Ear infections occur when a bacterial or viral infection affects the middle ear. Ear infections can be diagnosed with the following symptoms: Partial hearing loss An itchy feeling in the ears. Pus or ear drainage A persistent pressure in the ear Mild or acute pain in the ear
Thursday, 29 December 2016
Tuesday, 27 December 2016
Is your throat irritating you?
Image Courtesy - healthunify.com A sore throat may cause you pain, itchiness and irritation that can make it hard for you to swallow. This is generally accompanied by other infections such as a rash, joint pain or a fever. You may also experience swelling in your neck glands, infection
Monday, 26 December 2016
Tips for Clean and Healthy Teeth
Maintaining a clean and white set of teeth says a lot about a person’s personal hygiene. Here are a few ways to maintain your pearly whites. Healthy Gums and Teeth: Rubbing apple cider vinegar, lemon on your teeth and rinse after 5 minutes. Eating raw strawberries and other
Thursday, 22 December 2016
Is Your Sinus Bothering You? Treatment of Sinusitis and Tips for Prevention.
The inflammation and swelling of the sinus is called as sinusitis. This is characterized by germ growth and obstruction of the nasal passage. Sinusitis is generally caused by common cold, some forms of allergies or any nodules that grow in the nasal cavity. In children, it could be
Monday, 19 December 2016
Common Dental Problems
Dental problems are quite troublesome and create problems in the most unexpected ways. Although most of these problems can be rectified, a few after effects are always preset. It is always wise to see a dentist/ oral hygienist every 3 months. The most common dental problems are discussed
Friday, 16 December 2016
What is Gingivitis?
What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gingiva or the gums commonly caused by the bacterial accumulation on the teeth forming a plaque, typically called plaque- induced Gingivitis. Click here for larger view Why should be concerned about Gingivitis? Gingivitis is non destructive, but you should be concerned as
Alleviate Chronic Ear Infections in Your Child
The general cause for an ear infection in toddlers and young children, is the common cold. When infected fluid or pus gets accumulated behind the eardrum, which is situated in the middle part of the ear, an ear infection happens. The Eustachian tube or middle ear is connected
Thursday, 8 December 2016
Living with and Managing Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis was first diagnosed in the year 1868 and even though a cure is yet to be found, there are treatment options to help slow down the progression of the disease. 2.1 million People, world-wide have been diagnosed, with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Image Courtesy - medicinenet.com Multiple Sclerosis
Thursday, 1 December 2016
Liver Transplant at Kauvery Hospital
A boon for patients with end stage liver disease. Kauvery Liver Transplant Centre offers affordable liver transplant surgeries. Check out this video by Dr. Ilango, Lead Surgeon Transplant and Liver Surgery talking about how liver transplants are a boon for patients with end stage liver disease.
Monday, 21 November 2016
What should parents do for the healthy development of their child
Sleep, Good Nutrition and Exercise are the Mantras for a healthy child. Click here to view larger view.
How to maintain a healthy digestive system
You are what you eat! The food we eat affects our appearance and health. Here are some wonderful tips to maintain the health of your stomach. Click here for larger view.
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Liver Transplant
The liver is an important organ In the human body; it is wedge-shaped with 4 unequal lobes. It is the heaviest organ in our body and also is the largest gland. It is reddish in color and is situated on the right side of the abdomen. Functions of
Monday, 14 November 2016
Heart Transplantation: Questions you always wanted to ask
Image Courtesy - static.dnaindia.com Heart Transplant is replacing a damaged or diseased heart with a healthy donor heart. It is not easy to find a donor heart. The donor should be brain dead but still on life support and the donor’s heart must match closely with the recipient’s
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
Functions and Diseases of the liver and how to keep it healthy
Liver is one of the largest organ of our body. It's situated inside your abdomen on the right side under the ribcage. It has numerous functions and one of the main function is that whatever you eat and drink, it helps to process that into various nutrients and
Sunday, 30 October 2016
Blood thinners and their use today
Image Courtesy - edc2.healthtap.com Blood thinners as their name suggests, are used as anticoagulants and increase the time duration taken for the formation of a blood clot, thereby reducing the risk of a stroke or a heart attack due to clots. Blood thinners are recommended by doctors for patients
Thursday, 27 October 2016
What is Kidney Failure? Is it treatable?
Kidney failure seems to be prevalent in all ages. There are various types of Kidney Failure, some are temporary and some permanent. All types of renal failure have treatment and can be cured completely. We had done kidney transplantation for a 5 year child some years ago. Recently
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Colon Cancer - The threat is real
Image Courtesy - i3.mirror.co.uk Colon cancer is one deadly disease that is found on the rise in the recent years due to our unhealthy lifestyle and eating habits. This cancer attacks the digestive system including the small and large intestines. Colon Cancer affects more men than women and
Monday, 17 October 2016
Tips for older people to prevent falls and fractures
Yes, falls can be prevented. These are some simple ideas for you to guard yourself against falling. Talk to Your Doctor freely expressing all your worries. Ask your doctor to evaluate your risk for falling, and get to learn from them specific steps you can easily follow. Ask
Tips to recover after a Spinal Surgery
A person undergoing a spinal surgery requires a considerable amount of time to heal. The initial stages of healing require extra precautions and the patient may be required to shift positions frequently and not stand or sit for too long. Taking small walks initially and increasing the distance
Friday, 14 October 2016
Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a developmental and behavioral disorder seen among children between 5- 8 years of age. What are the symptoms that one needs to look for? The symptoms vary and may be difficult to recognize at times. Almost all children show one or more symptoms
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
Simple steps for healthy body and mind
The world we live in these days is extremely tiring. People do not have a minute to stop everything and think about their health and the state of their mind. This has led to the development of extreme pressure and tension in your mind which inadvertently affects your
Friday, 23 September 2016
Treatment and Remedies for Back Pain
Image Courtesy - doctor pulse.co Do you use your laptop/computer every day? Do you also forget to maintain a proper posture whilst using them? Then your lower back is at a risk of constant strain which will cause you great discomfort in the near future. WHY DO YOU
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