The kidneys are small but powerful organs of the body that perform many vital functions like filtering waste products, balancing fluids in the body, releasing essential hormones that regulate the blood pressure, and producing urine. There are various ways in which these pairs of vital organs can be damaged. Kidney diseases are a common problem affecting almost 10% of the entire world’s population. Therefore, it’s necessary for people with any such disease to follow a special kidney friendly diet to maintain the kidney health, especially if they are undergoing dialysis. What is Dialysis? As mentioned earlier, when the kidneys can’t...
Tips to Manage Childhood Asthma
The lungs and airways become inflamed easily in childhood asthma and allergy especially when exposed to certain types of triggers such as catching a cold, inhaling airborne pollen or any other respiratory infection. There is as such no difference between asthma in children or adults. Unfortunately, asthma has no cure, and its symptoms may continue even when the grow up. But with proper care and the right treatment and taking care of the asthma causes, the problem can be kept under control, and the damage to lungs can be prevented. Childhood Asthma Symptoms Common childhood asthma signs and symptoms include:...
Laparoscopy or Open Surgery- Which is best for me?
Nowadays a majority of people are suffering from abdominal or pelvis diseases. The identification and treatment of these abdominal problems often require a surgical procedure, either laparoscopy or open surgeries. These surgeries are offered in almost all the major hospitals in your area at affordable rates. But the burning question is, which one should we choose? Laparoscopy or open surgery, and why? So let’s dive in deep to find out. What is an open surgery? Open surgeries are the traditional method of surgeries where a considerable size of incision (usually around 3 to 10 inches depending on the procedure) is...
Thyroid cancer – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Thyroid cancer occurs in cells of the thyroid gland. In case you are wondering what a Thyroid gland is, it is an organ located in the neck region. The gland produces hormones called thyroxine and triiodothyronine that help your body in regulating metabolism, body weight, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. Sometimes, when tissues present in thyroid gland grow uncontrollably causing a formation of nodules in the thyroid which eventually results in thyroid cancer. Cancerous nodules may spread in other parts of the neck and develop more quickly if not treated on time. Symptoms In most of the cases,...
Importance of Immunization
For more than five decades, immunization has saved billions of lives. It is a very simple yet effective way to protect your child’s health from a series of diseases and infections. In fact, immunizing not only provides protection from diseases but also lays a foundation for a healthy future. An overwhelming majority of parents, health, and medical professionals recommend immunization for the children. Read on to learn more about Immunization… What is Immunization? Immunization is a process of administering a vaccine to create resistance against specific disease. The vaccines stimulate the immune system of the body for protection against infection...
