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Interpreting Muscle Mass and Fat Composition A DEXA scan, or Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry scan, provides vital insights into a person’s body composition, offering an in-depth look at both muscle mass and fat percentage, highlighting the benefits of dexa scan. In my last article, we learnt what it is in detail along with the interpretations of… Continue reading Benefits of Dexa Scan for Your Health Journey
Hello friends. Welcome to yet another useful article. Today we are going to learn about an imaging technique called the Dexa Scan. What is a DEXA Scan? A DEXA scan, or Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry scan, is a medical imaging technique specifically designed to assess bone density and other body compositions. Utilized primarily to evaluate the… Continue reading Dexa Scan- What is it and How Does it Help You
What are varicose veins? What’s the meaning of Varicose veins? What does varicose veins mean? Let me explain this term by giving an example of one patient who visited my clinic 2 months back. Case Study Sheela [name changed], a 62-year-old lady, came to my clinic with c/o pain and swelling in the lower parts… Continue reading Varicose veins- Are they Good or Bad for you?
In this article we learn- what is hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypophosphatemia and their contribution to Electrolyte Imbalance, if there is any. In my previous article, I spoke about serum electrolytes in general. Today, we learn how the changes in these electrolytes levels in our blood affect our health. Electrolyte Balance and Imbalance Before… Continue reading Serum Electrolyte Imbalance {contd.}
The Importance of Serum Electrolytes What are Serum Electrolytes? Serum electrolytes1 are vital blood minerals that regulate key bodily functions like nerve signaling and muscle contraction. Electrolytes are charged particles, both positive (anions), and negative (cations), which help regulate a variety of critical functions in the body. They are tiny helpers in your blood that… Continue reading 7 Essential Facts About Serum Electrolytes for Health and Wellness
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