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The common man is well aware that the kidneys are bean shaped organs which process blood to filter out waste products and excess water. He is also aware that in an average adult the kidney filters around 170 liters of blood in 24 hours. What he needs to be reminded about is that any problem in the kidney will show itself as symptoms after the internal damage done is extensive.
Hence, all doctors strongly adhere to the norm of prevention rather then walk the risk of cure with respect to ...more
Hence, all doctors strongly adhere to the norm of prevention rather then walk the risk of cure with respect to ...more
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Internal Medicine Specialist•Mumbai
Lung diseases are some of the most common diseases suffered by human beings throughout the world. Smoking and infections are responsible for most lung diseases. The lungs perform one of the most important functions of the body. It is also one of the most active organs in the human body and hence lung problems can arise due to problems in any other part of the body. Some of the most common and infectious lung diseases are discussed below-
1. Asthma
Asthma is a common long-term diseas...more
1. Asthma
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What is a Nasal Polyp?
If you have chronic obstruction of the nose, nasal voice, frequent sneezing, you could be having nasal polyps. It is worthwhile to understand that a nasal polyp is non-cancerous. It is a teardrop-shaped growth in the nasal cavity. At times, it forms in the sinuses or at the opening of the sinus into the nasal cavities. The polyp almost looks like a grape that has been peeled.
Allergies can cause a person a whole lot of trouble, to say the very least. Also...more
If you have chronic obstruction of the nose, nasal voice, frequent sneezing, you could be having nasal polyps. It is worthwhile to understand that a nasal polyp is non-cancerous. It is a teardrop-shaped growth in the nasal cavity. At times, it forms in the sinuses or at the opening of the sinus into the nasal cavities. The polyp almost looks like a grape that has been peeled.
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The aorta is the largest blood vessel that carries blood to the body, running from the heart, through the chest and on to the abdomen. An enlargement of the lower part of the aorta is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm. If it were to rupture, it could cause massive internal bleeding leading to fatal consequences.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms are extremely difficult to detect as they rarely show any symptoms and develop slowly. They are more often than not detected during oth...more
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms are extremely difficult to detect as they rarely show any symptoms and develop slowly. They are more often than not detected during oth...more
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Gynaecologist•Faridabad
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a program of exercise and education to increase awareness among patients about chronic lung conditions. Chronic lung conditions that may necessitate such programs are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis etc.
The aim of such a program is to help patients rebuild strength and lead a more vigorous life. For pregnant women, pulmonary problems can endanger both the mother and the child. This is why, in the case of pregnant women suffering fro...more
The aim of such a program is to help patients rebuild strength and lead a more vigorous life. For pregnant women, pulmonary problems can endanger both the mother and the child. This is why, in the case of pregnant women suffering fro...more
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Pulmonary Edema
The term Edema refers to swelling. This swelling is generally caused by the fluids inside the blood vessels permeating to the outside of the blood vessels and into the tissues in the surrounding areas. The main causes of this happening are lack of proteins in the blood which hold the fluid in the plasma cells or because of excessive pressure in the blood vessels.
Pulmonary edema is the term used when the lungs are affected by edema. In this condition fluid accumulate...more
The term Edema refers to swelling. This swelling is generally caused by the fluids inside the blood vessels permeating to the outside of the blood vessels and into the tissues in the surrounding areas. The main causes of this happening are lack of proteins in the blood which hold the fluid in the plasma cells or because of excessive pressure in the blood vessels.
Pulmonary edema is the term used when the lungs are affected by edema. In this condition fluid accumulate...more
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Keep following with your cardiologist.
Acetrom may have to be continued longer depending on severity.
Acetrom may have to be continued longer depending on severity.
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