Interstitial Cystitis is also known as BPS or Bladder Pain Syndrome. It causes pain in the pelvis or urinary bladder, producing an urgent need and frequent need to void. This disorder commonly occurs in women. Method of Diagnosis In order to diagnose whether there is Interstitial Cystitis, your
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Types of spinal problems and treatments
The spine is made up of small bones which are placed one on top of the other. Any misalignment in these bones or the discs between them can cause spinal problems. Common spinal problems Lordosis - This is also referred to as swayback. This occurs when the spine
Sunday, 16 April 2017
Getting ready for Summer ’17 – Let’s beat the heat
On December 12th 2016, Chennai was hit by Cyclone Vardah. Trees were uprooted, and most of the city’s green cover was destroyed. It is safe to say that the city will experience one of the worst summers in known history. There is a call to arms to plant
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Doctor, I have heard about the harmful impact of Meningitis. Could you give me a clear picture of this illness?
Meninges are the three membranes that cover and protect the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges caused by injury or infection. There two types of meningitis: the first is caused by a virus and the second by bacteria, the latter being the
Dealing with Sports Injuries
With people getting into fitness in a big way, sports injuries have gotten more common. Some injuries that occur often are: Shin splints Knee injuries Groin pulls Hamstring injury Shoulder and neck strains Ankle sprains What causes sports injuries? Apart from fractures which are injuries to the bone,
Thursday, 6 April 2017
World Health Day 2017 – “Depression, Let’s Talk”
“A healthy outside starts from the inside” – Robert Urich April 7th, 2017 is World Health Day and this year the theme is a topic that many are still unwilling to talk about and others are sceptical of, depression. People associate the term with mental disorder and insanity
Monday, 3 April 2017
Kidney Stones – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
A kidney stone is a hard, crystalline substance formed in the kidney or urinary tract What causes kidney stones? Not drinking adequate amounts of water Accumulation of dissolved minerals in the kidney Calcification in kidneys or urethra Decreased urine output Diet and hereditary factors Medication or supplements Symptoms
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