by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
Knowing and noticing signs and symptoms of mental stress is the first step toward taking action for treating and managing stress. If you find that stress is affecting your daily life, you should seek professional help. A psychiatrist can advise and help through...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Mental health
What is mental stress? Definition Stress is a mood that comes from emotional or physical strain. It can arise from an incident or an idea that upsets, annoys, or makes you anxious. It is the body’s natural defense against danger. It can come from the work place, or...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Nutrition
What are carbohydrates? Definition Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients found in foods and drinks, the other two macronutrients being fat and proteins. They are essential for nutrition and are found in a wide variety of natural and processed foods. They...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
There are a number of diagnostic tests and procedures available to diagnose and confirm the presence of atherosclerosis. Similarly, there are conservative and surgical options to treat it, which your doctor will decide after seeing the results of your diagnostic...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Atherosclerosis is a common progressive disease that occurs when the inside of arteries has plaque buildup. It progresses in stages and may not show any symptoms until the plaque ultimately occludes the arterial lumen or may get dislodged to form a thromboembolic...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Definition Atherosclerosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the arterial wall. It is a dynamic natural process that affects medium and large-sized arteries. Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in western countries and soon will be...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
It is possible to effectively prevent gallstones through dietary and lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes include routine exercise and a gradual weight loss program. If you have gallstones, these protective measures will also help you to prevent getting a gallstone...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Having gallstones can be a problematic health issue. About one in three women and one in six men develop gallstones at some stage during their lifetime. The risk of gallstones increases with age. To avoid the risk of gallstone formation or the onset of its symptoms,...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Health
Most gallstones do not show symptoms and are left alone. But if you suffer from gallstone disease that exhibits typical symptoms, your doctor will conduct certain diagnostic tests and choose the treatment option that best suits you. Gallstone diagnosis Gallstones are...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Health
Gallstone complications can occur if your gallstones move into the bile ducts, get stuck, and block the passage of the bile for a prolonged period. Bile duct blockages, if not treated, can be fatal. Gallstones are quite common in people over the age of 40 years and...
