Saturday, March 30, 2024

Treatment for gallbladder stones

Gallbladder stones are a common problem. Most people with gallbladder stones do not experience any problems but would have found out about the stones while doing routine checkups.

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Only 2-4% of the people with gallbladder stones might experience pain in the abdomen area due to gallbladder stones. Hence gastroenterology doctors might suggest surgery only for young people with gallbladder stones. If older people have gallstones, surgery is not usually recommended. But if the patient has diabetes, the risk of septic is high and hence surgery might be suggested.

If the stone is of a certain type and the size of the stone is less than 5cm, medications might work. The patient should take the medication continuously for 2 years. But with medication, there is a 30-50% chance of the gallstones forming again. Hence laparoscopic surgery is the best mode of treatment for gallbladder stones.

Also Read: Removal of Gallbladder by Laparoscopy

The laparoscopic procedure for gallstones is very simple and the patient can even get discharged on the same day of the surgery. They can also resume their usual work after the surgery.

But if there is pain caused by the gallstones then surgery should be done, irrespective of the age of the patient. The pain might be caused by the moving of the gallstones. Without surgery, they might block the gallbladder causing a septic reaction or bursting of the gallbladder. It might even cause jaundice.

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How to identify a heart attack?

There are three main blood arteries supplying blood to the heart. If a block happens at any one of these arteries then a heart attack occurs. When blood supply is interrupted to a certain part of the heart, the muscles in the particular part will remain alive for only some time. After 80-90 minutes, the muscles will start to die due to the interruption of the blood flow.

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The basic function of the heart involves the right part of the heart sending the bad blood to the lungs for purification after which the left side of the heart receives the purified blood. Then the purified blood is supplied throughout the body. When the blood supply to the left side of the heart gets interrupted, a heart attack occurs.

If a certain part of the heart muscle dies, the pumping capacity of the heart gets affected. If the right side of the heart functions properly but the left side of the heart is affected, blood pools in the lungs. This can cause breathlessness in the patient which after some time can lead to death.

Also Read: The Golden Hour: Why the First Hour is the Most Important after a Heart Attack

Untreated heart attacks can also cause ventricular fibrillation which can lead to abnormal heartbeats. This can cause immediate death at times.

Hence it is important that you immediately provide medical care for the patient who suffers from a heart attack. If you notice symptoms of a heart attack, consult with a cardiology specialist.

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Friday, March 29, 2024

நெஞ்செரிச்சல்: காரணங்கள், சிகிச்சை மற்றும் எச்சரிக்கை அறிகுறிகள்

நெஞ்செரிச்சல்: காரணங்கள், சிகிச்சை மற்றும் எச்சரிக்கை அறிகுறிகள்
நெஞ்செரிச்சல் என்பது, மேல் வயிற்றிலோ அல்லது மார்பின் எலும்புக்கூடுக்கு கீழேயோ ஏற்படும் எரிச்சல் உணர்வாகும். இது பெரும்பாலும், வயிற்று அமிலம் உணவுக் குழாய்க்குள் (எசோபேகஸ்) திரும்பப் பாய்வது  (GERD)  என்ற நிலையால் ஏற்படுகிறது. 

உணவுக் குழாயின் மேற்பகுதி இறுக்க தசை (UES) மற்றும் கீழ்ப்பகுதி இறுக்க தசை (LES) ஆகியவற்றில் உள்ள பிரச்சனைகளால்  GERD ஏற்படுகிறது. இதனால் அமிலம் திரும்பப் பாய்கிறது.  இதற்கான காரணங்களாக வயிற்று கோளாறுகள், கர்ப்பம், புகைபழக்கம் மற்றும் சில உணவுகள் ஆகியவை இருக்கலாம். 

இதற்கான சிகிச்சையில் புரோட்டான் பம்ப் தடுப்பான்கள் (proton pump inhibitors) மற்றும் உணவு முறை மாற்றங்கள், உடல் எடை குறைப்பு போன்ற வாழ்க்கை முறை மாற்றங்கள் ஆகியவை அடங்கும்.

விழுங்குதலில் சிரமம், எடை இழப்பு, ரத்த சோகை போன்ற "எச்சரிக்கை அறிகுறிகளை" கவனித்துக் கொள்ளுங்கள். இதுபோன்ற அறிகுறிகள் இருந்தால் உடனடியாக மருத்துவ கவனம் தேவை.


Thursday, February 1, 2024

An understanding of human bones throughout the ages

There are two types of bones in our body – axial skeleton and limbs. Axial skeleton refers to the spine bones that are responsible for us to stand. It starts from the skull and extends to the sacrum. Limbs are of two types – upper limbs and lower limbs.

If a problem happens to these bones, it can affect our daily life. It can cause severe deformity causing the person to lose functions like standing and walking.

Age and bone health

Paediatric bones undergo growth changes until the age of 20. Between the age of 20-50, the fully grown bones mature and become strong. Paediatric bones are elastic and thus do not fracture easily. The physical activities that a person is involved in during the paediatric bones stage determine the strength of the bones in the later stages. During 20-50, the bones strengthen due to hormonal changes. After 50, the strength of the bones reduces as we age.

Also Read: How much time does a broken bone take to heal?

If you want to maintain good bone health despite your age, here are some tips from an orthopaedics doctor.

  •     Intake of calcium-rich foods.
  •     Eat a balanced diet.
  •     Take foods rich in minerals and vitamins.
  •     Regular exercise is important.
  •     Maintain good muscle mass.
  •     Reduce weight if you are obese.
  •      Take care to prevent falls due to carelessness.

