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Are You Morbidly Obese?

Morbid obesity is a chronic and lifelong disease caused primarily by excessive fat storage. Being overweight and obese are reversible conditions that can be treated by medical management whereas surgical treatment is required to treat morbid obesity .The body mechanisms that control a person's weight are set in such a manner in morbid obese people that they tend to gain weight easily.These patients find difficult to lose weight as well as sustaining it. Risks Associated with Morbid Obesity It is ex

Max Team In Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

Jun 06 , 2016 | 1 min read

Do you know about Thyroid Cancer?

Thyroid cancer is one of the most common cancers of the endocrine system and occurs in all age groups, including children. In India, the number of new cases of thyroid cancer is 13.9 per 100,000 men and women per year. There are four main types of thyroid cancer, Papillary and follicular cancers often are the commonest ones accounting for more than 80-90% of thyroid cancers. The other two types (medullary and anaplastic) are rarer. Symptoms Lump in the neck Pain in the lower front part of neck Swoll

Max Team In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

Jun 02 , 2016 | 2 min read

Are you Consuming Junk Food or Healthy Food

Most people are of the view that 'junk food' is something that's related to fast-food outlets like burgers, potato chips, chocolate, beverages etc. But the term carries much more weight than what is thought about it. Precisely one who eats a healthy diet knows much more about the term's wider applicability. Below mentioned are few products that are known to release opiate like substances, which affects the brain's chemical makeup and provides a feel-good factor for a temporary period after which an indiv

Dr. Pradeep Chowbey In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic Nutrition And Dietetics

May 31 , 2016 | 2 min read

Summer Heat Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes

Summer heat can add to the problems faced by people living with type 2 diabetes. And while most people with diabetes are aware that extreme heat poses a danger, they may not always know when to take precautions. Elderly people are at particular risk, but people of all ages with diabetes should be aware of summertime dangers. These include dehydration, heat exhaustion, and foot problems. DIABETES AND DEHYDRATION Everyone, regardless of their health status, should make sure they drink enough fluids duri

Dr. S.K Nagrani In Endocrinology & Diabetes

May 30 , 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

10 Facts About Gynecological Cancer

Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that starts in a woman's reproductive organs. While they are often discussed as a group, each gynecologic cancer is unique.

Dr. Kanika Batra Modi In Cancer Care / Oncology Surgical Oncology

May 26 , 2016 | 4 min read

Escape Yourself From “SUGAR HI” Summers

Come summer and all one thinks of are the ways and means to cool off. The blazing sun and the ruthless hot and dry winds blowing through the day certainly makes one long for ice creams, sweets, cold sugary drinks etc. One tends to drink chilled aerated beverages and ice cold juices not giving a second thought to the high sugar content in these drinks. One estimate has shown that a 300 ml helping of a fizzy aerated drink have around 20 spoonfuls of sugar which is much more than required calories for an avera

Max Team In Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

May 25 , 2016 | 1 min read

Myths & Facts about Arthritis

MYTH : Arthritis is not treatable; medicines available are ineffective and toxic FACT: Almost all inflammatory arthritis are treatable. Modern medicines are safe and non toxic but regular follow up is a must. MYTH: Arthritis is treated only by an Orthopaedician FACT: Arthritis should be treated only by trained rheumatologist. Orthopaedicians are trained to do surgery, but before that, medical management can prevent deformity and suggest the need of surgery. Rheumatologists are trained for medical m

Dr. Alok Kumar Kalyani In Rheumatology

May 23 , 2016 | 2 min read

Know More About Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer is becoming more and more common in younger age group and 50 % cases are now seen in 35 to 60 years of age group especially in India. Breast cancer has evolved into one of the most easily detectable cancer of the mankind. It is so far the most researched cancer and that is the reason that a significant success has been achieved towards its treatment. Breast Cancer may in times to come, become a lifestyle disease just like hypertension and diabetes. Even Stage IV patients are now having go

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

May 16 , 2016 | 2 min read

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