by Yashoda Hopsitals | May 19, 2016 | Cancer
Lymphoma is a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and glands. The lymph that flows through the vessels has white blood cells known as lymphocytes. The white blood cells protect the body by fighting with...
by Yashoda Hopsitals | May 16, 2016 | Bones & Joints
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs more in women and lesser in men who are over 50 years of age. Osteoporosis is described as a ‘silent disease’ as the condition has no symptoms. It is only after the bone fracture that the pain is evident. The bone...
by Yashoda Hopsitals | May 13, 2016 | Liver
Gallstones form in the gallbladder, which is located just beneath the liver. Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid. Gallstones are removed by surgery. The gallbladder produces bile and releases it into the small intestine. CAUSES It is considered that...
by Yashoda Hopsitals | May 11, 2016 | Nephrology
Acute kidney failure is a condition where the kidneys no longer filter the waste products from the blood. This condition results in accumulation of waste in the blood leading to further complications. Acute kidney failure may happen over few hours or days, and usually...
by Yashoda Hopsitals | May 7, 2016 | Cancer
Thyroid is a small gland located at the base of the neck, just above the Adam’s apple. It produces hormones that help in the regulation of heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. When identified in the early stages, thyroid cancer is completely...