CULTURAL QA 09-2021-02 Being a compilation there may be errors
All QA in this posting are interesting medical topics answered byDoctors. Those not interested medical topics can SKIP this posting Q1 Why does the brain always wantmore dopamine? A1 HannahElizabeth Sabu Undergraduate from KUHS-Kerala University of Health Sciences Mon Dopamineis known as the “pleasure chemical”. It is the neurotransmitter that carry overthe signals and makes the person more active. Whenever dopamine is released inhigh amounts in the brain, it causes a feeling of well being the so called“euphoria “. This makes the person more pleasurable, active, enthusiastic andmotivated according to myths and beliefs. Actual studies are going on. Ratherdopamine reinforces the pleasurable sensations and feelings. The thing is thathuman body constantly needs happiness and euphoria, this is the same thing whatwe get from drugs and other matter, hence the brain crave for more dopamine toget those “high” feelings. Q2 Can we sleep after exercising? Whyor why not? A2 kheel Kumar Soni Doctor (2021–present) August 16 Exerciseis very important for healthy body. “Healthis wealth” Benefits of exercise…….. Canmake you feel you happier. Itis is good for muscle and bone. Itcan increase your energy level. Itcan reduce the risk of chronic disease. It can help of skin health. Itcan help of your brain and memory. Itcan help with relaxation and sleep quality Itcan promote a better sex life Itcan reduce pain. Enhancethe body stamina. Advantage of sleep…….after workout Muscle recovery. Taking a nap afterexercise cansupport muscle recovery. When you sleep, your pituitary gland releases growthhormone. Your muscles need this hormone to repair and build tissue. This isessential for muscle growth, athletic performance, and reaping the benefits ofphysical activity. Improved sleep debt.Sleep deprivation hinders muscle recovery. It also slows down cognitivefunction and weakens the immune system, contributing to poor athleticperformance. By taking a nap, you can lessen the effects of sleep deprivationby getting more rest. Reduced physical fatigue. Feeling sleepy after exerciseis a sign of muscle fatigue. However, as napping encourages muscle recovery, itdecreases fatigue. This can make it easier to handle other obligations duringthe rest of the day. Increased mental alertness. Similarly, taking a nap afterexercise can give you a boost of mental energy. If you woke up early to workout, a nap can help you feel less tired. Disadvantagesof sleep after workout…… Poor nap quality. Exercise increasesyour endorphinsand body temperature. These exercise-induced changes can keep your brain andbody awake. That’s why some people avoid working out just before bed.Therefore, even if you want to nap, it might be difficult to get quality rest.It might take time to determine if post-workout naps are right for you. Increasedgrogginess. If you take a long nap, you might enter the deeper stages of sleep.You’ll feel groggy and disoriented when you wake up. This feeling, known assleep inertia , can last for up to 30 minutes. Disrupted nighttime sleeping.Although nappingcan decrease sleep debt, it can negatively affect nighttime sleep. You mighthave trouble falling asleep later at night. Plus, if you have a sleep disorder ,napping may worsen your symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you feel the urge toregularly taking naps Q3 Whatare symptoms of urinary tract infection? A3 Abhinav Sharma Studied at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore(Graduated2016)August 24 A urinary tract infection (UTI) is aninfection in anypart of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Mostinfections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra. Women are at greater risk ofdeveloping a UTI thanare men. Infection limited to your bladder can be painful and annoying.However, serious consequences can occur if a UTI spreads to your kidneys. Doctors typically treat urinary tractinfections with antibiotics.But you can take steps to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the firstplace. Urinarytract infections don't always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do theymay include: A strong, persistent urge to urinate A burning sensation when urinating Passing frequent, small amounts of urine Urine that appears cloudy Urine that appears red, bright pink orcola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine Strong-smelling urine Pelvicpain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area ofthe pubic bone UTIs may beoverlooked or mistaken for other conditions