This month, as part of our #InConversation LIVE series on Facebook & YouTube, we spoke with Dr. (Major) Rajesh Kumar Bhardwaj, ENT Specialist at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research to understand his views on seasonal allergies and what can be done to overcome them. Watch the video below or read on. https://fb.watch/8lH2Jp_Bg6/ …
Did you know that 9 out of 10 adults suffer from a major oral health problem that may be linked to the way we brush our teeth? This may come as a surprise, considering we have been brushing our teeth all our lives! An incorrect technique or mistakes in your oral hygiene routine could lead…
In India Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is known to affect about 15% of the population and usually occurs in the ages of 15-50. It is characterised by intermittent episodes of pain or cramps and changes in bowel patterns. Symptoms may range in intensity. At times you may experience severe pain that may cause you to…
Prediabetes means that you have a higher than normal blood sugar level but it is not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. “Prediabetes is becoming an increasingly alarming condition given its high prevalence in India and its asymptomatic nature,” says Dr. Kartikeya Kohli, Associate Consultant, Internal Medicine at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of…
With the world in a state of panic and grappling with the increasing number of COVID-19 cases and the side effects of the pandemic, it is no wonder that many people are struggling to cope with stress, work life balance and sleep. While data from India is lacking, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention…
It is often wrongly assumed that insulin injections are harmful for the human body, and can be addictive if taken regularly. Insulin, however, is a natural hormone that is essential for the body’s functioning! Here is Dr. Silviya Irene, Consultant Endocrinologist at Sitaram Bhartia Hospital, South Delhi, discussing some common misconceptions and questions surrounding this…
Hypoglycemia, a condition where the body experiences low blood sugar levels, is often a great cause of concern for people diagnosed with diabetes. Symptoms associated with low blood sugar can greatly impact your day-to-day life, which makes management of hypoglycemia a commonly addressed topic during routine checkups. Dr. Silviya Irene, Consultant Endocrinologist at our Diabetes…
As our lives get hectic and rife with adult responsibilities, making time for some travel and exploration becomes increasingly important. The thought of such radical change in routine, however, can become a cause of concern for people dealing with diabetes. Beer Patel, 43, had been postponing his trip abroad for quite a while for a…
पेशाब में खून आना एक समस्या है जिसका निवारण अतिआवश्यक है | यह एक ऐसा लक्षण है जिसको कभी भी नज़रअंदाज़ नहीं करना चाहिए क्योंकि पेशाब में खून किड्नीस या मूत्रमार्ग में हानि पहुँचने की वजह से हो सकता है | उनमे से सबसे आम कारण है मूत्रमार्ग में कैंसर होना | क्या पेशाब में…
यूरिक एसिड (uric acid in hindi) का बढ़ना एक ऐसी समस्या है जिससे कोई भी कभी भी जूझ सकता है | इनमें से एक थे दीपांकर शर्मा | दीपांकर शर्मा, 36, को पिछले कुछ दिनों से दोनों पैरों की एड़ियों में एक अजीब सा दर्द होने लगा था (heel pain cause of uric acid in…