Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is the condition where there is a presence of an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, the muscles that help in the breathing process. Children having this condition require regular checkups with an experienced pediatrician. Typically, hernia in…
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What is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine or back, although other joints, ligaments or tendons in the hips, shoulders, knees or ankles may also get affected. The joints and…
Cancer Screening FAQ
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Q1. What is screening? A1. Screening means medical testing and early detection of a condition before any symptoms develop. Q2. What is meant by cancer screening? A2. It involves physical examination, detailed patient history taking, laboratory tests, radiological investigations and also…
TORCH infections in mothers
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TORCH does not stand for one particular disease – it actually is an acronym which represents various diseases that can affect a growing foetus inside the womb of his mother if exposed to them while still inside the uterus. The…
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I had heard and read a lot about the so called “Postpartum Depression” when I was pregnant and I just laughed over it every time. I was so sure that I would never be the one to get affected as…
8 Ways to Prevent Cancer
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Though there are no proven ways of preventing cancer, it is possible to reduce your risks of getting it. This is because most risk factors of cancer include bad lifestyle choices like smoking or being overweight – things you can…
How Painful is Having a Baby?
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We all know that pregnancy is a wonderful journey. But if you are planning your first baby, then you must have one question in your mind – how painful is having a baby? So the answer is yes, it is…
PCOS: What it does to a woman’s body
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) was termed after the visible change that the disorder brings in the ovaries of women affected by it, i.e. ovaries look like cysts. PCOS actually brings about a host of metabolic and endocrine changes in the…
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What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease characterised by inflammation of various joints in the body, causing pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in extreme cases. It is distinguished from other forms of arthritis in that…
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What is prenatal screening? Though most pregnancies progress normally to deliver healthy babies, there exists a small chance that a baby might have a genetic disorder or a physical anomaly like a neural tube defect. Prenatal tests assess whether a…
Breast Cancer Treatment Options
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Every cancer treatment is finally aimed at two objectives: to get rid of the tumor cells and to prevent remission. Breast cancer treatment options offered depends on many factors: the type of breast cancer, the size of the tumor and its…
Croup in Children
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Barking cough is a breathing difficulty most common in children between the ages of 3 and 5, and is characterised by a swelling around the vocal cords. Its most common form is the viral croup and it displays the most…
Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
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Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are cancers which originate in a certain type of white blood cell called lymphocyte, which is an important component of the body’s immune system. Both these malignancies can cause similar symptoms, but the conditions within which…
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A member of the New Moms’ Club shares her experience with PPD I was a girl who was full of life until PPD struck me and I couldn’t understand what made me cry all day and night long during my…
Arthritis FAQ
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Q1. What is arthritis? A1. It is a condition of the musculoskeletal system that causes inflammation of the joints which leads to disability. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability. Q2. When does it occur? A2. Arthritis may occur when…
Pancreatic Cancer – Causes & Symptoms
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Causes Pancreatic cancer has a genetic predisposition. It is disease caused due to damage to the DNA, and occurs as a result of inheritance a faulty set of genes. The cell usually possesses two damaged copies of the gene, one…
War Between Normal vs C-Section Delivery
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Do you also find yourself teaming up with women who tout c-section as an easy and quick way to deliver the baby? Well, we agree that more and more women are subscribing to this view but – is this decision…
Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack – The quicker someone is treated when having a heart attack, the greater the chances of success and lesser the damage to the heart. However, nearly 25% of all heart attacks occur without…
Bone Fracture: A painful Experience
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Bone Fracture: What is a Fracture? A fracture (also called bone fracture) is a medical condition where one or more than one bone cracks or breaks. This may happen due to exertion of high force, physical impact or stress or…
Beware of drugs during pregnancy
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Drugs during pregnancy? Factors to consider Certain medicines should be avoided because they can harm the baby. Dosage of medicines may need to be increased or decreased – kidney and heart works more when pregnant, making medicines flush out of…