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बवासीर को अंग्रेजी में पाइल्स (Piles) कहते हैं। यह एक गंभीर बीमारी है जिससे पीड़ित मरीज के मलाशय और गुदा में सूजन आ जाती है। बवासीर दो प्रकार के होते हैं जिसमें पहला आंतरिक बवासीर और दूसरा बाहरी बवासीर है।
आंतरिक बवासीर में मल के साथ खून आता है और बाहरी बवासीर में गुदा के आसपास सूजन आ जाती है तथा तेज दर्द एवं खुजली होती है। बवासीर के मुख्य कारणों में पुरानी डायरिया या कब्ज होना, सिगरेट या शराब का सेवन करना, लंबे समय तक टॉयलेट में बैठना, मल त्याग के दौरान जोर लगाना, वजन बढ़ना, भारी सामान उठाना, प्रेगनेंसी और एनल सेक्स करना आदि शामिल हैं।
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अगर बवासीर अपनी शुरूआती स्टेज में है तो बिना ऑपरेशन के भी ठीक हो सकता है। पाइल्स की समस्या में आपको अपनी डाइट प्लान में फल, सब्जियों और फाइबर से भरपूर खान-पान की चीजों को शामिल करना चाहिए।
जानें बवासीर से पीड़ित होने की स्थिति में आपको क्या खाना और किन चीजों से परहेज करना चाहिए।
पेट से संबंधित किसी भी बीमारी के इलाज में पानी एक अहम् भूमिका निभाता है। अगर आप बवासीर से पीड़ित हैं तो आपको पर्याप्त मात्रा में पानी पीना चाहिए, क्योंकि यह शरीर से विषाक्त पदार्थों को बाहर निकालता है।
दिन भर में कम से कम 3-4 लीटर पानी पीने की कोशिश करें। पर्याप्त मात्रा में पानी पीने से शरीर हाइड्रेट रहता है और कब्ज की समस्या दूर होती है। साथ ही, मल त्याग में भी आसानी होती है।
पानी पीने के साथ-साथ आप सेब, केला, संतरा, खीरा, गाजर या पालक का जूस भी पी सकते हैं। यह भी बवासीर में बहुत फायदे मंद होते हैं।
साबुत अनाज में फाइबर अधिक मात्रा में पाया जाता है जो बवासीर में बहुत फायदेमंद होता है। बवासीर से पीड़ित मरीज को डॉक्टर साबुत अनाज जैसे कि ओट्स, ब्राउन राइस और होल व्हीट आदि को डाइट में शामिल करने का सुझाव देते हैं।
साबुत अनाज का सेवन करने से कब्ज की समस्या खत्म होती है और मल नरम होता है जिसके कारण मल त्याग के दौरान दर्द या ब्लीडिंग में कमी आती है।
फलों का सेवन बवासीर के लक्षणों को कम करने में बहुत लाभकारी साबित होता है। केला, सेब, अंगूर और संतरा को अपनी डाइट में शामिल कर सकते हैं। इन फलों में विटामिन, मिनरल्स और फाइबर पाए जाते हैं जो पाईल्स में फायदेमंद होते हैं।
हरी और पत्तेदार सब्जियों में कई प्रकार के एंटीऑक्सीडेंट्स, विटामिन्स और मिनरल्स मौजूद होते हैं जो बवासीर के लक्षणों को कम करते हैं। आप हरी और पत्तेदार सब्जियां जैसे कि पालक, गाजर, खीरा, पत्ता गोभी और ब्रोकली का सेवन कर सकते हैं।
छाछ पीने से शरीर में ठंडक महसूस होती है जिसके कारण उत्तेजित नसें शांत हो जाती है। छाछ शरीर से सूजन और गुदा मार्ग में हुए इंफेक्शन का दूर करने में मदद करता है। साथ ही, यह बवासीर के लक्षणों को प्रभावशाली रूप से कम कर सकता है।
हर्बल चाय बवासीर में बहुत मददगार साबित होता है। हर्बल चाय का सेवन सूजन और मल त्याग के दौरान आने वाले खून को कम करता है। बाजार में कई प्रकार के हर्बल चाय उपलब्ध हैं। अपने डॉक्टर से परामर्श करने के बाद आप किसी एक हर्बल चाय का चयन कर सकते हैं।
इन सबके अलावा, आप दूसरे भी अन्य चीजों का सेवन कर सकते हैं जिसमें मुख्य रूप से निम्न शामिल हैं:-
| अनाज व दाल | सब्जी | फल | अन्य |
| जौ | कद्दू | अमरुद | शहद |
| गेंहूं | जायफल | सेब | नींबू |
| मुंग | करेला | अंगूर | जीरा |
| मसूर दाल | बथुआ | प्रून | हल्दी |
| अरहर दाल | परवल | जामुन | पुदीना |
| गेहूँ के ज्वारे | लौकी | पपीता | सौंफ |
| तोरई | |||
| मूली के पत्ते | |||
| मेथी का साग | |||
| टिंडा | |||
| सेम |
ऊपर दिए गए खान-पान की चीजों को अपनी डाइट में शामिल कर बवासीर के लक्षणों को काफी हद तक कम किया जा सकता है।
अगर आप बवासीर के साथ-साथ दूसरी भी किसी बीमारी से पीड़ित हैं तो आपको डॉक्टर से परामर्श करने के बाद ही किसी भी चीज का सेवन करना चाहिए।
