‘It was like an earthquake in my head. I had not visited a doctor in the last 30 years. Patients and the families are anxious and they need the truth explained to them.”- Adithyanath Jha
To know his story and the experience he had, click here: Adithyanath Jha’s experience
What is PCOS?
PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a medical condition in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. Simply put, women with PCOS don’t ovulate every month, their cycles are very irregular and they might develop cysts in their ovaries. If you have PCOS your bodywill not process carbohydrates properly and produce too much insulin, which in turn cause your ovaries to release excess amounts of testosterone.
What are the symptoms of PCOS?
PCOS symptoms tend to be mild in the beginning, but can progressively have far-reaching effects on your health. Women with PCOS struggle with their weight, skin conditions like acne, extra hair on their face and body, and thinning hair on their scalps, all of which can make them feel unattractive. Irregular periods – fewer than nine a year, fertility problems and depression are other common symptoms.
What causes PCOS?
The exact causes of PCOS remain unknown, but are generally thought to be a combination of hereditary and lifestyle factors. If other women in your family have PCOS or irregular periods, or even diabetes you are particularly at risk.
Should I be worried about PCOS?
PCOS affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. However, early diagnosis can help control the symptoms and prevent potential complications of PCOS like diabetes and heart disease. If you have a family history of PCOS or have any of the typical symptoms, you should see a doctor. No single test can confirm if you have PCOS. Your doctor will talk to you about your medical history, do a physical exam, and run some tests.
How do I beat PCOS?
A balanced diet, regular exercise, medication to balance your hormones and not smoking, go a long way in dealing with the symptoms of PCOS. However treatments depend on your symptoms and it’s important to consult a doctor before the symptoms worsen. You can take the first steps to tackling PCOS by registering for a specially designed PCOS Package at Vikram Hospital Bengaluru. The package includes consultations with an Endocrinologist, Gynaecologist and Dietician, and lab tests – FSH, LH; T3 T4, TSH, Serum Prolactin; FBS; PPBS; Serum Insulin; Free Testosterone; USG-Abdomen & Pelvis. Avail a 30% discount on the PCOS Package at Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru between July 20 and Aug 20. Call 88844-16662to fix an appointment today.
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Carcinophobia could grip anyone who figures out that there are more than 200 different types of cancer that develop from different types of cells in different parts of the body. Some of these cancers are termed ‘rare’ because fewer than 2 in 100,000 people are diagnosed with it each year.
On medical terms, a cancer could be considered rare if it develops in an unusual site in the body
Cancer is also termed rare if it needs specialized treatment procedures.
Rare cancers seem like vampires; scary, unheard of, with little or no information available. Many feel isolated because they are less likely to meet other people with the same type, thus denying any chances of sharing experiences or finding support. In some cases, the patient may need to travel to a specialist hospital or doctor for treatment. Coping with rare cancer is a real challenge. Inaccurate or delayed diagnosis is a major obstacle for the proper treatment of such patients with which could lead to poor prognosis.
Mr. Gopinath suffered a major accident which resulted in multiple fractures, most critical being the spine fracture. His lower limbs had stopped functioning.
He was brought to Vikram Hospital where Dr. Amritlal, renowned spine surgeon, conducted an MRI exam and fixed the spine using screws. Within a month, he started walking.
Further, he was also treated by the cosmetic surgery department of Vikram Hospital. Dr. Kanti Shetty provided the best treatment available in the country.
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Video Link: Major Spine Fracture Treated Successfully
Gowramma frequently encountered fainting episodes and was drowsy all day. She consulted various neurologists but it didn’t help. Finally she was referred to #VikramHospital‘s Neurology department, famous for Epilepsy treatment.
An unusual behavior was noted in her blood sugar activity and she was referred to the Gastroenterology Department of #VikramHospital. Dr. Vikram Belliappa conducted tests and found that a rare disease called Insulinoma, tumor in the pancreas, was the cause.
Laparoscopic surgery was conducted to remove the tumor and was successful. Gowramma now leads a happy, normal life.
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Video Link: Rare Disease Treated at Vikram Hospital
Mrs. B. Shankari is a housewife in her mid-sixties. She was encountering severe knee pain lately and that’s when she came to #VikramHospital.
