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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

आजकल की भागदौड़ भरी ज़िंदगी में स्वास्थय पर ध्यान दे पाना मुश्किल होता जा रहा है । कम समय में ज़्यादा काम पूरा करने की होड़ में हम सम्पूर्ण पौष्टिक आहार लेने के बजाय फ़ास्ट फ़ूड और झटपट बनने वाले स्नैक्स से काम चला लेते हैं। ऐसे में हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी एक आम समस्या बनती जा रही है। खासकर महिलाओं में हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी होना सामान्य बात हो गयी है। पर हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी के चलते शारीरिक रूप से आपको कई दिक्कतें आ सकती है। जैसे लगातार थकान महसूस होना, कमज़ोरी आना, चिड़चिड़ापन , पीरियड्स में तेज़ दर्द होना आदि। ऐ...more

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

Women who have abnormally large breasts usually tend to develop them during adolescence or during pregnancy. Large breasts can cause physiological problems apart from being unsightly. Some of the problems commonly reported by women include back and neck problems. Let's explore one of the most common methods of breast reduction known as the keyhole method.

What is the keyhole method of breast reduction?
The Keyhole method of breast reduction is the most commonly prescribed form of br...more

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

Hypospadias is a condition or a structural defect of the penis in which the urethra does not open at the tip of the penis. Instead, it is located on the underside between the penis and scrotum. It is a very common genital birth defects in boys. Sometimes, along with Hypospadias, chordee occurs, which is the downward curvature of the penis. Also, cryptorchidism or undescended testicles (a condition in which the testicles are not properly located inside scrotum sac) might occur along with Hypospad...more

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

What are Piles?
Piles, originally known as hemorrhoids, are a medical condition characterized by the swelling of veins in the lower rectum and the anus. The veins are twisted and swollen, restricting the conventional blood flow in the anus and rectum. Even though it is very difficult to actually ascertain the cause of piles, the occurrence of this condition can be due to multiple reasons.

The most common causes of piles range from straining the veins at the time of being pregnant ...more

The difference between these two terms depends upon who you ask for the definition. Most people define liposuction as the technique for removing a considerable amount of fat whereas liposculpture is a process for removing a lesser amount of fat in a way that it reflects the underlying muscles. Liposculpture is great for creating a toned and athletic appearance rather than the bulk of shapeless volume.

Liposuction or Liposculpture: When you are spoilt for choice, which one would you opt...more

Lower Urinary tract obstruction refers to a condition of hindrance to urinary flow from bladder outwards. This can occur in all the age groups and affect either sex. The symptoms can be poor urine flow, intermittent flow, straining to pass urine or empty bladder, sense of incomplete emptying of bladder, difficulty in starting urination. Other problems can be increased urine frequency and difficulty to hold on with or without occasional urine leak in clothes. The cause and treatment vary in diffe...more