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Breastfeeding

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                            Breastfeeding CHIDAMBARAM HOSPITAL चिदंबरम अस्पताल , ചിദംബരം ഹോസ്പിറ്റൽ சிதம்பரம் மருத்துவமனை , திசையன்விளை .627657   Making the decision to breastfeed is a personal matter. It's also one that's likely to draw strong opinions from friends and family. Many medical authorities, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, strongly recommend breastfeeding . But you and your baby are unique, and the decision is up to you. This overview of breastfeeding can help you decide. What Are the Benefits of Breastfeeding for Your Baby? Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It has a nearly perfect mix of vitamins , protein, and fat -- everything your baby needs to grow. And it's all provided in a form more easi...

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...