What is a Holter Monitor? A Holter Monitor is a portable battery-operated electrocardiogram (ECG) device, which is about the size of a cell phone, that is attached to the body to measure and record a person’s heart rhythm and rate. It records the heart’s activity for a continuous period of 24 hours or longer depending…
What are the functions of the kidneys? The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs, located on either side of the spine just below the rib cage at the upper back side of the abdomen. The kidneys are vital organs that perform various pivotal functions maintaining the overall health of the body. Healthy kidneys prevent…
What is Renal DTPA scan? Renal DTPA scan is a kidney diagnosis test that examines or assesses the functioning and condition of the kidneys. A renal scan involves the use of nuclear radioactive material called a radioisotope that is inserted into the body by injecting the medicine into the vein. The material or radioisotope releases…
The ‘root canal’ is a means of access between the pulp and roots of a tooth. A number of blood vessels, connective tissues, and nerves are located in this area. Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is a dental procedure performed by the dentist that involves the removal of inflamed or infected tooth pulp from the inside…
Do you fear hearing the words ‘In-Vitro Fertilization’ (IVF)? If yes, stop fearing. IVF is one of the most common processes used everywhere to assist people in fulfilling their dream of becoming parents, which might otherwise not have been possible. The process of IVF involves fertilizing the egg with the sperm in an incubator outside…
What is vaginal tightening? As a woman’s vaginal tissues and muscles stretch from childbirth, ageing, or menopause, her vagina can become slack or lose its elasticity. Any techniques or methods employed in an effort to repair or retain the tightness of the vagina are called vaginal tightening. It is also called vaginal rejuvenation. However, not…
Typhoid fever is a bacterial disease caused by the consumption of Salmonella typhi bacteria through contaminated food items and drinks. It is generally passed from an infected person to a healthy person through any sort of physical contact and is often accompanied by diarrhoea and vomiting. Globally, 21.5 million people contract typhoid every year. Typhoid…
The spinal cord is the most crucial and delicate part of our nervous system. It consists of a cluster of sensory nerves, which are responsible for sending messages from the brain to other parts of the body and vice versa, and hence play an important role in the movement and autonomic and sensory functions of…
What are skin disorders? The skin is the largest organ of the body and covers the entire body. It is a sensory organ that regulates body temperature, stores water and fats, prevents dehydration, keeps harmful bacteria away, and produces vitamin D when exposed to the sun. Skin disorders are conditions that affect the skin. They…
Spicy foods haven’t exactly enjoyed the reputation of being ‘healthy’ foods. People generally have the impression that these can lead to digestive problems and thereby have a large impact on the health of the gastrointestinal tract due to ulcers, vomiting, and diarrhoea. They believe so since stomach pain and cramping often arise after consuming a…
