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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency or EPI is also known as pancreatic deficiency, a disorder where the pancreas is unable to produce sufficient amount of enzymes that are required to digest food. The pancreatic enzymes help to break down and absorb nutrients from the food in the small intestine. So, this disease causes nutritional deficiencies.
Causes of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency :
This condition is generally caused as a complication of other diseases because EPI develo...more
Causes of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency :
This condition is generally caused as a complication of other diseases because EPI develo...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Hip replacement surgery is a method wherein a defective hip joint is removed and replaced with an artificial hip joint. This procedure is only opted for after all the other treatments have failed to yield the desired effects. Hip replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts. The goals of this surgery are to:
Relieve pain
Help the hip joint work better
Improve walking and other movements.
Who Sh...more
Relieve pain
Help the hip joint work better
Improve walking and other movements.
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Orthopedic disorders include all the health issues and ailments that are related to the muscles, joints and ligaments. Orthopedic disorders are so widespread and so large in number that it is very difficult to list all of them down. However, among them the four most common orthopedic disorders are:
Arthritis: It is a chronic and a long lasting orthopedic disorder in which you witness the swelling or inflammation of one or more joints in the body. This condition is very painful in nature...more
Arthritis: It is a chronic and a long lasting orthopedic disorder in which you witness the swelling or inflammation of one or more joints in the body. This condition is very painful in nature...more
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Pain Management Specialist•Mumbai
When somebody is diagnosed with a short term or a life-threatening disease, one of the main things they are likely to stress over is pain. Though, there are many effective medicines for pain, it is important to realize that medicines are not by any means the only treatment method for pain. For instance, radiation treatment can be very useful in treating pain from cancer and also in facilitating bone pain identified with the disease.
The term "alternative therapy" for the most part is us...more
The term "alternative therapy" for the most part is us...more
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Metabolic bone disease is a term used for various conditions of the bones that can be caused by a number of different disorders. Most of these disorders are developed due to nutritional deficiencies, defects in the bone metabolism procedure or due to hereditary defects in the skeletal structure. Conditions that fall under the category are osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, paget's disease, parathyroid conditions, chemotherapy induced bone loss and menopause induced bone loss.
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1. Dr. S. A. Somashekar
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-somashekar-s-a-rheumatologist
Mbbs, dm - rheumatology
20 years experience 600 at clinic
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Rheumatology is the specialty that he specialises in as a highly qualified physician. His clinical training came from two highly regarded universities: he earned his mbbs from mysore university in 2002 and his dm in rheumatology from ryazan state medical university in 2011. Both of these u...more
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Mbbs, dm - rheumatology
20 years experience 600 at clinic
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Rheumatology is the specialty that he specialises in as a highly qualified physician. His clinical training came from two highly regarded universities: he earned his mbbs from mysore university in 2002 and his dm in rheumatology from ryazan state medical university in 2011. Both of these u...more
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1. Dr. S d I ranjit
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-s-d-i-ranjit-orthopedist? lpt=ps-srp
Mbbs, dnb-orthopedics/orthopedic surgery
18 years of experience 0 550 at the clinic.
He is a specialist in orthopaedic medicine and works in the medical field as a joint replacement surgeon and an orthopedist hand surgeon. In addition, he is a board-certified paediatric orthopedist, an expert in laser therapy, a skilled arthroscopist and knee replacement surg...more
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-s-d-i-ranjit-orthopedist? lpt=ps-srp
Mbbs, dnb-orthopedics/orthopedic surgery
18 years of experience 0 550 at the clinic.
He is a specialist in orthopaedic medicine and works in the medical field as a joint replacement surgeon and an orthopedist hand surgeon. In addition, he is a board-certified paediatric orthopedist, an expert in laser therapy, a skilled arthroscopist and knee replacement surg...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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Based on latest data available till date.
