by Dr. Simranjit Brar | May 20, 2018 | Viral Diseases
According to News reports, nine people have been dead in suspected and confirmed cases of Nipah Virus in south India. Out of nine, three were tested positive for this rare virus. Twenty-five people with symptoms of infection are hospitalised in northern Kerala’s Kozhikode.
HISTORY of Nipah Virus
- According to WHO, Nipah virus (NiV) was first identified during an outbreak of disease that took place in Kampung Sungai Nipah, Malaysia in 1998. That time intermediate host were pigs.
- Humans become infected by the virus first time in 2004 in Bangladesh and India. It was transmitted by consumption of date palm sap infected by fruit bats. This emerging infectious disease is not new to India. It first attacked the West Bengal area of India.
How is Nipah Virus transmitted?
Hendra virus and Nipah virus are the zoonotic diseases where animal diseases can be transmitted to people. The natural reservoir of Hendra and Nipah virus are fruit bats from genus Pteropus. The virus is transmitted through bat’s urine, faeces, birthing fluid and saliva.
Symptoms of Nipah virus
This virus is associated with Encephalitis. The incubation period (a period between exposure to the virus and the first symptom appeared) is 5 to 14 days.
- Illness starts with 3 to 14 days of fever and headache.
- Then drowsiness, disorientation and mental confusion are followed by a headache.
- Symptoms can progress to coma condition within 24 to 48 hours.
Some patients can also have respiratory symptoms during the starting period of infection. Long-term consequences can lead to persistent convulsions and personality disorders. Deaths have been reported in latent and reactivation cases.
Prevention and Treatment of Nipah Virus
There is no vaccine for this virus for both human and animals. The only way to rescue is prevention and alertness. The Nipah virus has a tendency to mutate and adapt like the H1N1 virus.
People residing in and around the high alert area should inform nearby health department if any cases is suspected of Nipah virus. People who have recently travelled to an infected area should take care of any appearance of symptoms related to infection. Awareness about any recent health-related topic is necessary for you and your dear ones. For any further query about Nipah virus and associated topic consult Homeo Solutions.
by Dr. Simranjit Brar | May 10, 2018 | General
The word Mother is symbolic of God. What a Mother does for her child from the day a child arrives, cannot be done by anyone else. Her role in our life is undoubtedly vital. Mother is the backbone of our family. No matter how much we succeed the one working and praying behind the scene for you is always a Mother.
Mother is recognised as Best Caretaker
When it comes to her food, health and wellbeing, she always tries to sacrifice more than anyone else in the family. This Mother’s Day shows her that you appreciate all her efforts and sacrifices she gave for you. Skip the flowers and greetings this year and give her something she will value for years to come. Nothing can be more than Gift of a Good Health.
There are many health issues most of the women suffer silently in their forties and fifties.
List of Some Health issues Mother faces commonly
- Most common are Vitamin D and calcium deficiencies which leads to osteoporosis.
- Stress and work both accompanied by improper diet and irregular exercise can lead to severe health complications related to heart, kidneys and joints.
- Hormonal changes in middle age are common which causes mood swings, depression and insomnia.
- The onset of menopause leads to various problems like vaginal soreness, weight gain, palpitations.
- Weakness and tiredness are often ignored but can be due to anaemia.
Ensure routine check-ups for her and yearly tests. Keep care of her health as she kept for you always. For any further queries related to diseases women suffer in their middle age and management of these diseases get a free consultation from Homeo Solutions.
by Dr. Simranjit Brar | May 5, 2018 | Blood Disorders
What is Thalassemia?
Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families characterized by less hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells in your body than normal. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells and carries oxygen to all parts of the body. Disease results in large numbers of red blood cells being destroyed and oxygen cannot get to all parts of the body. Organs become starved for oxygen, as a result are not able to work properly.
Causes of Thalassemia
It is caused either
- By mutations in the DNA of cells that make hemoglobin.
- Deletion of certain key gene fragments.
Thalassemia is a genetic disease, that means at least one of your parents must be a carrier of this disorder.
Types of Thalassemia
Hemoglobin is made of 2 proteins called Alpha globin and Beta globin. The type of thalassemia you have depends on the number of gene mutations you inherit from your parents and which part of the hemoglobin molecule is affected by the mutations.
Alpha Thalassemia: –
Formation of alpha hemoglobin chain involves 4 genes ( two from each of your parents).
- If one gene is mutated, you are just a carrier of this disease and will pass it to your offspring.