बवासीर से पीड़ित होने पर अपने मन मुताबिक किसी भी चीज का सेवन करना कुछ मामलों में हानिकारक भी साबित हो सकता है। इसलिए यह आवश्यक है कि आप पहले डॉक्टर से परामर्श करें, उन्हें अपने बवासीर और दूसरी बीमारियों के बारे में बताएं ताकि वह सभी बातों को ध्यान में रखते हुए आपके लिए बवासीर का बेस्ट डाइट प्लान (Piles Diet Chart in Hindi) तैयार कर सकें।
पाइल्स में परहेज बहुत जरूरी है क्योंकि यह पाइल्स को बेहतर या बदतर बना सकता है। ऊपर दिए गए खान-पान की चीजों को शामिल करने के साथ-साथ आपको कुछ चीजों को अपनी डाइट से हटाना भी आवश्यक है। 
अगर आप बवासीर के मरीज हैं तो आपको निम्न चीजों से परहेज करना चाहिए:-
तैलीय और मसालेदार चीजों में अधिक मात्रा में फैट पाया जाता है जो बवासीर की स्थिति को गंभीर बना सकता है। अगर आप बवासीर से पीड़ित हैं तो आपको फ्रेंच फ्राइज, तले हुए मोमोज, समोसा, कचौरी और फास्ट फूड्स आदि का सेवन नहीं करना चाहिए।
तेल और मसाले से भरपूर चीजें पाचन तंत्र को कमजोर बनाती हैं जिससे कब्ज की समस्या पैदा होती है। साथ ही, सूजन का खतरा भी बढ़ता है। इसलिए यह आवश्यक है कि आप तैलीय और मसालेदार चीजों से खुद को दूर रखें।
सफेद ब्रेड को हजम करने में काफी परेशानी होती है। साथ ही, इसका सेवन करने से कब्ज की संभावना बढ़ जाती है जो बवासीर के लक्षणों को बदतर बनाने का काम करता है। अगर आप नाश्ते में सफेद ब्रेड खाते हैं तो आपको इसका सेवन तुरंत बंद कर देना चाहिए।
चाय और कॉफी में कैफीन मौजूद होता है जो बवासीर की स्थिति को बिगाड़ने का काम करता है। चाय और कॉफी का सेवन करने से शरीर में पानी की कमी होती है जिसके कारण मल कठोर हो जाता है। नतीजतन, मल त्याग के दौरान दर्द और रक्तस्राव का खतरा बढ़ जाता है। इसलिए बवासीर में चाय व कॉफी का सेवन नहीं करना चाहिए |
सिगरेट और गुटखा का सेवन भी बवासीर की स्थिति को बिगाड़ सकता है। अगर आप इनका सेवन करते हैं तो आपको तुरंत इनका सेवन बंद कर देना चाहिए।
अधिकतर बीमारियां अस्वास्थ्य जीवनशैली के कारण पैदा होती हैं। अगर लाइफस्टाइल में सकारात्मक बदलाव लाकर इसे बेहतर बनाया जाए तो आधी से ज्यादा बीमारियां पैदा नहीं होंगी और जो पैदा हो चुकी हैं वे गंभीर रूप नहीं ले पाएंगी, बवासीर के साथ भी यही नियम लागू होता है।
अगर आप बवासीर (पाइल्स) के मरीज हैं तो अपनी जीवनशैली में कुछ बदलाव लाकर इसे आसानी से रोक सकते हैं।
इन सभी बिंदुओं को अपने जीवन में लागु कर बवासीर के लक्षणों में सुधार किया और इस बीमारी को आसानी से रोका जा सकता है।
अगर बवासीर अपनी शुरुआती स्टेज में है तो खान-पान और जीवनशैली में सकारात्मक बदलाव लेकर इसे दूर किया जा सकता है। अगर बवासीर गंभीर रूप ले चूका है तो इसका इलाज सर्जरी से ही संभव है।
बवासीर की स्थिति गंभीर होने पर फलों, सब्जियों, साबुत अनाज, पानी और जूस से बवासीर के लक्षणों में सुधार किया जा सकता है। इसके इलाज के लिए अंतत सर्जरी की आवश्यकता होती है। अगर आप गंभीर बवासीर के रोगी हैं तो सीके बिरला हॉस्पिटल आपके लिए बेस्ट विकल्प है।
हमारे हॉस्पिटल में बवासीर का इलाज मॉडर्न और एडवांस लेजर सर्जरी से किया जाता है। यह बवासीर का बेस्ट इलाज माना जाता है। बवासीर की लेजर सर्जरी के दौरान चीरा नहीं लगता है और टाँके नहीं आते हैं, ब्लीडिंग तथा दर्द भी नहीं होता है।
हमारे हॉस्पिटल में बवासीर की लेजर सर्जरी को एक अनुभवी और कुशल प्रोक्टोलॉजिस्ट द्वारा किया जाता है। हमारे पाइल्स स्पेशलिस्ट को बवासीर की गहरी समझ और लेजर सर्जरी में महारत हासिल है। ये सर्जन अब तक बवासीर की हजारों सफल लेजर सर्जरी कर चुके हैं।
हमारे सबसे विश्वसनीय सर्जन से परामर्श करने और दिल्ली या गुड़गांव में बवासीर का बेस्ट इलाज पाने के लिए आप इस पेज के ऊपर दाहिनी तरफ दिए गए बुक अप्वाइंटमेंट फॉर्म की मदद से अभी अप्वाइंटमेंट बुक कर सकते हैं।
Q. क्या बवासीर में दूध पीना चाहिए?
डॉक्टर का कहना है कि बवासीर से पीड़ित मरीज दूध पी सकते हैं, लेकिन दूध को उबालकर पीना चाहिए। साथ ही, जिसे कब्ज की समस्या है उसे दूध के सेवन से बचना चाहिए।