in older adults. Q4 Can you tell about laser surgery? A4 Doctorname I could not copy please Advantages Improvedvision Unsurprisingly,the most obvious benefit of opting for laser vision correction surgeries suchas LASIK is improved vision. While there is no guarantee that you will haveperfect eyesight after the procedure, around 96% of patients who choose LASIKto achieve 20/20 vision. Thevision is dramatically improved and their reliance on eyeglasses or contactlenses is significantly reduced. Safety Althoughno procedure is entirely risk-free, laser vision correction is now safer thanever before. Nevertheless, the flap technique is by far the best to date andcorneal flap acts as a natural bandage. Fast healing Thehealing time from a LASIK procedure is typically around 24-36 hours. There isalso no need to wear uncomfortable bandages. This means that you can get backto your job and drive with minimal time. Disadvantages Flap complications Byfar the biggest risk associated with LASIK laser eye surgery stems from theflap technique. After your lower layers of cornea have been reshaped, the flapwill be placed back over the lens. However, the flap is extremely delicate andthin, and the process is fiddly. Thoughone thing to keep in mind is flap complications occur in rare cases. Dry eyes Dryeye is a fairly common condition that seems to be more prevalent in patientswho choose LASIK eye surgery, and the effects can last days, weeks, or insevere cases, even months. It occurs when the reduced sensitivity of thecorneal nerves from the laser procedure prevents your eye from recognizing thatit needs lubrication. Therefore, you can experience dry, scratchy, anduncomfortable eyes. Dryeye syndrome is usually treated with eye drops, but sometimes anti-inflammatorymedications are also recommended. Therearen't just one or two benefits of getting lasik eye surgery. There is a poolof benefits one can seek out of Lasik. I was referred to Dr. Rahil Chaudhary bya very satisfied patient. Having Lasik has changed my life. Accordingto stats, in the hands of an expert laser eye surgeon using today’s advancedtechnology, the chance of something going noticeably wrong is around 1 in 1000.These typical complication rates have been provided by Eye7 doctors. LASIK will allow you to have good visioneven without glasses and contact lenses. It allows you more freedom to doactivities where glasses are a hindrance. Less than 24 hours after having Lasik, myvision was 6/6 in both eyes. Anyone who has worn glasses or contact lenses forany length of time doesn’t need to be told how wonderful it would be to putthem down forever. The procedure was so simple yet effective. There are some obvious side effects ofvision correction surgery but the good thing is all these side effects aretemporary. I did have to use lubricating eye drops for over 4 months. I feel that my night vision has improved. The results are long-lasting. Lasik isconsidered to provide long-lasting vision correction. Thereare no CONS of Lasik surgery as such. If I had to give some cons ii’d probablysay, Everyone is not eligible for lasik surgery. There are some side effects(temporary) After Lasik precautions are inconvenient tofollow for a longer period of time. Thereare a variety of LASIK surgeries - Contoura, SMILE etc. The basic idea though,remains the same. LASIK does not “cure” your myopia. Itcorrects it.Your cornea is reshaped to make light refract on the retina and not elsewhere.Hence, the aim of LASIK is to drop the patient’s power to as close to 0 aspossible. In up to 90% cases, a re-correction is not required. EVER. I cannot personally think of any conof LASIK otherthan the minimalistic risk involved. As with any medical surgery, LASIK involves a bit of risk butNO, YOU CANNOT BECOME BLIND from LASIK. Flap related complicationsare also extremely rare in this day and age and LASIK is truly one of thesafest surgeries out there. It is bladeless and painless. The pros however arelimitless! Just imagine that you would never have to wear glasses anywhere. Youcan go on trips without the hassle of carrying multiple glasses! No foginess infront of your eyes! I can keep going on and on…I had my surgery last month andnow have 6/6 vision. I’m loving this! Tosun up, I’d say that there is no need to fret. Find a good doctor in your cityand book an appointment. He/she will walk you through the rest. Q5 What do you mean by lifestyledisorders? A5 Abhinav Sharma Studied at Kasturba Medical College,Mangalore (Graduated2016)August 24Studied at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (Graduated2016)August 