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Coughing up blood, even a small amount, can be very alarming. Doctors call this haemoptysis. The blood may appear as streaks in phlegm, or sometimes more heavily. While not every case is serious, blood in cough should never be ignored. It can be caused by simple infections, but also by more serious lung conditions. What […]
Finding blood in your urine can be a frightening experience. Sometimes the urine looks pink, red, or tea-colored. Other times, the blood is so small in amount that it is only picked up during a urine test. Whatever the case, blood in urine (doctors call it hematuria) should never be ignored. While many causes are […]
Finding blood in your stool can be worrying. Sometimes it looks bright red on toilet paper or in the bowl. Other times, it may make the stool appear dark or tarry. Doctors call this rectal bleeding. While it can be due to something minor, like piles (haemorrhoids), it may also be a sign of a […]
Why It Matters – The Global Impact of Stroke Top Strategies for Stroke Prevention 1. Control High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) 2. Manage Diabetes 3. Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels 4. Stop Smoking 5. Limit or BETTER avoid Alcohol Intake 6. Maintain a Healthy Weight 7. Stay Physically Active 8. Treat Atrial Fibrillation (AF) 9. Eat a […]
Down the memory track , years back Entering the Govt. Medical College Srinagar main gate behind the wheel of his aqua coloured Fiat car, Prof. G.Q. Allaqband was a familiar sight at GMC Srinagar. He would step out dressed in his signature small-check half-sleeve shirt, a crisp white coat invariably worn over it, glistening white […]
Contributed by Dr.Ghulam Nabi, MD. Pediatric Consultant and Neonatologist. Bugshan Hospital Jeddah, 21432. P.O. Box 5860, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mobile. 00966 502310661. E-mail: drgnabi2@gmail.com A 9 year-old girl presented to our paediatric outpatient clinic with a two-day history of red spots on the face, hands, feet, trunk, and limbs, associated with mild oral pain and […]
