General Physician- First resort, from which everyone seek help in acute conditions.

August 13, 2016 Sunil Singh

Organ Donation Day in India is celebrated on 13th of August every year by the people, government organizations and other related professions in order to motivate normal human beings to donate the organs as well as to understand the value of organ donation in the life of an individual.

A General Physician is a Medical Graduate having a MBBS (Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Degree. This is a UG (Under-Graduate) degree awarded to students from medical universities who enter medical profession, completing a given tenure. Physician is well acclaimed with all the normal structure and functioning (i.e. Physiology) of almost all systems of the body (Or at least some knowledge about everything)

Generally, Physicians are the first resort, from which everyone seek help in acute conditions. In a Place like Mumbai, most of us visit a doctor with ailments such as Fever, Headache, Rash, an Injury, Any Skin Condition etc.A Physician may use various adjuncts to proceed his/her treatment. Of these, Prescription of drugs is mostly used.

Drugs such as Mild-to-Moderate Aspirin, Paracetamol i.e. NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), Analgesics are used for management of routine cases.For cases other than the ones encountered in routine, prescription is modified.For Example, A Physician starts the treatment of a patient with Hyper-Tension, with BETA Blockers, and then the dose is “tailored” depending on the patient’s requirement.

Here, Drug Dosage is entirely and purely based on diagnosis done by the Physician, which almost always depends on proper knowledge and experience, as many of the patient’s activities might hamper the effects of drugs on the body (i.e. Pharmacokinetics as well as Pharmacodynamics)Usually in today’s scenario, Nobody settles down with a single MBBS Degree these days.Almost every graduate seeks further specialization in fields of their interest.As per Medical Profession Report, 2015, following fields are the most chosen:
Masters In Surgery
Oncology
Cardiology
Pulmonology
Orthopaedics
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Sport Medicine By- Trishala Chopra

Independence Day of India and advancements in healthcare systems.

August 13, 2016 Sunil Singh

Steve Harvey had once said that he was no doctor. He was just a common man with much more common sense than other common men. A professional who practices medicine is called a physician or a medical doctor. He is concerned with promoting, maintaining and restoring human health by means of the study, diagnosis and the treatment of any physical or mental discomfort such as disease, injury or other impairments.

Independent India has always been proud to be a nation, which is leading in the world in the terms of good physicians and good quality medical care. And, one of the rapidly growing metropolises that is contributing heartily to this success is India. Situated near the national capital, instead of being overshadowed by the grandeur of Delhi, it is on its way to outshine all other cities. Producing a brilliant arsenal of doctors, it is advancing at a great rate, accompanied no doubt by its decision to accept new methodologies and adopt futuristic technologies to make health-care services efficient and affordable on a wide scale.

Most of the doctors practicing and residing in India, have graduated from top-class institutes with flying colours. This degree qualifies the medical practitioners to become licensed or registered under the laws of the State and India is proud to register them as their jewels.

Those physicians in India are the best who are the most ingenuous inspirers of hope. The roles of a clown and that of a doctor are the same – to elevate the possible and to relieve suffering. After all, the good physician is the one who treats the disease. While the great physician is the one who treats the patient who has the disease. Independent India has sure enough, reached the near-zenith of futuristic and advanced healthcare in the world. By- Rounak Bose

Take care of your baby’s health

August 5, 2016 Sunil Singh

There are people who love to play with kids! They love kids and everything they do! but I am sure most of the people are not aware of the reason behind these actions which the babies do. You take your baby to paediatrician for continuous monitoring of your baby’s growth and he keeps record about it. As a parent even you should know about the changes which happens in your baby’s body be it physiological or emotional stress!

Here are few changes which you can see commonly in your babies during 6 to 12 months of their life’s: –
Babies can now sit on their bum because of their developing posture, though they cannot be erect and sustain that position for a long but they can sit for a while now.

Babies already start crawling in the initial months but now during the second half, babies try standing on their legs. And there is no other feeling than seeing your child walking!

Teething is something which may or may not start. Some babies have late erosion of teeth while some have it early. There is nothing to worry about but it is always better to keep your paediatrician updated about this.
Solid foods are now introduced to them because their digestive systems become a bit stronger to hold of these food stuffs!

BY-Dt.TRISHALA CHOPRA

You can gift your beautiful hair if you don’t have it currently- Hair transplant surgeons

August 5, 2016 Sunil Singh

What is the Procedure of hair transplant?

Surgery will be conducted only after the doctor is completely sure about all the aspects of the patient’s body.
Preliminary tests are required before the surgery can be conducted.
Once the tests are confirmed, surgery can be continued.
First, the surgeon cleans scalp completely making sure it is completely free of micro-organisms.
The scalp is then injected with anaesthesia to numb your head completely; it is made sure that anaesthesia is properly injected otherwise the surgery might be painful for the patient.
What are the methods used in hair transplant?
Basically there are 2 types of hair transplant techniques
(a) Follicular unit strip surgery (FUSS)
(b) Follicular unit extraction (FUE)
Follicular unit strip surgery is the most common used technique where the surgeon will remove strips of hair from the back of the hair and then later use it at the places where it is required. When the strip is placed on the scalp and then the entire scalp is completely closed and this is continued for 2 sessions or so.
If you are planning to go for follicular unit extraction which is rarely done, then in this section surgeon will shave your head completely and then continue with the transplant surgery.
Time of the surgery depends upon the technique used and the depth of the technique.

