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In my last article on Kidney Stones, I made a closing remark that my next article will be on Overactive Bladder. So, here we are now, let’s learn about this annoying condition. You can also listen to this article here- Listen to “Overactive Bladder” on Spreaker. There are many things in life that are unpredictable. […]
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Learn all about kidney stones and how they can affect you Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form when your urine has excess minerals or salts. These minerals and salts then bind to create solid mineral deposits. Although these may not seem like a big deal, they can be quite painful if they grow […]
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Learn more about the remaining 4 essential vitamins in this article In my last article, I had discussed 5 out of 9 essential vitamins. Continuing with our study about essential vitamins, we now look at the rest of them here in this article. They are vitamins H, P, M and K. So, let’s go ahead […]
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9 Essential Vitamins That Are Crucial for Your Good Health Part-1 People who lead hectic lives tend to have less time to cook and eat nutritiously. As a result, they are more prone to falling sick frequently. The good news is that it’s possible to get your vitamins and minerals from food alone. However, […]
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Urinary Tract Infections Image Source: Freepik Designed on Canva Pro Listen to this article Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common and can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. One in ten people will experience a UTI at some point in their lifetime. Urinary tract infections are a type of bacterial infection that […]
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Listen to this article- How to interpret your urine analysis Your kidneys produce urine, and this urine is an excellent indicator of your current health. Healthy urine is usually clear, odorless, and free from excess sugar, proteins and bacteria. If your urine exhibits any abnormal symptoms, it’s likely that your body is experiencing some kind […]
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Image source- FreePik.com Your Kidneys Are the Doorways to a good health What do I exactly mean by this statement? Well, it means that if our kidneys are healthy, our body remains healthy. What prompted me to write this article? With an ever-increasing population worldwide, diseases related to different organs suffered by human beings are […]
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If You’re Sixty-Plus The blissful state of wedded bliss can be challenged by the stressors of everyday life but can be improved by adding mobility exercises to your daily routine. Marriage can put stress on any relationship as partners need to adapt to new routines and expectations. If you and your partner are both above […]
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Image Source: FreePik Designed on Canva Pro Listen to this article, click the audio button below- Introduction Osteopenia, osteoporosis and osteomalacia are all common conditions that negatively impact bone health. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are considered pre-fracture states because they weaken the bones to a point where they’re more prone to fractures. Osteomalacia is a less […]
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Would you like to listen to the article first? Click this link- BMD Bone Mineral Density Bone mineral density an investigation to know how healthy your bones are. This investigation is also called the Dexa Scan. It reveals your bone density. This is the amount of calcium and other minerals in your bones. The results […]
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Would you like to listen to this article first? Keeping your bones strong and healthy throughout life is an important part of preventing osteoporosis and other bone diseases as you age. There are many things you can do to improve your bone health, including staying active, monitoring your calcium intake, and maintaining a healthy weight. […]
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What your eyes reveal about your age Would you rather listen to the article first? Then click this link- Eyes and your age or click the button below- Did you know that your eyes can reveal a lot about your age? If you are one of those who think that the eyes are the window […]
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The thyroid gland is another very important gland in our body after the pancreas. It is also known as the powerhouse that drives our daily bodily function by providing or fueling energy to our tissues and organs. Of late a lot of people are visiting my clinic with signs and symptoms of dysfunction of the […]
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Image source-FreePik Would you like to listen to this article first? Then click the audio button below- What is hyperthyroidism? What are the symptoms and side effects of hyperthyroidism? If you have been diagnosed with this condition, what can you do to manage it effectively? Is there a way to prevent or recover from hyperthyroidism […]
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Image Source: FreePiK Sheela Nayak came to my clinic with complaints of extreme tiredness, breathlessness, swelling of legs and feet, dryness and itching of skin and extreme hair loss. What was this due to? I then advised her to do a few blood tests. One of them was Thyroid profile [T3, T4, TSH]. These were […]
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What is Hashimoto’s disease? Do you prefer listening to the article? Then please click the audio below- Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body mistakenly makes antibodies that attack its own thyroid gland as if it were a foreign invader. This can lead to gradual enlargement of the thyroid gland, known as […]
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Gliptins- what are they and how do they help in diabetes Listen to this article while you scroll down- The history of diabetes treatment dates back to the 2nd century, when it was discovered by a Greek scientist- Aristaeus of Cappadocia. Since then, the treatment has evolved manifolds, with discovery of insulin in 1923 by […]
