Kauvery Hospital Podcast

Listen to Dr. T. S. Sabeeha, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to know about Common Postnatal Challenges faced by Women.

 

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Does heart attack only happen in older adults? Are males more prone to heart attacks? If there is a strong family history of heart attacks, will I inevitably have the risk of a heart attack? These are some of the popular questions that people have about heart attacks. Heart attack is a major concern in India, and about 8-10 in 100 people risk getting a heart attack. Heart attack is caused due to the blockage of blood vessels in the heart. To know the myths and facts about heart disease, watch this video.

வெரிகோஸ் வெயின்ஸ் என்ற நரம்பு சுருட்டு பிரச்சனை எதனால் வருகிறது? இதனால் பெரிய ஆபத்து ஏற்படுமா? சிகிச்சை அளிக்கப்படாத வெரிகோஸ் வெயின்ஸ் பெரிய விளைவுகளை ஏற்படுத்துமா? இதன் அறிகுறி எப்படி இருக்கும்? வெரிகோஸ் வெயின் ஏற்பட்டால் அதனை எப்படி சரிசெய்வது போன்ற பல்வேறு விதமான நரம்பு சுருட்டு பிரச்சனைகளுக்கு ஆரம்ப நிலையிலேயே மருத்துவரின் ஆலோசனையைப் பெற்றுக் கொள்வது மிகவும் நல்லது. காலம் தாழ்த்தினால் விளைவுகள் அதிகமாகும். அறுவை சிகிச்சை செய்ய வேண்டிய சூழல் கூட உண்டாகலாம்.

Back pain is a common problem that most of the population experiences. Thus whenever a person has severe back pain, they tend to take medication and rest for a day or two. But most people seem confused about the right time to see a doctor about the back problem. Here are some red flags of back pain that you shouldn’t ignore. Firstly, if the pain does not reduce and remains the same even after rest for a day or two, you should see a doctor immediately. Secondly, if the pain spreads towards your legs, it is an obvious red flag. Watch the video to learn about the rest of the red flags of back pain.

Dr. B Anis, Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Kauvery Hospital, talks about the importance of cervical cancer awareness, its symptoms, prevention, and screening. In India, 1.25 lakh women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. 60-70% of these are present in advanced stages, and 20-30% lose their lives. This is mainly due to the lack of awareness regarding cervical cancer

Prevention: Cervical cancer can be prevented if the HPV vaccine is administered to females aged 9-26 years.

Screening: Women over 21 years should get a Pap smear done once in 3 years, which helps identify cancer early.

Symptoms: Inter-menstrual bleeding Post-coital bleeding Bleeding for many days Blood while urinating Severe pain in the lower abdomen

Diet plays an important role in both causing and preventing cancer. Toxins found in smoked or pickled food, contaminated maize, and peanuts infected by the fungus Aspergillus, high-fat foods, refined food, red meat, smoking, and alcohol are all risk factors for several cancers. Obesity is also a risk factor, so prevent cancer by maintaining a healthy body weight. Check your body-mass index from online calculators. Avoiding smoking, alcohol consumption, smoked food, processed food such as ready-made food, red meat such as mutton, pork, and beef, and eating fiber-rich foods like green leafy vegetables and whole grains all help reduce the risk of cancer.

Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala, Senior Pulmonologist at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, talks about the various factors affecting lung function and the lung diseases they might lead to. 

Smoking: Despite the awareness of the ill effects of smoking, people still do smoke. Smoking leads to bronchitis, COPD, and cancer. 

Passive Smoking: This refers to the inhalation of the smoke released by a smoking person. Research has shown that this emitted smoke can damage the lungs even more than actual smoking. 

Air pollution, especially during winter, can result in lung damage. This is because particulate matter and harmful gases stay in the air longer in winter. 

Asbestos: Construction workers involved in demolishing old buildings can be exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is a fiber that can penetrate the lungs easily and cause various conditions. 

Pet and Pigeon Exposure: Hair from pets and pigeon feces can lead to hypersensitive pneumonitis. Water in old humidifiers can also have fungus in it, which can affect the lungs.

Dr. A N Vaidhyswaran from Kauvery Cancer Institute busts some popular myths regarding cancer. Ideas expressed in movies give a lot of misinformation about cancer, and the most common one is that cancer equals death. This is not true; cancer treatment has advanced, and the survival rate is high. 

There are 3 treatment options depending on the stage – surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. 

Other options are immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, bone marrow transplant, etc. 

The stage is determined based on the TNM classification.

The common symptoms of cancers are:

A lump growing in size

Unexplained weight loss

Change in bowel habits

An ulcer that doesn’t heal

If any of the above symptoms are seen, contact a general physician. If the symptoms don’t subside after medication, contact an oncologist.