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MBBS, M.S. Ophthalmology

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What is farsightedness (hyperopia)?

Farsightedness (hyperopia), sometimes referred to as long-sightedness, is a vision problem where the eye is unable to properly focus close objects on the retina. This condition can occur naturally, but it can also be acquired due to ageing, increased axial length of the eyes, or damage to the lens or cornea.

People with farsightedness may experience difficulty focusing on things up close, such as reading and writing. Some people wi...more
Last Updated: 4 years ago• Featured Tip
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DNB Ophtalmology, MBBS

Ophthalmologist•Ludhiana
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As you reach the age of 40, you will likely notice changes in your vision. Perhaps you have difficulty reading a book without glasses, or distinguishing between colours. These changes occur as an effect of ageing. However, nowadays people in their teens are also exposed to a host of eye disorders and vision problems, mostly resulting from eye injuries and visual stress.

The most common disorders of the eye, which affect the age group 19-40, are Refractive errors. The following signs and...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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DNB (ENT), MBBS, MNAMS - Otorhinolaryngo...read more

ENT Specialist•Gurgaon
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Acoustic neuroma is the development of noncancerous and slow-growing tumors on the main, vestibular nerve that travels from the inner ear to the brain, connecting the two organs. They are also known as vestibular schwannoma, as it arises from Schwann cells covering the vestibular nerve. It rarely grows rapidly or attains a large enough size that can press against the brain and interfere with the vital functions of the brain. Since the tumor is benign, the patient can be assured that it won t spr...more
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MD - Psychiatry, MBBS

Psychiatrist•Dehradun
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Here is a list of few most commonly observed mental disorders in society. It is hard to accept the truth that even though people are aware of the existence of mental disorder, yet they do not make an effort in identifying them. Therefore, read carefully and help people with any of these illnesses around you.

1. Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most common types of mental disorders which is readily observed in 2 out of 5 people. A lot of patients are also observed with physical sym...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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MS - Orthopaedics, AO Fellowship in Trau...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Gurgaon
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We may be lost in progression and may have a lot to achieve in life, there may be things that we just cannot let go off, such as success and in such a rush for advancement and success we may be overlooking health in the bargain. Though we may not realize it, as age progresses, the health takes a toll and the disease-fighting and sustenance abilities of the body also start to decline. One of the most common problems that a lot of people go through is the weakening of the bones.

There may...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics

Orthopedic Doctor•Kanpur
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Osteopenia is a medical condition that gradually causes thinning of bone mass. While the thinning mass is not considered as severe, the real danger looms when osteopenia aggravates to osteoporosis, resulting in a bone fracture. Osteopenia is mostly witnessed in people above the age of 50. The difference between the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis lies in the measure of bone density.

Osteoporosis, on the other hand, is the loss of bone mass due to the deficiency of calcium, magn...more
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Clinical Haematology, MD - Medicine

Hematologist•Panaji
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Haematology is a science, which studies the functioning of blood, blood producing organs and blood related diseases. Previously people are not aware of the functioning of Haematology and its effectiveness. But as more and more research is being conducted on this health care science the modern world is introduced with this amazing stream of medical science.

Haematology can study and provide best curing measures for many severe diseases and one of the diseases, which are considered as the...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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F.I.A.G.E.S , MNAMS (Membership of The N...read more

General Surgeon•Delhi
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Since the development of modern medicine, doctors and health care professionals have always tried to come up with minimally invasive procedures for both diagnostic purposes as well as surgery. Endoscopy was developed to see inside a human body without the need for large incisions or surgery.

What is Endoscopy?
Endoscopy is a type of procedure wherein the doctor inserts a long thin tube into the body through an opening such as the mouth, anus or the urethra. Sometimes small incisions...more
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MBBS, MS - Orthopaedics, Fellow In Spine...read more

Spine and Pain Specialist•Patna
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Osteopenia is a medical condition that gradually causes thinning of bone mass. While the thinning mass is not considered as severe, the real danger looms when osteopenia aggravates to osteoporosis, resulting in a bone fracture. Osteopenia is mostly witnessed in people above the age of 50. The difference between the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis lies in the measure of bone density.

Osteoporosis, on the other hand, is the loss of bone mass due to the deficiency of calcium, magn...more
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MS - Orthopaedics, MBBS Bachelor of Medi...read more

Orthopedic Doctor•Nashik
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Osteopenia is a medical condition that gradually causes thinning of bone mass. While the thinning mass is not considered as severe, the real danger looms when osteopenia aggravates to osteoporosis, resulting in a bone fracture. Osteopenia is mostly witnessed in people above the age of 50. The difference between the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis lies in the measure of bone density.

Osteoporosis, on the other hand, is the loss of bone mass due to the deficiency of calcium, magn...more
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DNB GENERAL SURGERY, MBBS, National Boar...read more

General Surgeon•Mumbai
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Colorectal surgery is the broad term for surgical procedures performed on the colon, the rectum and the anus. There are various different surgical procedures which fall under colorectal surgery and these are used to treat a vast array of disorders, such as:

1. Anal cancer
2. Colorectal cancer
3. Severe complications related to constipation
4. Anal injuries
5. Inflammatory conditions of the gastro-intestinal tract
6. Congenita...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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M.Ch - Urology, MS - General Surgery, Fe...read more

Urologist•Dehradun
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Bladder cancer can be caused by a variety of factors, which include genetic factors, inheritance, drugs, chemicals, environment related factors and smoking. In fact, smoking tobacco is one of the major causes of bladder cancer around the world. The chemicals present in tobacco can irritate the bladder lining which ultimately leads to bladder cancer. Besides smoking other important environmental factors might be chemotherapy, exposure to chemicals from newspaper, dye, leather, paints industries.<...more
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