Pain in the knee is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Most common causes of knee pain Over weight Meniscal tear Arthritis of knee Knee ligament injuries Post traumatic fracture COMMON SYMPTOMS OF KNEE CONDITIONS Temporary knee pain is different from chronic knee pain. Many people experience temporary knee pain as a […]
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that usually attacks our lungs. Without treatment, tuberculosis can be fatal. Untreated active disease typically affects your lungs, but it can spread to other parts of your body through your bloodstream In the 20th century, TB was a leading cause of death in the United States. Today, most cases are cured […]
The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs on either side of your spine, The kidneys’ job is to filter your blood. They remove wastes, control the body’s fluid balance, and keep the right levels of electrolytes. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of kidney failure Warning signs of kidney failure Decreased urine output Swelling due to […]
WHAT ? Adhesive capsulitis (AC), often referred to as Frozen Shoulder, is characterized by painful and progressively restricted active and passive range of motion of shoulder joint. HOW ? Frozen shoulder typically begins gradually, worsen over time. It initially starts with pain in any shoulder movement and shoulder’s range of motion starts to become limited. In the […]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease is expected to be the third leading cause of death globally by 2020 India ranked second in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease mortality rate Women are affected more than men. COPD patients present with breathlessness, persistent cough & wheezing, frequent chest infections PREVENTIVE MEASURES Quit smoking […]
Epilepsy is a central nervous system (neurological) disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, causing seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. Key facts Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. The risk of premature death in people with epilepsy […]
Important Facts Diabetes is a serious epidemic and lifestyle disease affecting millions over the world, and India is second to China with a staggering statistic of 7.29 crore people affected by this condition. 1 in 2 people live with type-2 diabetes undiagnosed, and over 425 million people worldwide are affected by type-2 diabetes. Diabetes is one of the […]
Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious killer of adults and children – claiming the lives of 2.5 million, including 672,000 children, in 2019. It is the leading cause of death due to infection in children younger than 5 years of age worldwide. CAUSES OF PNEUMONIA Bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycoplasma […]
A stroke can happen to anyone, at anytime, anywhere. #1in4 adults will have a stroke in their lifetime.Today stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide and the second leading cause of death, but almost all strokes could be preventable. More about stroke World Stroke Day 2020 Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially […]
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a disabling and life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads from person to person. The virus enters the body through the mouth. It is spread through contact with the feces (stool) of an infected person or through exposure to phlegm or mucus when an infected person coughs or sneezes. In 2014, […]