Q. क्या बवासीर में बादाम खा सकते हैं?
हाँ. बादाम में अधिक मात्रा में फाइबर पाया जाता है जो बवासीर में फायदेमंद होता है। साथ ही, इसमें एंटी-इंफ्लामेटरी गुण भी मौजूद होते हैं जो सूजन को प्रभावशाली रूप से कम करते हैं।
Q. बवासीर को जड़ से खत्म कैसे करें?
बवासीर का इलाज इसके प्रकार, गंभीरता और ग्रेड पर निर्भर करता है। डॉक्टर के अनुसार सर्जरी से बवासीर को जड़ से ख़त्म किया जा सकता है। बवासीर की सर्जरी को कई प्रकार से किया जाता है जिसमें ओपन सर्जरी और लेजर सर्जरी शामिल हैं। लेजर सर्जरी एक मॉडर्न और एडवांस प्रक्रिया है जिसके बाद बवासीर के दोबारा होने का खतरा लगभग न के बराबर होता है। आप एक अनुभवी और विश्वसनीय डॉक्टर से परामर्श करने के बाद सर्जरी की मदद से अपने बवासीर को जड़ से ख़त्म कर सकते हैं।
Since the onset of COVID19, all of us have witnessed a disturbed and poorly functioning society. The global pandemic has disrupted the functioning of all key institutions including government bodies, private offices and schools. According to UNICEF, the pandemic-induced lockdown affected the schooling lives of nearly 247 million children in India alone. With a significant drop in cases, children are now returning to school after COVID.
The government of India has recently given the guidelines for school reopening. The shift of being back into a classroom is nostalgia to some while a very fresh feeling to others, especially toddlers who have recently enrolled. It is about time that children bid goodbye to digital platforms and online lectures and take their seats in a traditional classroom. However, even as the transition is happening, we cannot ignore the effects of COVID – both in terms of physical and mental health.
In this article, Dr Poonam Sidana, a leading pediatrician in Delhi, talks about certain safety measures and discusses what parents must know about children returning to school after COVID.
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The pandemic and lockdown have also had their share of psychological effects on children. A large number of children in elementary and secondary schools have undergone anxiety as a result of being trapped in the house and consistent negative news flowing around them. Some, unfortunately, have faced a bigger burnt with the loss of loved ones or financial issues. Moreover, a lack of outdoor activities and interaction with friends have led to a disturbing daytime routine and sleep cycle. Simultaneously, there has been a significant rise in the screen time of children. Whether it is due to their online classes or as a result of boredom.
Collectively, these issues have taken a toll on the physical and emotional health of children. Common health issues that were seen in children are:
COVID19 has also touched upon the educational aspects of a child’s life. Though online classes have been available, they are not as effective as offline lectures. There has been a significant lag in academics which has left parents concerns about their child education during covid-19.
Thankfully, with school reopening, children are likely to have a fixed schedule with increased activities and interaction. It is expected that the above-given health issues will be sorted as and when children experience a healthy lifestyle.
From 1st April 2022, children will enter their new year batches. After nearly 2 years of online schooling, we will finally see off our children in their school buses from where they head to one of the most important institutions of their life – schools.
Before your child heads off to school, here are some pre-requisites you should identify and take care of in order to maximize the safety of your children. You should find out the safety measures the schools are taking.
Parents should confirm how the school is planning to ensure:
You should also figure out whether extracurricular activities like sports will be offered by the school. In advance, you should also know what measures the schools are taking to manage or curb the spread of COVID19 cases within the premises if any.
Besides the above measures pertaining to the physical safety of your child, you should also speak to the concerned authorities and teaching staff at school regarding the mental health and emotional concerns of the child.
Here are some questions to ask about school reopening:
Going to school is an important milestone in the life of any child. It is natural to feel sceptical about schooling during COVID19. However, as parents and guardians, you can take several measures to help promote the health of your child:
The biggest and only myth regarding school reopening after COVID19 is that it is necessary for children to go to school. The popular opinion is that it is absolutely compulsory for parents to send their children off to school. However, the truth is that if parents are not yet comfortable or are doubtful about the on-premise school boarding, then it is not mandatory for them to send their children to school.
You can choose to continue with online classes and wait until you are comfortable with regular in-person classes.
While it comes as good news that children are returning to school after COVID19, it also carries a bit of anxiety for parents. The above guide helps you have a preview of what to do and what to avoid in terms of preparedness.
If you wish to learn more about aspects to take care of while school reopening, you can consult Dr Poonam Sidana, a leading paediatrician in Delhi.
One night at a party, you ate more than you could, and the next day in the morning, you feel something like borborygmi in your stomach, signalling something went wrong last night.
And right then and there, the next thing that comes out of your mouth is. “MOM my stomach is upset I think I have loose motions”.
Don’t worry, Mom. We got you covered. Dr Sukhwinder Singh Saggu, a leading Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic specialist, is here to tell us why this happens and how to treat loose motions at the comfort of your home.
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In simple terms, Loose motions are watery loose stools meaning when there is more water in the stool than the large intestine can absorb, it leads to loose motions. Usually, loose motion or diarrhoea is not a serious condition and can be easily treated at home if taken care of at its early stage.
This happens when a virus (common virus such as Rotavirus, Norwalk virus, etc.) infects your gut, therefore causing loose motions.
This infection may be due to some allergy to a particular food or consumption of too much alcohol, due to any radiation therapy, or the most common cause, i.e. incorrect intake of nutrients. All these factors lead to loose motions.
Loose motions can leave a person feeling fatigued, causing the body to lose all essential nutrients and fluids.
Consuming easily accessible and digestible home foods might help ease symptoms of loose movements and allow your body to recover more quickly and bring back energy levels.
Lemon juice is one of the most commonly and instantly available remedies to treat loose motions. Lemon is filled with anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe painful intestines.
