2019-04-08 11:05
Kidney stone are commonly encountered. However a recent increased incidence amongst teens has been noted in clinical practice. What can be the possible reasons?
Dehydration: Most… Read More
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Just as you are gearing up to live for yourself, and to embark on those little adventures which you could not take up while you were busy with work and family commitments; comes the warning from your knees “Hold on; we are a little rusted; Slow down!†Thanks to Knee replacement surgery; millions of senior citizens are now being able to carry on with activities which they would not have dreamt of otherwise. Here is what you need to know before embarking on a knee replacement.
2019-04-08 10:46
Most of the patients nowadays who seek a consult in my clinic for sexual dysfunction are youngsters between 20 to 40 years. The lifestyle of Delhi and similar metro cities is to be blamed!… Read More
2019-04-08 10:32
“Doctor I used a public toilet and got a urine infection!”
This is probably a myth!!
It is true that public toilets are a home to lots of bugs like E.Coli, Staphylococci and st… Read More
2019-04-08 10:17
I often come across patients with history of kidney stones and taking calcium supplements.
They question if they should continue taking them or not!
Let me explain.
Daily requirement of… Read More
2019-04-01 12:05
While the child is growing and developing, we are happy to see them achieving their milestones; and in this we overlook how the child is doing it, what is the posture of child while he is si… Read More
2019-02-26 04:50
Given the stillness, focus and precision involved, few other sports match up to the psychological demands that shooting places on its players. In a sport where there’s no scope for hes… Read More
2019-02-19 10:18
The time for introducing a mental health curriculum in schools is here. Based on our interactions with students as well as teachers and parents, with whom we have been working for almost two… Read More
2019-02-12 11:21
Gym supplements are commonly used and freely available online and over the counter. However they may not necessarily be free from side effects.
They may contain undeclared anabolic steroids… Read More
2019-02-12 09:28
A small kidney stone in most of the people can be observed for spontaneous passage and may not warrant surgical removal. However there is a set of professionals where even a small asymptomat… Read More
2018-11-26 06:35
After spending months training tirelessly, the final few days before the big game can be nerve-racking, not just for players but for coaches as well. This can sometimes manifest in making gr… Read More
2018-11-15 12:21
In our hectic lifestyle, often our workplace is the source of a lot of pressure and workload. We need to learn to maintain a balance, not letting our work stress permeate into our personal l… Read More
2018-11-13 11:38
In our hectic lifestyle in the contemporary world, our workplace often becomes the source of a lot of pressure and workload. Therefore, it is important to bring focus on the significance of… Read More
2018-10-12 05:43
Adolescents these days more than ever need skills to secure themselves from pressures of the modern-day world. Cutting-edge competition, peer pressures, substance abuse, bullying and potenti… Read More
2018-10-03 07:44
Expressive Arts Therapy in Clinical Practice
A teenage girl who had gone through a significant trauma came to me sometime ago. The traumatic incident had left a strong impact and various… Read More
2018-09-20 11:00
In recent years, there have been a lot of books and blogs put out on how to become happier. But what if searching for happiness actually results in unhappiness, and to get happiness we need… Read More
2018-09-20 11:00
In recent years, there have been a lot of books and blogs put out on how to become happier. But what if searching for happiness actually results in unhappiness, and to get happiness we need… Read More
2018-09-18 11:23
‘Children’s games are hardly games. Children are never more serious than when they play.’ – Michel de Montaigne
Till the early 90’s games we played as c… Read More
2018-09-18 11:23
‘Children’s games are hardly games. Children are never more serious than when they play.’ – Michel de Montaigne
Till the early 90’s games we played as c… Read More
2018-09-10 15:21
The word ‘suicide’ is often surrounded by stigma, which further leads to a hesitation in talking about it. At the same time, hearing about the mention of the word often tends to… Read More
2018-09-03 09:10
“I have fibroids doctor! Should I undergo surgery?” As a gynaecologist, this is one of my most frequently encountered questions. So what do I say- “I have them too!!”… Read More
2018-09-03 09:03
Exercise does wonders for you during pregnancy. It helps to prepare you for childbirth by strengthening your muscles and building endurance. Also exercise helps getting your body back i… Read More
2018-09-03 07:53
With growing advances in minimal access surgery as well as an increase in public awareness, one of the common questions patients scheduled for surgery ask me is whether they should go for la… Read More
2018-06-29 09:05
Just today afternoon while sitting at a café I saw a child around 7-8 years on the next table coughing. While the parents were eating the child was licking ketchup from their plate. T… Read More
2018-06-22 09:24
In an endeavor to make mental health a priority and to cultivate interest in young minds towards the field of psychology, the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences at Fortis H… Read More
2018-06-21 09:03
The evolving narrative of death by suicide necessitates a deeper, empathetic understanding by society of what it is, the reasons is happens, the factors that facilitate or inhibit its occurr… Read More
2018-06-16 13:14
Air pollution is associated with increased development of respiratory, cardiac, eye and skin disorders.