- If two genes are mutated, you will experience signs and symptoms will be mild.
- If three genes are mutated, you will experience mild to moderate signs and symptoms.
- If four genes are mutated, it is a rare and severe condition which needs bone marrow transplantation.
Beta Thalassemia –
Formation of beta hemoglobin chain involves 2 genes ( one from each of your parents)
- If one gene is mutated, signs and symptoms will be mild leading to the condition is called Thalassemia Minor.
- If two genes are mutated, signs and symptoms are moderate to severe leading to Thalassemia Major.
Signs and Symptoms of Thalassemia
Severe Anemia – Infants are normal at birth but moderate to severe anemia start appearing from 6 to 9 months.
Retarded Growth – Anemia can cause a growth of a child to slow.
Changes in Bone – Bone marrow expansion leads to bone structure abnormalities particularly in skull and face. This expansion also makes bones thin and fragile leading to increased chances of their breakage.
Enlargement of spleen – In Thalassemia spleen tends to enlarge and work harder than normal. Spleen works to fight infection and remove the old and damaged blood cells.
Iron overload – Due to frequent blood transfusion iron deposits are increased. It damages organs like heart, liver and pancreas.
Diagnosis and Investigations for Thalassemia
- A complete blood test.
- Peripheral blood smear.
If your child has Thalassemia, the test will result in
- RBC number will be decreased.
- The shape of RBCs will be abnormal with uneven distribution of hemoglobin.
- Size of RBCs will be smaller than expected.
- DNA analysis can be done to diagnose thalassemia or to determine if one is carrying mutated hemoglobin genes or not.
Prevention of Thalassemia
Being a genetic disease, there is no door to prevention. However, all couples planning on becoming parents can be tested to see if they have thalassemia. Families carrying Thalassemia trait should go for genetic counselling and testing.
Testing for prenatal diagnosis are:-
- Chorionic villus sampling
- Amniocentesis.
Management of Thalassemia
Diet changes:-
- Limit Iron foods – avoid taking fortified foods which contain iron, stop taking any supplements containing iron, limit fish and meat.
- Start having a plant-based low-fat diet.
- To keep bones strong, make sure your diet contains enough calcium and vitamin D.
Lifestyle modifications:-
- Avoid doing any type of heavy exercise.
- Take care you avoid any type of infection. Avoid meeting sick people and frequently wash your hands. In case of fever or infection talk to your doctor.
Treatment of Thalassemia
- Frequent blood transplantation – overtime transfusions can cause iron overload which can damage vital organs.
- Bone marrow transplantation – it can eliminate the need for blood transfusion and medicines to compensate iron overload. Untreated children fail to grow and this disease can be fatal within 4 to 5 years due to anemia. Treated patients can survive for beyond 40 years.
- So it’s better to diagnose as early as possible.
Note the symptoms if your child is facing paleness, failure to grow, poor appetite, frequent infections then get a free consultation from Homeo Solutions for your child for his better health.
by Dr. Simranjit Brar | May 5, 2018 | Homeopathy
At the point when there are excessively numerous choices to look over, you wind up not knowing which one to pick. Luckily or something else, the field of pharmaceuticals is covered with countless as well. All things considered, how would you know which one’s ideal for you? How would you pick between the greatest choice? Indeed, here we list the reasons
Why Homeopathy is Better Option
Toxins Free: Any sort of prescription has a specific level of poisonous quality to it. Homeopathy pills have none. They are totally ok for you.
No overdose stresses: Homeopathy drugs are hand-picked to suit the physiological needs of the person. In this way, there is nothing to stress over on account of the unplanned utilization of solutions that are not endorsed to you. What’s more, the idea of overdose does not exist in homeopathy.
Constrained degree for preventive prescription: True, homeopathy’s preventive solution isn’t as concrete as allopathy’s. Be that as it may, homeopathy has its own particular arrangement of preventive measures. For instance, there isn’t a prior preventive medicine for Swine influenza. In any case, by targetting the key zones that Swine influenza influences in our body, doctors can concoct one. I did that amid the Dengue fever episode a year ago with victories.
Keeps the requirement for an emergency: Homeopathy isn’t for an emergency. Be that as it may, it keeps the requirement for one. In this way, in the event of an emergency, let allopathy be the prompt type of treatment. Once the peril of the circumstance passes, you can go back to homeopathy. Presently you can discover approaches to treat the issue and ensure such an emergency never happens again.
All in all, what’s it going to be for you? Which one would you prescribe? Please comment below.
