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Get Rid of Gall Bladder Stones!
Many gallstones may show no symptoms but are detected in an ultrasound, which might be done for some other disease. Approximately 12% of the population has gallstones but only a few of them cause problems. Now, with “ Mini Laparoscopic Chole ”, you have an option for stitch-less and scar-less surgery. Dr. K. K. Trehan says, the size of gallstones may vary from small grains to very large stones. The complications can include empyema (acute inflammation associated with pus-filled gallbladder), obstructe
Dr. K K Trehan In General Surgery Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery
Dec 09 , 2016 | 1 min read
The Ultimate Anti-oxidants Salad!
A healthy diet , rich in antioxidants is known to be very beneficial in preventing cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, you should eat at least 5-servings of fruits and vegetables daily. The vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables prevent cells from undergoing cancerous transformations and help to slow the growth of tumors. Anti-oxidants are responsible for fighting radical-related damage and oxidative stresses in the body. Here is a delicious salad recipe which taps a
Dec 08 , 2016 | 1 min read
Cancer is Not a Terminal Disease: Understand the Symptoms!
Dr. (Prof) P.K. Mishra recalls; he was sitting in a cafeteria for a refreshing drink after a difficult operation when he received a call from a close friend. He had some weight loss and upper abdominal discomfort with loss of appetite. Symptoms were mild to start with but had been gradually progressive for the last three months. After meals he felt like vomiting. My immediate admonition was that why have you been waiting for this long! I called him urgently to my hospital and fixed an upper G I endoscopy an
Dr. (Prof.) P. K. Mishra In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Dec 06 , 2016 | 3 min read
Decisions on Cancer Treatment can be Tough- Take the Right Move!
Decision making can never be easy when suffering from cancer. One has to contemplate on several situations before reaching a conclusion. It is important to know that as a patient or a caregiver, you have an important role to play. What are your tasks in decision making? To say yes for a proposed treatment, after understanding To decide one option between two or many options, To make a choice between no treatment versus some treatment To decide between one type of operation versus another To dec
Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Dec 05 , 2016 | 5 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 | 5 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 | 5 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 | 5 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 | 5 min read
What is Dehydration?
A common illness that is generally ignored due to unawareness but can be easily treated and prevented. It can have grave consequences if not taken care on time.
Dr. Vandana Boobna In Internal Medicine
Dec 05 , 2016 | 2 min read
What is Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH)?
Who requires Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting (EVH)? The patients who are suffering from coronary heart disease as their coronary arteries are not amenable to angioplasty. For most CABG operations, the common conduit for bypassing the coronary artery is still the Great Shapenous Veins harvested from the patients' own limbs. How is EVH different from Conventional Procedure? Conventional Procedure - In the majority of CABG operations, one artery (Left Internal mammary artery) and rest other venous grafts
Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)
Dec 01 , 2016 | 1 min read
First Cancer Appointment: How Will You Prepare Yourself?
Your first cancer appointment with an oncologist can be overwhelming or it can be a stressful or fearful experience. Your head may be buzzing with bundles of fears, worries and questions. We have prepared a few FAQs that can help prepare you for your appointment so that it becomes easy for you to move on with confidence in your cancer journey. What is the first step? The first step you have to do is to make an appointment with an oncologist. Reach the clinic ½ to 1 hour prior to your appointment so t
Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Nov 30 , 2016 | 4 min read
5 Reasons Why Smoking is Bad For Your Lungs
About 90% cases of lung cancer are linked with cigarette smoking. Dr. Praveen Pandey, Pulmonologist at Max Hospital says: "Smoking dangerously affects the lungs and their functioning. The changes created in the respiratory system are sometimes reversible but most of the time, irreversible." Here are the top 5 reasons why smoking is bad for your lungs: Cigarette smoke contains carcinogens. A lit cigarette releases more than 7000 chemicals, out of which more than 70 chemicals are known as carcinogens
Dr. Praveen Kumar Pandey In Pulmonology
Nov 29 , 2016 | 2 min read
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