by Yashoda Hopsitals | Feb 21, 2020 | Rheumatology
At a Glance: 1. What is acute rheumatic fever? 2. What causes acute rheumatic fever? 3. Is it contagious? 4. Who is at risk of having a rheumatic fever? 5. What consists of acute rheumatic fever symptoms? 6. How is it diagnosed? 7. What are the diagnostic criteria for...
by Yashoda Hopsitals | Feb 20, 2020 | Gastroenterology
At a Glance: 1. Does water after meals cause digestive problems? 2. How does water help in digestion? 3. Does water interfere with appetite or intake of calories? 4. Does drinking water in large quantities affect digestion? Water is essential for good health and...
by Yashoda Hopsitals | Feb 13, 2020 | Interventional Radiology
At a Glance: 1. What is portal hypertension? 2. What is a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) & how does it help in portal hypertension? 3. What are some common indications of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure? 4. What...
by Yashoda Hopsitals | Feb 11, 2020 | Cancer, General
Can certain types of foods cause cancer? Our expert explains It is difficult to prove that certain foods cause cancer. However, Dr. Rajesh Bollam, Consultant Medical oncologist and Hemato-oncologist, Yashoda Hospitals, does share his concerns. “Observational...
by Yashoda Hopsitals | Feb 7, 2020 | Vascular Surgery
At a Glance: 1. What are varicose veins? 2. What are the symptoms of varicose veins? 3. What are the causes and risk factors of varicose veins? 4. How are varicose veins diagnosed? 5. What are the treatment options for varicose veins? 6. How will a person know which...