The most susceptible or vulnerable are those individuals who have existing lung dise… Read More
2018-06-09 07:19
Suicides are a growing reality of our society. In the recent years, research has revealed suicide to be the 8th highest killer in the world. According to statistical data, 90% of those who c… Read More
2018-05-31 09:28
Stress is such an in-built part and parcel of our daily lives that it is almost impossible for any of us to even imagine a life without stress. In our hectic lifestyle, there are innumerable… Read More
2018-05-30 13:36
One of the most common vices in today’s society which exists despite adequate knowledge of its potential hazards is definitely smoking. And while there are plenty of people who admit t… Read More
2018-05-29 13:48
Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located in front of neck and produces thyroid hormones (T3, T4). Large numbers of patients in our country are suffering from thyroid problems. The purpose… Read More
2018-05-28 13:26
It’s time to get out of the locker room. You take your first step onto the field and you’re welcomed with a deafening roar of claps. You look up to see yourself surrounded by tho… Read More
2018-05-28 13:23
Ask yourself, “what is the most important thing required to win?” Most people when asked this question answer focus, self- confidence, team spirit, discipline, motivation, willpo… Read More
2018-05-28 13:05
When we talk of success in sport, any sport, we always think of consistency, perseverance and hard work. Yet, looking back, it’s often the case that the result of a game isn’t ne… Read More
2018-05-25 12:38
Kerala is on high alert as the deadly virus called ‘NIPAH’ (NiV) which has already claimed 10 lives in the state including a nurse while providing care to infected patients.
The… Read More
2018-04-02 05:53
I would like to share a folktale that my grandfather narrated once that stayed with me.
Once there was a man who was walking back to his home village along with his son after buying a donk… Read More
2018-03-27 14:10
As per the WHO Global status report on road safety 2015, India is only second to China when it comes to the number of people who die in road accidents. Indian roads account for nearly 400 de… Read More
2018-03-21 10:45
Almost every third person in India is suffering from recurrent cough, cold, dry skin, hives, milk or wheat allergy, drug allergy or itchy, watery eyes, some of the many allergy types. The si… Read More
2018-03-21 10:36
There is a pair of menisci (shock absorbers) that resides within our knees. These important and beautiful structures are critical in preventing arthritis from developing early and help prote… Read More
2018-03-21 10:22
Headache is most common and versatile neurological disorder affecting most of people during their life time. Various types of headaches are described in literature but the common ones are mi… Read More
2018-03-21 10:07
Gynaecological cancers include uterine (endometrial) cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, vulval cancer and vaginal cancer.
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer… Read More
2018-03-21 09:29
Frozen shoulder is one of the most misdiagnosed conditions in India. Not all painful shoulders are frozen, and not all frozen shoulders require surgery.
Frozen shoulder does not mean that… Read More
2018-02-20 12:42
Despite of significant advancement in cancer research and management over past few decades; it still remains a leading cause of death worldwide. It is estimated that every year 14.1 million… Read More
2018-02-13 09:51
Premise
Worldwide, the burden of Cancer continues to grow with an increasing number of new diagnosis and deaths each year. A significant proportion of individuals diagnosed… Read More
2018-02-12 11:03
Psycho oncology is a specialty providing psychosocial services (individual, family, group counseling, education, advocacy, discharge planning, case management, and program development) to pa… Read More
2018-02-07 12:40
WHAT is cervix ?
