A genetic disease that affects the kidneys, PKD or Polycystic Kidney Disease, is a condition that affects around 1 in 400 to 1000 individuals in the world. Moreover, it affects around 1 in 20,000 children in the world as well. Rare though it may be, the disease can turn deadly and cause a lot of […]
Earlier GERD was conceived as a condition of the West and the Western lifestyle. However, this small yet serious condition is now rampant in Indian society as well. A Times of India publication in 2022, stated that GERD, or acid reflux, affects around 20-30% of the Indian population. Prolonged GERD is a very serious issue […]
The statistics are alarming. 1 in 4 individuals over 18 years of age are suffering from high blood pressure. The New Indian Express report on hypertension being on the rise among the youth has caused this hypertension specialist to sit up to take special notice about this condition. It has been noticed that men are […]
Those who have been infected with the virus that caused COVID-19 may experience long-term effects, known as long COVID or post-COVID conditions. This refers to a range of diseases that a person may contract or be at a risk for because they had first contracted COVID. Experts around the globe believe that long COVID will […]
Nutrition is an important aspect of any disease. Eating healthy, nutritious food is necessary as it gives the body the ability to fight off infections and diseases. While COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cannot be regulated with food alone, food and nutrition is very important as the person with COPD requires a lot of […]
Dengue is a debilitating disease that is spread by the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito. According to the Indian Express, the number of dengue cases has crossed the 15,000 mark in West Bengal. Some of the more badly affected districts are North 24 Paraganas, Howrah, Hooghly, Murshidabad, Kolkata and Jalpaiguri. Given this backdrop, […]
Recently, in our blogs, we have been talking about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Apart from anxiety, one thing that exacerbates the problem is the foods you consume. So, those who suffer from IBS should be careful with their diet and avoid certain foods. Let’s take a look at what these foods are and why you should […]
Yes, it can. Unfortunately, diabetes can damage the nerve cells and the blood vessels in the feet. Once it does that, the condition is called diabetic neuropathy, which causes numbness, tingling, loss of feeling in your feet and pain. If you feel a loss of feeling in your feet, you may not fathom when you […]
Asthma is a long-term illness. It requires constant medical attention and a particular focus on medication to manage symptoms. You will need to be in touch with an asthma specialist like Dr Amitabha Saha to monitor your symptoms in the long run. Moreover, to manage the asthma condition, you will need medication based on your […]
Ever felt exceedingly anxious and then a sudden urge to clear your bowels? Or felt like you were in a stressful situation when your stomach started to pain? It is well known, but not yet proven, that the improper functioning of the brain affects the gut and the improper functioning of the gut with its […]