Paediatrics - Ortho Tips

It has been more than 3 decades since IVF procedures are being practiced, and they have refined a lot over time, but still, more traditional procedures like Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy are often required. These are primarily used to diagnose the causes of infertility and can also sometimes be used in operative role to cure some of the causes and help treat infertility. In fact, in many of the cases, diagnostic and operative role is played in conjunction; so, if a doctor detects an abnormality d...more

Spondylosis is a disease of the bone which involves wear and tear of the discs. The latter is the cushion between the joints of the neck and the neck bone. While it is mostly observed in aged people, it is not too uncommon among the youth as well. It can present with symptoms such as numbness, neck pain, headache, stiffness near the shoulder area etc. Ayurvedic treatment has been extremely promising in treating both cervical and lumbar spondylosis.

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Cervical spondylosis is fast becoming the bane of modern life. An age-related wear and tear problem affecting the spinal discs in your neck, cervical spondylosis is increasingly affecting the young because of the use of cell phones, laptops and the like.

Cervical spondylosis is a general term used to define shrinkage of disc in between vertebrae in the neck region. Along with disc degeneration, bony projections also form in the area and are called bone spurs.
Other causes of cervica...more

Hysteroscopy is a procedure to look inside the uterus using a Hysteroscope. It's a daycare procedure done under short anesthesia. It helps in ruling out any intrauterine pathology like polyp, fibroid etc which can be removed at the same sitting if found.

Cervical osteoarthritis is also known as cervical spondylosis. It is a medical condition which involves changes in the joints of neck, bones and discs. This is generally caused due to the deterioration of the muscles owing to old age. With age, the cervical spine breaks down and loses all its fluids. This leads to stiffness in the spine. It occurs usually in middle aged and old aged people. This causes stiffness and severe neck pain. Corrective surgery is helpful to cure Cervical Osteoarthritis....more

Murdha taila (Application of oil on head) Siro abhyariga -
Application of oil on scalp, Siro pariseka or Siro dhara
- pouring oil over the scalp Siro pichu
- Putting a cloth soaked in oil over the head.

Shiro vasti / shiro dhara
- Retaining the oil on head for a specific period of time using a cap Siro abhyariga
-Oil is massaged over the head, in conditions like dry and itchy scalp, cervical spondylosis, tinnitus, migraine,etc.,
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Chalazion
The eyelids sometimes develop small lumps due to blockage in the oil glands and this condition is referred to as Chalazion. It can usually develop on any region of the eyelid and it is not a serious condition. In most cases, there is even no need for any treatment and the problem will resolve on its own within few days. It is also not painful unlike the other forms of eye infections and you will not face too much inconvenience due to this condition. It is observed that people suffe...more

Chalazion
The eyelids sometimes develop small lumps due to blockage in the oil glands and this condition is referred to as Chalazion. It can usually develop on any region of the eyelid and it is not a serious condition. In most cases, there is even no need for any treatment and the problem will resolve on its own within few days. It is also not painful unlike the other forms of eye infections and you will not face too much inconvenience due to this condition. It is observed that people suffe...more

Infertility is a emerging health concern today. According to the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, around 10-15% of Indian women are affected by infertility. The rate goes up in urban areas where every one in six women is diagnosed infertile. Around 27 million couples in India require assistance to reproduce.

What is hysterolaparoscopy?

This is an endoscopic procedure, where small telescope is introduced in abdominal cavity. Reproductive organs like uterus, ovaries, fall...more

Ayurveda tips to treat Cervical Spondylosis (Osteoarthritis of Neck)

Cervical spondylosis is a common degenerative condition of the cervical spine which is caused by age-related changes in the cushion between the joints of the neck and the neck bone. It is also called as Osteoarthritis of neck. In this disease intervertebral disc which acts as a cushion between two vertebrae gets damaged due to age-related changes or other reasons. As disk degeneration occurs, movements of neck get rest...more