Dr. Shivani Chandan L, Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital During their lifespan, women undergo many physical and hormonal changes. One significant change in their life is the stage of menopause. Some women struggle to cope with it, while few others enjoy the process of their menstrual cycle coming to an end. However, […]
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 […]
Does fasting help with jet lag?
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital The idea that fasting can help with jet lag stems from the connection between circadian rhythms and metabolic cycles. While there is limited direct evidence, studies on circadian biology suggest that fasting may reset the body’s internal clock. The “Argonne Anti-Jet-Lag […]
Conquer Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: A Parent’s Toolkit
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Lead & HOD – Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency, Aster RV Hospital When your child feels unwell, the worry can be overwhelming. Among the common illnesses young children encounter is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Although it’s often mild, understanding this illness, its symptoms, and how to care for your […]
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 […]
Understanding Lichen Planus – Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, Rarity & Seasonality
Dr. Sunil Kumar Prabhu, Consultant – Dermatology, Aster RV Hospital Lichen Planus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can impact the mouth, nails, and genitalia, is called Although the precise reason is unknown, potential causes include immunological or allergic reactions, exposure to specific medications, dyes, and other chemicals, as well as illnesses like Hepatitis […]
A Growing Threat: Navigating HMPV and Emerging Respiratory Illnesses in Children
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Lead & HOD – Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency at Aster RV Hospital Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has become an important issue among respiratory infections in children in the last few years. Though it is like other viral infections, where symptoms include cough, cold, and fever, its clinical presentations and treatment modalities […]
10 PCOS Warning Signs That Need Your Attention
Dr. Sandhya Rani, Sr. Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS, is a common endocrine disorder that affects many women worldwide, but it often goes undiagnosed due to its different and seemingly unrelated symptoms. If left untreated, PCOS can lead to long-term health challenges like infertility, […]
Foreign Accent Syndrome: 6 Major Causes and Symptoms
Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Foreign Accent Syndrome or FAS refers to a rare and fascinating neurological condition in which a person’s speech unexpectedly switches to a different accent without any apparent reason, while having no history or family antecedent from the place of origin of the […]
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: The Rare Condition Behind Zakir Hussain’s Loss
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital throws some light on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis due to which we lost a legend of Classical Music World Shri. Zakir Hussain Imagine your lungs are like balloons, helping you breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Now, imagine if these balloons […]