Did you know that having prediabetes, diabetes or high blood pressure could put you at risk of developing a host of complications, including liver damage, with no obvious symptoms?
“People find it surprising to know that they may not experience any symptoms of liver damage until it progresses to a stage where it cannot be reversed,” says Dr.
In the October segment of our #InConversation LIVE series, we spoke with Dr. Mayank Uppal, Consultant, Internal Medicine at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research to understand the intricacies of critical care.
Watch the video below or read on.
जब 38 वर्ष के इमरान अली के पहली बार अचानक नाक से खून बहाने लगा तो उन्होंने उसको मामुली बात समझ कर नज़रअंदाज़ किया। लेकिन फिर कुछ दिनों बाद उन्हें सर में भारिपन महसूस होने लगा, उनके नाक से खून निकला और उनको ढुंढला सा दिखने लगा । ऐसे स्तिथि में वह दक्षिण दिल्ली के सीताराम भारतिया इंस्टीटूट ऑफ़ साइंस एंड रिसर्च के अपातकालीन में पहुँचे।
According to a study by the Stanford School of Medicine, more than 70% of COVID-19 patients experienced a wide variety of symptoms months after they were sick.
We asked Dr. Mayank Uppal, Consultant, Internal Medicine to throw some light on these post COVID symptoms.
Did you know that 9 out of 10 adults suffer from a major oral health problem that may be linked to the way we brush our teeth?
This may come as a surprise, considering we have been brushing our teeth all our lives!
An incorrect technique or mistakes in your oral hygiene routine could lead to plaque build-up,
Urine infections are common, particularly in women. Research indicates around 50-60% of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime while not as many men may develop it.
A urinary tract infection affects the kidneys, ureter, bladder and urethra.
Prediabetes means that you have a higher than normal blood sugar level but it is not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes.
“Prediabetes is becoming an increasingly alarming condition given its high prevalence in India and its asymptomatic nature,” says Dr. Kartikeya Kohli, Associate Consultant, Internal Medicine at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research.
A healthy heart lowers the risk of developing cardiovascular disease regardless of how old you may be. But did you know that good heart health could also reduce the risk of developing dementia and depression?
Despite the numerous benefits of maintaining a healthy heart and preventing cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, stroke,
Have you been getting headaches that last more than a day?
Were you unsure of what to do when the pain just did not go away?
Did you sleep them off or couldn’t even sleep because the pain was too severe?
With over 300 types of headaches and known causes for only 10% of them,
If you feel tired for a day or two, it may be because you’re stressed or physically exhausted or didn’t get enough sleep.
“If you continue feeling this way for a week or more despite eating well, sleeping and resting, you may be fatigued,” explains Dr. Kartikeya Kohli, Associate Consultant,