By Dr. Arunesh Dutt Upadhyay , General Physician Not feeling like going to work? The joints are paining and the nose seems to have a life of its own? A very common ailment during the winters or the monsoons, a running nose accompanied by body ache is not usually a very serious…
Low Sperm Count – What Causes It
By Dr. Abhishek S Parihar , Gynaecology What is Low Sperm Count? Low sperm count or ‘Oligospermia’ is a condition that indicates that the semen that you discharge during a sexual climax comparatively contains fewer sperm cells than normal (the limit being 15 million sperm cells in a milliliter of semen). How…
Hair Transplant – What Is It And How Do They Work?
By Dr Prashantha Kesari , Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Hair transplant is possibly the best solution to balding or hair thinning and has given many men and women their confidence back. Let’s take a look at some aspects of this procedure: What is a Hair Transplant? A hair transplant is a procedure where hair follicles…
Homeopathy For PILES or Haemorrhoids!!
By Dr. Rushali Angchekar , Homeopathy Piles can be referred to as a condition which might result in bleeding in the anal region when there is an abnormal enlargement of the rectal veins. The bleeding occurs when there is a swelling of the rectal veins due to a sudden increase of pressure…
Know About Anti-aging Dermatology Treatments!
By Dr Sharat Gupta , Dermatology Anti-aging Skin care is one of the largest sectors within the medical realm. The desire to look younger and better has increased manifold as anti-aging cosmetic care is now affordable and within the reach of ordinary people. Some of the procedures that are being used effectively…
Laser Prostate Surgery – What To Expect
By Dr. Waheed Zaman , Urology Prostate is a gland that performs the function of producing the fluid required to carry sperm. According to the Urology Care Foundation, 50 % of men have an enlarged prostate when they are around 50 years. An enlarged prostate is a condition that is medically termed…
Tummy Tuck Surgery – What To Expect?
By Dr. Lalit Choudhary , Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Tummy tuck surgery, scientifically known as abdominoplasty, aims at removing excess fat or skin from around the abdomen, thereby flattening it, and improves the abdominal profile by tightening the weakened muscle around it. Though abdominoplasty is dissimilar to liposuction, you can still opt for a…
Prevention and Treatment of High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
By Dr. Siddhant Jain , Cardiology Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is naturally produced by the liver and is usually contained in the fats of the blood. Although cholesterol is essential for the synthesis of vitamin D, cell membranes and certain hormones, yet increased cholesterol count can heighten chances of heart…
High Cholesterol – Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
By Maxcure Hospitals , Cardiology Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is naturally produced by the liver and is usually contained in the fats of the blood. Although cholesterol is essential for the synthesis of vitamin D, cell membranes and certain hormones, yet increased cholesterol count can heighten chances of heart diseases.…
Waterborne Diseases – Ways To Prevent!
By Dr Pravin Patel Vijay Patel , General Physician Waterborne diseases tend to be very common during monsoons or during periods of natural calamities such as during a flood or cyclone. All waterborne diseases are caused by the presence of microorganisms in the drinking water. Water from flooded areas tend…