Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects children & adults. This disease affects your airways, which transport air to and from your lungs. The airways in your lungs can become inflamed and narrowed if you have asthma. It may cause wheezing, coughing, and tightness in the chest. A flare-up or asthma attack occurs when
A condition that affects the heart’s structure or function is considered heart disease. People often refer to heart disease as one condition. Heart disease, however, is an umbrella term for several conditions. Let’s understand different heart diseases: Coronary artery disease What: More than 10 million people are diagnosed with Coronary artery every year in India.
Most people are terrified of hearing the word “Cancer”. How well do you know the disease? There are over 200 conditions referred to as cancer. The disease occurs when cells multiply and mutate uncontrollably without normal cell death mechanisms in place. It is common for malignant cells to spread to other parts of the body
With the discovery of the OMICRON variant, COVID-19 has been rapidly spreading around the world, including in India. The increased number of cases of OMICRON, despite its milder symptoms than Delta, has sparked fears over the third wave of Coronavirus. As the OMICRON strain is relatively new and little information about it exists, there is
Trauma to the orthopaedic system refers to any serious injury to the bones, joints, and/or soft tissues caused by an external force. A car accident or fall, for instance, can cause these types of injuries, but not always. Besides trauma, overuse can also result in tibial stress fractures, which are reportedly caused by running long
Common Winter Ailments As winter approaches, the cold & flu season follows. As the weather gets colder, respiratory illnesses become more prevalent. Viral transmission is easier when people spend most of their time indoors or in closed spaces. Cold, dry air reduces our immunity. In winter, health care is especially important for everyone. Despite all
A joint replacement surgery relieves pain and restores near-normal range of motion and function in the affected joint. It involves removing the damaged cartilage and bone at the end of long bones and replacing them with an artificial metal joint. Hip, knee, and shoulder replacements are the most common among joint replacement surgeries. However, fingers,
Prevention is always better than a cure for health! Every day, hundreds of people die from illnesses that could have been treated if they were diagnosed earlier. Preventative medicine plays a crucial role here. Medicine that focuses on the prevention of disease is known as preventative medicine or prophylaxis. This refers to preventing a disease
