FAQs

Neurological disorder refers to brain, spine and nerve related diseases. There are more than 600 neurological diseases such as epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson’s disease etc.

Some of the very common Neurological disorders are Stroke, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Epilepsy, Parkinson’s Disease, Sleep disorder etc.

You’ll want to speak to a pulmonologist if you have any condition that compromises your breathing. A pulmonologist can help with the treatments asthma, bronchitis, chest infections, COPD, emphysema, tuberculosis, and more.

A pulmonologist will ask you questions regarding your lung conditions. The doctor will conduct tests to accurately diagnose the condition, and then create a treatment plan to help you manage or overcome your respiratory issue.

A PFT (pulmonary function test) is a routine, outpatient test performed in the pulmonology clinic. It is important to evaluate pulmonary function. The test also called Spirometry.

The best way to avoid urological problems is to maintain good overall health habits. Exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding tobacco, excessive alcohol and caffeine is also important for maintaining good health.

Urodynamics refers to the mechanisms of your urinary tract. Urodynamic testing is an analysis of the functionality of the bladder, urethra and muscles (sphincters). These tests are important for treating problems with storing urine or voiding.  

Four years of medical school and at least two years of general surgical training, followed by four years of specialty training in urologic surgery are the required courses that students of urology have to complete.

GFR stands for Glomerular Filtration Rate. It determines the degree of kidney function. GFR is a very important for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease.

Diet low in protein is helpful for preserving kidney function. Also low-sodium diet helps lowering blood pressure.

The most common side effect of kidney biopsy is acute pain. Patients can also get an infection. Sometimes the patients also may face bleeding problems. In case the bleeding does not stop surgeries are needed.

Radiation therapy kills or damages cancer cells so that it cannot grow further. It takes days or weeks to start effecting depending on the intensity of the disease. However, radiation can damage non-infectious cells too.

Chemotherapy suggests to medications given by injecting or in tablet forms for cancer. Then the medicine circulates throughout the body. Radiation therapy is a process of killing the infectious cells by producing rays by a linear accelerator or other source of rays.

Generally it is required to go for radiation therapy daily for five days per week. The treatment duration may vary from one to eight week depending on the intensity of the cancer.

Diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorder and diseases are called gastroenterology. Department gastroenterology includes treatments of esophagus, small intestine, stomach, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, gallbladder system.

Upper endoscopy helps the doctor to identify and understand the cause of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting etc. It can also results in bleeding from upper gastrointestinal tract.

Colonoscopy helps the doctor to examine the lining of large intestine and rectum. Colonoscopy is very important for evaluating the entire colon system for identifying the presence of colorectal cancer or polyps.

You can consult with a neuropsychiatric for general symptoms like anxiety, anger etc., or for some specific symptoms like exhibitionism, suicidal ideation etc. or for any kind of addiction.

Mental illnesses are curable but the duration of treatments and the effect of it is not accurate or specific. Medications and psychotherapy may vary from person to person according to the intensity of the cause.

Neuropsychological evaluation is the assessment of someone’s brain to determine the functionality of it. It incorporates interview and administration of tests of the patients. However, the test here refers to pencil and paper type tests.

A cherry angioma is a benign vascular on the trunk area and it increases with age. Sometimes they need to remove if it occurs bleeding.

A seborrheic keratosis or barnacles or wisdom spot is a benign grows in the skin. Size and colour of it may vary from person to person.

Psoriasis can cause the skin to form scaly plaques. It is an autoimmune disorder. Psoriasis generally grows in the elbows and knees.

A few patients notice minor changes in their voice after rhinoplasty but this is uncommon.

Cosmetic surgery is performed in order to reshape normal structures of the body in order to change your appearance. Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body that are caused by tumours, diseases, trauma, congenital issues etc.

Plastic surgery is a type of medical procedure to mould and reshape the structures of the body. The reason of Plastic surgery can be to help you enhance your appearance, or it can be performed to restore normal function and appearance that had changed due to diseases, surgeries, burn or any other reason.

Abdominal adhesions can be cut away during surgery. However, they cannot be ever completely removed. Instead, the surgery targets to cut the band to detach organs from each other or the abdomen wall.

There are several tests that are required to diagnose hernia. They are:

• Barium X-ray
• Endoscopy
• CT scan
• Ultrasound

Gallbladder attack is a medical condition when the liquid in the gallbladder crystalizes. It is supersaturated with cholesterol and actually crystalized and forms a stone in the gallbladder. Now when the gallbladder wants to empty itself but it cannot because of the stone then the situation is called as gallbladder attack.

A radiologist is a medical physician (M.D) who specializes in diagnosing and treating disease and injury by using medical imaging techniques.

