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  Description: The Cervical Spine surgery is a medical procedure that is meant to correct the chronic neck or back painthe patient is suffering from. The procedure involves the removal of the vertebral fractures, spinal stenosis and bone spurs. There are many types of spine surgery: - Laminectomy - Spinal Fusion - Foraminotomy - Disc Replacement A spine surgery is indicated in those conditions when the patient loses the ability to hold in faeces or progressive weakness in the legs or there is severe and constant pain in the abdomen and the back. Pre Procedure If the body is kept in good shape before the surgery, then chances are that the recovery period is shortened. Patients are prescribed a dose of painkillers after the surgery in order to control the pain. Additionally, the patient is advised to stop smoking as it can increase the risk of spinal problems. During Procedure  - Spinal Fusion: It is one of the most common surgeries. An intervertebral disc is removed and replace...

Yes, male breast cancer does sound strange as it is often thought of as a women-specific disease. Since men do not have breasts, the likelihood of them developing breast cancer is often overlooked. While male breast cancer is rare as it accounts for only one per cent of all cases reported, it is still a health risk. The lack of awareness about the incidence of male breast cancer further compounds the problem.   In the wake of these realities, exposing the fantasies around a male breast cancer turns out to be significantly progressively basic. This is what you have to think about this uncommon condition:   How does male breast cancer develop? I know, you are wondering that men don’t even have breast then how is it even possible? Right? While it is true that men do not have breasts in the traditional sense, they do have some measure of breast tissue. This tissue in a man's body is practically identical to that of little girls before they hit adolesc...

                                               7 Reasons Self-Medication is Harmful               Self-medication is the consumption of medications without consulting a doctor. Although it seems easy to simply pop a pill whenever you have a cold or a fever by talking to the friendly neighbourhood chemist or off late, Google, this comes with its own set of risks. Like the saying, “With great power, comes great responsibilities”, an easy access to medications also requires a person to be prudent. Numerous over-the-counter (OTC) medications are easily available to the public without prescription. These include pain-killers, laxatives, anti-histaminics (anti-allergic), antacids, vitamin supplements etc. In India, even antibiotics are easily available without a prescription. This makes it easy for people to self-medicate. Howe...

Modaks are a traditional delicacy being prepared in Maharashtra for hundreds of years. These sweet and soft delicacies are a must-have sweet dish during one of the most prominent Indian festivals, Ganesh utsav (Ganesh festival), which is a 10-day festival celebrated by Hindu believers all around the world. The perfect shape of a modak resembles a coconut or folded palms for “Namaskar” and has always been an art practiced and mastered by several generations. The traditional recipe for “ukadiche modak” (steamed modak) has a stuffing of jaggery and coconut filled inside a covering made of rice flour and steamed. But the “modern modaks” of today have numerous variations in the filling and covering, for example, modaks stuffed with chocolate or strawberry, dried sweet mango, mawa / khoya or fried modaks, and many more. These lip-smacking varieties whet the appetites of even the most diet conscious person. Festivals imply a lot of delicious munchies and can make anyone's diet reg...

  Description Chemotherapy is a treatment which is given to cancer patients in order to get rid of fast multiplying cancer cells. The drugs used in this therapy are called as chemotherapeutic drugs. Certain types of chemotherapy procedures are followed: - Combined Modality Chemotherapy Neo-adjuvant Chemotherapy: The chemotherapy is given before the surgery in order to reduce the size of tumour. Adjuvant Chemotherapy: The chemotherapy that is given after the surgery. Concurrent Chemotherapy: This chemotherapy is given after the patient receives radiation therapy. - Curative Chemotherapy: It aims to cure the cancer or eliminate all the cancerous cells. - Palliative Chemotherapy: It is done in order to improve the quality of life. Pre Procedure   - Certain tests are conducted in order to determine if the body is ready for chemotherapy. - Certain dental infections are also checked for. During Procedure - - The chemotherapy drugs are given via an intrave...

Get easy relief from arthritis pain These natural home remedies have no certain side effects which instant pain relievers may have. A doctor can recommend medicine or you can buy over-the-counter pain relievers but those are not natural. These effective remedies will help you get relieved with your arthritis pain if you follow them timely.   Method I: Turmeric milk Ingredients: 1. Turmeric 2. Milk Steps: 1. Mix 1tsp of Turmeric powder in a glass of warm water. 2. Have this milk, half an hour prior before you go to bed daily. Benefits: Turmeric contains curcumin, which possesses anti-inflammatory properties which helps in reducing arthritis pain and it is very beneficial for the people dealing with rheumatoid arthritis. Regular consumption of turmeric milk can reduce inflammation.   Method II: Alfalfa Seeds Ingredients: 1. Alfalfa seeds 2. Boiling water Steps: 1. Add half or one teaspoon of alfalfa seeds in...

Teachers have to run from class to class everyday. They spend their day standing, walking and even sometimes running. Prolonged periods of standing, especially when it occurs repeatedly over time, increases the pressure within the leg veins and the likelihood of developing varicose veins. Female teachers who wear heels at work has to realize that the additional strain on your legs and feet from wearing high heels can compromise proper circulation and contribute to blood pooling in your veins. Vein problems can be amplified if you spend long periods of time in heels, especially if you are overweight or pregnant.   How Do Varicose Veins Form? In contrast to supply routes, veins contain single direction valves to keep blood from streaming in reverse. At the point when these single direction valves don't work appropriately, or when the weight inside a vein is excessively high, blood pools make the vein augment and become a varicose vein.   What Are the...

Each individual has it's own decision of taste, similar to some prefer to have less salt in their nourishment and some need all the more yet too less or a lot of salt can be unsafe for your wellbeing. Salt is very important for our body as it is dependent on sodium for muscle contractions, nerve transmissions and the control systems for balancing body fluids, together with other electrolytes like potassium. But as per a study, consumption of extra salt can be more harmful, keep reading to know how.   1. Cardiovascular disease   Having exceeding amount of sodium intake daily can contribute to a high risk of cardiovascular disease in adults. High salt admission is related to an essentially expanded danger of stroke and cardiovascular disease.   2. Brain As per an examination, high dietary sodium admission has been connected to hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD). It also revealed that a high dietary sodium intake may impair cognit...