Proper Prevention of Tetanus
Injured persons are an integral part of every Out Patient Department (OPD) in a hospital. At our hospital we get around 5 to 10 injury cases every day. And there is only one thing common in all these cases… all of them want Injection TT (Tetanus Toxoid). If it is a child who gets injured, […]
National De-Worming Day in India, February 8, 2018
Is your child finding it difficult to grasp lessons at school? Do you think your child has a poor memory, poor concentration and laziness? Well, consider this – your loved ones might be infected with intestinal worms which result in anaemia, malnutrition and drastically affecting their mental and physical development, health, education and […]
All about Malaria, symptoms, prevention & treatment
Last week, all the news channels in Kerala were enthusiastically reporting the detection of five “cerebral malaria” cases in Kozhikode district. All the cases were surprisingly detected in a single house! The newly elected health minister, director of health service department, health secretary and other healthcare workers were concerned. That’s because malaria is a serious […]
Have you tested for Arsenic in Drinking Water yet?
Why should you bother right? Well, I too didn’t care much about the chemical concentration of our well water until very recently. But, now I do and this article is about why you should also test the chemical quality of the water that you drink every single day! I’ve been on the search for a […]
Things to Know about Anti-Hypertensive medicines
I personally know many hypertensive patients who skip the medicine intake for one or two months just to stay away from it’s “dangerous side effects”. “I’ve heard and read a lot about the side effects of these medicines, is there any way around?” is another common question that I face at the out patient department […]
Bloating, Gas – Causes & Remedies
It doesn’t make a big deal when you are home alone or when you are with your close ones. The inability for some persons to control it when attending to their social or professional duties is what makes it really embarrassing. I am talking about “bloating” or the feeling of fullness due to intestinal gas. […]
One Glass of Water First Thing in the Morning
How long can you go without drinking a glass of water, tea, coffee, juices or any other fluids? Six to eight hours maximum, isn’t it? If you try to do it intentionally, you’ll find the challenge involved. Now, just count the number of hours you sleep every night. Again, six to eight hours, right? When […]