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Adult vaccination

Shingles is a skin condition that is caused by a virus called varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Often this infection is accompanied by neurological complications. This is common among people who have developed smallpox at a young age.

Symptoms of shingles

  •    Burning sensation
  •     Fluid-filled blisters along the nerve (dermatome)

Vaccination for shingles

Shingrix vaccine is introduced by GSK company to prevent shingles. It can be given to healthy adults over 50. If you are between 19-50 then you can get the vaccine even if you have complications like diabetes, weakened immunity and more. There is no upper age limit for this vaccination.

Also Read: Senior citizens – Medical emergencies

Side effects like fever may persist 2-3 days after vaccination. However, you can consult with your doctor and get proper medication to manage the side effects.

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

பக்கவாதம் வகைகள்

மூளையில் இரத்தக் குழாயில் இரத்த உறைவு அல்லது பிளேக்கினால் அடைப்பு  ஏற்ப்பட்டால் அல்லது மூளையில் உள்ள இரத்தக் குழாய் உடைந்து அல்லது சிதைந்தால், அது பக்கவாதத்தை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது.

இஸ்கிமிக் – மூளைக்கு இரத்தத்தை வழங்கும் இரத்த நாளத்திற்குள் அடைப்பு.

ரத்தக்கசிவு பக்கவாதம் – பலவீனமான இரத்த நாளம் உடைந்தால் ஏற்படும்.

நிலையற்ற இஸ்கிமிக் தாக்குதல் – தற்காலிக உறைவினால் ஏற்படும். பெரும்பாலும் “மினி ஸ்ட்ரோக்” என்று அழைக்கப்படுகிறது.

ரத்தக்கசிவு பக்கவாதம்

  • இரண்டு வகையான ரத்தக்கசிவு பக்கவாதம் உள்ளன
    • இன்ட்ராசெரிபல் (மூளைக்குள் உள்ள இரத்த நாளம் வெடித்து சுற்றியுள்ள மூளையில் இரத்தத்தை கசிய விடுகிறது)
    • சப்ராக்னாய்டு (ஒரு வெடிப்பு அனீரிஸம் ஏற்படுகிறது)
  • சிந்தப்பட்ட இரத்தம் மூளைக்கு அல்லது அதைச் சுற்றி பாய்கிறது.
  • வீக்கத்தையும் அழுத்தத்தையும் உருவாக்குகிறது. மூளையில் உள்ள செல்கள் மற்றும் திசுக்களை சேதப்படுத்தும்.
  • உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் மற்றும் வயதான இரத்த நாளங்கள் இந்த வகை பக்கவாதத்திற்கு மிகவும் பொதுவான காரணங்கள்

குழந்தைகளில் பக்கவாதம்

பக்கவாதம் பொதுவாக வயதானவர்களுக்கும் முதியவர்களுக்கும் ஏற்படக்கூடிய ஒன்று என்று அடையாளம் காணப்பட்டாலும், அது குழந்தைகளுக்கும் ஏற்படலாம் மற்றும் அவ்வாறு நடக்கும்போது, அது பீடியாட்டிரிக் பக்கவாதம் என்று அழைக்கப்படுகிறது. குழந்தைகள் வேறு சில நோய்களால் நோய்வாய்ப்பட்டிருக்கும் போது இது பொதுவாக ஒரு பக்க விளைவாக ஏற்படுகிறது.

குழந்தை பருவ பக்கவாதத்திற்கு அரிவாள் செல் நோய் (SCD) மிகவும் பொதுவான காரணமாகும். பொதுவாக பக்கவாதம் SCD உள்ள 17 முதல் 24 சதவீத குழந்தைகளில் ஏற்படுகிறது,


Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Things you need to know about gallstones

Causes and risk factors of gallstones

Gallstones are solid formations that develop in the gallbladder, ranging in size from small grains to ping-pong balls. Composed of cholesterol or bilirubin, these stones can lead to complications if they obstruct bile ducts. Cholelithiasis is the term for the presence of gallstones.

Causes and risk factors of gallstones

Cholesterol excess, often stemming from metabolic disorders like obesity and diabetes, contributes to 75% of gallstones. Other factors include excess bilirubin and gallbladder stasis. Women, especially those with hormonal fluctuations, and individuals over 40, are at a higher risk.

Gallstones symptoms

Gallstones may remain asymptomatic, but when symptoms arise, biliary colic—persistent abdominal pain—is a common indicator. Complications can lead to gallbladder disease, liver disease, pancreatitis, cholangitis, jaundice, and malabsorption.

Diagnosis of gallstones

Blood tests and imaging, such as ultrasound, MRCP, and ERCP, aid in diagnosing gallstones. These methods help identify the location and nature of the stones and assess potential complications.

Also Read: Difference between Kidney stones and Gall-bladder stones

Treatment for gallstones

While asymptomatic gallstones may not require intervention, problematic cases often necessitate gallbladder removal through laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ERCP is employed for stones in the bile ducts. Medications can dissolve smaller stones, but surgery remains the standard for significant issues.

Prevention of gallstones

Diet plays a crucial role in preventing cholesterol gallstones. Recommendations include limiting fried foods, opting for plant oils, incorporating fish, consuming fiber-rich foods, and gradual weight loss.

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Treatment for gallbladder stones

Gallbladder stones are a common problem. Most people with gallbladder stones do not experience any problems but would have found out about ...