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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness [DOMS] Listen to this article while you scroll down- Mr. Vijay, a patient of mine visited me recently with persistent pains all over the body. His chest was hurting, his biceps and calves were sore and, moreover, he was finding it difficult to lie down on bed and sleep. I casually […]
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And How to Get Rid of Them Video Source: Canva Pro Before you start reading the article, how about listening to it first? What are Muscle Cramps? If you search on Google, you will come across the meaning of muscle cramps as “painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles, typically caused by fatigue or […]
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Image Source: Canva Pro Backache or Sciatica- which one do you have? Are you suffering from backache? Does it hurt every time you stand up after sitting for a long time or bend down? Do you have trouble walking because of the shooting pains in your hips and legs? Or are you suffering with sciatica […]
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And live a healthy life By Dr. K. P. V. Rao Image Source: Canva Pro Introduction In my last article on Cluster Headache, I had made a passing remark that my next article will be on a much-neglected topic-Worm Infestation- yet a very important topic for our overall health. Hi, I am Dr. Rao. Before […]
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Hypertension: The Most Comprehensive Guide to Understand and Manage It What is Hypertension? High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition in which the force of blood pushing against our arterial walls exceeds normal. Hi, I am Dr. Rao and I am here […]
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Introduction Before we start, if you like to hear about cluster headache, listen to this audio that I have created for you- In my last two articles on headache, I have described 2 types of headaches so far- Migraine and Tension Headache. If you have not already read it before, you can read it here […]
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What is a Tension Headache? If you wish to hear bout tension headache before reading you can listen to this audio clip while scrolling down- A tension headache is a type of recurring headache that is not as severe as a migraine or a cluster headache. The pain associated with it can last anywhere […]
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Listen to this Article Listen to “Migraine Headaches” on Spreaker. Migraine headaches There are so many types of headaches and one of them is Migraine. Migraines are so intense they leave you unable to think or function normally. So, when the pain strikes, the last thing you want to be worrying about is how to […]
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Everyone gets headaches from time to time, and for many people they’re a regular part of life. For example, about 40% of adults get frequent headaches, and for one in five people these are so frequent that they are considered chronic. In this blog post, you will learn everything you need to know about […]
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Image Source: FreeImages 10 Best Seeds and Nuts Varieties to Keep You Healthy- Part 1 Introduction- We all love to eat and the taste buds on our tongues respond to various flavors in different ways. Eating prudently is a smart way to help you remain healthy and increase your longevity. Recently, I published an article […]
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6 things About Bronchial Asthma You should know and how to treat it for good health Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. It is the most common type, affecting more than 300 million people worldwide. It is triggered by exposure to certain triggers like pet hair, pollen, mold, cigarette smoke, and […]
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Gout- 8 things You Need to Know About Your Symptoms and Treatment Introduction Listen to this article while you scroll down- What is Gout? Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when uric acid crystals build up in the body. It is also called the Disease of the Kings. Why? Because in the good […]
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8 Vegetables and the benefits of eating them In my previous articles on Prudent Diet 1 2, I have made references to a few vegetables like broccoli, beans, tomatoes and bell pepper. As such, I am a foodie and love eating a variety of vegetables. My recent articles have been all about some or the […]
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Diabetic Foot Disease-How to Prevent and Treat it Image Source: FreeImages Introduction People with diabetes tend to have an increased risk of developing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and its secondary complications, like ulcers and infections of the feet. The risk is further elevated if a patient has both diabetes and another chronic condition, such as […]
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What is a minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass? Introduction Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery (MIDCAB) is a new way to save lives by addressing the challenges of conventional CAB. Minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery is an alternative to traditional on-table, off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It’s also known as […]
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Listen to this article while scrolling down- What is Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis [ANUG] Have you ever noticed anyone having swollen gums with bleeding points and foul-smelling breath? Well, this can be what we call Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, a condition in which the gums swell and decay or rot. Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) […]
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DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE What is diabetic foot disease? Diabetic foot disease is a complication of poorly controlled diabetes. The picture below shows various presentations of how the changes take place in the foot due to poorly controlled blood sugar in diabetes. Introduction On 11th August 2020, I published an article on complications of diabetes. You […]
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The Best Drugs Used in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comprehensive Guide Drugs or medicines are the mainstay of any treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis. They help relieve pain, reduce joint stiffness and help a patient to get ample rest while they work on the affected joints. By now you are very much aware that […]
