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Mucormycosis  Mucormycosis also known as zyomycosis. This is a serious fungal infection but it is very rare. Affects only immunocompromised patient  The agent is mucomycetes   Transmission Aerosol Cutaneous Percutaneous  AFFECTS Diabetic patients especially patients with diabetic keto acidosis  Also affects people who has taken steroids and broad spectrum antibiotics  And also affects people with other comorbidities TYPES    Rhino cerebral Pulmonary Gastrointestinal  Disseminated Cutaneous Most common is Rhino cerebral  SYMPTOMS   Pain Decreased sensation over half the face Black discoloration STAIN USED IN MICROSCOPE  Koh smear  Lactophenol cotton blue  CULTURE   Subouraud dextrose agar at 30 c DIAGNOSTICS   Biopsy and culture       This should reach lab within 2 hours CT non contract: mucosal thickening  MRI: black turbinate sign CBC : check neutropenia  TREATMENT Surgical de...

Here are some common Medical terms that every individual has to know. You may come across these words on your prescription or technically a doctor speaking to other medical professionals. Just take a quick look at it  Acute : Infection which is sudden in onset. Abrasion : A scrape that typically only affects the skin. Abscess : Formation of pus  pocket usually due to infection. Aneurysm : Weakening of the artery and can lead to rupture. Aortic dissection : A tear in the inner layer of the aorta. Bradycardia : Heart rate—typically less than 60 beats per minute for adults. Benign : Usually in reference to tumors or growth which is not cancerous Biopsy : Sample of tissue that’s taken for testing to discover the cause of a disease. Blood culture : A test used to find any unusual bacteria or fungi in blood. Blood gas : A test to show the gas-phase components of blood including oxygen, carbon dioxide. Blood pressure : Measure of how well the blood is circulating. Normal blood pressu...

Are you allergic to certain medications?  Allergic to certain drugs? Allergies to certain foods ?  Technically and medically we call this as hypersensitivity.  The way our body reacts to certain foods, drugs, flowers pollen etc...  There are 4 types of hypersensitivity reactions. Of which immediate and cell mediated immunity are most common. When your are exposed to certain foods and drugs, your body starts reacting to it to cope up with infection.  Type I or anaphylactic reactions Example include Bronchial asthma  Allergic rhinitis Allergic dermatitis Food allergies Type II or cytotoxic reactions Examples include Autoimmune hemolytic anemia Immune thrombocytopenia Autoimmune neutropenia. Type III or immunocomplex reactions Example include Lupus Arthus reaction Type IV or cell-mediated reactions Dust mites Animal/pet dander Pollen Bee/wasp stings One of the most common indicated of allergy is rash. It may be due to any of causative agents. You will start to...

Covid !!  Pandemic right !!       Many countries are reported active cases daily and even death are eventually happening. Some have implemented lockdown and some countries have implemented partial lockdown.  Some countries have become Corona free and mask free which is happy to hear.  But many countries like India are still reporting cases and death daily. People say this is not because of strict lockdown implementation. Some say mutated virus affects people so rapidly.  Here are few tips, do's and don'ts during this Pandemic DO'S       1. Take your medication strictly prescribed by your doctor            Take medication prescribed by your doctor. Take at regular intervals and days as mentioned by your doctor. Never skip your medication. Some medication may have little complications which you should be worried off. If symptoms persist take steps to contact your doctor 2. Take proper nutrition ...

We have all know about covid 19 also called as Corona virus which is considered to be the deadliest virus in the world.  Is it so ? Is Corona virus more dangerous than other virus ?  This cannot be answered in just one word. There are many factors which should be considered 1. Immunity            If you have a high immunity level in your body, this may literally help you to fight against covid. There are basically 2 kinds of immunity  Innate immunity       This immunity is basically produced at birth, this may be due to genetics  Adaptive immunity         When we say adaptive, this actually means how your body adapts to certain infection. So, to prevent you from this virus you immunity plays a vital .  Exercise regularly, have a balanced diet. Try to take foods which can boost your immune response.  2. Co morbidities          People with co morbidity like diabetes, hig...

Were you able to sleep properly at night?  Turning around? Getting hesitated or depressed? Let me share some tips with you to have a effective and peaceful night Why should you have a night sleep? It promotes your mental health and improves your well being  Increase your daytime productivity  Follow good health habits Boost your metabolism and way more to go  Try to sleep at same time everyday        This creates proper circadian rhythm. In normal words you body will adapt and adjust accordingly. Try doing this for 21 days. Go to bed and wake up at same time. And by the end this is a easy go task. Never take a nap during afternoon  If you start taking a nap after your lunch, this may certainly disturb your night sleep. Be conscious about the time you nap. In order to avoid taking nap after your meals, try hearing music, walking in your garden, try sometimes to read newspapers or articles Exercise in morning  This eventually enhances yo...

Let me put a question here, how often do you exercise?   Once in a week, twice in a week, once in a month, at least once in lifetime…. Think about it. Are you leading a sedentary life? Is it good? Want to know common exercises that every men should do?   Tips to increase testosterone naturally Here is the answer for all your questions   Let me answer your first question  Why exercise???     Exercise increases energy levels Exercise improves muscle strength Exercise can help you to maintain a healthy weight Exercise is good for your heart Regular exercise lowers your risk of developing type 2 diabetes Exercise may help to reduce the risk of certain cancers Active people tend to sleep better Exercise improves your mood and gives you an improved sense of well-being These are only few but there are lot more stuff too  I suggest you to exercise 3 times a week for weight training and atleast once in a week for cardio. Sounds better isn’t it ? Now ...

  SO WHAT IS TESTOSTERONE ??? Testosterone is a chemical that is answerable for a considerable lot of the actual attributes explicit to grown-up guys. It assumes a vital part in proliferation and the upkeep of bone and muscle strength. Well to be much specific it is reproductive harmone…. But it is not only a reproductive harmone. Interesting right ?? In this busy life with lots of stress, anger and depression we (men) lose ourselves in finding something. I have shared some tips to boost testosterone naturally. Here we go WEIGHT LIFTING AND EXERCISE Exercise will boost testosterone, though certain types of exercise increase testosterone more than others,” says Richard Jadick, D.O., The best exercises to build testosterone are 1. squat 2. deadlift 3. bench press 4. row 5. pullup/chinup 6. overhead press 7. pushup BUT HOW ? These exercises hit all the significant development region (hip pivot, squat, vertical and flat push, and vertical and level draw), in our body which promote...