Medicine

It is also caused by blood loss, such as from heavy menstrual bleeding, an ulcer, cancer and regular use of some over-the-counter pain relievers, especially aspirin, which can cause inflammation of the stomach lining thus resulting in blood loss.

Nearly the entire burden of the family planning programme is carried out by women. The introduction of RISUG could change that trend.

“Cytotron stops the cancer tissue from multiplying. The device also inhibits it from spreading to other organs."

“Exercise caution while using public washrooms, practice good intimate hygiene, and always carry a toilet seat sanitizer with you for better protection.”

Dr Kumar says, “COPD patients whom I usually see on a regular basis come to us with a history of prolonged cough, breathlessness, even cough accompanied with sputum, and wheezing.”

Way back in 1953, Hemendra Nath Chatterjee first treated 186 patients with an “oral glucose-sodium electrolyte solution”. But it’s widely believed that “racism or the lack of a ‘scientific’ rationale prevented the widespread adoption of his work.” #IndiansInScience #LostTales

Nominated for the #NobelPrize, this unsung pioneer also identified a new disease, which is now named in his honour as Brahmachari Leishmanoid. Furthermore, he also set up India's first blood bank! #ForgottenHeroes #IndiansInScience

If you are consuming a mango, then have a slice. Similarly, if it’s a banana you are eating then one small banana or half big banana is a good quantity.

Doctor Nordan has even conducted free clinics and distributed medicines in acutely remote villages, in addition to turning Nubra Valley into a tobacco-free zone.

One repercussion of taking these OTC drugs is that the underlying condition that caused you discomfort and pain remains undiagnosed. While it may be treated immediately, it continues to linger in the long term.