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Meningomyelocele is the most severe type of spina bifida, a congenital defect that occurs when the backbone and spinal canal fail to close before the baby is born. It is a neural tube defect and is the most common disabling birth defect.
The exact causes of spina bifida are unknown but environmental and genetic factors are thought to play a role in its development.
A baby’s risk of developing the condition is higher if their mother is taking antiseizure medications, having folic acid def...more

Female sterilization is a surgical procedure to prevent pregnancy permanently. It is suitable for women who do not have plans to give birth in future. The procedure works by blocking the fallopian tubes and preventing the ovum from reaching the sperm and becoming fertilized.

Is female sterilization right for me?

There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to female sterilization. Anybody can opt for this surgery. However, women who either do not want to have any more children ...more

Diphtheria is an infectious disease which occurs in the throat. Let us know more about what Diphtheria is.

What is Diphtheria?
Diphtheria is a serious infectious disease that affects the throat and is caused by bacteria and viruses which usually damage human tissue in the throat. Diphtheria is highly contagious and can be spread to other persons easily. It causes serious problems in people who have never been vaccinated. It can be identified by a sheet of greyish material covering t...more

Life is always filled with an unexpected turn of events. Who would love life if the next day can be predicted? But one loves to control certain things in life. One such is having control over the number of kids in the family. Unwanted pregnancies can be stopped by sterilization. Every couple has a plan for the number of kids in the family. You may think you have achieved the target and would love to stay safe. But the family goals can change, and there can be some pressing need for another baby....more

Clinically, a case of AES is defined as a person of any age, at any time of year with the acute onset of fever and a change in mental status (including symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, coma, or inability to talk) and/or new onset of seizures (excluding simple febrile seizures). Most Common cause of AES is Japanese encephalitis and toxic encephalopathy.

There have also been cases of toxic encephalopathy (litchi deaths) in Muzaffarpur during the same season. outbreaks generally...more

It may last for a month.
You just have to do. One thing.
If any one has symptoms like fever and others then consult a nearby doctor.

Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can develop in pregnant women, especially after 20 weeks. Also called toxemia, it is characterized by high blood pressure, even in women who ve never had high BP.

Eclampsia is a rare but severe complication of preeclampsia which causes seizures and convulsions in pregnant women. It can even cause the death of the woman and/or her baby. This serious condition is prevalent in about 1 in every 200 women with preeclampsia.

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The consumption of unripe litchis (lychees) is said to be responsible for the death of 48 children in Muzaffarpur, which is one of the leading districts producing litchi in Bihar. These children consumed litchi on an empty stomach. The authorities concluded that litchi consumption can be directly related to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome AES.

As per the officials, Eating unripe litchis on an empty stomach may be the reason for outbreaks of high fever followed by disorientation and seizure...more

There are three stages of caring for an expecting mother: prenatal, intranatal, postnatal care. This is essential to ensure smooth pregnancy and labour and to keep the mother healthy after giving birth. This care is a combined effort between the doctor and the expectant couple. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are expecting an addition to your family.

Prenatal care from the moment you realize that you are pregnant, a woman must start taking extra care of her body. This reduc...more

Most women experience terrific pain after childbirth owing to contractions of the uterus to its original state that existed before pregnancy. While it can be hard to tolerate and difficult to manage, homeopathy has a wonderful solution for alleviating afterbirth pains. There are numerous homeopathic medications which can be administered depending on the symptoms and intensity of the patient's pain. It is crucial to note that every woman is different and therefore, the homeopathic treatment must ...more