Cervix is the lower part of the uterus which connects the body of the uterus to the vagina (birth canal).
WHAT is cervical cancer ?
Cervical cancer occurs when abno… Read More
2018-01-11 11:32
It is extremely common to hear parents and teachers alike complain about children who are extremely hyper-active, or who are not paying attention in the classroom. While such complaints coul… Read More
2018-01-11 11:29
As the time of the year comes again, with the word exams approaching us as a humungous battle to be won, it is important to realize that preparing for an examination does not necessarily nee… Read More
2018-01-11 11:26
The approach of exam season is an inevitable cause of increased pressure and tensions for students. Besides the academic workloads, additional stressors could stem from the worry of their pa… Read More
2018-01-11 11:24
It is extremely common for almost all of us to be heard complaining that we do not have sufficient time, and 24 hours, though mathematically is a lot of time, almost never seems enough! Whil… Read More
2018-01-11 11:21
One of the most common complaints to be heard by not just the students but teachers and parents alike stems from a lack of effort and motivation being sustained by the students towards their… Read More
2018-01-10 12:52
Robotic surgery is the future of how surgical operations will be done. This futuristic technology is very beneficial for our patients.
Robotic surgery is essentially a robot assisted lapa… Read More
2018-01-10 12:49
Miscarriage (abortion or pregnancy loss) is the most common complication of pregnancy. Approximately 15% of all pregnancies end in a miscarriage and 25% of women suffer at least one miscarri… Read More
2018-01-10 12:45
Few other risk factors pose as much risk to the heart as does high blood pressure. High blood pressure is also infamous for killing silently. Most of the times there are no telltale signs ti… Read More
2017-11-29 09:18
Lower back pain is a very common health problem these days. It is a universal sensation. It is so prevalent that almost everyone has experienced it at some point in life. The lower back… Read More
2017-11-29 09:00
As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility, while delivering a talk on the prevention of heart ailments for the staff of a leading hotel recently, I was prodded by a probing question… Read More
2017-11-16 07:02
Just as you are gearing up to live for yourself, and to embark on those little adventures which you could not take up while you were busy with work and family commitments; comes the warning… Read More
2017-11-16 06:59
Aphasia literally means inability to speak, but actually, sometimes it is worse than that. In medical terms aphasia is a disorder of language, affecting the comprehension (understanding of w… Read More
2017-11-06 09:12
‘Sleep is the best meditation.’ – Dalai Lama
A ‘sound sleep ‘is routinely considered a symbol of the overall well-being of a person and any shift in sleep pa… Read More
2017-11-03 11:04
In our hectic lifestyle in the contemporary world, our workplace often becomes the source of a lot of pressure and workload. On the occasion of World Mental Health Day celebrated on 10th Oct… Read More
2017-11-03 11:01
A sweeping glance at some facts and figures suffices to realize the widespread extent of mental illness. It is appalling to see the epidemic rates at which mental illnesses are on the rise… Read More
2017-11-03 10:59
Typically, the concept of bullying as a significant concern seems to arise in the context of children and adolescents. However, it is important to note that bullying is not restricted simply… Read More
2017-11-03 10:54
It is not a hidden fact that the prevalence of bullying has only been increasing multifold over the past decade. What is more important to recognize is that bullying is not restricted to phy… Read More
2017-11-02 06:21
We often come across children not able to cope up with studies, poor concentration and retention, disturbing in class, poor listening skills, not sitting in class, not following instructions… Read More
2017-10-13 12:38
In alignment with the theme of this years’ World Mental Health Day marked on 10th of October each year, mental health and well-being at the workplace is undoubtedly of significant rele… Read More
2017-10-13 12:33
This year, Mental Health Week will celebrate 50 years of promoting mental health awareness and helping reduce stigma (WAAMH, 2017). Looking back at this journey, it is indeed plausible to no… Read More
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