Picture this: Effigies in making, sweets being distributed, shops decorated with colourful ribbons, and streets bustling with joyous people. No, it is not a movie scene but that of a festive India. The celebrations are on with only a few days…
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Bone Dislocation: Causes & Treatment
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Dislocation occurs when bones that form a joint slip out of their normal position. The injury temporarily deforms and immobilizes the joint, inflicting severe pain at the site of injury. The injury may happen due to a fall or blow,…
Dealing with back pain for too long?
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What is lower back pain? Low back provides structural support, movement and protection to body tissues. It supports the upper body while standing, extends at the waist when a person bends, and rotates at the waist upon movement. The lumbar…
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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…
Understanding Sprains Vs Strains
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what are strains and sprains? Sprains Vs Strains – We all have used Sprains and Strains in an interchanging meaning without realising that these two stand for different problems and their symptoms, causes and risk factors, all are widely different. …
What kind of back pain do I have?
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Back pain is a symptom of pain that could arise from more than one source. A doctor will carefully evaluate the exact cause of pain before suggesting a course of action. Apart from referred pain (which is pain arising from…
Back Pain During Pregnancy
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Most women experience back pain at some point during their pregnancy. The pain could range from being mild to severe. Though it isn’t uncommon to have back pain while being pregnant, due attention must be given to it and methods…
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…
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A disorder of the body’s nervous system is deemed a neurological disorder. Various abnormalities in the brain or spinal cord (electrical, structural, biochemical, or electrical) can manifest themselves in a variety of symptoms like muscle weakness, paralysis, seizures, confusion, pain,…
12 Times It’s Safe to Opt for C-section
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C-section requires surgery in the abdominal portion to take out the baby. Some C-sections can be planned or scheduled because of already known complications. However, in many deliveries the need for C-section becomes evident only when the labor has already…
Yoga Poses For Stress Relief
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In a stressful state, you cannot come up with the right solution or cannot deal with any task. yoga poses for stress relief Stress can also push you over the edge. Stress or tension affects your body parts like the…
Understanding Frozen Shoulder
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Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis, in medical terms, refers to restricted mobility of the shoulder joint due to swelling and stiffening of the articular shoulder ligament that surrounds the joint. This term has often been used to refer to arthritis,…
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The human heart is a complex and chief organ for survival. In our attempt to understand the importance of heart better, we spoke to Dr. Niraj Gupta. He is currently practising as an Associate Director of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta…
Spinal Tumour: Types & Causes
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Spinal tumour is an abnormal growth of cells in the spinal cord or surrounding the spinal cord and spinal column. The cells grow and multiply uncontrollably. Spinal tumours can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). These can classified as primary (originating in…
The Importance of Physiotherapy
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An episode of back pain can last for several weeks, and may also reoccur upon treatment. Physiotherapy is often considered to decrease back pain, increase function, provide education and support to prevent further recurrences, and allow a patient to gradually…
5 Best Yoga Poses for Busy Women
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Modern women are strong, self-reliant and multitaskers. They can be thought of as the reincarnation of Goddess Durga in modern avatar carrying on with the daily life chores without ever thinking about their own self. From office to home to kids to grocery…
#LadiesAndBabies: Diabetes At Pregnancy
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Diabetes At Pregnancy: As joyous starting a family and conceiving a baby is, it also requires considerate pre-planning and appropriate care in order to ensure the optimal health of the offspring as well as the mother. If you have diabetes…
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Yoga is well-known for its major benefits. Yoga has been proven over and again to help with anything from stress reduction to staying in shape. And there isn’t much that yoga can’t do! The practice focuses on breathing methods, one…
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Sciatica is shooting pain experienced in the lower back, buttocks, and legs. For 80 -90 percent of people suffering from sciatica pain, it goes away naturally, and full recovery is achieved within 2-months. The need to consult a doctor might…
26th Week of Pregnancy: You Are Not Alone
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Congratulations! It’s 26th week of pregnancy. The last week of the second trimester. Feels great, right? Of course, you have completed the most difficult time of pregnancy. The baby’s movement in the 26th week of pregnancy is amazing. Every single…