Diabetes: Signs, Symptoms, and Causes Explained
Glucose is an essential component of the energy system of the human body. Most of our food is broken down into sugar, which our body then releases into our bloodstream. When the blood glucose level increases, insulin is released by the pancreas. This insulin helps direct the flow of blood sugar into the cells, where […]
10 Foods to Avoid with Diabetes
Making the right food choices is crucial for people with diabetes. Diabetes surgery is often considered because diabetes can interfere with a person’s ability to process blood sugar (glucose). Eating unhealthy food while being diabetic can have a number of effects on the body, including high blood sugar levels and weight gain. Different foods provide […]
Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes is a long-term medical condition in which the body is unable to effectively utilize insulin. A high level of glucose circulates in the bloodstream, ultimately affecting the circulatory, nervous, and immune systems. This medical condition is most common in middle-aged and elderly individuals and was formerly referred […]
Type 3 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Type-3 diabetes is the term used to describe Alzheimer’s disease due to its association with insulin dysregulation in the brain. This leads to the condition of dementia. However, this terminology has not been officially accepted in the medical fraternity. Another type of diabetes mellitus condition has been classified and is termed “type 3c” diabetes, alternatively […]
Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition of the body in which the pancreas produces and releases little to no insulin, which is a hormone used to allow glucose to enter the cells to synthesize and produce energy for the body. It is sometimes also referred to as “insulin-dependent diabetes.” […]
Different Types of Diabetes: Know its Symptoms & Treatment
Insulin is a kind of hormone that is secreted by the pancreas that allows glucose (which is formed when carbohydrate-containing foods are digested) to be transported from the bloodstream to cells so that energy can be produced. Diabetes refers to a chronic medical condition in which the pancreas is unable to produce the required amount […]
Thyroid Nodules: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower part of the neck that produces thyroid hormones that help the body regulate its metabolism. What Are Thyroid Nodules? Thyroid nodules are lumps or growths on the thyroid gland. They can vary in size – from small (the size of a chana) to large […]
Avascular Necrosis Femoral Head (AVN) : Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head, commonly known as osteonecrosis, is a condition that affects the hip joint, primarily impacting the blood supply to the bone. Left untreated, it can lead to pain, disability, and even the need for orthopedic treatment. As an orthopedic surgeon at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, I believe in empowering […]
Sleep-Related Movement Disorders
Movement disorders during sleep are numerous with varied aetiology. Aetiology presents range from neurological, psychiatry, medical, or sleep disorders. Hence, a detailed and smart evaluation by a Neurologist helps an individual to get the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment related to aetiology. The importance of evaluation of such conditions lies behind the fact that many […]
High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, during pregnancy, can have serious effects on both the mother and the developing fetus. When a woman has high blood pressure during pregnancy, it is called gestational hypertension or pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). Potential Effects of High Blood Pressure on the Fetus During Pregnancy Reduced blood flow to the placenta: High […]