BY- Dt.TRISHALA CHOPRA

Here’s how you can protect yourself from allergic conjunctivitis this monsoon!

July 16, 2016 Sunil Singh

I guess I am late! Rains are already here and we have finally got relief from the scorching summer heat! The summers this year were really horrible; rains were the need of the hour! We can’t just ignore getting drenched in heavy rains! But getting drenched in the rains might not be a good thing for your body! Monsoon not only brings rains but it brings along an army of infections! Viral infections are the most common ones! They are at its peak during monsoon season because of the sudden increase in the moisture levels in the climate. With these infections coming up, eyes are the worst affected part of the human body.

You might have suffered from itchy eyes which turns red the moment you rub it? It might be conjunctivitis! Conjunctivitis in literal terms means inflammation of conjunctiva (thin protective membrane of eyes) Conjunctivitis is of two types: – acute allergic conjunctivitis and chronic acute conjunctivitis. Acute allergic conjunctivitis includes the seasonal allergy which turns up during monsoons. Conjunctivitis spreads through direct contact. Hand to eye touch can cause conjunctivitis, as this disease is highly contagious. It can last for minimum 3 days up to 7 days.

Redness always doesn’t mean conjunctivitis, there are other reasons too which can cause redness or itchy eyes. It might be dust or too much strain on the eyes or insomnia which might cause redness of the eyes. do not confuse yourself between these reasons and conjunctivitis. It is always advisable that if you face redness, itchiness, watery eyes, swelling, difficulty in blinking, dry eyes for more than 2 days then visit your ophthalmologists as soon as possible. It might be allergic conjunctivitis or some other disease, it is always better to get it checked from the expert.

Here are few tips to protect yourself from conjunctivitis this monsoon!

Maintaining personal hygiene is most important precaution which one needs to take.
Avoid touching your eyes without washing your hands properly.
Wash your eyes with cold water whenever you come from outside.
If you feel that there is slightest pain in your eyes or you have been with in contact with the person who has conjunctivitis, give your eyes cold compressions immediately after you come home. It is always better if you visit a doctor before the diseases aggravate.
If there is someone at home who is down with conjunctivitis, whenever you are putting drops in their eyes or giving them cold water compressions, then wash your hands thoroughly before and after you get in contact with the person.
Put 2 drops of rose water every time before you go to bed.
If you wear contact lenses, avoid using them during monsoons as the chances of infection is higher with lenses.
Do not share cosmetics. Risk of infection doubles when you share them.
Avoid swimming, visiting water parks during monsoon, not only conjunctivitis, body gets prone to other diseases too!
Avoid touching public taps, handles and if you get in contact with them, always keep a sanitizer and use them frequently.
Wear glasses to keep your eyes protected.
Avoid self-medication. You do not know about the action of drugs.
Never use steroid eye drops. Always consult your doctor.
If in case doctor is not available, choose antibiotic drops over steroid eye drops.

Conjunctivitis is not a one-time disease, chances of getting conjunctivitis is endless. So as it is rightly said, PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE! By- Dt. Trishala Chopra

Best Doctors..Doctors are a boon to this world

July 15, 2016July 15, 2016 Sunil Singh

We all have some kind of favourites is everything like in food, place etc. Family Practitioner is someone who is the favourite doctor for a family and that doctor is the first one to be informed and taken his advice is someone happens to be sick.

Now what is so special or what is so different about a family practitioner and a specialist doctors? Well specialist doctor is someone who is specialised in only a certain organ like eyes or lungs or heart but family practitioner is a kind of all-rounder who is specialised of all the organs and all the diseases. They help in diagnosing the disease as well as the medications and necessary steps ahead with the preventive measurements etc.

The education of a Family Practitioner is basic like first 2 years while schooling they have to learn in physics, chemistry and biology. Then 3 more years of intense training which includes training of paediatrics, surgery, etc. Graduates are required to pass Unites States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLS).

Family Practitioner can be found in any of the hospitals but they are someone who has been joined to a family from many years. They know the patients very well and hence it becomes very busy to deal with it as they know your past and they can wor very well according to that.

For more info: Best Doctors

Never lose hope, miracles do happen

July 8, 2016 Sunil Singh

What is the most common word that you have heard whenever cancer comes into picture? Its chemotherapy! Everyone assumes that if the person has cancer, he has to go for chemotherapy. No it’s not like that. Chemotherapy treatment will be given to the person only if he needs it. It depends on the type of cancer, span of cancer and stage of cancer. All these three play a very important role in deciding the chemotherapy sessions. If the person has end stage cancer and there are no chances of survival at all, then chemotherapy is avoided. The cancer is left untouched.

