Did you know that nearly 40% of adults worldwide experience piles at some point in their lives? In India alone, it is estimated that 1 in 10 adults suffers from this condition, with dietary habits being a major contributing factor. Piles, also known as hemorrhoids, are swollen veins in the rectal or anal area that
Car Safety for Pregnant Women, Babies, and Children
Why is it important to wear a seat belt when I travel during pregnancy? Although your fetus is protected inside your body, you should wear a lap and shoulder belt every time you travel while you are pregnant for the best protection—even in the final weeks of pregnancy. You and your fetus are much more
Back Pain During Pregnancy
Is back pain normal during pregnancy? Backache is one of the most common pregnancy problems, especially in the later months. The pain usually goes away after the baby is born. But for many women, back pain lingers for months after giving birth. What causes back pain during pregnancy? You can blame your growing uterus for
A Healthy Pregnancy for Women With Diabetes
What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus (also called “diabetes”) is caused by a problem with insulin. Insulin moves glucose out of the blood and into the body’s cells where it can be turned into energy .Pregnancy health care professionals often call diabetes that is present before pregnancy pregestational diabetes mellitus. When the body does not
Selecting the best gynecologist for you
All Doctors and Gynaecologists are good. They have completed more than 10 yrs of training, toil and hard work to be eligible practice gynecology. However like in every field, some are more skilled and some are less. Rest assured you will be in safe hands with most. While considering the gynecologist best suited you for you, you
Gynecologist at every stage of a women’s life
How a gynecologist helps you in every stage of your life Adolescent age (13-18 yrs) The adolescent should start visiting a gynecologist from the age of 13 to 15 years. Building up a relationship with the doctor enables a girl or woman to be more comfortable asking questions about menstruation, sexuality, and so