The deadly Nipah virus outbreak has already claimed 17 lives in Kerala last year. Now, a fresh case of a 23-year-old student infected with Nipah Virus has been reported from Ernakulam district in Kerala again. Besides this 23-year-old student, the Kerala health officials have identified 86 others who interacted with this student. They are now under observation for possible Nipah virus infection.
Verified by Dr. Amit Langote, Senior Consultant Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Physician at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai
Verified by Dr. Bhushan Chavan, Consultant Pediatric Cardiology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
Irregular heartbeats, also known as arrhythmias, can occur in children just as they can occur in adults. Arrhythmias in children are relatively rare but can vary in severity and may have different causes. Here is an overview of irregular heartbeats in children:
Types of arrhythmias in children:
Overview
Diarrhea is a disease that anybody can get at any point in time. It can be due to various causes like the spread of bacteria, parasites, lactose intolerance, or other digestive issues. Bacterial diarrhea is more common in the warm months, while viral diarrhea, particularly rotavirus-related diarrhea, is most prevalent in the cooler, drier months.
Verified by Dr. Amolkumar Patil, Lead and Senior Consultant – Urology, Kidney Transplant and Robotics, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai.
Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause severe pain and discomfort. While some kidney stones can pass on their own, others may require medical intervention to remove them. In this blog, we will discuss the symptoms of kidney stones, the various methods used to remove them, and the recovery process.
Symptoms of Kidney Stones
The symptoms of kidney stones can vary depending on the size and location of the stone. Some common symptoms include:
Overview
Tonsillitis is a common and nagging problem that occurs primarily in young children and teenagers, characterized by the inflammation or swelling of the tonsil glands. The tonsil glands, which are small oval shaped glands located at the posterior part of the throat . The tonsils are the immune system’s first line of defense against bacteria and viruses that enter your mouth. This function may make the tonsils particularly vulnerable to infection and inflammation.
Verified by Dr. Vipin Khandelwal, Consultant Pediatric Hemato-Oncology, Apollo Cancer Centres, Navi Mumbai.
Overview
Vomiting blood or hematemesis refers to significant amounts of blood vomited. Small flecks or streaks of blood in the material you spit up may come from the teeth, mouth or throat and aren’t usually considered vomiting blood. Blood in your vomit can be bright red, or it may appear dark brown or black like coffee grounds.
Vomiting blood is quite an extreme concern in most cases.
Vomiting blood can be caused by serious conditions that can be a medical emergency, such as:
Internal injuries
Verified by Dr. Deepakkumar Gupta, Sr. Consultant Gastroenterology, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai.
Anorectal manometry is a medical procedure that measures the pressure and function of the muscles in the rectum and anus. It is a valuable tool for diagnosing and evaluating a variety of anorectal conditions like anorectal motility disorders including:
