Diet to prevent breast cancer

Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of deaths among women after lung cancer.Breats cancer develops in the breast tissue and can affect both men and women.Some of the symptoms of breast cancer are lumps in the breast,discharge from the nipple,swelling in the armpits and change is the skin colour over the breast.

Some changes in the diet will help prevent the disease.Read on to know the type of food that should be avoided and the ones that should be had to prevent breast cancer.

Foods that should be avoided are;

1.       Sweets/ Desserts -Sweets ,desserts,sweetened beverages contain large amount of carbohydrates which raises the glucose level in the blood.This in turn forces the body to produce more insulin.This increase in insulin can cause breast cancer.

2.       Red meat- Amino acids in Red meat increases the insulin level as well as causes oxidation in the body which increases the risk of cancer.Hence, it is advisable to consume red meat in small portions.

3.       Dairy- High fat dairy products contain estrogen which can cause cancer.

4.       Alcohol- A study shows that a single drink can increase the risk of breast cancer by 11%.Avoid consumption of alcohol

5.       Processed meat- Most of the processed meats such as bacon,hams etc contain preservatives.These preservatives are harmful and can cause cancer.

Foods that prevent breast cancer are;

1.Pomegranate- Loaded with poly phenols,pomegranates are beneficial for estrogen related cancer.

2. Flax seeds- A good source of omega fatty 3 acids and lignans which form a protective shield around cancer cells.This helps in preventing cancer.

3.Brocolli-Brocollis and cauliflowers contain sulphorophane and indoles which controls cell growth.

4.Garlic- Allium in garlic helps preventing cancer. Chew a garlic clove in the morning everyday to prevent cancer.

5.Green leafy vegetables- Fresh green leafy vegetables contain cholorophyll and other essentials nutrients that help in keeping cancer at bay.

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Know the causes and symptoms of Appendicitis

Are you experiencing a sharp pain in your lower right abdomen?It could be appendicitis! Get it treated at the earliest to prevent further damage to the abdominal cavity.

Appendix is a 3 and half inch long tube of tissue placed in the lower right side of the large intestine.An inflammation of the appendix is known as appendicitis.As a matter of fact, appendix does not have any specific function to perform in the human body but appendicitis should not be left untreated.An inflamed appendix can burst causing its infectious materials to be released in the abdominal cavity. This can be harmful and cause inflammation of the abdominal cavity.

 Symptoms of appendicitis

Following are the symptoms of appendicitis;

·         Nausea

·         Poor appetite

·         Pain in the right part of the abdomen

·         Bloating of the abdomen

·         Pain in the abdomen that worsens on coughing , walking etc.

·         High fever

·         Constipation

·         Severe cramps in the abdomen

·         Pain while urinating

Causes of appendicitis

Appendicitis normally occurs due to a blockage in the lining of the appendix.The blockage can occur when the appendix gets inflamed in case the body suffers from an infection or due to some foreign particles or even stool.

Treatment

Appendicitis is normally treated through surgery known as appendectomy. The doctor will recommend some antibiotics before the surgery to avoid any infection.

Incisions of about 2- 4 inches is made in appendectomy.Appendectomy is advantageous in cases where  the appendix has ruptured ,spreading the infection and causing abscess.Appendectomy allows the surgeon to clean the abdominal cavity better.Laparoscopic surgery can also be used to treat appendicitis. Laparoscopic surgery is less painful and ensures a quicker recovery. It is beneficial for elderly patients and obese patients.

It is recommended that a person does not leave appendicitis untreated as a ruptured appendix can cause peritonitis.Peritonitis can spread into the abdominal cavity and can be life threatening. Consult a gastroenterologist at Kharghar Medicity Hospital and prevent damage to your appendix!

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Things to know about Urinary Tract Infection in Children

Does your child pass urine in small quantities,frequently?Does he experience a burning sensation while urinating?Your child may be suffering from Urinary Tract Infection.Urinary Tract Infection affects the urinary tract. Early treatment is the best solution to it else it could lead to serious health complications.

What causes Urinary Tract Infection?

Urinary Tract Infection is a common infection that affects children.Generally E- Coli bacteria cause urinary tract infection but children with poor toilet hygiene can also contract urinary tract infection. Some viruses and fungi may also cause urinary tract infection.

Symptoms like burning sensation while urinating, cloudy urine and blood in the in urine can help detect urinary tract infection.

Treatment

The child specialist would first analyze the urine sample of the child.He would then prescribe certain anti –biotics.Once the child completes the entire course of antibiotics , the child specialist would again analyze the child’s urine sample to check if the infection has cleared .

In case the child suffers from pain while urinating, a pain killer would be recommended that would help in numbing of the lining of urinary tract.

Normally children respond well to the antibiotics and recover within 2-3 days of consuming it.However, in certain cases; a child may have to be injected with the antibiotics through his veins. In case a child suffers from severe urinary tract infection, he may have to be hospitalized.

Urinary Tract Infection can lead to kidney damage if left untreated. It is therefore advised that a child is monitored closely and any symptoms of urinary tract infections must be immediately brought to a pediatrician’s notice.Visit the pediatrician at Kharghar Medicity Hospital to know more details.

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Blood Donation and its benefits

Every year, 14^th June is celebrated as World Blood Donor Day by several countries worldwide. By donating blood one can save a life.Donating blood not only helps someone in need but it is beneficial to the donor too.

What is blood donation and who can donate blood?

If you are healthy and weigh above 50 kgs, you can donate blood.Several people lose blood in accidents and surgeries.Such people require blood.When a healthy person donates his blood for such causes,it is known as blood donation.

