Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. There are five different hepatitis viruses, hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. On this World Hepatitis Day, the theme for this year’s global campaign is ELIMINATION. In regards, with the campaign we asked our doctor a few questions and below are the replies:- […]
Month: July 2016
Beat the heat – Summer Health Tips
Some great tips for staying healthy during the summer season are :- Make Friends With H2O – Drink plenty of water and fluids! Higher temperatures and more time outdoors lead to internal dehydration, which can result in headaches and dizzy spells. Screen The Sun – It’s not enough to just apply sunscreen: you must apply […]
FAQ’s on Infertility
Statistics show that one in five couples in the UAE face fertility issues, a figure that is higher than in other parts of the world. As per the Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) latest findings, around 50 per cent of women in the UAE face issues pertaining to infertility. This is in large part caused by […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders and is now recognized to be a Metabolic Syndrome. The World Health Organization estimates that it affects 116 million women worldwide as of 2010 (3.4% of the population). What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder, affecting […]
Case representation of Fibroids
A 42 years old unmarried female had presented with complaints of feeling extremely cold and weak along with shortness of breat upon exertion. The patient also had a history of palpitations for a week. She provided She provided history of a lump in her lower abdomen which had increased in size over a month. She […]