By Dr. Niraj Kumar , Cardiology When it comes to the heart, we often accept myths. We might often get agitated by pain in the chest, mistaking it for a symptom of heart attack. In many cases, the usually accepted symptoms we try to recognize heart problems might be very different from …

By Dr Nishith Chandra , Cardiology The tiny tube inserted into an obstructed passageway in the body to clear it is called a stent. A stent is used to cure weakened or narrow arteries in the body. Depending on its placement, the stent revives the flow of fluids or blood. Stents are …

By Dr Balaji Ramagiri, Cardiology Heart disease can be defined as a range of conditions affecting the heart; ailments under this umbrella include problems in heart rhythm (arrhythmias), blood vessel disorders such as coronary artery disease, and congenital heart defects among others. The common indications of heart diseases are as follows: Cardiovascular …

By Dr. S.K.Tandon , General Physician The heart is like any other muscle in body. It needs an adequate blood supply to provide oxygen to allow the muscle to contract and pump. Not only does the heart pump blood to the rest of the body, it also pumps blood to itself via …

By Dr. G.P. Dureja, Pain Management Medications need to be administered to get one moving after a cardiac surgery. Experiencing pain in the shoulder areas and chest is very common after such a surgery. One of the severe conditions that affect people at this stage is angina (acute pain due to insufficient …

By Dr Prabha Acharya, Homeopathy Chronic kidney diseases refer to those kidney diseases that continue to persist for a prolonged duration. There may be many causes responsible for the occurrence of chronic kidney diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections from kidney stones, problems with arteries, some drugs or medicines, polycystic …

By Dr Shradha Doshi, Diabetology Diabetes might cause several health-related problems during your pregnancy which include severe alterations in blood sugar levels and significant side effects resulting from the diabetes medications. It is advisable to consult a doctor to check whether or not the blood sugar levels have been regulated adequately. If …

By Dr. Suman Rao, Gynaecology Pregnancy is considered to be one of the most challenging and important phases in the life of a woman. Pregnancy Complications are health problems that occur during pregnancy. They can involve the mother’s health, the baby’s health, or both. Some women have health problems before they become …

      By Dr. Alok Kumar, Homeopathy For most women, pregnancy is one of the most exciting times of their lives – they positively ‘bloom.’ However for others, the nine months of pregnancy can pose some niggling health challenges including falling pregnant in the first instance. Homeopaths generally view the pregnancy …

By Dr. Vandana Hegde, Gynaecology Also known as “false” labor pains, Braxton Hicks contractions usually occur before the actual labor sets in. Their purpose is to prepare the body for the process of giving birth as well as to endure the immense pain once the labor starts. Symptoms- The features of these …