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Living with Psoriasis:5 Tips to maintain a healthy skin

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Psoriasis is a disorder where the body produces too many skin cells. These skin cells grow abnormally and are shed more quickly than normal skin cells.

The skin cells build up and form scales and plaques on the skin. These plaques can appear on any part of the body, including the palms of your hands and soles of your feet.

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11 Gastro-intestinal [GI] diseases for you to know for living a healthy life

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What is Gastro-intestinal disease? Gastro-intestinal disease is an affliction of your digestive system starting from your mouth to the anus. Gastro-intestinal (GI) diseases are common, and you may come across or suffer from either one of them in your day-to-day life. Sometimes you may suffer from a combination of two or more of them at […]

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery- all you wanted to know

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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Introduction Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a complex procedure that is often used to treat serious heart conditions. Some time back I had written an article on Minimally invasive CABG [MIDCAB]- you can read this here- CABG is a major surgery that can dramatically improve the quality of life […]

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Benefits of Vitamin B12 – Why It’s Important for Your Health

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Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient for human health and well-being. It is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in animal foods, including dairy, eggs, fish, and meat, as well as some fortified plant-based foods. Vitamin B12 plays a key role in the body’s metabolism, energy production, and red blood cell formation. It is also essential […]

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Celebrating Cervical Health Awareness Month: What You Need to Know About Women’s Health

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Listen to this Article Women are the pillars behind the success of our lives.They serve as a wife, a daughter, a mother, a grandmother as well as a daughter-in-law. One great Indian scholar, social worker and politician rightly said these words- I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women […]

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The Truth About Parkinson’s Disease: Everything You Need to Know and Manage It

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‍Parkinson’s Disease: Everything You Need to Know and How to Manage It After the diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease, it’s hard to know where to begin. But there is good news: symptoms of Parkinson’s disease are treatable and preventable. Famous people who have had it include Michael J. Fox, Muhammad Ali, Alan Alda, past US president […]

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What You Need to Know About Chronic Kidney Disease and how to manage it

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Listen to this article- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an extended illness that can be caused by several varying factors, ranging from basic dehydration to far more serious issues such as glomerulonephritis. The kidneys are essential for preserving the body’s health since they sift through and eliminate waste products from the bloodstream in the form […]

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How to Match Your Biological and Your Chronological Age [Ultimate Guide]

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Unlocking the Secrets to Looking and Feeling Young: Looking and feeling young is a state of mind that many of us strive for, but the truth is that aging is an unavoidable part of life. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be a negative thing. With the right knowledge, you can slow […]

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Cancer Basics: 10 Signs of Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore to live a better life

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Cancer Basics: 10 Signs of Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore to live a better life Listen to this article- What is Cancer? Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases in the world. It is a disease that starts when cells in your body begin to grow uncontrollably. These cells can then spread to other parts […]

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How to Improve Memory and Increase Focus: 10 Natural Tips for a Sharper Mind

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Listen to this article- Why am I writing about Memory? Memory is a very important part of our existence. Without memory, you will be at loss of words, may not be able to remember or recall what you did yesterday or today, what you ate, who you spoke to, what you spoke or many more […]

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How to Manage Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Live a Better Quality of Life

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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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A Guide to Urinary Tract Infections: What They Are, How to Diagnose and Treat Them

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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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What Your Urine Microscopy and Dipstick Results Mean

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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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Know Your Kidneys – What They Are and How They Work

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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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How To Know If You Have Osteoporosis, Osteopenia or Osteomalacia

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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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What is Bone Mineral Density- How it is done and what to look out for

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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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Diet to Improve Bone Health: The Diet that Can Keep Your Bones Strong and Healthy

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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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5 Signs and Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism-how to diagnose and manage it

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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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Hypothyroidism- Signs, Symptoms, Complications-Learn How to Treat it

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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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Are you aware of Hashimoto’s Disease? Know how to treat it if you have it

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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- new drugs to help you control your blood sugar and live a better life

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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]-how to overcome this

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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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Do You Have Backache or Sciatica? Learn how To Relieve Your Pain

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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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How To Know Which Type of Worms Inhabit Your Bowels- 5 Ways to Treat Them

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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

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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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The Complete Guide to Tension Headache: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

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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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All You Need to Know About Migraines And How To Beat The Pain

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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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6 things About Bronchial Asthma You should know and how to treat it for good health

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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-What You Need to Know About Your Symptoms and How to Treat It

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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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DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE-5 Suggestions on HOW TO PREVENT OR TREAT IT

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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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Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A New Way to Save Lives

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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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Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis- 8 Signs, symptoms for you to know and take action

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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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HOW TO PREVENT OR TREAT DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE-Part 1

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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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5 Types of Drugs for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis: What You Need to Know

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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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9 Yoga poses to Ease the Pain of Arthritis, Other Daily Discomforts and live a better life

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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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8 Simple Exercises to Relieve Joint Pain and Build Mobility in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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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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How to Manage Your Cholesterol Levels and have a Healthy Heart

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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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Chikungunya: 7 Crucial Symptoms and Signs you should look out for and how to prevent or treat it

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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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6 Types Of Hepatitis-How to Treat or Prevent Them and Live a Healthy Life

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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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Typhoid Fever-How to Diagnose, Treat and Prevent It

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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 Rheumatoid Arthritis [RA]: 6 Facts To help you live A Healthy, Pain-free and Better life

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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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Massage-5 Benefits to help you live better with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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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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5 Easy Ways To Overcome Painful Rheumatoid Arthritis And Live A Better Life

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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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How To Know If You Are Having Rheumatoid Arthritis And How To Manage It

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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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Best No.1 Tip For Aging Gracefully with Diabetes- Exercise

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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

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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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How to know if you are going in for Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease

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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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Dementia- Part1

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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

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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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CHEST PAIN-HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE HAVING A HEART ATTACK OR NOT

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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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Complications of Diabetes

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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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Prudent Diet-Fats- The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

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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

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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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MALARIA

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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 Treat Osteoarthritis [OA]-Stagewise

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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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Prudent Diet-Proteins

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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Osteoarthritis-How to prevent it and manage your pain

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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Covid19 scare- How it is affecting our lives and What should we do.

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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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Arthritis -Part 2 – Osteoarthritis-Signs and Symptoms

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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]

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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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Diabetes- 4 Important Investigations to Help You Control Your Blood Sugar

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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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Diabetes Mellitus-Part 3-Know the signs and symptoms

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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Diabetes Mellitus-Causes and Types for You to Know

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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Diabetes Mellitus- How to go about it if you have it

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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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HYPERTENSION- 4 different ways to measure your blood pressure

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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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HYPERTENSION PART 2

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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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