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Whenever we hear that someone has diabetes or we imagine a diabetes patient, we mostly think of a man or a woman well above the age of 40. We usually don’t imagine a kid with diabetes. But do you know that many healthcare institutes have reported that there has been an upsurge in the cases of juvenile diabetes since the last decade? This upsurge has been  found among kids and teens all below the age of 20; who not only have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, but also are ongoing diabetes treatment to manage them. But this was not the case before 20- 30 years ago. Juvenile diabetes were not such a common case back then. So what did happen? Why is their an upsurge? Let’s understand in brief. If any kid has type 1 diabetes, it is difficult to evaluate the exact cause. Some might have inherited it from their genes. But in other cases, the exact cause can’t be said. But the upsurge is mainly for type 2 diabetes. The basic reason for that is their sedentary lifestyle. An inacti...

A hernia is a very common disease nowadays. But it is also a disease that can be easily fixed with a simple surgical process. Both open and laparoscopic hernia surgery is a very common procedure performed by surgeons. But just like all surgeries, there are some side effects and complications associated with hernia repair surgeries too.  The region where it has been operated will probably appear noticeably swollen and red. It will also usually be painful for the first few days. Over-the-counter pain or anti-inflammatory medicines may help reduce inflammation and pain although take them only after consulting from the doctor. Inflammation can also be reduced immediately by applying ice cold pack to the area once or twice every hour. Other less common, but possible complications and risks associated with hernia operation include: Infection This is a very common complication. Although during surgeries, surgeons take a lot of precautions to avoid infections, sometimes ...

People who suffer from obesity go through a lot of difficulties in daily life. Right from performing routine activities such as running to executing challenging tasks, people with obesity have their life limited in many ways. A common solution that is suggested by many is to undergo weight reduction surgery in Kolkata . However, is this the only option? The term weight reduction surgery implies a surgical procedure whereby the patient is operated with an objective to limit his/her food intake. This happens by placing a band in the stomach that shrinks the size of the stomach. As a result, the overall food intake is reduced, and the patient starts losing weight.  Things are always easier said, then done. The above-mentioned is just the perception that a common man will have. The truth is that weight reduction surgery in Kolkata is not meant for all. Surgery is only suggested when the case is extreme and poses a life threat to the patient. Like most of the medical co...

“Nothing Tastes As Good As Being Thin Feels” - Unknown Have you ever felt this? This is possibly true for those, who are thinking of losing weight. But, how? There is the trick, people can’t get rid off from their favourite junkies (food) and want to lose weight immediately. In the end, nothing happens, they keep gaining weight and decide to go for weight reduction surgery . However, this is not very hard to stay in shape if you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Summer has already started and it is the time to be more conscious about your health. Randomly taking junk food can affect your health and body. We listed down some healthy foods you must include in your summer diet to stay healthy and in shape. 1. Curd: Curd is delicious and healthy for everyone in all season. Especially in summer, it keeps our body cool. Curd bacteria (lactobacillus) kill the harmful bacteria in our body. you can make various recipes with curd. Such as curd smoothie with seasonal fruit...

The festival of color is almost here. It brings an excuse to bond with friends and family. But it also tricks to fall into pits of weight gain. As per experts who perform obesity surgery confirm that Holi and other typical Indian festivals often leads to excess consumption of calories and failing to shed them effectively, eventually leads towards weight gain.  So, let's go through some habits that can add extra pounds across your belly-line.  1. You Are Skipping Your Routine Workout Regime Holi festival brings many changes and it is highly likely that people decided to let loose a little bit. With their guards down, they often skip their otherwise regular exercise, working out or jogging. It is a bad idea as regular burning of calories is crucial in order to have a balanced body weight. As a result, during the festive time, less burning of calories occurs simultaneously with extra intake of calorie, resulting in weight gain.  2. You Are Eating And Trying...

The pancreas is a critical organ of the human body and it is essential for the proper functioning of the human body, just like other organs. It is located behind the stomach and across the upper-left of the abdomen. The pancreas is surrounded by small intestine, spleen and liver. The size of the pancreas is between 6 inches to 10 inches and it is shaped like a flat pear. The pancreas plays a critical role in the human digestive system. It is responsible for the generation of important digestive enzymes which are responsible for the smooth digestion process. As a result, any type of issue or malfunction associated with pancreas can have a significant negative impact on the digestive process and can hamper the day-to-day activities of individuals. Patients suffering from severe pancreatic issues are generally advised to opt for pancreatic surgeries. Pancreatic Surgery Kolkata is among the most preferred destination for pancreatic surgery among patients as it provides advanced t...

Extra body weight is a problem for every individual. Not only it causes limitation of physical mobility, but also makes the individual suffer in many other ways. It also brings many obesity-associated complications such as sleep apnea, diabetes type 2, high blood pressure, high sugar and high cholesterol along with many others. However, almost every patient seeking weight reduction surgery admits being discriminated for being obese, at some point in time, in their lives. Indeed, body-shaming is a very common issue faced by most obese patients. Let’s understand what is body-shaming and how it affects the patients psychologically.  For those who understand very little about this aspect, body-shaming is a practice of criticism, exhibited against an individual who is either too fat or too thin, but about 9 out of 10 people facing this discrimination are obese individuals. Usually, body-shaming is done over and over and often in the presence of the obese individual itself, p...