Maintain social distancing
wash your hands frequently and use sanitisers
use face mask
do not go out of home unnecessarily
patients of rheumatology like rheumatoid arthritis, sle, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis are not at
Increased risk of getting coronavirus as compared to the general population
well controlled disease or arthritis offer better protection against any infection including coronavir...more
Maintain social distancing
wash your hands frequently and use sanitisers
use face mask
do not go out of home unnecessarily
patients of rheumatology like rheumatoid arthritis, sle, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis are not at
Increased risk of getting coronavirus as compared to the general population
well controlled disease or arthritis offer better protection against any infection including coronavir...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune condition wherein the body s immune system mistakenly attacks the linings of the joint. This condition affects both sides of the body including the eyes, hands and legs. Unlike the depreciating damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis causes a distressful swelling that consequently leads to bone deformity and even erosion. As such, it is one of the more important characteristics of the condition which distinguishes it from other forms of arthritis. It ...more
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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a circulation issue that affects the veins and blood vessels outside of the brain and heart. PVD commonly strikes the veins that supply blood to the arms, legs, and organs situated beneath the stomach. These are the veins that are located away from the heart. They are known as peripheral vessels.
In PVD, the width of the veins get limited. Narrowing is normally created by arteriosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis is a condition where plaque develops inside ...more
In PVD, the width of the veins get limited. Narrowing is normally created by arteriosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis is a condition where plaque develops inside ...more
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You may have reached a ripe age with all the worldly knowledge at your disposal to share with the world. You may have reached a stage where you no longer feel like a learner in important areas of life and could easily be someone who has the experiences and the expertise to help people out in times of their trouble.
However, you may also be at a juncture where your knees in particular may not be your best friends anymore. You may be facing a lot of joint issues and the knees may be a pai...more
However, you may also be at a juncture where your knees in particular may not be your best friends anymore. You may be facing a lot of joint issues and the knees may be a pai...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Over time, our joints, connective tissues and muscles go through a lot of wear and tear. Additionally, certain conditions may also cause problems, including inflammation and conditions that create persistent pain. These conditions usually fall under the broad category of arthritis, which can be of many types. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) happens when your immune system targets your joints and causes inflammation. RA influences the joints on both sides of the body, for example, both hands, wrists an...more
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Rheumatoid arthritis refers to a chronic, inflammatory disease that affects the joints and the surrounding tissues. The condition attacks the lining of your joints, especially in the legs and arms, known as the synovial membrane. This leads to painful swelling, and may eventually result in joint deformity and bone erosion.
Early Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis -
The initial symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include the following
Swelling, warmth and tenderness in the ...more
Early Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis -
The initial symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include the following
Swelling, warmth and tenderness in the ...more
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Osteoporosis:
Osteoporosis is a condition whereby the density of the bone decreases and the body ceases to manufacture the same quantity of bone as it did previously. Although it tends to affect both females as well as males, it is most commonly seen in women. The reason for this is the decreased production of estrogen during the menopause phase. The hormone, estrogen provides protection against osteoporosis.
When someone suffers from this condition, all their bones become weak...more
Osteoporosis is a condition whereby the density of the bone decreases and the body ceases to manufacture the same quantity of bone as it did previously. Although it tends to affect both females as well as males, it is most commonly seen in women. The reason for this is the decreased production of estrogen during the menopause phase. The hormone, estrogen provides protection against osteoporosis.
When someone suffers from this condition, all their bones become weak...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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General Physician•Patna
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a dreaded disease, but not a fatal one. Sounds contradictory? Not really. People suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis can experience severe pain and deformity. However, it is not likely to cause death.
It is a progressive disease that starts with pain and may end up deforming the affected joints. One may have to put up with pain and deformity for the rest of life. If not treated, the disease can also spread to other organs such as eyes, skin, lungs, kidneys, heart...more
It is a progressive disease that starts with pain and may end up deforming the affected joints. One may have to put up with pain and deformity for the rest of life. If not treated, the disease can also spread to other organs such as eyes, skin, lungs, kidneys, heart...more
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