Dr. J. V. Srinivas, Lead Consultant – Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, Aster RV Hospital Driver’s knee is a condition whereby a person experiences discomfort or pain in the knee joint as a result of the activity that he or she is performing, mainly by driving. It occurs primarily in the right knee since one keeps […]
5 Ways Rheumatic Diseases Affect Women Differently
Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Rheumatic diseases — which include autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma — affect millions of people worldwide. But women have been known to be affected differently by rheumatic diseases. The reason why this happens is multifold. Hormonal changes, immune […]
Atherosclerosis: The Hidden Threat to Your Heart
Dr. Naveen Chandra G S, HOD and Lead Consultant – Department of Interventional Cardiology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru There are many health problems relating to the heart and among them, a serious one is Atherosclerosis – a silent killer. There is an urgent need to understand this condition to enable us to take preventive measures. Atherosclerosis […]
UNDERSTANDING THE NUANCES OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE
By Dr. Sreekanta Swamy, Lead Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital Neurological disorders are among the most disabling illnesses all over the world. Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease are the two top disorders among them. Parkinson’s, disease is a brain disorder, seen in elderly population. Fo revery thousand people over 60 years one may […]
World TB Day – Understanding Tuberculosis
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital March 24th marks World Tuberculosis Day, commemorating the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacillus. Despite over a century of scientific progress, tuberculosis (TB) continues to challenge our public health systems, particularly in […]
Understanding Urinary Incontinence in Women
Dr. Shivani Chandan L, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common yet often under-discussed condition affecting millions of women worldwide. As a gynaecologist, I frequently encounter patients who are hesitant to address their urinary issues, despite the significant impact on their quality of life. It is essential to […]
What causes Peripheral Vascular Disease in Diabetics?
Dr. Krishna Chaitanya, Lead Consultant – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Aster RV Hospital Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) is a common complication for those with diabetes, significantly impacting blood flow and increasing the risk of severe complications like infections, ulcers, and in some cases, amputation. This blog will explore the connection between diabetes and PVD, shedding […]
Understanding Epilepsy: A Common Neurological Condition
Dr. Sowmya. M, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital When you hear the word epilepsy, what comes to mind? For many, it’s a vague image of someone having a seizure – but there’s much more to it. According to WHO around 50 million people in the whole world suffer from epilepsy which is one […]
Brain Stroke – When the Brain suffers an Attack
Dr. Sreekanta Swamy, Lead Senior Consultant – Neurology, Aster RV Hospital Stroke, (paralysis) or a brain attack is a disabling brain disorder that affects more than 20 million people across the world and causes nearly 5 million deaths per year. Stroke is caused when there is a block in the blood flow within the blood […]
When Your Body Tries to Fix Itself: The Curious Case of Paget’s Disease
Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Imagine that your body is a construction site. Every day, millions of cells are busy reconstructing and regenerating bones. They break down the old worn-out bone tissues and replace it with new stronger material. It’s a very smooth process that helps to keep […]