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आजकल की भागदौड़ भरी ज़िंदगी में स्वास्थय पर ध्यान दे पाना मुश्किल होता जा रहा है । कम समय में ज़्यादा काम पूरा करने की होड़ में हम सम्पूर्ण पौष्टिक आहार लेने के बजाय फ़ास्ट फ़ूड और झटपट बनने वाले स्नैक्स से काम चला लेते हैं। ऐसे में हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी एक आम समस्या बनती जा रही है। खासकर महिलाओं में हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी होना सामान्य बात हो गयी है। पर हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी के चलते शारीरिक रूप से आपको कई दिक्कतें आ सकती है। जैसे लगातार थकान महसूस होना, कमज़ोरी आना, चिड़चिड़ापन , पीरियड्स में तेज़ दर्द होना आदि। ऐ...more
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Cholesterol is a necessary substance for every cell. It plays an important role in producing vitamin d and hormones, which are necessary for our body.
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Our liver produces cholesterol for our body but we can also consume it from animal products.
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When there is too much fat in our blood this condition is known as hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia. High cholesterol increases the chances of getting heart-related diseases like heart attacks and other he...more
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Our liver produces cholesterol for our body but we can also consume it from animal products.
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When there is too much fat in our blood this condition is known as hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia. High cholesterol increases the chances of getting heart-related diseases like heart attacks and other he...more
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Surgical Gastroenterologist•Delhi
The bile duct is a thin tube which collects bile from the liver, stores it in the gall bladder and carries it to the intestine. Cancer of the bile duct is also known as cholangiocarcinoma. It can either involve the upper part or lower part of the bile duct and is called intrahepatic, hilar or distal cholangiocarcinoma.
Anything causing inflammation in the bile duct increases the risk of this cancer. Examples include
smoking.
choledochal cyst.
infection with liver flukes...more
Anything causing inflammation in the bile duct increases the risk of this cancer. Examples include
smoking.
choledochal cyst.
infection with liver flukes...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dyslipidemia is a condition in which the patient has high or low levels of lipid in the blood. Lipids are fatty substances in the blood like cholesterol and triglycerides. A balanced and healthy diet can help the patient regulate Dyslipidemia condition. However, medication is often recommended by doctors in most cases.
Dyslipidemia is caused due to various reasons. Some common reasons are the high level of bad cholesterol, low levels of good cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides in...more
Dyslipidemia is caused due to various reasons. Some common reasons are the high level of bad cholesterol, low levels of good cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides in...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Food plays a vital role in lowering cholesterol apart from timely medication. Here is a list of 10 food items that contribute to a great extent in lowering the cholesterol level:
Oats: Changing the morning meal is the first action you should take. Oatmeal can bring down the LDL level to a staggering 5.3 percent in a matter of 6 weeks. It contains beta-glucan, which is capable of absorbing the LDL present in the blood.
Red wine: You can cheer to reduced cholesterol with a glass ...more
Oats: Changing the morning meal is the first action you should take. Oatmeal can bring down the LDL level to a staggering 5.3 percent in a matter of 6 weeks. It contains beta-glucan, which is capable of absorbing the LDL present in the blood.
Red wine: You can cheer to reduced cholesterol with a glass ...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Cholesterol is one of those terminologies that need a clear and fresh understanding, right from scratch. It is nothing but obvious and common for you to primarily know about the ill effects of cholesterol and what it does to your body; from increasing the risks of cardio-vascular diseases to adding to your waistline. However, it is time we all got a fresh perspective on what cholesterol is.
So, to start off, what is actually cholesterol?
It is waxy substance produced by the liver wh...more
So, to start off, what is actually cholesterol?
It is waxy substance produced by the liver wh...more
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Sciatica pain can be mild to intense. Many with lumbar herniated disc and sciatica often wonder whether or not they require a surgery. Needless to say, it is never an easy decision. But the good news is that micro discectomy surgery has a higher rate of success when it comes to relieving sciatica pain. When compared to many other options, this one is relatively minimally invasive. It doesn t alter the structure of the spine permanently since it works by removing a small portion of the disc, whic...more
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Acoustic neuroma is the development of noncancerous and slow-growing tumors on the main, vestibular nerve that travels from the inner ear to the brain, connecting the two organs. They are also known as vestibular schwannoma, as it arises from Schwann cells covering the vestibular nerve. It rarely grows rapidly or attains a large enough size that can press against the brain and interfere with the vital functions of the brain. Since the tumor is benign, the patient can be assured that it won t spr...more
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Carotid artery disease occurs when an oily, waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries. These are arteries that supply oxygenated blood to your brain, face, scalp, and neck.
Carotid artery disease is very serious as it can cause a brain stroke. It, in fact, starts with damage to the inner layer of the carotid artery. To stem this damage your body starts a healing process and this leads to a build up of plaque at the point where the artery is damaged.
When thi...more
Carotid artery disease is very serious as it can cause a brain stroke. It, in fact, starts with damage to the inner layer of the carotid artery. To stem this damage your body starts a healing process and this leads to a build up of plaque at the point where the artery is damaged.
When thi...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
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