It helps relieve bloating and weakness while also restoring the body’s pH balance lost due to loose motions. Lemon juice is rich in minerals like magnesium and potassium, which may aid in the replacement of nutrients lost by the body.
Lemon juice can be combined with coriander, salt, mint as well to treat loose motions where coriander leaves are useful in the treatment of indigestion, and mint is filled with anti-viral, anti-bacterial properties that can help to increase the flow of digestive fluids and therefore relax the lining of the stomach.
Ginger has the ability to calm the stomach muscles and soothe the lining of the intestines. Ginger is considered a wonder spice, a sure-shot remedy for many diseases.
It helps to improve digestion, treats sluggish motion, and stimulates stomach enzymes. Ginger prevents fluid from collecting in the intestines and blocks the harmful germs that cause diarrhoea.
Yoghurt is rich in probiotics, and as they are high in probiotic-rich bacteria, it helps to fight against bacteria causing diarrhoea in the digestive system.
It is healthy even when you suffer from constipation as it aids in digestion and promotes the healthy movement of bowels by replenishing good gut bacteria.
Bananas are rich in potassium and electrolytes, which your body losses during loose motions. When a person is suffering from loose motions, their body becomes very weak as they start to lose too many essential nutrients.
Bananas are known to provide energy to the body to help recover quickly and improve the health of your digestive tract. Bananas are known to improve bowel movement by bulking up the stool.
Chamomile is considered one of the most relaxing tea. It helps to relax your muscles and allows the digestive system to function properly.
It helps to reduce the inflammation in the stomach, treats indigestion, gas, feeling of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and relaxes the digestive muscles as well.
Chamomile is filled with antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties, therefore, it is useful in relieving stomach pain and reduces the frequency of visiting the washroom.
Consumption of cumin in the form of tea can help in improving the digestive fire in the stomach. It helps in the retention of fluid in the colon and reduces the frequency of bowel movements.
It is filled with antibacterial properties, which help to eliminate harmful bacteria from the gut and soothe the inflammation in the stomach.
It aids in rehydrating the body and helps to maintain the electrolyte balance in the body.
Pomegranate is filled with anti-inflammatory properties that help to treat diarrhoea. It is beneficial in stopping the loss of motions and also alleviates its symptoms.
Pomegranate juice or the fruit can be consumed for stopping loose motions instantly due to its anti-inflammatory activity in the gut.
Oat bran is filled with fibre and minerals, which include magnesium and calcium. These healthy nutrients help to solid up the watery stools and further restore the equilibrium of the body’s electrolytes.
Kids and adults who have diarrhoea are always suggested to follow a BRAT diet. A BRAT diet acts as a complete diet to help solidify the stools.
The BRAT diet stands for Bananas, Rice, Apples and Toast. These staple food items will always be available in your home. It gives your gut a chance to relax and helps reduce the amount of watery stool produced.
Always remember prevention is better than cure.
How to Stop Loose Motions Instantly?
The best solution is to take an anti-diarrheal medication to stop loose motions instantly. An individual can also eat fruits high in fibre and keep themselves hydrated all the time. It is essential to avoid food and drinks that trigger loose motions.
Loose motions happen when you forcibly have to increase the frequency of visits to the washroom. Loose motions may lead to loss of electrolytes and dehydration in the body and can result in loss of essential fluid.
Loose stools can be caused by certain food items such as spicy and oily food items.
For more information and a personalised treatment plan, book a consultation with Dr Sukhwinder Singh Saggu, a leading Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic specialist.
Lemon juice blended with coriander, salt, mint, or simply lemon in lukewarm water can help manage bowel movements.
Drinking water mixed with ORS or juices or coconut water, or just plain water can help in overcoming and reducing washroom visits.
There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama
The world has come a long way in terms of gender equality. Historically, women had to fight for their fundamental rights including the right to vote. There were societal restrictions on what women could do, where they could go and what they could wear.
Today, however, times have changed significantly and women have taken space in all areas of life. There is no subset called a male-dominated field. In the 21st century, women walk side by side and match shoulders with the opposite gender. Now it is time to run!
The CK Birla Hospital presents the International Women’s Day Run on 5th March 2022. An initiative to celebrate the spirit of womanhood and their health.
Women’s Day is observed on 8th March every year, worldwide. This day is celebrated since 1911 after the first-ever gathering took place in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is a global day where different organisations and communities come together to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
This day is also marked to recognise the present-day struggles of women and rally awareness about gender equality.
Each year, the United Nations (UN), an intergovernmental organisation working for international peace and harmony, decides on a theme for International Women’s Day.
This year the theme is to attain “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” marked by #BreakTheBias. The objective of this year’s theme is to acknowledge different types of biases and stereotypes women face in all aspects of life and pledge to resolve them for a better and sustainable future for all.
On the occasion of Women’s Day, the CK Birla Hospital is proud to organise and present a multi-category walking and running women marathon in Delhi. Learn more about the upcoming marathon Delhi.
What – The International Women’s Day Run, one of the top running events in Delhi, is being presented near the multidisciplinary unit in Punjabi Bagh, West Delhi.
When – 5th March 2022, Saturday at 6.00 am
Where – Vir Savarkar Park, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi 110026
Who – Women, men and children
Why – To celebrate and identify the visibility of women and their achievements in our community and make a positive impact.
Besides making a societal impact, you will also receive a handful of deliverables by participating in the International Women’s Day Run. These include:
How – Register at https://www.townscript.com/e/InternationalWomenDayRun
You can also register at www.pikusports.com
Additional information
Run categories – 5 km, 3 km, 2 km couple run and 1 km
50% Early Bird Discount on registration
For more information on the International Women’s Day Run, leave a query on Whatsapp number +919910735037
Indian cuisine is prominent in the world for its unique spices and flavours. The mouth-watery delicacies have made a special in our hearts and our lifestyles and thus, largely impact our health. Sedentary living habits have led to a significant rise in heart health problems. According to the global burden of disease, nearly 28.4% of deaths in India occur due to coronary heart disease. It is thus, important to note the factors that affect your heart health like cholesterol and triglycerides. This article focuses on one such element and ways to reduce triglycerides.