A human being has about 5 litres of blood in his body.Oxygen, nutrients , hormones and other essential food is transported to cells of our body through blood. Blood provides immunity, regulates body temperature and helps in blood clotting.

A person can donate blood about 3- 4 times a year.

What happens in blood donation?

About 350 ml of blood is withdrawn from the donor with the help of surgical needles and other materials. The donated blood is then checked for its group type, other unhealthy pathogens and other infections.Once everything is cleared, only then the blood is given to the person in need.

Benefits of Blood donation

1.       First and foremost, by donating blood you are saving somebody’s life! A person can save about 3 people in a single round of blood donation.

2.       Blood donation helps in reduction of excess iron from the donor’s blood.This helps in preventing heart diseases as excess iron leads to oxidative damage which may cause heart attacks.

3.       Blood donation helps in weight reduction. The donor loses about 650 Kcal while donating blood.This becomes another good reason to donate blood.

4.       Blood donation helps in removal of excess iron which helps in preventing cancer.

Donate blood. Save a life! You will be happy.

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Suffering from Sleep Apnea?

Sleep Apnea is a condition that affects your breathing while sleeping. Frequent and loud snoring are some indications of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is treatable but it is often unrecognized due to its subtle signs.In this blog, learn to identify the warning signs of sleep apnea and treatments to overcome sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is of two types:

1)      Obstructive Sleep Apnea- This occurs due to compression of muscles found in the back of the throat.

2)      Central Sleep Apnea- This occurs when the brain does not send signals to the muscles which control breathing.

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Treatments

Mild Apnea can be treated by making certain lifestyle changes like losing weight,avoiding consumption of alcohol and by quitting smoking. Incase the condition deteriorates; one will have to look for other treatments. We have listed a few of the treatments in this blog.

1.       CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure- In this treatment a special mask is used over the nose or mouth while sleeping. The mask is attached to a machine which will supply air to the nose.This allows the airways to remain open during sleep.

2.       EPAP or Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure- These are special valve like devices which are placed over the nostrils.These can be used only once.These valves allow free movement of air especially while exhaling.This helps in keeping the airways open.EPAP helps in reducing snoring and makes a person less drowsy during the day time.

3.       BPAP or Bi- level Airway Pressure- These devices are similar to CPAPs except that BPAPs provide more pressure while inhaling and less pressure while exhaling.

4.       Oral Appliances-These oral appliances help in keeping the throat open.Oral appliances are beneficial in reducing mild sleep apnea and snoring.

Although sleep apnea can be cured by the methods discussed above,they  may fail in some cases. In such cases the doctor would prescribe surgical methods. One must treat sleep apnea before it could develop high blood pressure or diabetes.

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Symptoms of Conjunctivitis

Have you been experiencing burning sensation and itchiness in your eyes? Have your eyes turned red? You might be experiencing symptoms of conjunctivitis.

What is conjunctivitis?

Conjunctivitis is that condition of eyes which causes inflammation of conjunctiva. Conjunctiva is the transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eyeball.Conjunctivitis is also called as the pink eye.Read on to know more about its causes and symptoms.

Causes of Conjunctivitis

Foreign objects, Viruses, bacteria, chemical splash and  allergies are the reasons that cause conjunctivitis

The symptoms of conjunctivitis are;

·         -Redness in the eye

·         -Teary eyes

·         -Burning sensation

·         -Itchiness in the eye

·         -Thick yellow discharge that forms over the eye especially at nights

·         -Blurriness in  vision

·         -Yellow or green discharge from the eye

 

Certain factors that increase the risk of conjunctivitis are;

·         -Exposure to allergic substances

·         -Conjunctivitis is contagious and any contact with the person either directly or indirectly can cause conjunctivitis.

·         -Usage of contact lenses and not maintaining hygiene can also cause conjunctivitis.

        One must treat conjunctivitis because if left untreated, it can cause inflammation of the cornea which can affect the vision.An ophthalmologist will help you treat conjunctivitis.

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Causes and risks of ovarian cancer

What is ovarian cancer?

Ovarian cancer occurs in women and it begins in the ovaries. There are two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus.Ovaries produce hormones like estrogen and progesterone and are responsible for producing eggs or ova. A woman with a BMI of 30 and above and is a smoker is at a high risk of developing ovarian cancer.If left untreated, ovarian cancer can damage the lungs, bones or liver and can cause intestinal blockage too. Read on to know more about ovarian cancer and its precautions.

Our body is made up of cells which forms the organs. Generally, old cells are replaced by new cells but sometimes the cells are unable to do so. New cells do not grow on time while old cells do not die. These cells cause an abnormal increase in the number of cells which is known as tumour. Tumours form several blood vessels for its development. It can either be malignant or benign. Of the two, malignant tumour can cause great damage to the body as these cells enter into the surrounding cells.This effect is known as metastasis.

Factors that increase the risk of ovarian cancer are;

1   Women having a BMI of 30 or more

2    Women above 40 years of age are or have reached menopause are at an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer

3      Late pregnancy can cause ovarian cancer.

4   Drugs used for fertility treatments or estrogen hormone replacement treatment can cause ovarian cancer in women.

5    Diabetes and endometriosis can cause ovarian cancer

6      Hereditary

7      Smoking

Getting timely treatment is far better than regretting later.Regular checkups will help you in understanding your body.Treat ovarian cancer before it damages other parts of your body. Visit gynecologist at Kharghar Medicity Hospital and know more details about ovarian cancer.

Treat your body well .After all you have just one body to live in! Regular exercise, balanced diet and a positive attitude towards life work wonders for you.

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