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An interesting and informative Webinar in collaboration with Kidney Warriors Foundation on ‘Living Better with Kidney Disease’ covered an entire gamut of issues ranging from best dietary choices to overcoming anxiety during dialysis. We bring you excerpts in an easy Q&A format gathered from responses of panelists. What are the main diet restrictions for a patient with kidney disease? Diet accounts for 50 per cent of any kidney failure patient, whether it is a dialysis or kidney transplant…

People with chronic conditions are having unique challenges during this period of lockdown. PatientsEngage is committed to sharing the right information on managing chronic conditions. We have therefore started a series of webinars with doctors, health experts and empowered patients to address the key concerns.  Tune in to our webinars with health experts answering key concerns. These will be streamed on our Facebook page What we have scheduled so far is: Friday 27th March 2020 5pm…

Living with a Kidney Disease can be very challenging and it varies from person to person. Join our panel of patients with Kidney Disease and caregivers to understand and learn from their lived experience. In collaboration with Kidney Warriors Foundation Meet our panelists Shruti Mukundan Kamal D. Shah Anjali Uthup Kurian, caregiver to her brother You can either join through Zoom or on our facebook live stream on https://www.facebook.com/patients.engage/ To join through zoom, Please…

Rehabilitation is essential and critical to improved quality of life and recovery for a stroke patient. Experienced Physiotherapists Nicole D’souza and  Kshitija Ghole from the Neurology Foundation address some of the common questions on stroke rehabilitation. 1.   What is the aim of stroke rehabilitation? The aim of Stroke rehabilitation is to help those affected to relearn essential skills lost due to damage to the brain. These could range from re-learning how to walk…

What is the impact of maternal obesity and gestational diabetes on neonatal adiposity and childhood obesity? Dr. Giridhara R Babu, the lead investigator of the study from the Public Health Foundation of India, Bangalore, helps explain the key findings of this study. In India alone, 4.3 million pregnant women are found to be overweight or obese. Obesity is a public health concern for pregnant women. Obesity leads to complications during pregnancy and birth, including a high rate of C-sections,…

Persuading a loved one to seek professional help for a mental health issue can be a significant challenge. Tanuja Babre, a counseling psychologist currently serving as a programme Coordinator of iCALL, TISS shares some best practices that you should follow while having this conversation. It is not easy to watch someone you love struggle emotionally. It is in fact, particularly difficult to manage their distress if their actions impact you negatively. In such a situation managing your…

Finding the right counselor can sometimes be a challenge. And it is possible that the therapist you found is not the right one. Tanuja Babre, a counseling psychologist currently serving as a programme Coordinator of iCALL, TISS explains when you should explore changing your therapist/ counselor. When we are going through difficult times, we are often advised to explore seeking therapy.  However, it is not as simple as it sounds. Taking the advice and acting on it can be complicated.…

A multifocal approach is required to address the symptoms and treat the cause while providing relief to the patient. Underlying Cause: This entails detecting and treating the original cause of the neuropathy, as that can then lead to recovery by first healing the damaged nerves and regrowth of destroyed nerves. For instance if it is a complication of diabetes, regulating the blood sugar levels, losing weight and exercising morewill be the aim of treatment. For vitamin deficiency, start on B12…

Neuropathy can have a major impact on one’s quality of life, hence incorporating daily management techniques along with treatment can be very helpful. These can be: Dietary changes to include healthy well-balanced meals rich with nutrients and vitamins to fulfill any deficiencies. Quitting alcohol and tobacco use can have immense benefits for the heart, kidney and liver. Loss of excessive body weight is known to greatly improve mobility and health. Daily exercise to strengthen weak muscles is…