With insights from Dr Rajeev Gupta, an Internal Medicine specialist at the CK Birla Hospital, we will explore the definition, effects and measures to reduce triglycerides. Let’s begin by understanding what it is.
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You are most likely aware of cholesterol, but what are triglycerides?
Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood. It is the most common type of fat found in your body. It is derived from the food you eat, including butter and oils. Your body uses this component to make energy and thus it has a medical significance for your overall health.
The excess calories that you consume also get converted and stored in cells in the form of triglycerides.
A certain level of triglyceride is important for your health. However, if you constantly consume more calories than you burn, especially from foods rich in carbohydrates, you are likely to have high triglyceride levels.
High triglyceride levels can lead to and be a sign of health problems including metabolic syndrome. This condition is a combination of high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, excess fat around the waist, low levels of good cholesterol and high triglycerides.
Hence, maintaining healthy levels of triglycerides are important. On average, triglyceride levels are as follows:
| Category | Triglyceride levels (mg/dL) |
| Normal | less than 150 |
| Borderline high | 150 – 199 |
| High | 200 – 499 |
| Very high | 500 or higher |
Primarily, excessive consumption of calories, alcohol and sugar lead to high levels of triglycerides. Other factors include
While triglycerides and cholesterol are both fatty substances known as lipids, there is a significant difference in both. Triglycerides, primarily, are fats while cholesterol is odourless, waxy substances produced by the liver.
There is also an underlying difference in the functions of both substances. Triglycerides store unused and excess calories that are used by your body for energy formation. Cholesterol is responsible for building certain cells and hormones.
The answer to how to lower triglycerides lies in an active lifestyle and healthy eating patterns. It is important to know your triglyceride levels before taking measures to reduce them. Here are some steps you can take on how to reduce triglycerides:
It is well understood that excess sugar can lead to more calories and high triglycerides. The foremost step that you must, hence, take is to cut down your sugar intake. Maintain healthy levels of sugar in your body. Try to avoid as much sugar consumption as possible by limiting your intake of added sugar.
Since you cannot and should not completely avoid sugar consumption, it is advised that you should make healthier choices by choosing natural sweeteners over artificial ones.
You gain a large number of calories from foods that are rich in carbohydrates. However, the carbohydrates you get from refined and processed foods are unhealthy. It is because once consumed, they get easily converted into sugar and lead to a rise in triglyceride. Some common sources of processed foods include rice, pasta and white bread.
High-fibre foods are also rich in carbohydrates, however, they are more complex to break down and are gradually absorbed by the body. Dietary fibre also helps you feel full without having consumed excess calories. Therefore, it directly lowers your triglyceride levels.
Choose healthy fats
The main source of triglycerides is fats, themselves. Thereby, a reduction in the fat content that you consume can help you achieve good triglyceride levels. However, fat is also an essential component of your body. There are both healthy and unhealthy fats. In order to reduce triglycerides, you should aim to consume more healthy fats and decrease your intake of unhealthy, saturated fats. Healthy fats include omega-3 fatty acids that are found in oily fish, olive oil and other supplements.
Another category of unhealthy fats include trans fats which increase the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) in your body. A variety of food products that you pick from the shelf are rich in trans fat and is labelled hydrogenated oil. This type of oil is made by adding hydrogen to vegetable oils in an effort to increase the shelf life of the product.
It is thus important that you read the labels of the products you buy and avoid the ones that contain trans fat.
It is a well-known fact that alcohol has ill effects on your general health. It also, particularly, includes a certain type of carbohydrate that gets easily converted to triglycerides. Excess consumption of alcohol is directly related to high levels of triglycerides. On top of this, it negatively affects liver function by disrupting its ability to metabolise fat.
You should try to cut down on alcohol entirely. However, if you wish to, you should drink in moderation to maintain not just triglyceride levels but also your liver and general health.
The key to maintaining healthy levels of triglycerides is to control your calorie consumption. The more calories you burn, the healthier you will remain. You can achieve your caloric recommendation and maintain healthy body weight by engaging in physical activity each day. Exercising regularly helps in the metabolisation of sugar in your body and reduces high triglyceride levels.
You should aim to exercise every day or most days of the week for at least 30-40 minutes.
You should focus on consuming a nutrient-dense, well-balanced diet filled with foods to lower triglycerides. Common food items that can be beneficial include green leafy vegetables, beans, citrus fruits, berries, low-fat dairy products and high-fibre whole grains including quinoa, barley and brown rice.
Here are some other steps you can take to reduce triglycerides naturally with food:
Besides the above-given measures, you can seek medicinal intervention to help control or reduce triglyceride levels in your body.
Like other parameters, triglyceride is a determinant of good health.
If you are experiencing high triglyceride levels, dietary changes can bring remarkable improvements in bringing down your numbers and boosting your general health. The measures listed in this article can help reduce triglycerides. These expert recommendations are practical and can be applied to your everyday life without additional effort.
Learn more about triglycerides and receive clinical support from top experts. Consult Dr Rajeev Gupta to know your individual level and ways to maintain them.
Q. How can I lower my triglycerides quickly?
You can lower your triglycerides by eating a low-carb, high-fibre diet, exercising regularly, reducing sugar levels and avoiding fat content.
Q. What is the best drink to lower triglycerides?
Low or sugar-free beverages and herbal teas are the best drinks to lower triglycerides.
