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  Description Face transplant is a surgery that is done for those people who suffer from any facial disfigurement. It involves the removal of a part or all of an individual’s face by making use of donor tissue from someone who is no longer living (the tissue of a dead persons face). It is a complex procedure and involves many surgical teams and months of preparation. A face transplant surgery is performed when: - Any person is badly disfigured by burns, facial trauma or any congenital defects. - Any person wishes to improve the form and functional abilities such as talking, swallowing, chewing and breathing through the nose. A face transplant is a high-risk surgery that shall give the person a totally new face. The patient shall be put on certain medications to reduce the possibility of the face transplant being rejected.   Pre Procedure - The patient should not be pregnant. - The patient should not be a drug addict or alcoholic. - Certain tests such as M...

Being pregnant is a huge responsibility, not only you have to take care of yourself, but also the precious inside you. For a healthy pregnancy, you have to make sure that your journey is smooth and painless. There are many problems that a pregnant woman would face, but one problem that can be caused easily is piles. When you're pregnant, piles can occur because hormones make your veins relax.  When we read ‘piles’ we gross-out, but it is a serious problem experienced by many. Don’t worry, one can cope with piles easily with proper diet and medications.   What exactly are these piles? When the blood vessels in your lower rectum (the final section of the large intestine) and anus becomes inflamed and swollen is when the Piles occur. We know, it sounds horrible!   Why are piles during pregnancy so common? Anyone at any age can be affected by piles and it is quite common, but a pregnant woman is more likely to get piles because of t...

Getting sore muscles after a workout is normal, especially if you have incorporated a new exercise into your workout routine or maybe increased the intensity of your workout. But if the pain prolongs for more than 2 days, it may be a sign of sustained muscle injury.  To avoid injuries always exercise within your body limits and also have a warm-up session before beginning any exercise. Do not exert more than your body capacity. Here are some tips to ease the muscle soreness: Use an ice pack: An ice pack is the best remedy to reduce the soreness. If you notice any swelling, wrap the ice pack in a thin towel and place it on the sore muscles for about 15 minutes. Have a warm bath: It is advisable to have a warm bath when the muscles feel sore. It helps loosen tight muscles and also boosts blood circulation, providing temporary relief.  Massage at regular intervals: Gym workout can often leave the muscles sore. A massage will help ...

  Description Renal Dialysis is a procedure which is used to remove waste or eliminate waste from the blood stream. The process is carried out when the kidney function is lost (renal failure). However, dialysis can also be indicated in conditions such as academia, an abnormal rise of electrolytes (calcium and potassium) and cases of intoxication (a condition which arises from acute poisoning due to a dialyzable substance). The procedures are categorized as follows: - Haemodialysis: in this procedure, a dialyzer which has a semi permeable membrane is used which filters the blood and sends purified blood back to the body. Blood and dialysate: a fluid is used in this process move in opposite directions of the membrane and via the process of diffusion the urea and waste are removed from the blood. This procedure is considered to be the most effective. - Peritoneal Dialysis:Peritoneal Dialysis is a procedure in which makes use of the peritoneal membrane which is also called the peritone...

Burning our tongue is a quite normal phenomenon you know, it just happens while eating or taken a sip of a fresh cup of coffee that is hotter than expected, then we smart human beings try to soften the blow by fanning our open mouth with our hands to cool it down. While this frequently works, now and again you may wind up with a burn on your mouth, lips or tongue. Regardless, a burnt tongue influences your taste buds and reduces your feeling of taste. Contingent upon the level of the burnt, you additionally may have side effects like pain, redness on the tongue’s surface, swelling and even blisters. Indeed, even a gentle burn on your tongue can cause a great deal of inconvenience, which you may generally encounter when you eat or drink something warm. A few people feel a consuming sensation on their tongue all time for no clear reason. This is a medical condition known as burning tongue syndrome and is different from a burnt tongue. An extreme burn can prompt a contamination....

  Description The procedure is performed under the influence of general anesthesia. A long cut is made in the lower-abdomen area in order to access the bladder and the lymph nodes. In the case of laparoscopic surgery, several small cuts are made on the lower abdomen. From certain incisions, the surgical instruments are inserted and from the other, a camera is inserted in order to guide the surgeon during the surgery. A passage of urine has to be created in order to allow the urine to pass out of the body: - Urinary Conduit: A part of the small intestine is used to make a tube. Ureters that drain urine from the kidney are attached to the abdominal wall using this tube. - Continent Urinary Diversion: Here, a small reservoir is created in the abdominal wall and the tube drains urine in this reservoir. The urine is drained periodically by making use of a catheter. - Neobladder: This procedure is only used in cases when the urethra is not removed. A part of the bowel is folded in order ...

Hypotension or low blood pressure isn't the same as hypertension, yet is no less serious wellbeing difficulty. A drop in your blood pressure is not so usually characterized by dizziness, fatigue, nausea or trouble in relaxing. Majority are clueless regarding what to do when your blood pressure dips. Causes of Low Blood Pressure: Emotional instability. Frustration. Disappointments. Poor Diet – vitamin, protein and mineral deficiency. Dehydration. Symptoms: Unexpected weakness. Blurred vision. Giddiness. Dryness of mouth. Sudden fall and unconsciousness   What to do during an emergency for low blood pressure. Lie Down: The minute you experience any giddiness, or some other side effect of low blood pressure, lie down on a flat surface. Close your eyes for a couple of minutes or until that point of time when you feel your giddiness has disappeared. Have ORS: Oral rehydration salts or ORS rehydrates the body as well as providing salt and...

Netflix n Chill is the new moto for many of us, be it a teen or an adult everyone is addicted to all-night binge-watch or partying. Some are used to working all night or just studying but to be honest; being awake at night is not at all advisable to anyone. When you remain up throughout the night, you are conflicting with the built-up routine and rhythm of your body. So, any disruption of this clock will impact the entire body. So, if you do an all-nighter, you may expect the following symptoms-   1. You will feel snoozy – The prompt of the aftermath of prior rest for a night will be sleepiness the following morning. You are probably going to feel amazingly dim, torpid, and disoriented when you approach your regular work the following day. It might make you moderate and wasteful.   2. Becoming a ghajni – Your brain will feel foggy the day after you pull an all-nighter. Your psychological capacities will back off and you will experience difficul...

  Description: Bone marrow transplant, also called as stem cells transplant is a procedure which involves the infusion of healthy stem cells in the body and the removal of diseased or damaged bone marrow. Stem cells make use of body cells of the patient (autologous transplant) or from a donor (allogeneic transplant). Bone Marrow Transplant helps treat various cancerous and non-cancerous tumours which include: - Aplastic anemia (A condition in which the body stops producing new blood cells) - Chronic leukemia (A cancer that is caused due to the production of damaged white blood cells) - Plasma cell disorders (Overproduction of malignant or pre-malignant plasma cells) - Immune deficiencies (Improper functioning of immune system)  Pre Procedure: - In order to make sure if the patient is physically fit for the surgery, several tests are conducted. - Thereafter a tube is inserted which travels into a large vein and infuses healthy cells, blood products and medicines in the body. - ...