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Tips to Fix your Reflux ( Heartburn). The acid refluxing up from the stomach into the esophagus leads to heart burn, reflux esophagitis. The burning sensation below the breast bone. “The main cause of the reflux is when the lower esophageal sphincter, the valve or ring of muscle between the stomach and the esophagus, opens […]
A majority of elderly gentlemen experience urinary symptoms such as increased frequency of urine, urgency of going to washroom to pass urine, slow stream of urine, etc. Apart from all these symptoms, Patients can also have recurrent urinary tract infections, which can even be life threatening in elderly men. It is a disease of men, […]
A beautiful ride in the mountains is often corrupted by dizziness, nausea and vomiting, what we call motion sickness, impacting the whole trip not only for us but also for our fellow passengers. It leads to significant distress and interferes with their ability to function.Motion sickness happens due to vestibular disequilibrium where our body […]
Cirrhosis is a chronic disease, and patients with cirrhosis require ongoing medical care with a physician . There is progressive decline in liver cell function and patients are prone to develop ascites , altered sensorium and hematemesis( Blood with vomiting ) Medical care for patients with cirrhosis has several aims: (1) treating the underlying cause […]
As we age, our bones become thinner and lose their density. Over time, one become more prone to injury, fractures etc. Fortunately, you can take steps to halt the “thinning” of your bones, called osteopenia, and prevent osteoporosis. 1. Eat calcium-rich foods : Take a balanced diet .Choose fish with bones such as salmon, sardines […]
Contributed by Dr.Vipul Agarwal M.B;B.S MD(Internal Medicine) Department of Internal Medicine Yenepoya medical college, Mangaluru email: vipul.msrmc@gmail.com linkedIn/ Instagram/ facebook Home blood pressure monitoring – Do’s and Don’ts We all have many of our family members suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension). Regular BP monitoring at home plays an important role in effective management […]
