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Heart Attack

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                             HEART ATTACK                                                                  (TIME IS MUSCLE} ANGINA                          WORLD HEART DAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2022 A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. A heart attack is a medical emergency. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Without blood, tissue loses oxygen and dies. Symptoms include tightness or pain in the chest, neck, back or arms, as well as fatigue, lightheadedness, abnormal heartbeat and anxiety. Women are more likely to have atypical symptoms than men. Treatment ranges from lifestyle changes and cardiac rehabilitation to medication, stents and bypass surgery.                                   Modern lifestyle is taking a toll on young hearts   Introduction Prioritizing  heart health is a must Heart disease  is claiming young victims in India especially during the pandemic. Modifications in lifestyle. a steady routine and a focus on health ca

Prediabetic

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                                Prediabetic How to prevent a preventable disease?                                               "Prevention is better than cure." Pre diabetic is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be considered diabetes. People with prediabetes are more prone to develop diabetes. While diabetes is known to cause serious health conditions such as heart attack, stroke and kidney problems. It increase the risk of blood clot and damage the coronary arteries. This lead to cardiovascular disease and stroke. A few simple lifestyle changes will ensure you never get Type 2 Diabetes. Mr or Mrs.  X goes to doctor with pre diabetes. He/she gave a history that to make their career they pull all nighters, ate convenience  foods, worked beyond their capacity and hardly exercised.. Five years passed, and their business successfully  rose. Unfortunately , it was at the cost of their health. Concerned their doctor gave them

Sore throat

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                             Sore Throat Pharyngitis inflammation of throat.  A sore throat is pain felt anywhere in the throat.  Without active treatment, symptoms usually last two to seven days. Introduction The most common cause (80%) is  acute viral  pharyngitis, a viral  infection  of the throat.  Other causes include other bacterial infections (such as group A streptococcus or   streptococcal pharyngitis ), trauma, and  tumors. Gastroesophageal (acid) reflux disease  can cause  stomach acid  to back up into the throat and also cause the throat to become sore.  In children, streptococcal pharyngitis is the cause of 35–37% of sore throats. The symptoms of a viral infection and a bacterial infection may be very similar. Some clinical guidelines suggest that the cause of a sore throat is confirmed prior to prescribing antibiotic therapy and only recommend antibiotics for children who are at high risk of non- supportive  complications.  A group A streptococcus infection can be diagnos