But the cancer is in early stages and survival chances are higher only than chemotherapy is advised. What exactly is chemotherapy? It is basically a treatment which includes chemical drugs. It can either be in the form of a capsule or a tablet or it can be given using a catheter. Chemotherapy does have side effects and people start feeling these side effects within days of their chemotherapy session. Most common side effect which is seen is hair loss. With every chemotherapy session, hair loss increases and then time comes when the person has lost all his hair.

It is not an easy thing to handle, loss of self-confidence is the worst thing that happens. Time, attention, love and care is what it takes to add days to a cancer patient’s life. Handling this disease is not easy, help them do it! Research says that cancer patients who are happy and in a positive environment recover faster than ones who stay alone in a depressing surrounding! Happiness is the key to faster recovery! By- Dt. Trishala Chopra

“National Doctors day”

July 1, 2016July 1, 2016 Sunil Singh

The National Doctors day is observed on 1 July in India to honour the contributions of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, former West Bengal Chief Minister who was also a physician. Born in 1882, the legendary physician, who was also honoured with the Bharat Ratna in 1961, died on his birthday in 1962.

Every child has a dream to become a doctor when they grow at least at some phase of their lives. I did. The game itself amuses people or rather children. The fact that someone walks in your door one fine day and gives up his entire medical health to you, feels important, even though becoming one isn’t easy. I don’t think the hard work ever fades out or one can ever relax in this profession. Even if you’re 50 and a very established doctor, you need to keep track of the new technical methods and also the competition is immense in this profession. Even though some do misuse this privilege of being the medical officer, some how being an honest doctor is still one of the most sought after jobs in the world. I’ll give you five reasons to explain why?

1) You get to work with people. If you like people around you who depend on you at certain levels or who you could learn from at almost every step, studying medicine is your thing.

2) Team work is very important when one’s studying in a medical school. Even when one becomes a big doctor, team work never goes out of fashion. The doctor needs to be in constant coordination with his team mates or nurses or even the patients in some situations.

3) No other job gives you as much respect as being a doctor or a teacher. Like a teacher imparts the gift of life through education, doctors literally give you life at times. One can trust on the doctor with his/her eyes closed and mostly, a doctor doesn’t fail you.

4) The field of the medical world is huge. Studying medical doesn’t only mean that one is going to practice or do surgeries. You could teach, do research upon medical related areas and so much more.

5) Doctors will never go out of fashion or the market. No matter which economic stage the world goes through, doctors will always be needed. Your job will be safe till you plan to leave it. The success rate is upon you though.

So you see, even though getting into a good medical school and carrying the pressure throughout is difficult, the pros are worth risking things for.

It’s time to different between a general pain and a pain caused by a cyst

June 24, 2016 Sunil Singh

Have you ever felt some pain in your lower body or abdominal region? If it lasts for a day or two, it is fine but if he pain is persistent then it’s time to get yourself checked. There are n- number of causes for the pain and one of them could be kidney cysts. Yes, this is rare but it does happen. What are cysts? They are fluid filled sacs and many cysts together are called as poly cysts. These cysts which are formed in the kidney is usually non-cancerous but it does causes a lot of pain! No patient will visit a kidney specialist first.

He will visit a general physician and if the physician feels that there is something wrong with the body he will ask the patient to consult a kidney specialist. Once you do, he will check all possible symptoms of the pain and if he feels anything about the cysts he will ask the patient to get his sonography done and once he has a clear picture, he will initiate the treatment for the same.

The treatment as a whole for these cysts isn’t done but the complications attached to these cysts are generally managed. A person should be careful that he should not consume any anti-inflammatory medicine like ibuprofen or any other because it might worsen the case. A kidney specialist makes a list of do’s and don’ts for the patients to give them a healthier lifestyle! Such a boon to have excellent specialists! By: Dt. Trishala Chopra

Let’s improve our concentration levels with yoga!

June 21, 2016 Sunil Singh

I am sure there are many parents here who has this complaint that their child is not able to understand the things, he doesn’t like to go to school, he has no concentration in his work and his immunity is low too. When you feel this is happening with your child, visit a doctor soon. Well, not necessarily doctor but it could be better if you can visit a psychologist instead? There is no one else in the world who can understand you better than a psychologist. He studies in and out about your behaviour and even by the way you have kept your hand, he will have a scanned version of you ready in his mind.

Apart from medicines and therapies, there are evidences which shows that yoga has a great impact in improving your concentration levels. It brings in positivity in you. Yoga is one such thing which has no side effects at all, absolutely nothing, Worst a yoga can do is not affect you or show any improvements, otherwise nothing! There is no age barrier to improve your concentration power, yoga is not restricted to any specific person.

These asanas have evidences to improve concentration levels in your body!

Vriksh asana (standing tree pose)
Akarana dhanur asana (Bow tensing pose)
Padma asana (The lotus pose)
Veer bhadra asana (warrior pose)
Parvat asana (seated mountain pose)

There are many asanas which helps in improving your concentration levels however it is always advised that you should do it in the presence of an experienced person, without which you may do wrong and it won’t be having any more effects on you! By- Dt. Trishala Chopra