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Celiac disease - The not so silent epidemic

Not many people had heard of Celiac disease in India 15-20 years ago but since then it has become common – particularly North India. Estimates suggest that Celiac disease – popularly and wrongly known as wheat allergy affects almost 1% of the Indian population. That means that in every 2 sections in any one large school there will be a child with celiac disease. "Celiac disease is a permanent disorder in which the body reacts in abnormally to the protein called gluten found in wheat, rye, barley and oats

Max Team In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Paediatrics (Ped) Paediatric (Ped) Gastroenterology

Jun 27 , 2016 | 1 min read

Are you Ensuring a Good Health for Elderly People?

With the summer heat taking a toll on seniors' health, it is time to review some vital tips for them. Elderly people are at a greater risk of getting dehydrated because during summers our bodies work harder than normal (beyond the limits). This is the root cause of all heat related diseases and can be dangerous as well as deadly for them. Moreover, seniors are able to adjust to sudden changes in temperature as compared to young people. Common Signs of Dehydration in Elderly thirst confusion irritabi

Dr. Mukesh Mehra In Internal Medicine

Jun 23 , 2016 | 2 min read

Fret not! Breast cancer can be treated!

A 31-year-old girl, who was till recently looking forward to getting married, found a lump in her right breast and was diagnosed with breast cancer . Unfortunately, the misery didn't end there as the cancer (Stage IV) had spread to liver and bones too. When she came to us, with lost all hopes, we too thought that we will never be able to cure her, but we promised to fight with her. After much research and proper consultations, despite various claims made by her friends regarding dangers of chemotherapy a

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Medical Oncology

Jun 22 , 2016 | 2 min read

A little care can help control hypertension

Hypertension is popularly known as the silent killer for a reason that people do not recognize that they have high blood pressure until a heart attack, stroke or some complication occurs. A hypertensive patient should be evaluated for presence of cardiovascular condition like a coronary artery disease, ischaemic stroke, chronic kidney disease, peripheral artery disease diabetes, dyslipidemia, gout, albuminuria and sleep apnoea as these conditions can affect Blood Pressure (BP). Our Systolic Blood Pressur

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Jun 17 , 2016 | 2 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 2 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 2 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read

How can you be screened for Prostate Cancer?

What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is a malignant tumour in the prostate. It is more common in elderly (> 75 years of age). It is usually not detected in early stage although it is screenable cancer. Prostate cancer is generally asymptomatic, which means that there are no clear symptoms to indicate it. In most cases, symptoms are caused by benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), or an infection. The symptoms may include: Urinary symptoms such as urinary frequency or a weak stream of urine Blood

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology

Jun 16 , 2016 | 4 min read

7 Essential Foods for Type 2 Diabetic

We should know that Diabetes is fast gaining status of potential epidemic with more than 62 million diabetic individuals currently diagnosed. Often called as diabetes mellitus, in this the person has high blood glucose sugar either because insulin production is inadequate or because the body's cells do not respond positively to insulin. What are common consequences of diabetes? Over time, Diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes increases the risk of heart d

Max Team In Internal Medicine Nutrition And Dietetics

Jun 14 , 2016 | 4 min read

Meditation Makes Your Pregnancy Smoother

Pregnancy can sometimes be stressful for you, but it can be made a joyful experience if you integrate your body, mind and spirit and use your spirit force as a panacea of all troubles during pregnancy. It has been observed in recent years that meditation has been very helpful in reducing the hustle-bustle of stressful life as well as in reducing the complication rate in pregnancy. Besides this, it also develops harmony, a restful and positive attitude towards life. "The essence of harmoniously handling

Dr. Ankita Chandna In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 14 , 2016 | 2 min read

9 Useful Tips for Healthy Newborn Care

Are you worried about safeguarding health and overall development of your newborn ? Do you know how youshould be preparing a disease-free environment for your baby? As a parent, a crying healthy baby is all what is expected and desired. Apart from the special care you provide, there are some salient points which you should keep in mind while nursing your little ones. These useful and hygienic tips will prevent your baby from falling ill more often and you will be able to enjoy your baby's good heath and imm

Dr. Ankita Chandna In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 09 , 2016 | 2 min read

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