Worried about abnormal lipid profile!
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by Doctors_Team@ekincare
3y ago
Lipid function test is done on a fasting blood sample for identifying various lipid abnormalities and it includes the estimation of total cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol.  The major lipids present in the blood are cholesterol and triglycerides, which are transported in blood after incorporation into lipoproteins like chylomicrons, very low-density-lipoproteins (VLDL), intermediate-density lipoproteins (IDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), and high-density lipoproteins (HDL).  Disorders of lipoprotein metabolism (Dyslipidemia) include primary and secondar ..read more
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Management of Psoriasis
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by Doctors_Team@ekincare
3y ago
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes scaling and inflammation. Skin cells regrow in around 28 days normally but this reduces to 4 days in psoriasis. This can lead to piling up of skin cells leading to thick, dark red patches with silvery scales and itching around the infection. Patches generally occur around the elbows, knees, legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and the soles of the feet. There is no specific cure of psoriasis but the focus is on managing it to keep the symptoms to a minimum. The management is based on severity and type of psoriasis. Treatment of Psoriasis Psoriasis treat ..read more
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MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT COVID-19 ANTIBODY TESTING
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by Doctors_Team@ekincare
3y ago
There is a lot of confusion among people about COVID-19 antibody testing. Most people think that they are tested positive for COVID-19 if they test reactive for antibodies. The misconceptions are cleared below. What is COVID-19 antibody test? COVID-19 antibody test is also known as serology test which is usually a blood test. The test tells if there are antibodies present against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Presence of antibodies in the blood usually indicates our body is fighting or has fought against an infection. Antibodies help you to fight against the infections and can pr ..read more
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Corona Virus – All that you need to know!
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by Doctors_Team@ekincare
3y ago
Don’t panic….. instead, take precautions for avoiding infection with 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Human Coronavirus has been the most heard word in the world in recent times, because of its outbreak which was recognized in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Human coronavirus is usually considered for causing the common cold in otherwise healthy people. However, in the 21st century the two highly pathogenic human Coronaviruses which are Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS- CoV) emerged from the animals sold for fo ..read more
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Winter health woes and how to deal with them
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by Doctors_Team@ekincare
3y ago
The winter almost set in and with the various joys and good moments, it also brings with it certain health issues that we need to be vigilant about. Read on to know the health problems that are commonly seen in winter and what we can do about them. Bone, Joint and Body pains – dropping temperatures are known to cause an increase in joint and bone pains. This season is especially very troublesome for people who suffer from arthritis. Useful tips to prevent/deal with joint pains- Keep your joints warm. Make sure to do light warm up exercises. Massaging the joints that hurt, with warm oil can he ..read more
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NOCTURIA
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by Doctors_Team@ekincare
3y ago
NOCTURIA- If you are having to get up at night to pee more than you usually do, here is an article for you! A frequent need to get up to urinate at night is called nocturia. To get up once to urinate is said to be normal. However, if a person has to 2 or more than 2 times in one night (6-8 hours of sleep), nocturia is suspected. Nocturia is seldom a disease in itself, it is often a symptom of other underlying causes which include certain lifestyle habits or medical conditions. Causes of Nocturia- Drinking too much or too close to bedtime is one of the most common causes of nocturia. Having al ..read more
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Deciding where to deliver your baby
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by Doctors_Team@ekincare
3y ago
There are few important points you are not supposed to miss when you are near to your delivery. One among them is deciding where to deliver your baby. Usually all women go to the same treating obstetrician to deliver their babies where their antenatal checkups have been done.  But if you are planning to deliver in different place from where you had a routine check up, you need to be a little careful in choosing the place of delivery.  You need to see the following in a hospital when considering it as a place of delivering your baby before you join for delivery: 1.Availability of the ..read more
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Planning your support systems especially if you are having an older child.
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by Doctors_Team@ekincare
3y ago
Even though you’ve been through pregnancy and childbirth before. Being aware of the changes to come and helping your older child understand what to expect is the best way to prepare for this joyous event. Understand the needs of your first child before your delivery so that you can arrange all things in a systematic way. Encourage your toddler to socialize and play with other children, perhaps in a playgroup. This helps your child to develop the social skills they will need to have a good relationship with their new sibling. Take help from your elders as you cannot give attention to both of t ..read more
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Bed wetting (Nocturnal Enuresis) – A problem for children and parents.
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by Doctors_Team@ekincare
3y ago
Even though it is very common during childhood, it should be evaluated further in case of prolonged bed wetting even after 5 years. Bed wetting occurs more commonly in boys aged 4-11 years than girls. Most of the parents think that bedwetting is due to laziness which is not the actual cause. Causes: Cause can be due to physical or psychosocial factors. If the child spends all day under strong pressures whether from parents or from school. Major reasons include: Stressful homelife and conflict between parents Poor daytime toilet habits Urinary tract infection Diabetes Down’s syndrome Attention ..read more
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Tips to deal with breast pain
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by Doctors_Team@ekincare
3y ago
Breast pain is experienced by women at some point in their lives. Sometimes, it may interfere with daily activities and cause a lot of fear and anxiety in the person suffering from it. It is therefore important to know some home remedies that can be used as basic management. If the given tips do not provide relief then it must be discussed with the doctor. Some of the well-known and tested home remedies and tips to deal with breast pain shall be discussed. Tips to deal with breast pain- Wear a supportive bra – it is important to find out the correct size and fitting and also use sports bra wh ..read more
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