Health Tips

Many people think that heart disease only affects the middle-aged and elderly. However, serious cardiovascular disease may develop in diabetics before the age of 30.
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics are at greater risk of developing heart disease. Diabetes can change the makeup of blood vessels, and this can lead to cardiovascular disease.
The lining of the blood vessels may become thicker, and this in turn can impair blood flow. Heart problems and the possibility of stroke can occur.

Sodium helps in maintaining the water balance of the body. It helps in pumping water in the cells and regulating the amount of extra cellular fluid in the body. Sunstroke or heat exhaustion can be dealt with, by consuming food items rich in sodium, as they successfully replace the loss of essential electrolytes such as salt and water.
Muscle cramps can be avoided by taking a diet rich in sodium. The problem is usually seen in the summer months, due to electrolyte imbalance and dehydration. While water keeps the body hydrated, sodium restores the amount of electrolyte.

Vitamin B6 may help with morning sickness. It also helps your body to use and store energy from your food and produce ma blood cells.

Many foods are excellent sources of vitamin B6, such as bananas, brown rice, avocados, whole grains, corn, and nuts Vitamin B12 is also an important nutrient in pregnancy.

You only need small amounts of this vitamin to keep you healthy. But if you have very low levels, you can develop anemia or even damage your nervous system. Include plenty of foods that ore fortified with vitamin B12, or take a supplement. 

A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the Inside of the uterus (womb). It is carted out using a hysteroscope, which is a narrow tube with a telescope at the end. Images are sent to a computer to give a close-up of the womb. A hysteroscopy can also be used to help in diagnosing cases such as heavy or irregular periods, bleeding in between normal periods. Pelvic pain, unusual vaginal discharge, repeated miscarriage & infertility. If you are not sexually active, it can be done anytime. But it is best to have a hysteroscopy when you are not having your menses. It can be done as a day core procedure. Depending on the reason to your hysteroscopy, it can be performed under local or general unaesthetic. Most women feel they can return to normal activities the day after the procedure, it is a very safe procedure with a low risk of complications. The two most commonly reported complications are accidental damage to the womb or cervix and Infection. In almost of cases the benefits of having a hysteroscopy for outweigh the potential Asks. 

Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is a disease that occurs when the kidneys fail to excrete acids into the urine, which causes a person's blood to remain too acidic. Without proper treatment, chronic acidify of the blood leads to growth retardation, kidney stones, bone disease, chronic kidney disease, and possibly total kidney failure. A patient with Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA) may not suffer from any symptoms. The condition may be detected only when the patient comes with kidney stones.

Curd or yogurt is one of the most valuable therapeutic foods. It has several health benefits associated with it. It improves the digestion, strengthens the immune system and is especially helpful for those who are lactose intolerant. It also helps to strengthen bones and teeth as its calcium content is high. It helps fight against osteoporosis and minimizes the risk of high blood pressure. If you have high cholesterol, then consuming low fat curd can help you. Curd is very helpful in the treatment of several gastro-intestinal disorders, and also reduces dryness in the stomach.

Exercise can help you build strong bones and slow bone loss. Exercise will benefit your bones no matter when you start but you'll gain the most benefits if you start exercising regularly when you're young and continue to exercise throughout your life. Combine strength training exercises with weight-bearing exercises. Strength training helps strengthen muscles and bones in your arms and upper spine, and weight-bearing exercises - such as walking, logging, running, stair climbing, skipping rope, skiing and impact-producing sports - mainly affect the bones in your legs, hips and lower spine. 

If you have morning sickness you may not have much of an appetite at the moment. Try having small, regular meals and plenty of drinks. This may help to ease your nausea and keep your energy up if you're feeling very tired. Here are some tips to help you with morning sickness.
Keep biscuits (or cream crackers) by your bed and nibble one or two before getting up from your bed in the morning. This can be repeated every time you lie down during the day as well. 

Over the long term, by not receiving the proper amounts of required nutrients, one may develop serious health problems later in life. Some common claims of these diets include blaming particular hormones for weight gain, suggesting that food can change body chemistry, or touting or banning a particular food. However, they all have one thing in common: They offer only a temporary solution to what for many people is a lifelong and chronic condition. Once the diet is stopped, the lost weight is usually regained quickly, and when weight is lost rapidly chances are it is not fat that is lost but water weight and precious muscle, but when it is regained, it is usually all gained as fat.

Food fad is a term originally used to describe simple, catchy diets that are often focused on a single element which is exaggerated and purported to cure specific diseases. 'Banning' certain foods has got to be one of the biggest mistakes people make when dieting. This will only lead to cravings, and subsequent binges, causing weight gain instead of loss. There are no *good' or 'bad' foods; there are just 'good' and "bad' eating habits. Dieting should be about altering those poor eating habits so that you not only lose weight, but keep it off permanently. 