Dr. Chethan Nagaraj, renowned orthopaedic surgeon, took her case and conducted the tests. She was diagnosed with arthritis. To treat this condition, knee replacement surgery, computer-assisted procedure, was undertaken and after 2 weeks of surgery, she is now walking without any pain.
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Link: Knee Pain & Arthritis Treatment at Vikram Hospital
Mr. Deepak was diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) and was referred to #VikramHospital in 2010. He has been getting dialysis treatment here since then.
Although he lives in Indiranagar, he travels a long distance to come to Vikram Hospital as he feels completely satisfied here.
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Mr. Venketesh was suffering from a case of severe kidney failure when he first came to #VikramHospital. Dr. Vidyashankar handled this complex case and performed Kidney Transplant Surgery successfully.
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Suleiman was a trader in Nigeria when he met with an accident and got his hip and thigh bone fractured. Even after months of treatment in Nigeria he wasn’t able to walk.
He came to #VikramHospital and met Dr. Chethan Nagaraj, an expert orthopaedic surgeon, who conducted his surgery the very next day. The following day, he surprised his patient by asking him to give it a try at walking again.
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Video Link: Hip & Thigh Fracture Surgery at Vikram Hospital
Being the basic unit of all living beings except viruses, a cell forms the fundamental building block of your body. Every part of your body is made of billions of microscopic cells. Usually these cells divide and multiply every now and then to replace the dead cells. The DNA present in the nucleus of the cell controls these functions of division and multiplication. DNA also control or order the death of cells when they get old or damaged. But when this usual routine of DNA is interrupted by external issues, there will be an abnormal reaction from the cells. This reaction may come from one or more parts of the body where the cells continue to multiply and live beyond their life span. Overtime these cells form a mass and start growing rapidly with the help of self-directed blood supply. These cells are called as the cancerous or cancer cells. The study about these cancer cells and treatment of cancer is called oncology.
Owing to the type of treatment for the cancer, there are sub-specialties within oncology. These sub-specialities of oncology are Radiology, Anatomical pathology, Radiation oncology, Surgical oncology, Medical oncology, Gynaecologic oncology, Paediatric oncology. Among these let’s see in detail about Medical oncology in the following passage.
Medical oncology is primarily the treatment with drugs, by means of pharmacotherapy, which includes chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and targeted therapy. Medical oncology is the common type of treatment for cancer in India. Being an expert in medical oncology, Vikram hospital provides you with top-notch treatment for cancer and is the best among the medical oncology hospitals in India.
Chemotherapy is usually the most famous kind of treatment for cancer and also a really efficient one. Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses chemical substances, predominantly one or more anti-cancer drugs that are given as a part of standardized chemotherapy regimen. Chemotherapy may be given with the intent of cure or it may aim to prolong the life of the patient. Chemotherapy is more often done in combination with other cancer treatment procedures, such as radiation therapy, surgery, and hyperthermia therapy. Regarding to Medical oncology, chemotherapy is a wide followed mode of treatment to fight cancer among almost all the Medical oncology hospitals in India.
Hormonal therapy involves usage of hormones for the treatment of cancer and is one of major treatment types of medical oncology. It usually entails the manipulation of the endocrine system through exogenous administration of specific hormones, especially steroid, or drugs which impede the production or activity of such hormones. As steroid hormones are powerful drivers of gene expression in certain cancer cells, modifying the levels of activity of particular hormones can cause certain cancers to stop cell growth or even undergo cell death.
Molecularly targeted therapy, more commonly called as targeted therapy is one among the usually preferred medical treatment for cancer. Unlike traditional chemotherapy targeted therapy blocks the growth of cancer cells by interfering with specific targeted molecules needed for carcinogenesis and tumour growth, instead of simply interfering will all cells that undergo cell-division, with the help of molecular medicine. Since most agents for targeted therapy are biopharmaceuticals, the term biologic therapy more often refers to targeted therapy when used in context of cancer treatment.
Medical oncology hospitals in India are not usually completely equipped with all facilities and provide all kinds of treatments, while Vikram hospital provides you with complete features to treat cancer through procedures like chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy.
