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Understanding Glaucoma: All You Need to Know about it

‍Glaucoma: All You Need to Know about Types and Effective Ways to Manage Them Glaucoma is an eye disease that can cause permanent vision loss if not managed and treated early. It is the leading cause of blindness in the world, especially among people over 60 years old. In the recent past, I have written… Continue reading Understanding Glaucoma: All You Need to Know about it

Know your Body Composition: Body Fat Percentage, Muscle Mass and Bone mass

Introduction to Body Mass Composition In my medical practice, I come across many patients—some are skinny, some are overweight, and some are grossly overweight or obese. In the past, I have written a few articles on how to overcome obesity. You can read one of them here: But did you know that all these conditions… Continue reading Know your Body Composition: Body Fat Percentage, Muscle Mass and Bone mass

Managing Diabetic Neuropathy: The Latest Breakthroughs and Medicines for Effective Relief

Understanding Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve disorder caused by long-term uncontrolled diabetes, resulting in symptoms like numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and feet. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the nerves over time. This condition can significantly impact quality of life and pose serious health risks if left untreated.… Continue reading Managing Diabetic Neuropathy: The Latest Breakthroughs and Medicines for Effective Relief

The Silent Thief: Understanding Diabetic Nephropathy and Its Impact on Kidney Health

What is Diabetic Nephropathy? Diabetic nephropathy, often referred to as the silent thief, is a progressive kidney disease that affects individuals suffering from diabetes. This chronic condition is characterized by the gradual deterioration of kidney function, leading to kidney failure if left untreated. Learn more about the filtering units of the kidney below- Kidney health… Continue reading The Silent Thief: Understanding Diabetic Nephropathy and Its Impact on Kidney Health

Understanding Diarrhea and Dysentery: A Comprehensive Guide

Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Diarrhea and Dysentry Have you recently suffered from a bout of loose motions that made you so sick that you had to take intravenous [IV] fluids? Or the loose motions so severe that you had to get admitted in the hosptital to get treated? And then you wondered “how… Continue reading Understanding Diarrhea and Dysentery: A Comprehensive Guide

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