Q. Can lemon juice reduce triglycerides?
Yes, citrus foods such as lemon can help reduce bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
Q. Can Apple cider vinegar reduce triglycerides?
Yes, studies suggest that apple cider vinegar can help lower triglycerides.
Does your partner often complain about your snoring? Do you wake up tired after a full night’s sleep? Do you experience interrupted sleep and feel sleepy during the day? If so, then this article is for you. Disrupted sleep, snoring, difficulty in breathing and poor sleep quality are some attributes of a common sleep disorder – obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to a study, nearly 22% of men and 17% of women in India suffer from OSA. This condition is more prevalent in men compared to women.
In this article, with insights from Dr Kuldeep Kumar Grover, a leading pulmonologist at the CK Birla Hospital, we will explore everything you need to know about obstructive sleep apnea.
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common sleep-related disorders. It is a type of sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person experiences interrupted sleep due to breathing difficulties. It causes you to stop and start breathing at varying intervals several times in your sleep.
There are mainly two types of sleep apnea:
The signs and symptoms of OSA affect every individual differently. Common obstructive sleep apnea symptoms include:
Some of the above-given symptoms overlap with symptoms of other, underlying medical conditions. For instance, loud snoring is not necessarily an indicator of OSA. Your healthcare provider will be better able to overcome these diagnosis dilemmas and provide a comprehensive outlook and understanding of your condition.
Obstructive sleep apnea symptoms can be life-threatening if not addressed in a timely manner.
Obstructive sleep apnea in children is different from that in adults. OSA symptoms in children may be as obvious. Common symptoms include:
The muscles in the back of your throat offer support to the structures in your mouth including your soft palate, uvula, tonsils and tongue. Obstructive sleep apnea causes when these muscles relax more than what is required for normal breathing.
In this condition, your throat muscles relax making your airways more narrow or close during breathing. Due to this narrowing of airways, you experience a disruption in breathing for longer than 10 seconds. Disrupted breathing, in turn, can cause a drop in the oxygen levels in your blood and a build-up of carbon dioxide.
When breathing is hampered and your oxygen levels dip, your brain signals you to reopen your airways to continue breathing normally. Most of the time, this awakening signalled by the brain is so short that you do not usually remember it.
However, in this condition, you are likely to experience such short awakenings due to breathing difficulty nearly 5-30 times or more each hour. This leads to a highly disturbed, disrupted sleep.
While obstructive sleep apnea causes can affect anyone at any age, some people are more vulnerable to developing it than others.
You have a higher chance of experiencing OSA if you experience the following:
Obesity: Overweight or obese people are more likely to suffer from sleep apnea. It is because extra fat deposits around the upper airways can cause breathing difficulties easily.
Advanced age: Your risk of OSA grows as you advance in age. People who are older than 60 years of age are more likely to be affected by this condition.
Genetic factors: A family history of sleep apnea can make you more susceptible to this disease. It is also because of the inheritance factor of naturally narrowed airways.
Underlying health problems: OSA is more common in people who live with underlying medical problems such as hypertension, asthma and diabetes.
Chronic nasal congestion: If you live with chronic nasal congestion, you will have a greater problem breathing during sleep.
Smoking: Smoking cigarettes affect your respiratory health making you more vulnerable to OSA.
Usually, obstructive sleep apnea is detected when an individual presents with the above-given symptoms and complaints. Your healthcare provider will take your complete personal and family history of the disease, present-day symptoms and evaluate your overall health.
He/she may further recommend certain tests to diagnose the condition properly such as polysomnography and home sleep apnea test.
Obstructive sleep apnea treatment is based on factors including your unique symptoms, underlying health conditions and age.
Listed below are some common obstructive sleep apnea treatment methods:
Based on your lifestyle choices and general health, your healthcare provider will recommend making the following modifications:
Positive airway pressure is a therapy that helps in reducing the number of respiratory events. While an oral device such as a mouthpiece is an appliance designed to improve your sleep quality by keeping your throat open and relieving OSA.
Obstructive sleep apnea can be treated with surgical interventions including the removal of tissues from the back of your throat, upper airway stimulation and jaw surgery.
If you are suffering from mild obstructive sleep apnea symptoms, you can take the following measures for relief:
If obstructive sleep apnea is not treated properly and timely, it can have serious complications. Untreated OSA can result in:
Daytime sleepiness & fatigue: Obstructive sleep apnea can negatively impact your sleeping habits and health making it difficult for you to have a proper, sound and restful sleep. A lack of full sleep can leave you drained and fatigued.
Cardiovascular problems – Narrowed upper airways can lead to a decrease in oxygen levels in your blood. This drop directly impacts your heart health and leads to a range of cardiovascular problems including abnormal heart rhythms, coronary artery disease, heart attacks, heart failure and strokes.
Medicinal and surgical complications – Certain medications and general anaesthesia used for surgical procedures can further narrow your upper airway making it more difficult to breathe properly during sleep.
Eye problems – Studies have found that obstructive sleep apnea can result in an increased risk of developing eye complications such as glaucoma.
Problems in your relationships – Troubling symptoms of OSA such as loud snoring can also put a strain on your relationship with your partner as such symptoms may also affect their sleep.
Other problems caused by untreated OSA include:
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent condition, especially among Indian men. It can, however, be effectively treated if you receive medicinal intervention and guidance before the condition progresses.
Your treatment is entirely dependent on your unique health markers, symptoms and lifestyle. It is, thus, important to consult a Sleep Apnea Doctor who can help you in understanding your risk and guide you to live a better, healthier lifestyle in order to improve your quality of sleep and quality of life.
Learn about your risk of obstructive sleep apnea through a one-on-one consultation with Dr Kuldeep Kumar Grover, a leading pulmonologist in Gurgaon.
