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Pediatrician•Kolkata
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From marathon runners to footballers, amongst athletes, 'pulling a hamstring' is the most common type of injury. The hamstring is a group of four muscles at the back of your thigh. When one of these muscles gets overloaded or begins to tear, it is known as a hamstring injury. While a hamstring injury is painful, it does not indicate the end of an athlete's career.
Minor hamstring injuries may heal by themselves. In cases where one of the muscles is torn, surgery is required to repair an...more
Minor hamstring injuries may heal by themselves. In cases where one of the muscles is torn, surgery is required to repair an...more
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From marathon runners to footballers, amongst athletes, 'pulling a hamstring' is the most common type of injury. The hamstring is a group of four muscles at the back of your thigh. When one of these muscles gets overloaded or begins to tear, it is known as a hamstring injury. While a hamstring injury is painful, it does not indicate the end of an athlete's career.
Minor hamstring injuries may heal by themselves. In cases where one of the muscles is torn, surgery is required to repair an...more
Minor hamstring injuries may heal by themselves. In cases where one of the muscles is torn, surgery is required to repair an...more
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Its a frequently asked question. Whether is it possible to undergo normal vaginal delivery after cessarean or not?
Well. Its very much possible. Its called vbac (vaginal birth after cessarean). If the gap from last cessarean is more than 3 years, if there is adequate pelvis, if there is spontaneous labour and no added complications then one may undergo trial of vaginal delivery. With proper guidance and skilled gynecologist's work upto as high as 30% may deliver normally after cessarea...more
Well. Its very much possible. Its called vbac (vaginal birth after cessarean). If the gap from last cessarean is more than 3 years, if there is adequate pelvis, if there is spontaneous labour and no added complications then one may undergo trial of vaginal delivery. With proper guidance and skilled gynecologist's work upto as high as 30% may deliver normally after cessarea...more
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Cough hygiene
There is cough and sneeze to expel respiratory waste .Respiratory secretions are in form of droplets if more than 5 micron size and airborn dropler nuclie if less than 5 micron. Droplets can cause infection upto distance of 3ft and airborne droplet nuclie upto distance of 10ft.In influenza ,rubella and meningitis infection by droplet and in TB and measal,chicken pox by airborn droplet infection.
If using ac then use air exchanse in window ac which is not possible in split ...more
There is cough and sneeze to expel respiratory waste .Respiratory secretions are in form of droplets if more than 5 micron size and airborn dropler nuclie if less than 5 micron. Droplets can cause infection upto distance of 3ft and airborne droplet nuclie upto distance of 10ft.In influenza ,rubella and meningitis infection by droplet and in TB and measal,chicken pox by airborn droplet infection.
If using ac then use air exchanse in window ac which is not possible in split ...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Delhi
From marathon runners to footballers, amongst athletes, 'pulling a hamstring' is the most common type of injury. The hamstring is a group of four muscles at the back of your thigh. When one of these muscles gets overloaded or begins to tear, it is known as a hamstring injury. While a hamstring injury is painful, it does not indicate the end of an athlete's career.
Minor hamstring injuries may heal by themselves. In cases where one of the muscles is torn, surgery is required to repair an...more
Minor hamstring injuries may heal by themselves. In cases where one of the muscles is torn, surgery is required to repair an...more
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While we cannot reverse the aging process, we can slow it down and control the visible signs of aging. Botox is one such therapy that can keep us looking younger. It's mainly used for the facial lines and wrinkles that age, stress, worry, and environmental factors may produce, even on a younger person s face.
Botox is a drug made from the bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. While Botox is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedure. This unique treatment is also used along wi...more
Botox is a drug made from the bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. While Botox is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedure. This unique treatment is also used along wi...more
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Harmful Effects of Alcohol on Heart--
Excessive alcohol intake leads to increase in cholesterol and BP which are risk factors for heart attack or blockages.
Excessive alcohol intake leads to alcohol induced cardio-myopathy or weakening of heart muscle.
Excessive alcohol intake is also a risk factor for developing irregular heart rate called Atrial Fibrillation.
Recommended daily alcohol intake value -
Men - Upto 2 glasses/day
Women - 1 glass/day (stud...more
Excessive alcohol intake leads to increase in cholesterol and BP which are risk factors for heart attack or blockages.
Excessive alcohol intake leads to alcohol induced cardio-myopathy or weakening of heart muscle.
Excessive alcohol intake is also a risk factor for developing irregular heart rate called Atrial Fibrillation.
Recommended daily alcohol intake value -
Men - Upto 2 glasses/day
Women - 1 glass/day (stud...more
Last Updated: 10 years ago• Featured Tip
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CHOOSE A RIGHT TOOTHPASTE?????
We are not promoting any brand but when you go for buying a right paste for you which one would you choose. Always choose a paste with cream base and whitish in colour.For kids, opt for a flouride paste once they are above 6 years and upto the age of 13. For anyone with the problem of sensitivity please refer to a dentist to know about the cause of sensitivity rather than buy a anti-sensitive paste.
A good toothpaste should have triclosan.You can also choo...more
We are not promoting any brand but when you go for buying a right paste for you which one would you choose. Always choose a paste with cream base and whitish in colour.For kids, opt for a flouride paste once they are above 6 years and upto the age of 13. For anyone with the problem of sensitivity please refer to a dentist to know about the cause of sensitivity rather than buy a anti-sensitive paste.
A good toothpaste should have triclosan.You can also choo...more
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Teeth whitening also called as bleaching is a safe procedure for making your teeth whiter than before but recommended to be done under the supervision of your dentist. Your dentist will first determine the health of your gums and teeth and then recommend you the procedure.Generally it a single sitting procedure and the effect of which can last upto 1.5 years
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