15

Dec, 2022

Drinking 8 Glasses Of Water In A Day: Fact Or Myth? Expert Answers

Doctor: Bipin Jibhkate

You've most likely heard that you should drink eight 8 glasses of water per day. But is this advice true, or is it just a myth? This article examines the evidence for the 'eight glasses a day rule. Your body is mostly made up of water. Water is the primary chemical component that accounts for approximately 50 percent to 70 percent of your body weight – the fluid you cannot…

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9

Dec, 2022

Tip to beat body pain due to a sedentary lifestyle in winter

Doctor: Aniket Mule

Physical inactivity can trigger a host of health issues from heart problems to mental health issues that could deteriorate your health over a period of time. Winter season is when people do not feel like getting out of their blankets and mostly stay indoors which can affect various aspects of their well-being. Not staying active or exercising can cause muscle wasting and result in the chronic pain syndrome. This happens due…

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Measles

27

Nov, 2022

Why You Should Worry About Measles

Doctor: Vishal Parmar

Measles is a childhood infection caused by a virus. It generally affects younger & unvaccinated kids. Once quite common, but now measles can be prevented with a vaccine. Also called rubeola, measles spreads fast and can be serious and even…

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World Pneumonia Day

13

Nov, 2022

World Pneumonia Day 2022: What is walking pneumonia; warning signs and treatment

Doctor: Sangita Chekker

An acute respiratory infection, pneumonia can affect your lungs severely and is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection which causes an inflammatory response in the lungs. Covid can also lead to pneumonia which can cause serious damage to your lungs causing breathing issues. When we talk about walking pneumonia, it is basically the milder form of the disease and one doesn't need hospitalization for it and can even do daily chores with…

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29

Oct, 2022

Lungs of a woman washed with saline water to treat very rare disease

Doctor: Sameer Arbat

The human body is full of complex mechanisms which often present as anomalies and rare diseases. One such rare disease is Primary Alveolar Proteinosis (PAP) which affects only 0.2 per million population. A 65-year-old female was treated at Wockhardt hospitals Nagpur for PAP - a disease in which protein gets accumulated inside the lungs leading to a decrease in oxygen exchange. The woman had complaints of breathing difficulty and progressive…

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14

Oct, 2022

Don’t let blood clots block your life! Keep life flowing!

Doctor: Dr. Gunjan Loney

World Thrombosis Day is celebrated every year on the 13th of October. This year Wockhardt Hospitals, Nagpur emphasizes the need to be alert and recognize the early warning signs of thrombosis before it becomes worse. Early diagnosis and the right treatment can help us save many lives. According to recent reports, 1 in 4 people worldwide dies of thrombosis every year, which is much more than the deaths due to…

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