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Can yoga really help you get rid of pain and stiffness in Rheumatoid arthritis? A few days back, one of my patients suffering from chronic pain in hands and legs- a case of arthritis- asked me ” Doctor, I find it difficult to move my legs and arms. Can Yoga help me in any way?” […]
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Introduction- Having a limited range of motion can make it difficult to do even simple tasks like reaching your hand up high or bending your knees. However, keeping your joints as mobile as possible is important for preventing stiffness and pain. Arthritis—specifically rheumatoid arthritis—can often limit the range of motion in different joints. If you […]
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Introduction Having discussed the ‘Good’ ,’Bad’, and ‘Ugly’ cholesterol in my last article, today we will learn the ways for cholesterol level management for a hale and hearty life. An increase in cholesterol levels, especially the ‘bad’ and ‘ugly’ ones, above normal level induces deposition of fats in the arteries of our circulatory system by […]
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INTRODUCTION Chikungunya is an arbovirus that causes acute febrile illness with fever, joint pain and swelling, muscle pain, nausea, and rash. The disease is endemic in areas with high mosquito density and low vector resistance to environmental factors such as temperature. The prevalence of the disease is increasing worldwide due to a variety of factors […]
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Hepatitis-Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Introduction Hello everyone, On Saturday 9th July 2022, one patient visited my clinic with complaints of nausea, pain in abdomen, mild fever and loss of appetite. On clinical examination, abdominal palpitation revealed a slightly swollen liver. This prompted me to ask him ” How is your urine color?” The reply […]
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How to diagnose, treat and prevent Typhoid Fever Introduction- Typhoid Fever is a disease caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi and Para typhi, through the fecal-oral route. Why I am writing this article on Typhoid fever? As monsoon has commenced in almost all parts of India, so has different diseases and illnesses that occur […]
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Diet in RA-What to Eat, What Not to Eat, When to Eat and Which Food Gives the Maximum Benefit in Rheumatoid Arthritis When we speak about diet, we mean the food or food items that we eat to nourish our body. And, when we are talking about diet in rheumatoid arthritis or any other illness […]
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How Dengue can affect you and your family-What you need to do to prevent it What is Dengue Fever? Dengue fever is a viral disease spread by the bite of mosquitoes, more specifically by the Aedes Aegypti variety. Monsoons have arrived in India bringing with it much needed relief from the summer heat, but along […]
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Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Massage- a practical way to get relief from pain and improve joint mobility Introduction In my previous article about Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment, I discussed how fomentation can help reduce pain in RA. Is there any other method to help overcome the discomfort of RA? Yes, there is. Along with fomentation, you […]
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Manage the Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis-Care for your Joints Introduction In my last article, I discussed the signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis ( RA). In this article, we will discuss how to manage this disease by using these 5 easy methods, namely- How about listening to this article? Just click the audio […]
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Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis – Are You At Risk? What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Listen to this article- Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack its own joints. The result? Pain and inflammation, which can make it difficult to move, exercise, and sleep. However, the severity of […]
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Diet is the second important part of aging gracefully. Eating together and having a wholesome or well-balanced diet ensures that you live a healthy life.
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Introduction Tip No.1 For Aging Gracefully with Diabetes-Exercise In my last article, I discussed the different complications of Diabetes and its effect on aging. Now, let us come back to tips to aging gracefully with diabetes. Exercise is the Number One tip I recommend to all my senior citizen patients. This article is not necessarily […]
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4 Great Tips for Aging Gracefully with Diabetes Aging is a natural process that everyone goes through, but, if you have diabetes and it is not controlled well, this process is accelerated. So, you overtake those people( age wise) without diabetes and appear much older than them. In my day-to-day medical practice, I come across […]
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Fruits-13 must-have affordable ones with fantastic benefits for your good health( contd.) Part 2 Hello friends, welcome back to the second part of the fruits for health article. In my last article, I had discussed six such fruits out of the 13 which I want to talk about, and now we will try to learn about […]
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Fruits-13 must-have affordable ones with fantastic benefits for your good health Part 1 Do you know that eating fruits in the early part of life can give you tons of good health later in life? If you are still unaware of fruit-eating benefits, this article might be just for you. Why should fruits form a […]
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2 Acute Common Diseases- Know How to prevent or Manage Them Common Diseases that commonly affect us What is this article all about? In this article I am going to discuss about all the common diseases which causes illness for a short period of time. Sometimes these diseases can be serious enough to land […]