COVID19 has become a regular part of our lives and our news updates. The global pandemic has been constantly evolving into different variants – each with its unique set of symptoms and health impacts. India has so marked close to 4.26 crore cases of COVID19. During the dawn of these cases, a new and rare infection has been reported among COVID recovered patients. Black fungal disease or popularly known as the black fungus has concerned the nation and world, at large.
In this article, with the help of expert insights from Dr Rajiva Gupta, a leading internal medicine specialist at the CK Birla Hospital, we will explore the symptoms, causes, recovery and treatment of black fungal disease.
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The black fungal disease, scientifically known as Mucormycosis, is a rare but serious fungal infection. The origin of this disease is a fungus (called Mucormycetes)that develops from a mold that grows on decaying organic matter.
Black fungus infection affects individuals with a weakened immune system.
Black fungus disease is identified by a range of symptoms affecting the skin and respiratory function of a person. This fungal infection can affect your brain, skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal system.
Common black fungus symptoms include:
Mucormycosis is an airborne infection, meaning that it can transmit and spread through air droplets. The fungus causing this disease is present in the environment in animal dung, compost, soil, leaves, manure and rotting fruits and vegetables.
The black fungus can enter your body through open wounds in the skin or breathing and present itself through the above-given symptoms. Once the infection enters your body, it can damage your blood vessels.
Black fungus is not contagious, that is it cannot spread from one person to another. However, you can come in contact with airborne droplets carrying mucormycetes.
Researchers know that black fungal disease spread in people who have weakened immunity. The number of black fungus cases is growing significantly in recovering or recovered COVID patients. It is because the medications used in the treatment of coronavirus are immunosuppressants (that is, they further reduce immunity). COVID medications also increase your blood sugar levels, further lowering your immune defences.
Due to a compromised immune system, COVID patients are more vulnerable to developing black fungus. Hence black fungus COVID is becoming very prominent and progressing largely.
Besides COVID19, a weak immune system resulting from other underlying medical conditions can also make an individual susceptible to developing black fungus.
Here are some common health problems and treatments that weaken your immunity and hence increase your chances of developing this disease:
Black fungal disease can be life-threatening for patients who have the above health problems.
Black fungus infection can be prevented with the application of certain precautionary measures. Here are some steps you can take to help prevent this disease:
The primary element of prevention is to strengthen your immune system. If you are suffering from COVID19, your healthcare provider will provide certain guidelines to help enhance your symptoms, overall health and immunity. Irrespective of being affected by COVID, you should eat a healthy diet that includes nutrient-dense, immunity-boosting foods.
In order to prevent black fungus, it is inevitably important to prevent COVID. You should follow stringent safety measures that include wearing a face mask, maintaining social distancing, avoiding large gatherings and getting vaccinated.
An unhygienic environment is a fundamental cause for the spread of black fungal infection. Whether you are at your home or at a healthcare facility receiving treatment for COVID19, make sure to take care of your surroundings and practice good hygiene. Wash your hands frequently, improve air ventilation and sanitise high-touch surfaces.
Take extra care of your skin by cleansing and moisturising daily in order to remove dead skin cells and dirt from your body.
The black fungal infection spreads when you come in contact with decaying mould. Remain wary and stay away from mould-prone areas such as construction sites and gardens. In addition, try to cover your skin and exposed wounds properly by applying bandages, wearing full sleeves and covering your legs.
Black fungus is a rare disease and its symptoms present differently in every individual. The treatment protocol, hence, is also dependent on factors including your overall health, the severity of symptoms and age.
If you experience any of the aforementioned black fungus symptoms, you should consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis. Your doctor will take your personal medical history, evaluate your symptoms and perform a manual health check. Further, he/she may order diagnostic tests including tissue biopsy, CT scan and examining the fluid sample of your nose.
Primarily, your healthcare provider will prescribe antifungal medication to help treat black fungus symptoms. These medications are aimed at relieving symptoms and bringing the infection under control.
However, if the infection is not treated in a timely manner, your doctor may recommend surgical treatment to remove dead skin tissues.
Black fungal disease is a rare and serious infection affecting a large population in India. Mainly, this infection is found in recovering or recovered COVID19 patients. Nonetheless, it has the potential of affecting people unaffected by COVID.
It is important to take necessary precautions during such critical times. Though, black fungus is treatable, preventing it should be the primary concern of all individuals.
If you are experiencing black fungus symptoms, consult Dr Rajiva Gupta, an internal medicine specialist at the CK Birla Hospital.
Q. Does Black Fungus affect only Covid patients?
No, the black fungus can affect anyone with a weak immune system. This infection can also develop in individuals who have compromised immunity due to underlying health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Q. Who are at higher risk of developing serious illness from COVID-19?
Elderly, people living with comorbidities, pregnant women or any other individual who is at a high risk of weakened immunity are susceptible to developing this disease.
Q. Is headache a symptom of black fungus?
Yes, black fungus symptoms include headache.
As you age, keeping your bones and joints healthy is important. Start loving your bones as your healthy bones and joints are your investment and so stop making excuses and work on building healthy and strong bones.
To keep all of your body’s systems running smoothly and your bones and muscles strong and healthy, convince yourself to consume the perfect balance of nutrients every day to maintain them throughout your life and allow your body to age well. The meal you eat should incorporate all essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals etc.
There are a variety of factors that need to be considered to maintain bones and joints because as you age, your bones and muscles start to deteriorate as well.
In this article, Dr Ashwani Maichand, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon, explains the best foods for strong bones and joints which will allow you to stay fit and eat what’s best for your body.
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A normal adult should eat food and consume nutrients as per the range required and is necessary for keeping the bones healthy and strong.