Predictive signs of bronchial foreign body aspiration include stridor, asphyxia, radio-opaque object seen on chest X-Ray, a history of foreign body aspiration associated with unilaterally decreased breath sounds, localized wheezing, obstructive hyper-inflation, or atelectasis. Chest X-Ray is the initial imaging modality for suspected foreign body aspiration in a stable patient. Standard frontal and lateral views should be obtained to help locate the object. When the aspirated material is radiolucent and not identified on chest X-Ray, non-specific findings that suggest foreign body aspiration include atelectasis, pneumonia, air trapping and pneumomediastinum.

Foreign body aspiration is usually diagnosed clinically, because most patients hove acute onset of choking and intractable cough. Prompt diagnosis is essential, especially in children, since studies show that the complication rote is twofold higher in patients who arrive at a hospital two days after an aspiration compared with those who arrive earlier. Children may present with a history of choking while eating or playing, or a history of coughing and wheezing that is not improving with medical treatment. 

Gallstones are made from cholesterol, bile pigments, calcium or a mixture of these. They are normally caused when the chemical balance of your bile contains too much cholesterol. This causes bile to form into small particles which may grow into gallstones. While we're not fully sure why some people get gallstones, they tend to be most common in older age, overweight people over 40 years of age, women In general, women who have been pregnant, women taking oral contraceptives, or undergoing high-dose estrogen therapy and people who have recently lost weight particularly if weight loss was very rapid. Diet factors: high fat, high cholesterol diet or high intake of refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and cakes.

One of the favorite north Indian dish red kidney beans (Rajma) are exceptionally rich in antioxidants type called flavonoids, particularly in proanthocyanidins. The Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) score for a particular food is a way to measure the effectiveness of that food as an antioxidant. This method of evaluating antioxidant capacity was developed by the National Institutes of 1-kiallh USA. Kidney beans receive an ORAC score of 8,459 which means that they have a very high capacity to absorb free radicals and therefore may be of value n preventing certain diseases.

It’s a cancer located within 6 cms of the and verge, where the practice has shifted to perform a low or ultra-low anterior resection and restore Intestinal continuity and avoiding a lifelong artificial opening on the abdominal wall for passing stools Into a bag. This has become possible with Introduction of titanium stapling devices, which can reach the depth of pelvis, where hands cannot reach to stitch together the cut ends of the rectum (mechanical suturing methods called double-stapling). These surgeries are labeled as sphincter swing or low anterior resection surgery. Only o minority of rectal cancer patients (approximately 20%) requires an abdomen-perineal resection (APR), especially in locally advanced low rectal cancers. This figure might vary, especially in India, as a lot of patients might present with late disease in the lower rectum. 

Cervical Cancer (Cancer of mouth of womb) is the leading cause of cancer among women in India. In 2010 in India, 182,027 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed and 77,096 deaths occurred due to cervical cancer. Most important is to know that cervical cancer is largely preventable. If every woman gets at least one pap smear (a simple test for screening) done between ages of 30 to 45 years.

For preventing antibiotic resistance healthcare providers should prescribe correctty, not treat viral infections with antibiotics, even when patients ask for them. Prescribe antibiotics only when they ore absolutely necessary giving them at the right dose and only for as long as they are needed. Avoid unnecessary overlaps In antibiotics. It Is not usually necessary to give two antibiotics to treat the same bacteria. Include microbiology cultures when placing antibiotic orders. Work with pharmacists to counsel patients on appropriate antibiotic use, antibiotic resistance, and adverse effects. Take steps to prevent transmission of resistant germs to patients or being spread in their healthcare facilities.

Antibiotic resistance occurs when germs outsmart drugs. The widespread overuse as well as inappropriate use of antibiotics fuels, antibiotic resistance. Additionally, the overuse of antibiotics causes even more problems. Therefore take antibiotics exactly as the doctor prescribes. Do not skip doses. Complete the prescribed course of treatment, even when you start feeling better. 

Pap test is a simple test on the sample collected from the mouth of the uterus. The procedure is no more than a gynaecological check-up and is painless, taking just a few minutes. There is no preparation required for Pap test except that a douche or pessary should not be used on previous day and one should not be having periods on the day of test.

Maternal immunization can protect both mother and infant from related infection. Ideally a woman should be immunized for measles, mumps and rubella prior to conception. The best time is to vaccinate a girl entering her teens. If done after marriage than she should not conceive within 2 months of immunization. During pregnancy routine tetanus immunization (2 doses) is done for every pregnant woman. Other vaccinations like hepatitis B, hepatitis A, yellow fever, pneumococcal, meningococcal, typhoid, rabies etc. are given during pregnancy selectively according to the requirement.

The symptoms of H1N1 flu virus in people include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, including H1N1 and have respiratory symptoms without a fever. Severe illnesses and deaths have occurred as a result of illness associated with this virus.
Everyone is at the risk but some people, however, are more likely to get flu complications that result in being hospitalized and occasionally result in death.

