Written and reviewed by Dr. K. P. V. Rao, MBBS, General Medical Practitioner from Mumbai, after thorough research What is Hyponatremia? Sodium is a basic mineral your body needs to control fluid electrolytes balance, send nerve signals, and help your muscles move smoothly. When blood sodium levels drop lower than normal, a medical condition known… Continue reading Hyponatremia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Author: Dr.K.P.V.Rao
Dr.K.P.V.Rao is a General Medical Practitioner. He graduated as an MBBS from Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Medical College, Solapur, Kolhapur University, India in May 1983. He was a resident doctor in Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at B Y L Nair Hospital, Mumbai in 1983-84. At present, he is practicing medicine at Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India. He has 36 years of experience in General Medical Practice and writes medical blogs.
The Ultimate Patient Guide to Colonoscopy: Why It Saves Lives After 50
A small decision at 50 that can protect decades of your future health. Written and reviewed by Dr. K. P. V. Rao, MBBS, General Medical Practitioner from Mumbai, after thorough research A colonoscopy is not just a diagnostic tool; it is a powerful preventive procedure. In fact, it remains the gold standard for preventing colorectal… Continue reading The Ultimate Patient Guide to Colonoscopy: Why It Saves Lives After 50
7 reasons Why Aging Increases Your Colorectal Cancer Risk
A clear look at how age-related changes in your body increase risk of colorectal cancer What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the colon or rectum, parts of the large intestine. It typically begins as small, noncancerous clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps, which can develop into cancer over… Continue reading 7 reasons Why Aging Increases Your Colorectal Cancer Risk
The 7 Key Benefits of Stool Examination in Health
Learn why your doctor has advised you a stool examination test Nobody really wants to talk about poop. It’s awkward, it’s uncomfortable, and most people would rather skip the topic entirely. But here’s the thing. A simple stool sample can tell your doctor more about your health than you’d ever expect. We’re talking early signs… Continue reading The 7 Key Benefits of Stool Examination in Health
Giardiasis, Cryptosporidiosis, and Rotavirus: Three Overlooked Monsoon GI Threats
Learn about these 3 organisms that can disrupt your healthy life We now come to the last of the monsoon GI diseases, where we discuss some of the lesser known organisms that cause Gastrointestinal Diseases- Giardiasis, Cryptosporidiosis, and Rotavirus. How Each Infection Spreads Through Water and Food During Monsoon Giardiasis, cryptosporidiosis, and rotavirus don’t get… Continue reading Giardiasis, Cryptosporidiosis, and Rotavirus: Three Overlooked Monsoon GI Threats