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Do You Have a Flat Feet?
Flat feet (also called pes planus or fallen arches) is a postural deformity in which the gap between foot and the floor collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground.
Max Team In Paediatric (Ped) Orthopaedics
Feb 16 , 2018 | 1 min read
What Do You Need to Know About Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH)/ Congenital Hip Dislocation (CDH)
The hip joint is a ball & socket type joint. Sometimes the hip joints of an infant do not develop properly during early stages of fetal development, resulting in an unstable hip since birth. A careful examination can detect it early and can be treated with good results. If left untreated, it can result in a serious joint problem with gait abnormality. What are its causes? Many theories have been given for the possible cause of this problem like the intrauterine position of the baby, less amount of amn
Max Team In Paediatric (Ped) Orthopaedics
Feb 16 , 2018 | 2 min read
Pyrexia in Pregnancy: What the Doctor Prescribes?
Are you pregnant and running a fever? We understand that you're concerned about the health of your child so it is important to know which remedies are safe. Here we discuss some questions regarding fever during pregnancy. What are the symptoms of a fever during pregnancy? When you get a fever during pregnancy, you'll show the same signs as a normal person with a fever. You will have a high temperature, sweating, shivering, headaches, and muscle aches. When you're pregnant , your immune system needs to
Dr. Poonam Gupta In Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Feb 16 , 2018 | 2 min read
Here's What You Need to Know About Being an Organ Donor
Organ donation – it's something that we think about only when a close relative or a family member is in a critical state and requires a transplant. Organ donation is a serious issue across the globe, especially in India. According to a report published by Organ India, approximately half a million Indians are in a dire need of a life-saving organ transplant. Though the figure is mind-shattering, sadly, less than a thousand transplants are performed each year from deceased donors. And the number of living don
Max Team In Internal Medicine
Feb 15 , 2018 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 min read
Causes, Symptoms & Treatment for Hepatitis B
What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is the name of a virus that causes infection in the liver. It is a communicable disease which is divided into two types. One is called acute hepatitis B which stays for a short period of time. On the other hand, there is chronic hepatitis B which leads to long-term infection. In most of the cases, chronic hepatitis B affects babies and young children whereas adults usually have the possibility of suffering from acute hepatitis B. In both the cases, it can lead to liver fa
Dr. P. Kar In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Feb 15 , 2018 | 3 min read
When is Radiotherapy Appropriate in Breast Cancer?
One of the significant treatment options in breast cancer , radiotherapy is quite effective and relatively safe for different stages of the cancer. Also known as radiation therapy, its main aim is to kill the cancer cells that remain in the breast or surrounding areas after a surgery. Dr. Sajal Kakkar , Consultant, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali says, Radiotherapy treatment of cancer usually works with a combination of other treatment options, more likely with surgery. It is the treatment where hi
Dr. Sajal Kakkar In Radiation Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology
Feb 15 , 2018 | 2 min read
Diabetes On The Rise In India (Infographic)
Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that's on the rise, especially in India. However, most Indians who have diabetes do not realize they have it until it's too late. By knowing the disease and leading a balanced lifestyle, you can prevent diabetes and lead a long and healthy life.
Dr. Vandana Boobna In Internal Medicine
Feb 15 , 2018
Do You Know What Causes Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that is characterised by recurrent seizures.These seizures happen due to the alterations in the brain function or its structure. A seizure is nothing but a sudden rush of electrical impulses activating to or within the brain which can cause vigorous shaking for either brief or a prolonged period. Dr. Vinod Puri , Senior Director - Department of Neurology & Head - Comprehensive Epilepsy Services, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket explains the causes of Epilepsy.
Max Team In Neurosciences
Feb 14 , 2018 | 2 min read
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