Below are foods that can help improve the way you provide nutrients and food to the bones.
No matter how much you hate it, still, you got to eat your green leafy vegetables. There is no way you can even think of skipping it because you may not feel the need for greens, but it surely is a favourite healthy snack for your bones.
Green vegetables like spinach contain a large amount of iron, vitamin A, calcium and fibre. And if you just can’t take spinach down your throat, then maybe try changing the way you eat it. Prepare a spinach smoothie for yourself and drink it right away.
You can also chop and saute the green vegetables as they are also an excellent source of vitamin K, which offers the bones the required calcium and magnesium.
These cruciferous veggies act as superfoods for strong bones. They help supply the nutrients needed to strengthen the bones and reduce the risk of bone conditions like osteoporosis, fractures, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Green vegetables like kale, spinach, broccoli, cabbage and dark leafy green tops of turnips are foods to increase bone density.
There is a very famous saying, “an apple a day keeps a doctor away”, but in fact, the truth is any and every fresh and organic fruit can not only keep the doctor away but also help keep your bones away from severe pain and weakening. Banana is an excellent source of magnesium that helps activate and increase the content of vitamin D in the body.
Banana helps in digestion, strengthen the bones, keep the gut and intestines healthy. A healthy and well-balanced diet plan can help the body to absorb essential nutrients like calcium and magnesium
Leaving dairy products out of your daily diet plan would be a huge mistake. Dairy products are loaded with calcium, which is the most important nutrient that improves bone strength and helps treat joint discomfort.
Dairy products like cheese, milk, curd are beneficial for keeping the bones healthy for longer. Have you ever thought about why milk is best for bones? Because it not only comprises calcium but is also filled with protein, phosphorus, vitamin D, potassium and other minerals.
Fatty fish like salmon, tuna, sardines, and trout provide omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D. It helps strengthen bone density and plays an essential role in improving joints and bones.
Fish oil helps to reduce bone loss in women, thereby preventing osteoporosis, heart-related issues, risk of thyroid and obesity. The fish is filled with anti-inflammatory elements that support the bones and joints.
It helps in reducing the stiffness in people caused due to bone diseases like osteoporosis rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore, it is essential that you include fish in your diet for strong bones and joints.
Nuts are a high source of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, which help in improving bone health. Every day when you wake up, consuming 3-4 almonds, 2-3 cashews, 2 walnuts, etc., will always help keep your body healthy and strong.
So, eating dry fruits or nuts every day should become a part of your everyday diet plan. Infants, older people, pregnant women and all people who stay indoors should make sure to take extra care of their health to avoid any bone deteriorating conditions.
Seeds are filled with fibre, omega 3 fatty acids, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and protein, and that is why they are simply known as superfoods.
Flax seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and sesame seeds are great and nutritious seeds to include in your diet.
You can add them to your smoothie, sprinkle them on a salad or just take a handful to strike that sudden craving to eat something.
Consumption of these seeds can help boost bone health and are beneficial in strengthening the muscles and joints.
Women who have reached menopause, especially at an early age that is around 40-45 years, are at a higher risk of getting affected with bone problems.
Women start to lose bone density fast after menopause as their ovaries stop producing estrogen, which acts as a protective shield on bones.
Eat a healthy balanced diet that includes calcium and vitamin D supplements that can help improve bone strength.
Vegetarian and vegan are two different things. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian people can consume their calcium and vitamins from fish and dairy products, but for vegans, it becomes difficult to consume the required nutrients at the right time.
Here are some excellent sources of calcium for vegan people
As stated in the above article, maintaining a healthy diet plan is an absolutely essential thing for keeping your bones and joints strong. Though every nutrient is important but food rich in calcium, vitamin D, and protein is the most vital nutrient to maintain healthy bones and prevent osteoporosis and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
And so, no matter what your age is, you have to focus on your diet and eat things that are right. If you eat food rich in nutrients, it will surely help keep your bones and muscles strong.
And even after eating the right food and taking the right diet, you still feel you are not getting enough, and you feel weakness in your joints or bones, you can book an appointment with Dr Ashwani Maichand, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon and understand more about the treatment plans and help you understand the right diet required for healthy bones.
Q. Which fruit is rich in calcium?
Fruits like banana, orange, papaya, kiwi, apricots and berries are high in calcium.
Q. What is the best supplement for strong bones?
Vitamin D and calcium is best for strengthening the bones but should only be consumed as per doctors recommendation.
Q. Can you take vitamin D and calcium together?
You can take both supplements together, but as every individual’s body differs, how a supplement would affect the body will also differ. Therefore, eat as per your doctor’s suggestion only.
Q. Is it better to take vitamin D every day or once a week?
As per NCBI, vitamin D taken regularly has been found to be more effective than taking it once a week.
Things you need to know
It’s important to examine, treat, and manage the long-term effects of cancer treatment on survivors. Complications depend on the type of cancer and the location in the body where cancer had earlier been affected.
Radiation therapy and increased dose of chemotherapy have may lead to adverse side effects. Every patient’s body may respond differently to the treatment, and so will be the side effects of cancer on their body, and to know the severity of the side effects, consult your specialist.
Remember, it’s difficult to analyse each individual’s side effects. Here are some common cancer chemotherapy side effects.
How many days after chemo do you feel better?
After chemotherapy, it takes approximately two to three months to feel better and lively. But each person’s treatment is different, so recovery time might also differ.
What percentage of chemo patients survive?
The success rate of every chemo patient differs, and there isn’t any fixed percentage to define the survival rate. Consult your specialist for a better understanding.
How many rounds of chemotherapy are considered normal?
Approximately 4 to 8 cycles of therapy are required over the course of treatment. Since after each round, your body needs rest, the number of cycles and duration of treatment varies.
