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Have you just recovered from Covid-19? It is not advised to let your guard down as an increasing number of people are continuing to experience symptoms even after recovery in the second wave- known as “long-haul Covid.” In such instances, a patient continues to experience symptoms up to 4 weeks from initial recovery. Some of the complications seen in patients recovered from Covid-19 include the impact on lungs, kidneys, heart, and cases of mucormycosis. Here is everything you

Elderly people are at a higher risk of COVID-19 infection due to their decreased immunity and body reserves, as well as multiple associated comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Also, the course of disease tends to be more severe in the case of elderlies resulting in higher mortality. However, COVID-19 transmission among the elderly population can be reduced by taking the following measures: DO’s Stay at

Here are some myths and facts about Kidneys. Myth 1: I have back pain so it must be my kidneys. Pain in the back may come from kidney disease if you have an infection or blockage of the kidneys. Other forms of kidney disease rarely cause pain in the back. The most common cause of back pain is a disease of the muscles or spine and not kidney disease. The kidney can only feel pain if the covering of the kidney (called the capsule) is stretched. This means swelling of the kidney

Simple yet very important factors to keep in mind to avoid Hypertension: Eat a balanced diet:  Eating healthful foods can help keep your blood pressure under control. Get plenty of fruits and vegetables, especially those rich in potassium, and limit your intake of excess calories, fat, and sugar. Consider following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, diet, which has been shown to help manage blood pressure. Maintain a healthy weight: When it comes to hyper

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a group of viruses – coronavirus. The disease causes a respiratory illness with symptoms such as a cough, fever and in more severe cases, difficulty in breathing. This recent outbreak has rattled the population all over the world and controlled measure is an absolute necessity to contain the disease. Objective: Determining doctors’ perception on how to manage the current outbreak of COVID-19. A total of 262 doctors participated in t

Uncontrolled blood pressure specifically hypertension is one of the world’s common health conditions and is a leading risk factor for mortality and disease burden. There is a large proportion of patients whose blood pressure remains uncontrolled. It is essential to understand the challenges in the management of blood pressure to propose strategies to improve blood pressure control. Objective: Understanding the physicians’ perception of management of blood pressure A total of

Heatstroke, also known as sunstroke is a predictable and preventable disease but also a medical emergency. It was long believed that heat strokes only rarely lead to permanent deficits and that convalescence is almost complete. However, various studies have shown that heatstroke can lead to permanent damage to so some functions of the body. This makes its treatment critical and necessitates immediate care. Objective: Understanding doctors’ perception of heatstroke and its man

Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disorder. According to WHO estimates, 235 million people suffer from asthma worldwide; India has an estimated 15-20 million asthmatics. Asthma management guidelines recommend a stepwise approach to initiating and adjusting anti-asthmatic therapy to patients with asthma. However, prescription patterns of these medications vary among doctors in different disciplines and settings. An in-app survey was conducted on the WhiteCoats app to det