for more than 2 years A younger cousin or sibling o

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Cardiac Sciences Paediatric (Ped) Cardiology

Jul 27 , 2015 | 1 min read

FAQs on New Born Care!!

WHEN CAN A MOTHER START BREAST FEEDING? Breast feeding should be started as soon as possible after birth of the baby preferably within 1st hour for a healthy newborn. Breast milk is thick, yellowish and in small amount for first 2-3 days. However it is very rich in nutrients and protective factors to prevent infections in the baby. So it should never be discarded. WHAT SHOULD BE THE FREQUENCY OF BREAST FEEDING? Baby should be fed at least 8-10 times in 24 hours. Babies generally feed more frequentl

Max Team In Neonatology

Jul 22 , 2015 | 2 min read

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