24 Thelifestyle that most of you lead might be really ‘cool’ and help you fill upyour bank balance well, but this lifestyle in itself is a disorder. Unhealthydietary habits, irregular sleep cycles and overdependence on technology hasresulted in lifestyle diseases seeing an upward spike. Problemslike hypertension, overweight issues or obesity-related issues which give riseto multiple cardiovascular problems and many others are all associated with theterm ‘Lifestyle Disorders’. Those two words go on to explain quite a bit aboutthe problems and are directly associated with how a person’s lifestyle pansout. Today is a different time of life; the lifestyles have changed, which inIndia is called ‘Westernization’ while in the west they blame it on technologyand other things like purchasing power and easy availability and access to anunhealthy way of life. Researchhas found that globally, about 15 million people die every year. These peopleare between the ages 30-69 and the primary reasons for these deaths aredirectly associated with problems like heart attacks, diabetes and high bloodpressure. From another perspective, a lack of regular exercises and the easyavailability of resources has made life a tricky prospect, which has becomeconcerning and vulnerable to problems, which are known as lifestyle disorders. Hereare some of the most prominent lifestyle diseases that many of you deal withtoday, mainly due to a lack of paying proper attention to our health andfalling in for more consumption than we might need. Obesity Arteriosclerosis Heart Diseases High Blood Pressure Type II Diabetes Cancer Stroke Theproblems mentioned above are some of the common issues people of today face dueto lifestyle choices and poor health habits. There are many other problemsassociated with lifestyle disorders, but the most significant challenge remainswith the people and their ignorant choices of leading a life, which is causingincreasing issues among millions of Indians on an annual basis. Q6 Why do some antibiotics make yousick before they work? A6 MudikeyKumar Bsc (hons) in BSc in Microbiology & Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Science Stream), OsmanisUniversity Hyderaba (Graduated 1990) August 23 Somepeople are allergic to certain compounds like sulpha groups ,even pencillin uneed to check whether it is suitable for u or not with doctor with u r sideeffects incase if u come across even corticosteroid are not suitable for oneand all take a advice from u r doctor for test dose or advise keep remained ofsuch compunds which u r allergic to Q7 Are cycling and swimming good forhealth? By them, would one get which types of benefits? A7 Aadarsh Kunwar Lives in Lucknow,Uttar Pradesh, India (2021–present)Sat Yes,itis good for health to cycling and swimming. ItsBenefits are:— 1)Bycycling one can get of less deposition of fat in the legs and in the normalblood circulation,it make strong your legs. 2)Byswimming one would get the benefit of fast muscular and leg moments,heart beatget in control too. Q8 What are the different types ofdeficiency of crucial vitamins? Are there any shortcuts to remember? A8 AadarshKunwar Lives in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India (2021–present) Sat Thereare many deficiencies of vitamins and that are:— 1)NightBlindness-Vitamin-A(Retinol-its scientific name). 2)Beri-Beri-Vitamin-C(Ascorbic Acid). 3)Scurvi-Vitamin-D(difiencyof sunlight in the bones and in the body). So,thetactic for this is that of you or someone have any eye problem then make sureyourself that it is caused by Vitamin-A difficiency. Ifthe problem is bone or tissue related then you can 100% go with the difficiencyof Vitamin-D,ok. Ifthe problem is related with metabolism or any gastric,digestion activities thenyou can go with only the difficiency of Vitamin-C,ok. Thisis the technique to memorize it in short as Eye(light)-Vitamin-A. Boneor tissue-Vitamin-D. Digestionor metabolic rates-Vitamin-C. Q9 Does Alcohol removes the kidneystone? A9 Shruti Sneha DasLived in Rourkela,Odisha, India Sat Youshould do your best to eliminate alcohol, coffee, tea and soda during thistime. Do your best to drink as much water as possible. Dehydrating fluids likealcohol and coffee will not help you pass your kidney stones and may make thepain worse. Insteadhave water instead. All the above QA are based on Quoramedical digest on 01-09- 2021. Quoraanswers need not be 100% correct answers Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on 012- 09-2021 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1351856217.1225524.1630552613208%40mail.yahoo.com.