Passive smoking is the inhalation of smoke coiled, second-hand smoke (SHS), or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), by persons other than the intended active smoker. It occurs when tobacco smoke permeates any environment, causing its inhalation by people within that environment. Second-hand smoke causes many of the some diseases as direct smoking, including cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer and respiratory diseases, and also risk of ear infections, cognitive impairment & dementia and skin disorders. During pregnancy it causes low birth weight and premature birth. It can cause damage to children's carotid arteries at birth and at subsequent age.

Immunity is a biological term that describes a state of having sufficient biological defenses to avoid infection. disease, or other unwanted biological invasion. In other words, it is the capability of the body to resist harmful microbes. Immunity involves both specific and non-specific components. The non-specific components act either as barriers or as eliminators of wide range of pathogens irrespective of antigenic specificity. Other components of the immune system adapt themselves to each new disease encountered and are able to generate pathogen-specific immunity.

Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticula in the colon, which are outpocketings of the colonic mucosa and submucosa through weaknesses of muscle layers in the colon wall. These are more common in the sigmoid colon, which is a common place for increased pressure. Uncommon before the age of 40, and increases in incidence after that age. In Uncomplicated diverticulosis complains of symptoms such as cramping, bloating, flatulence, and irregular defecation.

In terms of health benefits, it is never too late to quit. Clinicians who treat patients with smoking-related illnesses, (e.g., oncologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, emergency physicians, psychiatrists, and primary care physicians), should do more to stimulate quit attempts. The importance of smoking as a health hazard needs to be elevated. Because smoking has become a stigmatized behavior concentrated among persons of low social status, it risks becoming invisible to those who set health policies and research priorities. Yet, the need for greater attention to the policies known to reduce the prevalence of smoking remains urgent.

Menopause, characterized by cessation of periods is a normal occurrence in the life of every woman. Though it is a physiological transition in a woman's life, it also brings in certain problems like hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, irritability, fatigue, depression, sleeplessness etc. and may also be associated with long term problems like bone loss and urinary symptoms affecting the quality of life.

Stress is a part of everyday life, be it because of work, health, finances or relationships. How you deal with this stress can determine both your success and your happiness.
Stress can be managed by maintaining a work-life balance, organize, prioritize and learn to say "no", take short but frequent breaks, don't compromise on your sleep or physical exercise, take out some "me-time"; do the things you enjoy doing.

Commonly known as angina, it is chest pain due to ischemlo of the heart muscle, generally occurring from obstruction or spasm of the arteries. Most patients with angina complain of chest discomfort rather than actual pain: the discomfort is usually described as o pressure. Heaviness, tightness, and squeezing, burning or choking sensation. Apart from chest discomfort, angina pain may also be experienced in the epigastrium (upper central abdomen), back, neck area, jaw, or shoulders. It is exacerbated by having a full stomach and by cold temperatures. Pain may be accompanied by breathlessness, sweating and nausea in some cases. Some may experience autonomic symptoms° (related to increased activity of the autonomic nervous system) such as nausea, vomiting and pallor.

Chronic bronchitis is often associated with other pulmonary diseases such as pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, tuberculosis, sinusitis and upper respiratory infections. Treatment may include oral medications, bronchodilators for inhaled medications, oxygen supplementation from portable containers, lung reduction surgery to remove damaged area of lung and lung transplantation. 

Testicular torsion is a urological emergency. It refers to the torsion of the spermatic cord structures and subsequent loss of blood supply to the ipsilateral testicle. If uncorrected, it leads to testicular loss whereas early recognition and surgical correction can prevent further ischemic damage to the testis. Incidence is highest in neonates and adolescents and a high index of suspicion should be kept in any patient complaining of acute scrotal pain and swelling in these age groups.`

Acute Myocardial Infarction AM occurs because of sudden blockage of the coronary artery. Causes include diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Smoking, Dyslipidemia, Family history of coronary artery disease. In our country compare to European & American countries people are getting AMI decade earlier, reason being urban modernization of our society, increase incidence of smoking among young males & females & India is consider to be the capital of Diabetes Mellitus.

Prevention for General population needs lifestyle modification which include, Regular exercise (20 min of brisk walking daily), No smoking, Control there BP in normal range, Low cholesterol or fat diet and after 30 years, the person should get their cardiac evaluation done regularly.  

Brown food items (e.g. brown rice and brown bread) are healthier as they contain more nutrients and phytochemicals. Several vitamins and dietary minerals are lost in the processing and the subsequent polishing process. A part of these missing nutrients, such os protein and vitamin E, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, and zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B3. and iron are sometimes added back into the white rice making it "enriched*. One mineral not added back into white rice is magnesium. When the bran layer is removed to make white rice, the oil in the bran is also removed. 
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Meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges).The most common causes of meningitis are viral infections that usually get better without treatment except few viruses like herpes simplex virus which needs treatment. Meningitis may also be caused by chemical irritation, drug allergies, fungi, parasites, and tumors. Most viral meningitis is due to enteroviruses, which are viruses that also can cause intestinal illness. 
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