conjunctivitis Cases of viral conjunctivitis have increased multifold in the past few weeks. Some commonly asked questions about this condition. What causes conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis is a general word used to describe any form of infection or irritation to the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye. The common causes of...
Rheumatoid arthritis: Young people can also suffer from Rheumatoid arthritis What is Rheumatoid arthritis? A chronic inflammatory disorder known as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can affect many joints in the body like hands and feet, making everyday activities difficult to do. RA is a disease in which the body's immune system attacks its tissue, including joints....
7 Warning Signs of Liver Damage Are you having feet swelling or sleep disturbance? Then, you need to be careful and consult a doctor on an immediate basis as these signs can indicate liver damage. Here are some of the red flags which we would like to share. You must seek immediate and efficient treatment...
Stroke Cases on Rising in Middle-Aged Adults Mumbai A stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Strokes can be caused due to two types, ischemic and hemorrhagic. In middle-aged adults, ischemic stroke has an increasing rate and is the most common one that results in...
EVERYTHING ABOUT MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY We see various kinds of surgeries like open surgery, angioplasty, knee replacement etc, minimally invasive surgery is a different kind of method to perform a surgery, in this minor cuts or holes are made in your body, a laparoscope (a small tube with a camera) is inserted in this cuts...
WHAT IS FISSURES An anal fissure is a tear line on the anus or anal canal. An anal fissure may occur when you pass hard stools during the bowel movement. In small cases, an anal fissure can be treated within 4 to 8 weeks by therapy but a chronic fissure which is mostly more than...
Hypertension in adolescent and young adults Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is typically a disease of adults above the age of 40 years. But a good percentage of individuals in their adolescence, 20’s or 30’s are being diagnosed with hypertension. High BP at this age is usually a consequence of another systemic disease or...
What is Bladder Cancer? What Causes It? Zen hospital is also known as the best hospital Hospital for cancer treatment in Mumbai. Rare in people under the age of 40 and usually affecting older adults, bladder cancer is more prevalent in men and is one of the most common cancers. It is caused when the...
Lifestyle factors that can help prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition in which the reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus causes problematic symptoms. GERD is a chronic version of acid reflux. This happens when the stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the oesophagus. It irritates the lining of the oesophagus...
Stress explained by Dr Purnima D'sa Stress is the way our body reacts to being under pressure leading to physical, emotional & psychological changes. Acute stress: where there is a trigger & one is constantly upset on account if it, unable to concentrate & loses sleep & in a state of anxiety & fear. Episodic...