A radiologic technologist is a trained medical professional in specialized field to perform your diagnostic imaging examination. 

Radiologists graduate from accredited medical schools, pass a licensing examination, and after that complete a one-year medical or surgical internship followed by a residency of at least four years. They also may have completed another two years of study, known as a fellowship, after their residency.

Pathology means the study of suffering. Therefore it is the department of medicine where they try to diagnose and find out the source/reason of a problem. It can be anatomic pathology, the study of tissue or clinical pathology, the study of fluid.

Blood donation is regarded as a great social work and appreciates by everyone. Learn about the blood bank you want to go to and visit the donor centre for more information about the process.

Most of the time collected samples are discarded after a specific time or after the completion of the test. However, samples like gallbladder stone may be sent out for chemical analysis.

Some of the signs that you may have dental issues are:

• Mouth sores
• Derness
• Jaw pain
• Bleeding gums
• Dry mouth
• Tooth sensitivity

Medical and dental experts study the proper use of X-rays and set minimum limits for their safety. Advancements in technology include digital X-rays that release very low radiation and are thus is safer for your mouth.

Fluoride helps make teeth strong and prevents decay. That is why; dentists suggest that both children and adults use fluoride toothpaste for brushing. However, you need to be careful about not to swallow it.

Eggs are good source of protein. Eggs are a high-quality source of protein. They are soft and can be prepared many ways. Some other example of protein sources are nut butters, fish, chicken and meat, soy protein etc.

There really are no totally good or totally bad foods. However, sometimes a person truly has to avoid some foods because of allergens or other medical restrictions.

Fluids are very important for good health and save you from dehydration. Try to eat foods with high water content such as soups, smoothies, popsicles, and fruits like melons and grapes.

There are multiple risk factors for Heart diseases. This includes:

• Being male
• Being a woman who is past menopause
• Being older
• Having a family history of heart diseases.
• Smoking
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Lack of exercise
• Obesity
• Diabetes

Smoking is one of the leading causes of heart diseases. About 30% heart diseases in India are directly related to smoking.

Some of the most common heart attack symptoms are:

• Discomfort, heaviness, or pain in the chest
• A feeling of poor digestion or acidic feeling
• Sweating, nausea, vomiting or dizziness
• Extreme weakness, anxiety or shortness of breath
• Irregular heartbeat

Drops that are recommended by your doctor can be used for dry eye.

Firstly, epithelial cells (cells that make up outer layer of cornea) move in and cover the wounded area by corneal abrasions and try to fix the damaged surface. In the second stage cells start to multiply and reorganize to reform the normal density of cells.

Yes.  Corneal crosslinking is an effective treatment for stopping the progression of keratoconus. If there is continued progression of the disease despite the first procedure, it can be repeated for a second time.

An otolaryngologist is a doctor specialised in the field of ear, nose and throat. It also includes treatments of structure of the head and neck.

Ear drops and warm compresses can help you with pain inside your ears. In case of a fungal or bacterial infection, you should take antibiotics under the prescription of a specialised doctor of ENT.

Nasal obstruction can happen due to deviated septum, enlargement of the nasal turbinates or because of enlargement of nasal polyps. These problems may require surgeries for permanent solution.

Arthritis is a rheumatic diseases and cause extreme pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. There are more than 100 types of arthritis diseases.

Cartilage is very important as it protects joints and facilitates movements. It is a soft, rubber like coating at the ends of the bones.

Ligament provides bone to bone stability to the joint. It is an elastic bond of tissue that connects pone bone with another one.

A paediatrician is doctor specializes in the care of children. Paediatricians have education and training regarding the health and illnesses of infants, teens and young adults.

Vaccine boosts immunity of children who are generally prone to diseases. Vaccine helps children to ward of fatal and serious illness.

Advanced Neonatal and Paediatric Tertiary care Centre is a well-equipped facility for providing even more high-end healthcare support to the paediatric patients.

Acute gastroenteritis is the condition of passage of loose stools more frequently than what is normal. It is often associated with, abdominal cramps and bloating too.

Diabetes is a condition when becomes incapable of producing or properly use insulin. The sugar level increases very high as an effect of Diabetes Mellitus.

Internal Medicine refers to the initial or primary care of various medical issues. Internal Medicine physicians are also known as Internists. These doctors are specialized in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various adult diseases.

Gynecology is the care and treatment of women’s and girls’ reproductive system.Gynecologyfocuses on treating medical conditions and illnesses related with the reproductive system.

A Pap Smear or PAP test determines cervical cancer. It is one of the most common gynaecological test and is important for ensuring good health of women.

Human papillomavirus or HPV is a very common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). It is dangerous disease that can lead to cervical cancer.