Wednesday 21 December 2016

Why is Preventive Health Check-Up Important?

Medical innovations and technological advancements have increased the lifespan of people. But has it improved the quality of health? Many people suffer from chronic health conditions that make their lives extremely painful and miserable. The symptoms of these diseases prevent them from living a normal life and overwhelm their willpower. But these can be avoided with the help of preventive healthcare.

Preventive healthcare practices help you to maintain good health throughout your life. Studies note that a significant number of individuals in the age group of 40-65 years are affected by lifestyle illnesses. International medical bodies recommend that women above 40 years and men above 35 years need to undergo an annual health check up

What are the tests conducted during an Annual Health Check-up?

The tests depend largely on your medical history and family history. However, a full medical checkup is done commonly for everyone, and that includes some tests such as –


History Analysis:

The physician discusses with you about your previous medical conditions including ailments, medical procedures undergone and medications taken. In the case of the presence of any particular diseases in the family such as chronic heart diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, etc., the doctor will suggest few screening tests.

Examination of vital signs:

Your vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rate and temperature are checked by the doctor. A checkup is done to look for irregularities in heartbeat and status of lungs.

A full body exam


A physical examination is done to the neck, head, mouth, teeth and gums. The ears, eyes and nose, are also checked. An examination of the lymph nodes and thyroid are also done. The abdominal exam reveals the health status of liver, digestive system and bowels. Other areas include joints, arms and legs.

Blood Test:


Blood test for heart disease, diabetes, cholesterol, cancer, and anemia are common during an annual health checkup. A blood test can also give details about the functioning of other vital organs such as the liver, kidney and thyroid. 

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECK UPS

  •  A preventive health check up helps in preventing and in some cases in the early detection of chronic ailments.
  • Certain illnesses start showing noticeable symptoms only in the extreme stages, but a periodic checkup will help in diagnosing them in the early stage.
  • Helps to spot the signs and symptoms of life-threatening ailments such as cancer, HIV, etc.
  • Promotes better and effective disease management through medication and counselling
  •  Assist and encourages to follow a healthy lifestyle

In short, a preventive health checkup goes a long way in helping you to lead a happy and healthy life throughout a lifetime. Undergoing an annual medical checkup will help you save time and money that you would otherwise have to invest in treating other illness. With stress and tension lurking in every corner of our lives, maintaining a good health will help you to lead a more satisfying life.

  


Friday 3 June 2016

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones or calculi are tough mineral deposits that are formed in the kidneys. The kidney aids in filtering the waste products from the blood and let them into the urine. When the waste products do not break up completely they are formed as hard calculi and then get trapped into the ureter. If it is untreated it may cause infection and also leads to poor functioning of the kidneys.
Several hospitals in India treat various problems in Kidney effectively. Treatment for kidney stones at India is very successful as many skilled Urologists are available at top hospitals. They make use of latest technology and treat effectively with affordable rates.

Symptoms of Kidney stones:
When the stones block the ureter and interrupts in the urine flow symptoms begin and it includes,
·      Severe pain while passing urine
·      Pain in the lower abdomen and back area
·     Presence of blood in the urine
·     Vomiting and nauseate feeling
·        Feeling burning sensation while urinating
·        Pain extending to groin and testicle region

Treatment:
The management of Kidney stones highly depends on the size and nature of the stones present. Those stones which are 5mm or less than that are not treated clinically and it comes down in the urine when the fluid intake is more. If the stones are made of calcium it does not respond to the medications and they are treated through surgical interventions.

·        Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL):
The calculi that are smaller than 2cm can be segmented using shock waves which then are flushed out through the urine. It usually takes 45minutes for the procedure and done as a daycare intervention. It is considered as one of the safest procedure without any harm to the kidneys.

 Ureteroscopy:
A tiny specialized instrument called scope is introduced into the bladder which reaches up to the urethra by means of ureter without making any cut. The stones are then segmented by using holmium laser which makes it as a powder. It is a painless procedure with minimal loss of blood.

