DoctorNDTV For the better health of Indians in India and around the world. Our panel of more than 300 experts will answer your medical queries. The complete Indian Health portal from NDTV. en-us http://doctor.ndtv.com/ © Copyright NDTV Convergence Limited 2009. All rights reserved. 12:07 PM DoctorNDTV.com - DoctorNDTV Sections http://doctor.ndtv.com/images/doctor_ndtv_logo.png http://doctor.ndtv.com/ Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of chronic inflammatory arthritis that causes persistent pain, swelling, stiffness and also loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers, however involvement of joints of spinal column except uppermost cervical joint is rare. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/5/searchby/bones-joints/Bones__Joints.html Dr Mathew Varghese Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:51 GMT There is no doubt that breast milk is the best milk for babies. Not only does it provide maximum emotional satisfaction to both the mother and the child creating a bond between the two. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/3/searchby/breast feeding/Breast_Feeding.html Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:51 GMT Cancer is fast becoming a major public health concern in India, with the number of new cancer cases projected to nearly double within the next 20 years. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/9/searchby/cancer/Cancer.html Dr Ramesh Sareen Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:39:33 GMT A baby's mind is like a sponge, constantly soaking up information. Everything is a new and exciting experience for a newborn baby. She is always absorbing information through her five senses – sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/8/searchby/child development/Child_Development.html Dr S Anandalakshmy Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:52 GMT Children are very impressionable and it is important to control what their minds are exposed to. While television can entertain, inform, and keep our children company, it may also influence them in undesirable ways. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/6/searchby/children/Children.html Dr S Anandalakshmy Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:43:29 GMT Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar in the blood. Absence or insufficient production of insulin, or an inability of the body to properly use insulin causes diabetes. Diabetes has plenty of early signs, but they're subtle enough that you might not notice. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/10/searchby/diabetes/Diabetes.html Dr Sujeet Jha Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:56:25 GMT Drugs play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of most diseases. They should be taken only on prescription by a registered medical practitioner. By and large, all drugs are potent weapons with a double edge: judicious and appropriate use can give relief, reckless “self-prescription” can be dangerous. Therefore, medicines should only be taken as directed by the doctor. According to government rules, manufacturers and drug stores are obliged to give a product information leaflet with the purchase of every medicine. In practice, this not being done. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/11/searchby/drugs/Drugs.html Dr Chandra M Gulhati Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:52 GMT A hearing aid is an electronic, battery-operated device that amplifies and changes sound to allow for improved communication. Hearing aids receive sound through a microphone, which then converts the sound waves to electrical signals. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/12/searchby/ear/Ear.html Dr Ajit Man Singh Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:52 GMT Discrimination is antithesis of equality.... It is the recognition of equality which will foster dignity of every individual,” reads the Delhi High Court judgment, a 105-page decision that is the first in India to directly guarantee rights for homosexuals. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/13/searchby/emotions/Emotions.html Dr Nimesh Desai Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:52 GMT Your eyes need regular care and attention to stay in a healthy condition. Eye care is better than eye cure. So do take good care of your eyes. Follow the following tips and let your eyes remain healthy forever. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/14/searchby/eyes/Eyes.html Dr Noshir Shroff Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:52 GMT Mediclaim insurance is a cover, which takes care of the hospitalisation expenses subjected to maximum sum insured in respect of the following eventualities - sudden illness, an accident, any surgery, which is required in respect of any disease, which has arisen during the policy period. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/16/searchby/health insurance/Health_Insurance.html Dr Deepak Mendiratta Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:53 GMT Heart disease can take many forms. Stroke or heart attack is the number one cause of mortality, especially among young Indians. According the Indian Heart Association, "50% of all heart attacks in Indian men occur under 50 years of age and 25% of all heart attacks in Indian men occur under 40 years of age." ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/17/searchby/heart/Heart.html Dr Sameer Gupta Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:37:42 GMT The Human Immuno-deficiency Virus or HIV is the organism that ultimately causes AIDS. Soon after first getting the HIV infection the person has a short, self limiting ‘flue-like disease. This only lasts a few days and is so mild that many persons do not even know it. The virus slowly destroys the ability of the body to resist common communicable diseases. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/18/searchby/hiv-aids/HIVAIDS.html Dr LM Nath Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:53 GMT Herpes is an infection that causes sores or ulcers. It is caused by a virus called Herpes simplex and can be of 2 types – HSV-1 and 2. HSV-1 is mostly responsible for infection above the waist while HSV-2 causes sores below the waist, usually in the genital area. Genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/19/searchby/infection/Infection.html Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:53 GMT Sports injuries typically occur while participating in organised sports, competitions, training sessions, or organised fitness activities. These injuries may occur for a variety of reasons, including improper training, lack of appropriate footwear or safety equipment. The best way to deal with sports injuries is to prevent them. