by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
What is a cataract? A cataract is a condition of the eye in which the eye lens turns opaque and your vision clarity decreases. This happens because the proteins in the lens clump around and form an opacity. The opacity may be complete or partial depending on the age... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of features or conditions that occur in the baby and person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is the most severe form of this condition. It... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Health
Alcohol poisoning is a condition, which develops when a person has consumed excessive amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. The blood level of alcohol rises very high and is defined as poisonous or toxic. The clinical manifestations of this state are extreme... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Health
Alcohol withdrawal treatment protocol is a set of guidelines sanctioned for use in District Withdrawal Management Units of Addiction Services. It involves examining the history of the alcohol-dependent patient, evaluation of his/her alcohol withdrawal symptoms (AWS)... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Health
Alcohol withdrawal or alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) refers to the condition and symptoms an alcoholic goes through when he abruptly stops drinking alcohol. When we say alcoholic, we mean a person who has been regularly drinking heavily for weeks, months, or years... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Health
Alcoholics never admit that they are alcohol dependent. It, therefore, becomes that much more difficult for their loved ones to convince them to undertake treatment for their alcohol addiction. If there is alcohol dependency, there is no point in reducing your alcohol... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Health
The complications of drinking alcohol in more than prescribed limits can be catastrophic to your body’s health. The impact is such that it destroys the life of an alcoholic in all possible ways – socially, psychologically, and health-wise. The consequences can... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
What is alcoholism? Alcoholism also called alcohol dependence (syndrome) or alcohol addiction, is just not an addiction to alcohol. It is a disease, which destroys the finances, social life, physical life, mental health, family life, and job status of the alcoholic... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Health
Though exercise has tremendous health benefits, there are times when exercise can harm you. At such times, you need to skip your regular workouts and take a break. Certain conditions are absolute contraindications and may need a long or possibly a total break while... by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Health
What is a unit of alcohol? There so many serious health and social complications of drinking excess alcohol, that it was necessary to bring out and recommend safe drinking limits for men and women. Alcohol units have been referenced to define the safe limits of...