·        Percutaneous Nephro Lithotomy (PCNL):
The stones that are larger than 2cm in diameter are treated with PCNL. It is a kind of keyhole surgery in which a small incision is made in the area above kidney. It is performed under general anesthesia and requires 3-4 days stay at the hospital. The recovery time is quick and is much safer procedure.

·        Open surgery:
The stones that are more complex are removed by means of surgery that is done by making a cut in the abdomen region.

Home remedies for kidney stone removal:
·       You can consume two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar mixed with one teaspoon of honey with a cup of warm water and have it for few times in a day.

·        Mix four tablespoons of lemon juice with same amount of olive oil and consume it three times a day for about three days. The citric acid in the lemons helps to fragment the calcium deposits. It is not effective for larger stones.

·        The seeds and the liquid of pomegranate have astringent properties. You can have one fruit or a glass of juice daily or you can grind the seeds and make it as a paste and have it along with horse gram soup.

·        Add two table spoons of dried nettle leaf to one cup of boiling water and allow it boil for ten minutes and filter and have the water for two to three times for few weeks. It prevents from the formation of stones and also enhances smooth urination.

·       Basil is good for overall health and has many medicinal properties. Mix one teaspoon of basil juice with honey and have it early morning for few months. It helps in the expulsion of stones from urinary tract.

·     Watermelon is used to treat calculi’s that are formed by calcium and carbonates. The juice when consumed regularly helps in aiding the overall health of kidneys. 

Tuesday 28 July 2015

Why one should choose India for Ayurvedic treatment?

‘Ayurveda’ is considered to be one of the world’s oldest consecrated healing systems. It is been practiced for about 5000 years in India. It is considered as the medicinal part of yoga. The main concept of Ayurveda is that the overall well being of a person depends on the fine balance of mind, body and willpower. It enhances the complete health of a person instead of battling for the disease. The main aim of Ayurveda is,
  •           To cure an ailment
  •          To prevent from a disease
  •          To attain prolonged existence or age reversal
      Notion of Ayurveda:
According to the presumption of Ayurveda, all belongings in the universe whether alive or not is associated to each other. Good physical condition is accomplished by unity of brain, body and willpower with the life.
A disruption of this harmony will lead to poor health and sickness. The things that causes disruption are,
       Birth or genetic deficiency
    Wounding of the body
    Changes in environment
       Maturity
    Sentiment
     Benefits of having Ayurvedic treatment:
It is found to be effective for metabolic, tension related and persistent condition. It is also useful in easing the bad effects of surgery and also the side effects caused by chemotherapy. It is even used in rejuvenating whole body and enhancing beauty.

What is done in Ayurvedic treatment?
Ayurveda works to balance the human body’s energy which is called as ‘Doshas’. It is attained by diet, different types of massage, use of herbal liquid onto the body and also herbal leaves and powders. First, you will be evaluated by the Ayurvedic doctor and special treatment method will be customized based on your problem and the root cause will be solved. It will take about few weeks to finish the full treatment. But simple body revitalization treatment such as massage, spa can be done.

Best period to get Ayurvedic treatment in India:
During the rainy season, which starts from June to September is ideal to get Ayurvedic treatment because the climate is fresh, wet and dust free. Also it facilitates the body’s pores to open up which makes the herbal oil and massage to penetrate deep inside the body giving out superior results.

Places where Ayurvedic treatment is offered in India:
The places that offer Ayurvedic treatment are mostly located in southern part of India, mainly Kerala. The main reason is due to the climatic conditions and abundant supply of therapeutic plants and herbs which makes them most suitable for Ayurvedic treatment.

Also few centers are located in Goa and Karnataka. The treatment is available at Ayurvedic hospitals, resorts, wellness hubs and also in five star hotels hotel. An inventive option is to book a boat house which caters the ayurvedic treatment and explore the beauty of backwaters in Kerala. Ayurvedic resorts have become well-liked destination for people all over the world which makes them feel relaxed and rejuvenated and it is the key reason to choose India. As India is the birth place of Ayurveda, many people desire to come here and number of resorts according to their affordability is available. Many Ayurvedic hospitals are situated here which cures many serious health problems.