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/20/searchby/injuries-firstaid/InjuriesFirstAid.html Dr Antony Redmond Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:53 GMT Hepatitis C is an infectious viral disease of the liver that affects more than 150 million people worldwide. Of these almost 15-20% people develop chronic liver disease, liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. However, this condition has not received as much attention as other infectious ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/21/searchby/liver/Liver.html Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:53 GMT We live in a world overrun by stress. The pace and complexity of modern life has greatly challenged our ability to live healthily and fully in the present moment. But you need to set time aside to unwind or your mental and physical health can suffer. Learning how to manage your stress takes practice, but you can do it. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/15/searchby/living healthy/Living_Healthy.html Ms Neeta Garg Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:04:25 GMT A man who cannot develop or sustain an erection to perform satisfactory sexual intercourse is termed 'impotent'. Unfortunately, this term has serious social consequences and should be used with caution and after due consideration of the complex process of male sexual function. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/22/searchby/men''s health/Mens_Health.html Dr Sudhakar Krishnamurti Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:54 GMT The most common sources of caffeine are coffee, tea leaves and coca beans. The caffeine content can range from as much as 160 milligrams in some energy drinks to as little as 4 milligrams in a 1-ounce serving of chocolate-flavored syrup. Caffeine is present in some over-the-counter pain relievers, cold medications, and diet pills. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/23/searchby/nutrition/Nutrition.html Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:54 GMT Pregnancy is a beautiful phase in a woman's life. It is also a time when her body undergoes significant changes. Getting good care before, during, and after your pregnancy can help your baby grow and develop and keep you both healthy. It is the best way to be sure your little one gets a head start on a healthy life. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/24/searchby/pregnancy/Pregnancy.html Dr Geeta Chadha Fri, 07 Apr 2017 09:04:55 GMT Alcohol abuse is a condition in which a person drinks to the point that this habit interferes with his or her life. Alcohol dependence describes a more severe condition marked by physical symptoms and loss of control to the point, that maintaining the addiction to alcohol becomes the main focus of a person's life. The physical dependence on alcohol is continued despite the knowledge of its harmful consequences. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/25/searchby/rehabilitation medicine/Rehabilitation_Medicine.html Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:54 GMT Sexual health is the ability to embrace, understand and enjoy sexuality throughout our lives. It is an integral part of our physical and emotional health. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/26/searchby/sexual health/Sexual_Health.html Dr Rajan Bhonsle Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:05:58 GMT Eczema, also referred to as atopic dermatitis, is a red, extremely itchy rash, most common on creases of elbows, wrists, and knees. It may occasionally occur on neck, ankles, and feet. The rash becomes raw and weepy on scratching. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/27/searchby/skin/Skin.html Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:54 GMT This surgery is done to by-pass clogged arteries supplying blood to the heart. It creates a 'bypass' around the blocked part of a coronary artery to restore the blood supply to the heart muscle. The surgery is called Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, or CABG. Commonly known as bypass surgery. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/28/searchby/surgery/Surgery.html Prof Suneet Sood Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:54 GMT Teeth affect our physical, mental, and social health. Good teeth are needed to chew food into pieces small enough for the digestive system to handle. They also help us look and feel good. Neglected teeth become diseased and cannot perform their function. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/29/searchby/teeth/Teeth.html Prof Mahesh Verma Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:55 GMT Drug abuse (addiction) involves compulsively seeking to use a substance, regardless of the potentially negative social, psychological and physical consequences. Certain drugs, such as narcotics and cocaine, are more physically addicting than some other drugs. One may have an emotional, psychological or a physical dependence. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/4/searchby/tobacco control/Tobacco_Control.html Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:51 GMT SARS is a respiratory illness that has recently been reported in Asia, North America and Europe. It is an atypical pneumonia for which cause has not yet been determined. Due to the spread of SARS to several countries in a short period of time, emergency guidelines have been issued for travellers and airlines. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/30/searchby/travel and health/Travel_and_Health.html Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:55 GMT India has far more cases of tuberculosis than any other country in the world. There are about 2 million new cases each year and India accounts for nearly one third of prevalent cases globally. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/31/searchby/tuberculosis/Tuberculosis.html Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:55 GMT Contraception is the voluntary limiting of producing offspring by artificial methods. It is done to restrict the number of children and to increase the spacing between them. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/section/ndtv/secid/32/searchby/women''s health/Womens_Health.html Prof Mini Sood Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:54:55 GMT