As a woman, how do I reduce my risk of gynecological cancers?
Verified by Dr. Richa Bansal, Consultant Gynec-Oncology & Robotic Surgery, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai. In a recent survey in India, there were an estimated 122,844 new cases of cervical cancer and 67,477 deaths from cervical cancer in India. This makes cervical cancer the second most common cancer in women in India, after breast cancer.
Screening for breast cancer
Verified by Dr. Nita Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Breast cancer is the most common cancer occurring in women in India. The survival rate of patients with breast cancer is poor in India as compared to Western countries due to late stage of disease at presentation and delayed initiation of cancer
Mitra Clip procedure
Verified by Dr. Sanjeevkumar Kalkekar, Consultant Interventional Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Mitral valve regurgitation (MR) is a condition in which the heart’s mitral valve doesn’t close tightly, which allows blood to flow backward in the heart. It causes breathlessness, palpitation, fatigue and pedal oedema. It is most often classified as primary degenerative (age-related) and
Emergency management of stroke
Verified by Dr. Nitin Jagasia-Head Emergency Medical Services, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Stroke: A time-bound medical diagnosis A stroke is an emergency medical condition where blood supply to some areas of the brain is cut off temporarily causing brain damage as well as partial or complete loss of body functions, more commonly on one side
How aware are we about breastfeeding?
Verified by Dr. Bindhu KS, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Breastfeeding awareness is a crucial aspect of promoting maternal and infant health. It involves educating and informing individuals about the numerous benefits and importance of breastfeeding for both mothers and babies. By raising awareness, we can encourage more women to breastfeed their
What are the warning signs of lung cancer?
Verified by Dr. Tejinder Singh, Consultant Medical Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai The lungs form the resource for the body’s oxygen needs, it is vital to take appropriate measures to maintain optimal lung health at all times. Lung cancer most often starts developing in the lung tissue and may or may not spread to surrounding
Why is foot care so important when people have diabetes?
Verified by Dr. Mahesh Chavan, Consultant Endocrinology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Foot care is crucial for individuals with diabetes because diabetes can lead to complications that affect the feet. Elevated blood glucose levels over time can cause damage to the nerves (neuropathy) and impair blood flow (peripheral arterial disease) in the feet, leading to several
What are the 4 stages of hypertension?
Verified by Dr. Bharat Agarwal, Consultant Internal Medicine and Dr. Akshay Chhallani, Consultant Critical Care Specialist & Medical Advisor, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition characterized by consistently elevated blood pressure levels. It is a significant risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks,
How can we prevent common monsoon diseases?
Verified by Dr. Vaishali Lokhande, Consultant Internal Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Preventing monsoon diseases is crucial for safeguarding public health during the rainy season when various waterborne and vector-borne illnesses tend to surge. Implementing a comprehensive approach that combines personal and community-level measures can significantly reduce the risk of contracting these diseases. Here are
Irregular heartbeats in children- causes, diagnosis & treatment
Verified by Dr. Bhushan Chavan, Consultant Pediatric Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Irregular heartbeats, also known as arrhythmias, can occur in children just as they can occur in adults. Arrhythmias in children are relatively rare but can vary in severity and may have different causes. Here is an overview of irregular heartbeats in children: Types of