Price for Ayurvedic treatment:
At an Ayurvedic Hospital, the cost for the treatment will range from $1000 - $1500 which excludes accommodation charges. The minimum charge in the resorts will be about $60 - $150 / day. Packages are available that ranges from $1500 to $1800 for two people with seven days stay.

Best Places that offer Ayurvedic Treatment in India:
Ayurvedic treatment offered at India is two main kinds, common rejuvenation treatment which is catered to travelers who visits those area and concentrated medical treatment given by particular centers in certain location which has suitable climate. Resorts are appropriate to receive an indulging massage and to have an overall feel of Ayurveda. But people who seek proper ayurvedic treatment for their medical problems should visit good ayurvedic hospital.


The Kerala tourism has graded the Ayurvedic Institution, like ‘Green leaf’ and ‘Olive leaf’ to ensure the quality service provided. The centers which have five star amenities are graded as ‘Green leaf’ and those which has three star amenities are graded as ‘Olive leaf’. It is ranked to ensure the reliability of service providers and the excellence.

Monday 9 March 2015

Second opinion | Medical Tourism In India

Medical Tourism in India
In this contemporary and fast moving world, our human life is constantly invaded by new deadly diseases which poses a big challenge to us. The field of medical science with its constant enhancements has almost healed all kinds of diseases to increase the human life span. Medical tourism in India is blooming and it has become one of the preferred destinations for medical treatments for people across the world as hospitals in India have state of the art medical technologies, proficient doctors and skilled health care professionals.
Health Opinion is one of the growing health tourism company which helps out patient who are in need for solutions to their medical problems. We at Health Opinion offer tailored care to each patient with reasonable economic rates, where their needs are met quickly at the right time without bearing any additional cost.
The fundamental goal of health opinion is commitment towards customer’s satisfaction and to serve them with utmost care. We offer various services like booking an appointment with concerned doctors, referring them to best hospitals for medical treatment suitable to their estimated budget and also obtain second opinion from various hospitals to make them understand their health issues.
Health Opinion assures their patient with quality care that is on par with world class medical technology. The health opinion team has dedicated professionals at 24/7 and gives solution to patients at the earliest with our established network of well qualified consultants and India’s top most hospitals. We specialize in areas of Orthopedics, Cardiology, Spine problems, Oncology, Neurology and Neuro surgery, Transplant surgery, Urology, Infertility treatment, Cosmetic treatment, General surgery, Women and Child care. We are connected with leading single and multi-specialty hospitals across the major cities in India. The enquiries submitted to us will be addressed within a maximum of 24 to 48 hrs with an estimate from over two or three hospitals and the patients can choose the hospitals upon their requirement.

We serve both domestic and international patients. We have supported patients from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Djibouti, Iraq, Srilanka, Nigeria and United Kingdom. All of our patients go back to their home with complete happiness which is shown by their testimonials. The medical tourism in India is becoming very important in comparison to other countries because of the excellent treatment methods and low price.
Health opinion welcomes the patient with warmth and care starting from the airport pickup, accommodating them at the hospitals or service apartments/hotels and coordinating with the hospitals for medical treatment. We also assist them in meeting their dietary needs by providing different cuisines according to their taste. As many people from abroad find difficulties in their language, health opinion facilitates them with interpreters so that they have a secured feel. As a part of our tourism package we also offer local sightseeing activities so that they relax despite of their medical problems. Some of our additional values include exchange of foreign currencies, consultation for people in remote areas through telemedicine facility and visa assistance.  

The team at Health Opinion provides a comprehensive package to take care of your health necessities at your door step. We help to save your precious time and money with utmost satisfaction. In short Health Opinion ‘Connects you to Good health’ with superior care. 

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