Conditions

Dr Swati Jha, Director, Community Health & Research at Aga Khan Health Services India, answers some common questions that people are asking about vaccinations, especially those with co-morbidities and pre-existing conditions. Plus a useful image shared by Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy, Senior Interventional Cardiologist at Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore As the pandemic does not really seem to be settling down, and there is an upsurge in many parts of the world and the country, the…

We know that stroke is a leading cause of disability. Dr. Nitin Sampat, Consulting Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist highlights how stroke affects women differently, the risk factors for stroke in women and the preventive measures that can be taken. In India, the incidence of stroke is 84-260 lakh annually and the stroke rate in people > 70 years is 1.5% per year. It is the 4th leading cause of death and it still accounts for 1.3% of all causes of death in the world. However, it is…

Spinal cord injury, stroke and osteoporosis are common causes of disability. The Chandigarh Spinal Rehab centre offers holistic rehabilitation to empower patients and enable independent living. For what conditions or disabilities does the Centre have Rehabilitation facilities? Spinal Cord Injury Traumatic brain injury Stroke Multiple Sclerosis Cerebral Palsy Children with special needs Geriatric Rehabilitation Post Joint Replacement Therapy Spina Bfida Pain Management Other Neuro Conditions…

Dermatologist Dr. Kruti Banodkar explains how hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affects the skin, hair and nails of a person, the home remedies and self care strategies for the dermatological issues and when you should see a physician. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of the neck. It releases hormones to help the body regulate and use energy. It regulates the rate at which calories are burned, affecting weight loss or weight gain. It can slow down or…

Dr Vani Parmar, Professor, Surgical Oncology, Breast Services, ACTREC had joined a webinar conducted by PatientsEngage on the management of side effects of hormone therapy for Breast Cancer. Here is a synopsis of some of the key points made by her. The link to the complete video recording is below. Do watch it to listen to Dr. Vani Parmar but also the breast cancer patient Mamta Goenka and Tulsi Chikhal.   1.   When is hormone therapy advised for Breast Cancer…

Looking for information on emergency contraceptive pills and don’t know whom to ask or how to ask. Dr. Ranjana Dhanu, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Hinduja Hospital answers these questions. Emergency Contraception pills are used when a woman has had unprotected sex. This pill is commonly called the "morning-after pill”.  As per World Health Organization1, Emergency Contraceptive Pills (ECPs) can prevent over 95% of pregnancies when taken within the stipulated time- five…

In conversation with Dr. Sujeet Rajan, Respiratory Physician on Post Covid Pulmonary Fibrosis, rehabiliation and home care, Covid treatment protocols and more.   We now know that Post Covid Pulmonary Fibrosis is a real concern. Can Covid-19 infection cause permanent damage to lungs? Can your lungs recover after fibrosis? What are the common misconceptions on Covid-19 treatment? Do you need to take antibiotics or steroids always? We explore these and many other questions with Dr.…

The prevalence of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) is as high as 68% of all patients and 30% even six months after chemotherapy. It is important to understand the cause and find ways to deal with the pain. Caregivers should not dismiss the pain. Dr. Shital Raval explains CIPN, the symptoms and approaches for management of CIPN.   When the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord are affected or damaged, it causes a condition called peripheral neuropathy. While…

Dr Pradnya Gadgil, Consultant Paediatric Neurology and Complex Epilepsy explains the causes and complexities of childhood epilepsy, how it differs from adult epilepsy, the relationship of seizures with sleep and more.  What is childhood epilepsy? How does it differ from epilepsy in adults? Epilepsy is a tendency to experience recurrent seizures- without a specific trigger. For example, seizures people experience after a head injury or with low sugar/ low calcium (in babies) do not…