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Blood Pressure

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                        Hypertension/High Blood Pressure CHIDAMBARAM HOSPITAL चिदंबरम अस्पताल , ചിദംബരം ഹോസ്പിറ്റൽ சிதம்பரம் மருத்துவமனை , திசையன்விளை .627657   The top number refers to the amount of pressure in your arteries during contraction of your heart muscle. This is called systolic pressure . The bottom number refers to your blood pressure when your heart muscle is between beats. This is called diastolic pressure . What causes high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries (blood vessels), which carry the blood throughout the body. High blood pressure , also called hypertension , is dangerous because it makes the heart work harder to pump blood out to the body and contributes to hardening of the arteries, or a...

KNEE PAIN

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                                                 Knee Pain CHIDAMBARAM HOSPITAL चिदंबरम अस्पताल , ചിദംബരം ഹോസ്പിറ്റൽ சிதம்பரம் மருத்துவமனை , திசையன்விளை .627657 Knee pain facts Knee pain is a common problem with many causes, from acute injuries to complications of medical conditions. Knee pain can be localized to a specific area of the knee or be diffuse throughout the knee. Knee pain is often accompanied by physical restriction. A thorough physical examination will usually establish the diagnosis of knee pain. The treatment of knee pain depends on the underlying cause. The prognosis of knee pain is usually good although it might require surgery or other interventions. What is knee pain? Knee pain is a common probl...

Migraine-Headache

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  CHIDAMBARAM HOSPITAL चिदंबरम अस्पताल, ചിദംബരം ഹോസ്പിറ്റൽ சிதம்பரம் மருத்துவமனை, திசையன்விளை.627657   Migraine Definition A migraine headache can cause intense throbbing or a pulsing sensation in one area of the head and is commonly accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can cause significant pain for hours to days and be so severe that all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie down. Some migraines are preceded or accompanied by sensory warning symptoms (aura), such as flashes of light, blind spots, or tingling in your arm or leg. Medications can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraines. If treatment hasn't worked for you in the past, talk to your doctor about trying a different migraine headache medication. The right medicines, combined with self-help remedies and lifestyle changes, may make a big difference. Symptoms Migraine headaches often begin i...

Hernia

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     Hernia:   Let the sun never set or rise on a small bowel obstruction. Adage expressing urgency for early operation to avoid possible fatality. CHIDAMBARAM HOSPITAL चिदंबरम अस्पताल, ചിദംബരം ഹോസ്പിറ്റൽ சிதம்பரம் மருத்துவமனை, திசையன்விளை.627657   What Is a Hernia? A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. For example, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Hernias are most common in the abdomen, but they can also appear in the upper thigh, belly button, and groin areas. Most hernias are not immediately life threatening, but they don’t go away on their own and can require surgery to prevent potentially dangerous complications. Common Hernia Types Inguinal Hernia Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia. They make up about 70 percent of all hernias, according to the...