COVID or Cancer? The Bigger Threat?
The Corona Virus disease (COVID 19) has been exponentially increasing so are the risks of COVID related complications. Various measures are being taken to control the infection. The increasing spread of the infection and severity of the disease has caused a fear in the public. This pandemic has also put immense pressure on the health […]
ERA OF ENDOSCOPIC EAR SURGERIES
What is endoscopic ear surgery? The surgical techniques and approaches are constantly evolving due to recent advances in technology. The basic concept behind all these advancements is to achieve minimal access to the surgical area but at the same time achieve complete disease clearance in order to provide better surgical and patient outcomes. Endoscopes have […]
Tinnitus in times of Covid
As the global pandemic continues, many are seeing an increase in their anxiety, social isolation and disruption of normal routines. This creates a perfect storm for those living with tinnitus.Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of any external stimulus. Symptoms can be unilateral or bilateral, present with or without hearing loss and […]
Cholesteatoma – The Unsafe Disease
Cholesteatoma treatment in Bangalore It is not the voice that commands the story; it is the ear…….– Italo Calvino The ear is the organ of hearing and balance which are vital to our human body. An ear infection is one of the commonest conditions that can lead to morbidity. Infection of the middle ear is called otitis […]
POST-COVID MUCORMYCOSIS: The Unforeseen Invader
While India is battling against the notorious COVID-19 infection, a silent invader is trying to complicate the recovery of post-covid patients. Mucor is a normal commensal fungus that resides in the nasal passage of all people. Invasive mucormycosis is a rare and aggressive fungal infection that affects immunocompromised people like diabetics, post-transplant patients who are […]
Presbycusis- Age-Related Hearing Loss
Old age hearing loss treatment Old age hearing loss also known as presbycusis is the gradual decrease in the perception of sound that happens with age advancement. About 37% of people above 60 years and 60% of people in the age group of 75-80 years have age related hearing loss. People are well aware regarding the hearing […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
What is Obstructive sleep apnoea? Obstructive sleep apnoea(OSA) is a common lifestyle disorder in which patients either temporarily stop or decrease their breathing rate during sleep. This sleep disorder affects people of all ages, most commonly seen in middle-aged male (40-60 years). The estimated prevalence of OSA is 2-14%. Sleep apnoea should be differentiated from […]
Complete Cure for Allergic Rhinitis – A Myth or A Fact???
Myth or Fact of Allergic Rhinitis Allergy is a broad term used to describe the immune reaction of an individual to an allergen. An individual can be allergic to a specific allergen or multiple allergens present in the air, plants, food, animals, metals, etc. Presentation of allergy can vary based on the part of the body […]
Treatment For Thyroid Swelling
Thyroid Swelling Treatment in Bangalore 15 out of 1000 women suffer from thyroid disorders. Most thyroid disorders are due to dysfunction of the thyroid gland leading either to hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. People with thyroid hormone imbalance do not usually suffer from thyroid swelling. One in 100 people with thyroid hormone dysfunction has visible thyroid swelling. […]
Endoscopic Thyroidectomy
Endocrine surgery in Bangalore Numerous advances in the field of Endocrine surgery and thyroid surgeries among them in particular have been devised in the past 2 decades. Minimally invasive techniques are available for thyroid surgeries that provide hidden/minimal scars. They provide minimal post-operative pain and improve patient outcomes in addition to the benefit of the hidden scar. […]
