In continuation of the previous two episodes on changing health scenario in 21st Century here the latest developments for a better health are being discussed. Laughter therapy and philosophical scrutiny: Laughter therapy is a universal non-pharmacologic approach to reduce stress and anxiety. Therapeutic laughter is a non-invasive, cost-effective, and easily implementable intervention that can be…
Due to unnecessary tests and corporate style of treatment of recommending several procedures while neglecting thorough clinical examination and depending on laboratory results eventually crushing the common man’s pocket. In developing countries like the UK, USA first any patient even the highest dignitaries in the respective provinces should first go to a family physician or…
The definition of health as stated by the World Health Organization is that Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Subsequently, several components such as Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual, Emotional, and Environmental factors have been considered under the umbrella of health. United Nations…
When the cases of persistent weakness are analyzed many cases of tiredness are due to stress, not having enough sleep, poor diet and other lifestyle issues. Hence the weakness isn’t relieved by taking sufficient rest and enough sleep, the energy levels are not restored one may have to focus on underlying medical conditions. When self-help…
In recent times many men and women come to the clinic with a complaint of sever weakness, saying that they are not able to do any work and feeling so tired. This we call medically persistent weakness. According to several studies, a significant portion of the population in India experiences tiredness and weakness, including 81%…
Having known the causes, symptoms and risk factors for a pregnancy outside the womb which is otherwise called ectopic pregnancy in the last week I am going to deal with the diagnosis, complications, prevention, management, and treatment will be dealt now. Diagnosis: Most women don’t know that their pregnancy is ectopic until they visit a…
Last month a friend of mine telephoned me and said that his wife aged around 34 years suddenly developed, sharp lower abdominal pain associated with fainting and shoulder pain. Though he asked me to suggest some tablets to relieve her abdominal pain I did not recommend them. On the other hand, I asked him to…
A known Zoology lecturer namely Ms Pramila came to me in agony last week and told me Doctor that “my father aged around 65 years complaints sharp gas pains in the abdomen and bloating and whenever went to the washroom he did not come out of it for 45 minutes to one hour. The other…
The treating physician at first has to assess the current health and risks in future before starting treatment for menopause. Different class of women from different geographical areas and dietary habits experience diverse symptoms during perimenopause and after menopause. Basing on the severity of the condition, required clinical examination, laboratory tests and radiological investigation, screening…
The other day around 11 PM I received a Phone call from one of my close friends stating that his wife was sweating severely and annoyed. “What should I do? Is it something heart attack he questioned. Though similar episodes have been happening for the last year never it was so serious as today.” Then…
