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13 articles written by our consultants, grouped into 8 departments — symptoms worth acting on, what a treatment involves, and how to stay well between visits.
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Gynaecology2
Tackling PMS Symptoms
Author: By – Dr. Farha Fatima PMS occurs in the 2nd half of your period, after ovulation but before menstruation, when progesterone levels are high, and estrogen levels are low. This has a negative effect on dopamine. It pulls the dopamine effect down. Hence, your motivation falls, mood changes…
Exercise in PCOS
Author: By – Dr. Farha Fatima PCOS is the most prevalent endocrine condition amongst females of reproductive age group. It affects cardiometabolic, Reproductive, psychological, and dermatologic states of the patient and hence can lead to reduced quality of life. Lifestyle modifications are…
Pediatrics1
Bariatric Surgery1
Cardiac Care3
Heart Healthy Dietary Practices
Avoid or consume minimum quantities of Saturated Fats, Sugars and Salt while fruits vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy being majority of your diet. High saturated fat, high salt diets and red meat increase your risk of diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and heart failure.…
Myocardial Infarction
A serious medical emergency wherein blood supply to the heart muscles is blocked leading to injury or death of heart cells. The condition is popularly known as Heart Attack. What are the symptoms of Heart Attack? Men - Chest pain spreading to shoulder, arm, back, neck or jaw Women - Pain in neck…
Hypertension / High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is a severe medical condition in which blood pressure in the arteries is either constantly or intermittently elevated. What are the normal and hypertension blood pressure values? Low blood pressure – Less than or equal to 90/60 Normal blood pressure – Less than or equal to 120/80…
Gastrology2
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
A potentially life threatening bleeding phenomena observed anywhere in the Gastrointestinal tract. Where do gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) episodes occur? 70 to 75% in the upper GI tract Oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, biliary/pancreatic systems. 25 to 30% in the lower GI tract Jejunum and ileum…
My Stomach Hurts So Bad - Causes Of Lower Abdominal Pain
Suffering from a bad stomach and wondering why your stomach hurts? Visit our blog to know more about causes of lower abdominal pain. Inform yourselves more about the reasons of stomach pain so that you can take prompt action and consult a doctor.
Nephro Care2
Options for Dialysis
What is dialysis? When the kidneys lose their function, excess biochemical material, excess fluids and unwanted waste from the blood is filtered outusing a lifesaving medical procedure called Dialysis. Who needs dialysis? For the patients with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than 15…
5 Steps for Preventing Kidney Stones
A person who has experienced the pain caused by kidney stone will remember it for long time. The radiating pain stays till the stone passes out of the body our through urine. The stones can form again and you must know that it can be avoided with few simple preventive measures and determination…