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Yeshvanthi Vasudevan is a Content Editor for Ebix Software India, Pvt, Ltd. She has a special interest in content writing and her previous work experience also includes freelance content writing for Bonorganics.
Diagnosed With Low Sodium in the Blood? Here's What You Need to Know!
Sodium chloride or what we call ‘table salt’ makes up 0.4 percent of the human body-weight. While most of medical science has focused on sodium being one of the leading causes of high blood pressure and heart issues, low sodium levels or hyponatremia can also lead t... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- September 18, 2019
How to Choose a Right Toothpaste to Maintain Good Oral Health?
Our teeth are pretty good indicators of our health and overall hygiene. Health issues such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and even lung cancer can show up as early warning signs in our teeth! It is therefore imperative that we keep our teeth clean. With... Read More
- Health A-Z
- July 01, 2019
Wet Bed Again? Find Out What Is Developmentally 'Normal' for Children, and When to Seek Help!!
Seeing your child take their first step, watching them utter their first word, and attending their school plays are just some of the many joys of parenthood. But this pleasure of witnessing your child’s growth and development also comes with its fair share of health i... Read More
- Baby Care & Child Health
- April 29, 2019
Breakups and Divorces Cause Mental Distress! Follow These 8 Simple Steps to Deal With The Pain!
Breakups and divorces can cause considerable depression and mental distress as we tend to be immensely involved in our relationships and with our partner. Sudden severing of communication and emotional ties - during breakup - feels akin to an assault on the body, mind a... Read More
- Mind & Emotions
- December 27, 2018
Don't Ignore Erectile Dysfunction! Recognize the Causes and Deal With It Using Home Remedies
Erectile dysfunction (ED) - a condition that obstructs a person’s ability to achieve or sustain an erection - isn’t just about sex. It can be an indication of a number of medical conditions, hence, it shouldn’t be ignored!Continue reading to understand the causes ... Read More
- Sex and Relationships
- August 17, 2018
6 Bedtime Snacks That Will Help You Sleep Peacefully
Do you find it difficult to fall asleep? Eating the right foods in the hours before you hit your bed, may help you sleep peacefully throughout the night without any disruption.Check out these 6 bedtime snack options that will help to induce better sleep:Tart cherry juic... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- July 05, 2018
6 Remedies to Get a Healthy Scalp and Long Hair Naturally
Our mane reflects our overall health. Anything that affects the body, its immune system, or any deficiency in our diet shows up over our scalp and hair too. An unhealthy scalp can feel dry, itchy, or even oily, eventually slowing down your hair growth!Follow these 6 eas... Read More
- Skin and Hair Care
- July 02, 2018
Popular Diets and Nutrition Myths Busted!
You may have scoured various books and magazines looking for diet plans. Or, maybe your family or friends have given you a diet advice that sounded too good to be true. You also must have possibly come across health and fitness enthusiasts who follow some stringent nutr... Read More
- Diet and Nutrition
- March 05, 2018
Ask a Specialist
Q - What could cause intermittent and sharp inner lower right breast and sternum pain?
A - Hello, Your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders. Costochondritis seems to be the main cause underlying your complaints. Does it hurt when your manually press on this point or ...
Q - How can aspiration lead to pneumonia when the ejection fraction is low in an elderly patient?
A - Hi, Aspiration means that content from stomach (food or liquid) is breathed into the airways or lungs. It may happens during vomit or in patients with specific neurologic (epilepsy, syncopa) or...
Q - Should I be concerned about high TSH level and moderate fasting blood sugar level?
A - Hi, The derangements are not significant. There is no need for any sort of intervention for now. I recommend you to get the thyroid profile test repeated after 3 months from now to see the c...
Q - Why am I having pain below my breasts?
A - Hello, Pain just below the breast with no history of injury can be due to weak bones or low levels of calcium or vitamin D3. An ill fitting undergarment can also cause such a pain. Usually such...
Q - What do these results mean? Cancer?
A - Good evening. Hope you r doing well. Lesion mentioned in the investigation is not the dangerous type of cancer. It shows some tumour or lump is there in your femur bone. Such kind of lump or tumour ,...
Q - What could cause discomfort during urination and irritated urethra?
A - Hi, Yes, the reports would have come positive if the symptoms were due to those infections. I would suggest you to get a urine microscopy done to rule out urinary tract infection. Hope I ans...
Q - What do minor derangements like LDH, TSH and LDL signify?
A - Hi, There are few minor derangements like LDH, TSH and LDL. The derangements are insignificant and need no intervention for now. A low fat diet and exercise would be enough for the present heal...
Q - How accurate is the OraQuick rapid swab test?
A - Hi, The OraQuick test had 93% sensitivity, 99% specificity, 99.93% NPV and 90% PPV. (ncbi.gov - article) Almost all the tests available in the market for the detection of HIV infection are Hig...
Q - What can I do about slightly elevated cholesterol and BP levels when I am overweight?
A - Hello, Due to being overweight, you are having slight raise in BP and cholesterol. This should come in control by diet and exercise. Vitamin B12 and D are borderline low. You can take some supp...
Q - Suggest medical advice for constipation for over 2 days during the second trimester of pregnancy
A - Hello, Constipation during pregnancy is a common problem. Decreased fluid and fruits or salad intake usually causes such problem. You can take syrup cremaffin plus two teaspoons at bedtime. In ...
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