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Living with COVID-19 pandemic- How to Reshape our Lives Now and Lead a Happy Healthy Life The COVID-19 PANDEMIC- Would you like to lead a healthy, fit, and useful life in this COVID-19 pandemic? That’s a question everyone wants an answer to because the pandemic never seems to be letting up. For the last 12 […]
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Dementia Prevention and treatment Best Ways for Prevention of Dementia and its Treatment -For Living a Better Cognitive Life Taking off from where we left earlier- Memory loss Part 1 and Part 2 – we now move on to the prevention and treatment of memory loss or Dementia. Treatment of dementia with full recovery is […]
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Loss of Memory Part 2 What are the Investigations in Memory loss and how to get it done Introduction- Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is very common in people who live in stressful situations and those who are well above their 60s. Learn the signs and symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease to determine if you […]
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10 Early Signs That You Are Heading Towards Dementia How to Prevent Loss of Memory and live a Healthy Cognitive Life Introduction As the elderly population increases due to improving lifestyles, doctors are confronted with many cases of Memory loss. If you look at the picture just above the introduction, you can see what I […]
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How to Control Blood Sugar With or Without Medicines A patient who has been controlling his blood sugar very well with medicines recently asked me this question-“Doctor, can we control blood sugar without taking medicines?” My answer-“Yes. But it depends on the stage of your diabetes.” “Meaning? How?” he asked again. I then went to […]
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Diabetic Retinopathy-How to avoid it and have a better vision What is Diabetic Retinopathy? In simple words, Diabetic Retinopathy refers to the eye complication of diabetes caused due to poor blood sugar control. It is the major cause of blindness in advanced Type 2 and in Type 1 diabetes. It is also called the […]
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Chest pain-how to know if you are having a heart attack Introduction Chest pain is something which we all must have experienced some time or the other. Sometimes it can be the beginning of something sinister, like for example, the first signs of an impending Heart Attack. In my 35 years of Medical Practice, […]
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How to Avoid Complications of Diabetes and live a healthy life. Introduction Complications of Diabetes are those conditions in which diabetic patients suffer from the effects of high blood sugar levels on different parts or organs of the body. In my previous blogs/articles on diabetes[Click these nos. above ¹ ² ³ ] I had discussed […]
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How Having Healthy Fats Helps Your Heart and Improve Quality of Life Introduction to Dietary Fats- After writing articles on Carbohydrates and Proteins we now discuss Dietary fats, which is nothing but the Fats we use in our Diet. Hi, this is Dr. K.P.V.Rao, your mentor and guide in the world of Healthcare. In this article, you are […]
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Leptospirosis- Know How to Guard Against it and Stay Healthy Introduction- Leptospirosis is a water-borne disease that occurs in the rainy season. It is caused by an organism called Leptospira, which is shed by rats, dogs, cattle, etc., through their urine. These animals are the carriers of this organism and they harbor it in their […]
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How to have a Healthy Prostate and Live a Good Life Introduction- The Prostate gland is a gland present in all men and its disease is very common as we grow old or simply put- when we age. Many of the elderly men, especially those in their 50s and 60s, must have gone through prostate […]
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MALARIA FEVER Introduction Malaria fever is only next to Dengue and chikungunya spread by mosquitos. In this disease, a female anopheles mosquito[shown below] is a culprit. They feed in the night on human blood and breed during the daytime. These mosquitoes transmit the malaria parasite from person to person by their bites. Why I am […]
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Most Effective Ways to Osteoarthritis [OA] – Medications In my last article on Osteoarthritis, I wrote about the preventive aspect of the disease- in this article, I will be discussing the medication aspect. Osteoarthritis pain can be debilitating and prevent one from doing some activities. — Arthritis Disorders (@ArthritisDisord) December 9, 2020 Listen to this article […]
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Obesity-How to Measure It Introduction Obesity or being very fat has been on the rise by the day. In this article, we are going to discuss how to define if one is obese or not in other words, to measure Obesity. Why is knowing Obesity more important today? As you can see in the […]
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Eat more Proteins and Live a Happy Healthy Life Introduction Proteins form an important part of the diet in a diabetic patient. Research has found that they are an alternative to energy production after carbohydrates and fats in conditions leading to starvation. You must have noticed that in a starving person, the patient loses weight […]
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Introduction In this article, I am going to discuss Exercise for Hypertension and Diabetes. In Part 1 of the series, I will be covering walking as an exercise. Nowadays, due to our hectic life, we get very little time to think about our health, leave aside exercising. Because of this, we tend to accumulate unwanted […]
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OSTEOARTHRITIS Management – 3 Simple Yet Effective Tips Introduction- Listen to this article Osteoarthritis management is a challenge that most of us face while we are suffering from it. But it is not difficult. In this article, we will learn the management of osteoarthritis-its prevention in the first place, and if you are already into […]
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With so many changes in lifestyle and food habits due to urbanization and fast food availability, those having diabetes are more at risk of developing complications due to their faulty food habits. Knowing what and how much to eat can help in maintaining an optimum blood sugar level. This article aims to define just that.
