If not cleaned, the plaque causes the gums to get inflamed and bleed. This condition is called Gingivitis and is considered the first stage of Gum Disease.   #1 GUM DISEASE CAN GO UNDETECTED IN ITS EARLY STAGES   Gum disease otherwise known as Periodontal Disease affects the gums and is one of the most common oral problems millions of people face at least once in their lifetime. The initial stages of gum disease...

  The most common side-effects of Chemotherapy are fatigue, nausea and hair loss. Chemotherapy is also known to cause dry mouth and mouth ulcers. Q:What is Chemotherapy?   Dr:Chemotherapy refers to the usage of drugs to treat a disease, but over time it has come to be a term specific to cancer treatment. There are different types of drugs for different types of cancer cells. Each drug as a particular method of administration and schedule....

  Chronic Constipation means hardening of stools in the intestine. Over time, more and more hardened stools accumulate, causing a blockage in the intestines. Being unable to pass stools once in a while, is nothing to be worried about. A couple of bananas will do the trick! However, if you keep getting constipated often then it is definitely a cause for concern. It is likely that you have chronic constipation and delay in treatment may...

  Sometimes all it takes to resolve constipation is increasing fibre intake. Constipation is a relatively common condition, and everyone has at least one episode of constipation in their lifetime. For the lucky few, the condition resolves itself with the help of a few home remedies, warm water, and some physical activity. However, there are those who struggle to get a proper bowel movement and need medical intervention. The key is to identify the problem...

  Regular visits to the ophthalmologist can help catch retinopathy in its early stages when it can be treated and any damage to the eye can be reversed. India ranks amongst the top ten countries in the world in terms of the number of diabetes cases! With the disease being so common and rampant, the degree of awareness is significantly high as well. However, not many people know that uncontrolled diabetes can result in permanent...

  The goal of Movember as far as men's health goes is to spread awareness on conditions that are exclusive to or more prevalent among men. Health should be one's priority every day, and yet it often never is! Caught up in daily struggles at work and home, most of us tend to neglect our health until it is too late. This holds good for both men and women. However, in November we place full...

  The 5-year survival rate for local prostate cancer is nearly 100%. Prostate Cancer is one of the Top Ten most prevalent cancers in India. However, given that in most cases the tumour grows very slowly, the chances of successfully treating the disease are also quite high. Men should maintain a healthy prostate and make sure to meet the doctor if they feel any kind of pain or discomfort or difficulty in passing urine. Early...

  It is possible to feel a lump in the scrotal sacks by conducting a self-examination. Only 4% of testicular lumps turn out to be cancerous, but do not take the risk. Testicular Cancer is one of the rarest cancers among men in the Indian sub-continent, nevertheless, awareness can help in early detection which is key to the successful treatment of cancer.   Q:What is Testicular Cancer?   Dr:The testicles are two oval glands located...

  Tissue Plasminogen Activator or tPa needs to be given to the patient within 2 to 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms. A stroke is a condition caused by a block or leakage in the blood vessels in the brain that stops the proper flow of blood and oxygen in the brain. For every second that the brain is denied oxygen and blood devastating, irreversible damage occurs. Therefore, it is often said that during...

  In getting treatment for stroke TIME is of utmost importance. The longer treatment is delayed the more damage the brain sustains. A stroke is a medical emergency and needs to be treated with urgency. It is a condition caused when the blood supply in the brain is cut off by a block or a leak in the blood vessels. Sometimes referred to as a brain attack, it can prove fatal if the person does...