April 2023
Understanding Kidney Stones and Treatment Options
What are the common causes of kidney stones? Kidney stones can be caused by various factors including recurrent infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), hot climate leading to increased concentration of solutes in urine, dehydration due to inadequate water intake, metabolic causes such as hyperparathyroidism and gout, immobility or sedentary lifestyle, presence of Randall’s plaques, …
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How do I know if I am eligible for weight loss surgery?
How do I know if I am eligible for weight loss surgery? Weight loss surgery is recommended for patients who have had unsuccessful attempts at weight loss through diet, lifestyle changes, and exercise alone. Doctors use criteria such as body mass index (BMI) and health conditions like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure to …
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“Stay cool, stay safe: Beat the heat, avoid heat stroke.”
Department by: Internal Medicine Last Read: 4 min ago As the temperatures rise during the hot summer months, it’s important to be aware of the risks of heatstroke. Heatstroke is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when your body overheats, leading to a body temperature above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). It …
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Sudden Onset (Sensorineural) Hearing Loss
Department by: ENT Last Read: 4 min ago As the name suggests, it’s a sudden rapid and unexplained loss of hearing ability either in one or both ears more commonly affects 1 ear at once It should be considered a medical emergency The most commonly affected age group is right from young patients to the …
Retinitis pigmentosa and its effect on the quality of life
Retinitis pigmentosa and its effect on the quality of life: On one fine day in our ophthalmic clinic, a father comes with his twenty-eight-year-old boy holding his hands and slowly making him sit on our chair. He said his boy can’t see clearly since childhood and he is about to lose his current job due …
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Perimenopause and Menopause
‘The trick is to age honestly and gracefully and make it look great so that everyone looks forward to it’– Emma Thompson Menopause is cessation of menses and loss of female hormones from the body and its effects on each and every organ. A woman is said to have attained menopause if she has stopped …
TIPS TO GET PREGNANT IN WOMEN WITH PCOS
PCOS, also known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, is becoming increasingly prevalent as a significant lifestyle-related condition among young adults. In India, approximately one out of every five women suffer from PCOS. Among PCOS patients, two-thirds experience difficulties in conceiving due to issues with hormonal imbalance and ovulation. In addition to this, PCOS can also manifest …
