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Feeling Numbness? It Could be A Stroke- Beware!
A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) has symptoms similar to that of a stroke. TIA occurs when an artery in the brain gets clogged, and reopens on its own without causing any permanent damage to the brain. Some people may also call it as a mini-stroke . Do not be ignorant if there is: Weakness or numbness of the hand, tongue, cheek, face, arm, or leg Trouble speaking normally Blurred vision i.e. difficulty in seeing clearly with one or both eyes These symptoms may completely vanish within 24 hours (w
Dr. Manoj Khanal In Neurosciences
Sep 02 , 2016 | 3 min read
Savior of life- ECMO Therapy
Rahul, a 35 year old engineer, was suffering from fever and cough. He was visiting his family physician for the last 5 days because his fever was not receding despite medication. He became very weak and was struggling to breathe. He was rushed to the nearest hospital, where the physician placed him on an artificial breathing device. However, Rahul was not receiving sufficient oxygen since he was suffering from an “ARDS” (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). This acute disease led to the failure of kidney,
Max Team In Cardiac Sciences Cardiac Surgery (CTVS)
Sep 01 , 2016 | 2 min read
Drug-Free Alternatives to Lower LDL Cholesterol (Infographic)
To be heart healthy, it is essential that you must know about Cholesterol - A fat produced by liver. It is an oil-based substance and does not mix easily in the blood. We do not deny that some amount of cholesterol is required by the body, but excess can be fatal. Changes in diet and exercise can be beneficial in order to avoid risk of having coronary heart disease. High levels of cholesterol primarily happen due to liver diseases, PCOD, diabetes, and hypertension. So please get your cholesterol checked aft
Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja In Internal Medicine
Aug 29 , 2016 | 1 min read
A new ray of hope in Pacing- Introducing “Leadless Pacemaker”
You must know that pacemakers are surgically implanted devices that generate electrical impulses to treat irregular or stalled heart beats. More than 1 million people across the world are implanted with pacemakers each year. We introduce a new pacemaker "Micra"- an inch-long device that does not require the use of wired leads in order to provide an electrical connection between the pulse-generating device and heart. Traditional Pacemaker v/s Micra In a conventional single chamber pacemaker, the leads
Max Team In Cardiac Sciences
Aug 29 , 2016 | 4 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 | 4 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 | 4 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 | 4 min read
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 Nutrition And Dietetics
Jan 24 , 2022 | 4 min read
Stroke - You Need to Know More about it !
Are you having an explosive headache? Your limbs feel paralysed? It is indicating that you get a MRI or CT scan of brain- It could be a STROKE! Here are few things that you need to know about it. Stroke is the 1st leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of mortality across the world. More than 50% of the patients lose their life within first 6 months, 25% require assistance for daily activities while the other 25% are independent after 6 months of treatment. Causes Dr. Ravinder Jeet Si
Max Team In Neuro Oncology
Aug 09 , 2016 | 1 min read
Bone Marrow Transplant - The New frontiers of hope and life
Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) is a medical procedure done to replace damaged bone marrow with healthy bone marrow cells. In this, the stem cells from the bone marrow, which are responsible for producing various blood cells like red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, are injected in a recipient after a short course of chemotherapy called " Conditioning". When is BMT required? You may experience following symptoms: Skin lesions- Plasma cells may form purple lumps Painless Swollen lymp
Max Team In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant
Aug 24 , 2016 | 2 min read
Do You Need a Surgery For Removal of Stone?
Stones usually pass from the kidneys, and finally through the urethra on their own without causing any pain. They develop primarily when you do not feel the urge to urinate often. You must know that after every half an hour, kidneys filter the blood and removes excess fluids and wastage from the body. Both men and women can develop stones in their lifetime - the common age group being 35-60+. Though most stones are formed between ages 20-40+, and if it happens then there are chances that they would occur ag
Dr. Anupam Bhargava In Urology
Aug 24 , 2016 | 2 min read
Get Rid of Kidney Stone Pain
Kidney stones are sharp substances that are formed when your urine contains excess calcium. The solid particles can be the size of a ball or a sugar cube and may cause severe pain if they are pushed in the ureters. You can face severe nausea, vomiting,or blood in the urine. However, if there is severe pain in the back or stomach it requires immediate medical intervention as it could be due to ectopic pregnancy or appendicitis. Persistent pain while urinating could be a sign of UTI or STDs. In case the ston
Dr. Anant Kumar In Urology Kidney Transplant
Aug 22 , 2016 | 3 min read
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