Conditions

Symptoms and Signs The symptoms and signs of cataracts can vary depending on the type and severity of the cataract. One of the primary symptoms of cataracts is a decrease in vision clarity. Vision may appear hazy, blurry, or cloudy, which can make it difficult to perform daily activities like reading or driving. It must be noted, that patients with cataract experience blurry vision despite using updated glass prescription. Cataracts can cause increased sensitivity to glare, especially at night…

Causes of Cataract The causes of cataracts can be diverse and may vary depending on the type of cataract. Here are some common causes and risk factors associated with cataract development: Age: Aging is the most significant risk factor for cataracts. As people grow older, the proteins in the lens of the eye can break down and clump together, causing clouding and the formation of cataracts.  The majority of cataract cases occur in individuals over the age of 50, and the prevalence…

Cataract refers to a clouding of the lens in the eye leading to decreased vision. The lens is normally clear and helps focus light onto the retina at the back of the eye allowing us to see clearly. However, when a cataract develops, the lens becomes cloudy resulting in blurred or distorted vision. Cataracts can develop in one or both eyes, but it's not necessary for both eyes to be affected simultaneously. It is possible for a cataract to develop in one eye and not the other, or for one eye to…

Developing menopause while going through cancer is a double whammy for all women. The sudden jolt of menopause caused by cancer treatment is not only physically but mentally straining as well.  Can physiotherapy help alleviate these distressing menopausal effects and improve quality of life for women with cancer? Ajeeta Kulkarni, a senior physiotherapist at Tata Memorial hospital in Mumbai, tells us how. What are the causes of menopause in cancer patients? Menopause is the decline in the…

“Keep Your Eye On Myopia” is the theme of this year's global Myopia Awareness Week, May 22-26, 2023. Myopia education and management is an important and growing problem for people, especially children. Every 3 out of 10 kids are now seen with spectacles due to short-sightedness. Pavan Verkicharla, PhD Head & Consultant Optometrist - The Myopia Centre who works extensively in this space helps us understand the essentials of this eye condition. What is myopia? Myopia is a medical…

Bowel (fecal) and bladder (urinary) incontinence is a relatively common side-effect that can occur during cancer treatment. Due to the stigma and under-recognition attached to this condition, quality of life suffers significantly in persons with cancer. Learn more about managing this condition with Prachi P. Narkhede, a MPT Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiotherapist at Tata Memorial Hospital. What is incontinence? It is loss of control of bladder and bowel causing accidental leakage of…

Did you know eye or ocular allergies are commonly seen in young children around the age of 9 to 13 and during specific times of the year? Dr Anahita Kate informs us about this emerging allergic condition that is rapidly becoming widespread in India.  What is eye allergy or ocular allergy? In our body, we all have an immune system which is responsible for fighting off pathogens, these can be bacteria or viruses. However, in some individuals instead of mounting a response to a microbe,…

One of the many unpleasant aspects of treatment for cancer patients is the adverse effect of having nerve related pain, tingling, altered sensations, etc. This is termed as neuropathy and occurs when the nerves fibers in the body get damaged, inflamed or destroyed during the cancer treatment process. Neuropathy can be managed with the help of physiotherapy and some lifestyle changes. Manali Kamat, a Physiotherapist from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai provides detailed insight into this…

Fatigue, often confused with mere weakness, is now recognized as one of the most common symptoms of cancer itself as well as a side-effect of the treatment that a patient goes through. Often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed, it leads to a distress and affects daily living of the cancer patient. So how does one recognize it and what do we do about it. Sarika Mahajan, senior Physiotherapist with Tata Memorial Hospital helps us unpack this unvalued symptom for both patients and their care providers…