Doctors who specialize in women’s health are known as Obstetrician-Gynecologists, often abbreviated as OB-GYN or OB/GYN/O&G. It is a medical specialty that includes two sub-specialties- Obstetrics (pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period) and Gynecology (health of reproductive organs like uterus, vagina, ovaries, etc.). Some OB-GYNs provide general healthcare services such as primary healthcare, while others aim…
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) commonly known as hole-in-the-heart are among the most common heart defects with which children are born. The hole affects the wall of the heart that separates its four chambers. Diagnostic results of this heart defect can be scary for parents but it should be kept in…
Gynecomastia is a condition of breast enlargement or an increase in the amount of breast gland tissue in boys and men. This condition can increase the size of one or both the chests and can also lead to uneven growth. Gynecomastia is caused by abnormal changes in hormone levels that can occur in infants, boys…
Stomach flu is also known as Gastroenteritis. Influenza, a respiratory virus that causes the flu, is not responsible for stomach flu. It is the different germs present in the stomach that are usually responsible for symptoms like diarrhea and pain. Doctors at Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, are always dedicated and committed…
We have all experienced headaches at some point in our lives and most of them are not a cause of concern. A headache that seems a little more painful than usual and feels different from a typical tension headache or migraine can be an alarming situation of having a serious health condition. There can be…
Coronary Artery Disease Coronary arteries are the major arteries in the human body which supply oxygen rich blood for the proper functioning of the heart. Sometimes a cholesterol rich diet causes accumulation of plaque (fatty deposits) on the inner wall of the coronary arteries. With time these deposits cause blockage, narrows down the artery and…
What is hair loss? Hair loss or alopecia, is a condition that affects everyone be it men, women, or children. Alopecia or loss of hair can affect just a part of the body, particularly the scalp, or the overall body. Hair loss can be a temporary condition or a long-lasting and permanent as a result…
What is vitiligo? Vitiligo is a chronic or long-lasting skin disorder that causes the areas of the skin to lose their color in macules or patches. It occurs when the skin cells called melanocytes that make skin are damaged by the body’s immune system and stop producing skin pigment. Melanin is a skin pigment that…
What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong condition that prevents the body from using insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps the body bring sugar or glucose from your blood into the cells to be used for energy. People with type 2 diabetes develop insulin resistance…
What is abdominal pain? Abdominal pain is pain or discomfort that originates from organs within the abdominal cavity or the belly area. Major organs in the abdominal area are the stomach, large and small intestines, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, spleen, appendix, and pancreas. Any inflammation of these organs can cause abdominal pain. Abdominal pain is also…
