Audiometry Test Tips

Changes in the colour of your urine can reveal important information about your health. If your urine takes on a hue beyond what's normal, it can be indicative of something wrong with your health. In general, the normal urine colour varies from pale yellow to deep yellowish-brown, which is a result of a chemical pigment in the urine called urochrome.

1. Red or Pink

When your kidneys, urethra, bladder or any other urinary tract organ gets infected or inflamed, blood cells get le...more

The body s reacts to anything suspicious by developing an allergic reaction. Some of the common substances inducing this reaction include certain food substances, pollen, insect bites and certain metals. This body recognises these suspicious substances as antigens and produces what is known as antibodies. These produce various allergic reactions in the body ranging from something as minor as a skin rash to something drastically fatal as respiratory distress and even death.

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We are bombarded with advertisements of how 'good mothers' never fail to have their children use antibacterial soap as a habit. But does it really work? There have been several reports of potentially harmful ingredients being used in these antibacterial soaps and yet their sale continues unhindered. Let's dive in to get the dope behind these soaps

What are antibacterial soaps?

A drug called 'triclosan' was originally used strictly in hospital environments. In the 1990s the comm...more

A very serious allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis requires immediate attention and treatment. Common allergies usually affect a certain part of the body, while a person affected by Anaphylaxis may develop a life-threatening allergic reaction in multiple parts of the body. Dealing with Anaphylaxis can often be tricky as the symptoms of the allergy are hard to detect, knowing about them can help you seek much-needed help at the earliest.
That being said, here are some symptoms that may occur in th...more

गन्ने का वैज्ञानिक नाम सैकेरम औफीसिनरम है. पहले गन्ने की मूल खेती पापुआ न्यू गिनी में हुई थी. अब यह एशिया और अमेरिका सहित आधे से ज्यादा दुनिया में उत्पादन किया जाता है. ये हमारी प्यास बुझाने के अलावा हमें ऊर्जा से भी भर देता है. गन्ने में प्रचुर मात्रा में कार्बोहाइड्रेट, प्रोटीन, कैल्शियम, फास्फोरस, लोहा, जस्ता और पोटेशियम और विटामिन ए, बी-कॉम्प्लेक्स और सी भी पाया जाता है. गन्ने में फैट नहीं होता है, वास्तव में यह एक 100% प्राकृतिक पेय है. इसमें लगभग 30 ग्राम प्राकृतिक चीनी है. एक गिलास गन्ने ...more

Life is beautiful and exciting, but any impaired movement can take our routine for a toss. Especially, with conditions such as arthritis, it gets tougher. But there are numerous modern-day procedures available to treat such issues, and one such method is the Arthroscopic surgery. It is performed on the joints to diagnose and treat the joint problems and abnormalities.

In this surgical procedure, small incisions of around inches are made to several parts of a joint area for inserting a...more

दाद त्वचा पर होने वाली एक समस्या है जो फंगल इन्फेक्शन की वजह से होती है और भयंकर संक्रामक है. इसे अंग्रेजी में रिंगवर्म (Ringworm) के नाम से भी जाना जाता है क्योंकि इस रोग में त्वचा पर लाल लाल गोल निशान दिखाई देते हैं जिनका आकार रिंग की तरह होता है. रिंगवर्म का इलाज न होने पर यह त्वचा पर लगातार फैलता रहता है. अगर आपने जरा सी भी लापरवाही की तो इसे फैलने में समय नहीं लगता. यह वैसे तो शरीर के किसी भी हिस्से में हो सकता है लेकिन पैरों और शरीर के ऐसे हिस्से जो ढंके हुए रहते हैं जैसे, भीतरी भीतरी जांघ...more

Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure, wherein a viewing instrument is inserted into an area through a small incision in the skin and further work (repair or removal of foreign body) is carried out. With advancements in medical technology, more and more surgeries are being done arthroscopically. Ligament tears are one such instance, where almost all ligament tears are repaired through arthroscopy.
The most common shoulder ligament injury is the rotator cuff, which helps in m...more

Here are 6 signs to watch out for that could indicate 'You need to get your Ears tested':

1. Your TV is blaring: Do you often find people around you shouting above the TV sound complaining that it's too loud? When you find it hard to hear the TV at the average volume and find yourself turning up the sound, this could signify a hearing loss. Doctors are seeing a growing number of patients visiting them after prolonged exposure to loud music and sounds.

2. You find it hard to hea...more

Allergic reactions are the body s way of responding to foreign substances. The body recognizes these substances (be it food, pollens, insect bites, etc.) as antigens and produces antibodies. These antibodies can cause various reactions depending on the severity of the allergen, be it skin rash, hives, or angioedema. In severe cases, there could be swelling of the tongue and the respiratory tract, leading to choking of the airways.

Literally, angioedema means swelling of the blood vessel...more