PCOD and PCOS

Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) are widely observed medical conditions in women that relate to hormones and the endocrine system respectively. PCOD and PCOS if ignored and left untreated, can cause further health complications like diabetes, obesity, heart diseases, and high cholesterol. It might also affect pregnancy. However, there are some important […]

Understanding Brain Tumour – Symptoms and Treatments

Normal cells grow in a calculated manner. New cells replace old and damaged ones. But a tumour forms when there is an abnormally rapid growth or formation of a mass of abnormal cells. Brain tumours can be benign or cancerous. Brain tumours can originate in the brain or spread to the brain from cancers of […]

Common Orthopaedic Problems caused due to WFH

Even though offices and the world have started opening up now, working from home is considered the new normal. And as a lot of you may have experienced, this new normal brought with it new problems. As the world went into weeks of lockdown, our makeshift offices at home were not designed to be ergonomic, […]

Neurologist’s Role in the Management of Depression in Epilepsy!

What is Depression? Depression is the most common mental disorder in the world, characterized by persisting sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyable activities. Depression can harm a person’s ability to function normally, disturbing their sleep, appetite, focus, peace, etc. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic non-communicable disease characterised by […]

SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT OF PARALYSIS

What is Paralysis? Paralysis is a loss of voluntary muscle function in parts of your body. It can affect any part of your body at any time in your life, you probably won’t feel pain in the affected areas. Paralysis can be permanent or temporary, localised to some part of your body or generalised, partial […]

Gas Geysers Are Dangerous & Potentially Life Threatening

A 15 year old girl had gone to take a bath in the morning and as she was not coming out after half an hour, the mother went and found her daughter unconscious inside the bathroom and brought her to Prakriya Hospital Emergency Department. The Emergency department doctors immediately asked whether they were using gas […]

Children With Bone Cancer

12 year old Sushma (Name Changed) started limping with pain which gradually increased. She is the only child for Prema. The mother noticed this and saw that there was a swelling in the upper part of thigh. They live in a village in Mandya district of Karnataka. They approached a nearby general practioner who prescribed […]

Cure Right Sleep Tight Good Night

Do you wake up every night, thanks to your own loud snores? Do you feel tired throughout the day? Do you often fall asleep during an interesting lecture or meeting? Then my friend, you could be possibly be suffering from sleep apnoea.Snoring is a very common thing and occurs due to the vibration of the […]

All About Knee Arthroscopy

What is Arthroscopy? During an arthroscopy, a camera is inserted into the knee through two small puncture wounds. One for inserting the camera and the others for instruments. It allows us to look at the joint surfaces, cartilage and the main ligaments of the knee. The operation is usually carried out under a general anaesthetic. […]

All About Knee Replacement Surgery

Do you need knee replacement?If your knee gives pain, stiffness, instability or loss of function that affects your daily life and activities, then you will benefit from surgery What are the advantages of Knee replacement? Freedom from pain and improved mobility and quality of life What are the possible disadvantages?Replacement joints wearing out over time […]