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10 out of Twenty-one days Covid-19 India Lockdown It has been 10 days already of the twenty-one days of the CoVid-19 lockdown. I think we have had enough of this disease dominating our lives and it is getting boring by the day. In these 10 out of 21 days of the lockdown, we are already […]
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21 Days of Covd-19 Lockdown In India- How will it help On 26th March 2020, a 21 days Covid-19 Curfew[Lockdown] in India was declared by the honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Even as I write this article, the total no of cases of Covid-19 in India has risen to more than 1000 confirmed cases, […]
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How does the Coronavirus pandemic affect our routine life Open any news channel or newspaper- the first thing which you notice is the latest update on Covid19 and it’s aftermath or progress all over the world. When I wrote my first article on 7th February 2020, the cases were restricted mainly to China and a […]
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What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of our joints that causes them to lose their supporting cartilage. Listen to this article- In my first post on Arthritis, at the conclusion, I had mentioned that my next topic will be on a joint disease called Osteoarthritis. In this article, I shall be discussing what […]
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Oral Anti-diabetic drugs[OADs] What are Oral Anti-diabetic Drugs? Oral Anti-diabetic Drugs[OADs] are those medicines that are given mostly to Type 2 Diabetic patients. After discussing the importance of Insulin injection in my last post, we now come to the treatment of diabetes mellitus with Oral Anti-diabetic drugs[OADs]. A large number of oral antidiabetic drugs are […]
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. Hi Friends, Today is 29th September 2019- World Heart Day. At the outset, let me wish all my readers-both past and present-” A Healthy Heart and A Happy Heart Day”. Heart care is the need of the day and all young and elderly people should know how to do it. Today, as I write […]
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Hello Friends, November 14th is World Diabetes Day. On this occasion, I take the opportunity to update you with an article on the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus[DM]. In my last post, I have discussed in detail about various investigations to be carried out to rule out/ know the progress of the treatment of Diabetes. To […]
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4 Important Investigations To Show You If You Are Going In For Diabetes Introduction to Investigations in Diabetes Hello Friends, Investigations in Diabetes form an important part in the control of the disease. There are 4 specific investigations to help you understand diabetes mellitus better. We will discuss each one of them in the paragraphs […]
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Know your diabetes and live a happy, trouble-free life Today, as I am writing this article, all over the world Diabetes Mellitus is spreading like wildfire with barely any solution to end it. What we as human beings, have achieved is control over the signs, symptoms, and complications of the disease. Is there any way […]
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ββ Causes and Types of Diabetes Introduction- Knowing the types and causes of diabetes can help in better control of its effect on all parts/ organs of our body. In my last post, I discussed how Diabetes Mellitus{DM} derived its name and the difference between Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus. Today we will try to […]
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What is Diabetes Mellitus? Introduction About 3000 years ago, ancient Egyptians discovered that some people had excessive thirst, hunger and urination. Probably it was at that time Diabetes was unofficially discovered. Even in ancient Indian scriptures, mention has been made of urine of some people attracted ants. The physicians that time thought that the urine […]
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WALKING- HOW AND WHEN WE SHOULD DO IT Walking is one of the best forms of Aerobic exercise. One has to remember that walking and good health go hand in hand. Today, I am going to discuss on how walking helps us to maintain good health. In my day to day practice, patients coming to […]
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4 Different Ways to Measure Your Blood Pressure and Know if You Have Hypertension Introduction In my last blog, I had discussed the various causes of hypertension. Today we learn how to measure Blood Pressure[B.P.]. using the different types of BP measuring instruments. Types of BP apparatuses in use- There are 4 varieties available […]
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Dear Friends, Yesterday I tried to impress upon you why uncontrolled hypertension is important from the complication point of view. Today we will find out what exactly is B.P. and how it becomes hypertension. All the major organs in our body like the brain,heart,lungs,kidney etc never take rest even when we are sleeping.Heart is the […]
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Know Your Basal Metabolic Rate[BMR] Introduction Knowing your Basal Metabolic Rate or BMR can help you boost your health in many ways. So far I have discussed with you facts regarding Obesity which includes methods to know if you are overweight, obese, or having an ideal body weight. Today, we are going to find out […]
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