QUES ANSWMEDICAL 08-2022-04
Dear friends, These are informationcompiled as QA by me in 1998’s-2014’s and stored in my computer. They areposted by very learnt doctors inkidshealth.org etc. Many improvements have come in medical field. Hence some information may have additions or some times changes. These are forgeneral information, and for any health problem one has to consult doctor. BEING COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS. Sincerely, R. Gopalakrishnan, 78, dated 05-08-2022 Q1 What is Dustmite allergy ? A1 Theresidue that dust mites leave behind in the form of their feces and decayingbodies mixes with dust and becomes airborne. If you aren't allergic to dust mite residue, it's not harmful. But if you are, inhaling the residue can cause bothersome allergysymptoms, including wheezing, sneezing, wateryeyes and runny nose. Q2 Do the doctorsqualified in nephrology are very less in India? A2 Yes.As for kidney specialists, theUS has more nephrologists of Indian origin than India has. India has only 60 seats for nephrology,' ' said a Bangalore-based surgeon, who has been fighting for transparent admission proceduresin admissions to graduate and post-graduate seats. My note- Theposition has imporved now by opening of new medical colleges with postgraduation Q3Do pain left arm is a symptom of Heart attack? A3 Along with the pain on the left arm,there are other symptoms of aheart attack. Q4 Which is thebest way to keep the brain healthy? A4Richard Restak, a clinical professor of neurology at the George Washington University Medical School, hassaid that thebest way to keep your brain healthy isto use it. The brain getsbetter the more we use it. Throughoutour life, it undergoes changes in structure and function. These changesare influenced by our lifeexperiences. In his new book `Think Smart' Dr. Richard Restak, who has writtenmore than 18 books about the human brain, takes a fresh look at this wondrous and mysterious organ. Q5 Do obesity isbad for brain? A5. Yes. Obesity is bad for brain. It has been known all along that what'sgood for heart is also good for brain.Now, Restak says, recent studies have shown why obesity - already a known danger to the heart - is alsobad for the brain. He hassaid, "Obesityis now recognized as the No. 1, in thelist of the causes of dementia that will lead to loss of brain functions. So it's importantto get one's weight under control, to keep blood pressure under control, as well as cholesterol, and all these things because they create problems with theblood vessels feeding the brain." Q6 It is toldwalking is a must for diabetic patients. Is it good for Alzheimer too? A6 Yes. Walking a mile two or three times a week will decrease your chances of Alzheimer's about 30percent." Q7 Do afternoon nap(siesta) is good? A7 Yes. "It's been found that napping in the afternoon during the workday for about half an hour istremendously a rejuvenating ability force that enables us to restructure thebrain, make consolidation and enhancement of new knowledge. So things likethat are new and were not really recognized previously." My note- As ageincrease we get nap even in the morning or evening, but may not get sleep inthe night. Many watch jokes, laughs and satire TV channels before going to sleep at night, ensuring notwatching the same item repeatedly, unless one likes it too much. Q8 Can we increaseIQ? A8Restak has affirmed that just as we can improve our brain's health, we can also improve its function. He has pointedout that wewere not born with a fixed level of intelligence. People can raise their IQ by reading great works of literature, expanding their areas of interest orsimply increasing theirvocabulary. Q9 Do memory usewill prevent Alzhemers disease? A9 Verymuch. Working to improve your memory may be crucialin preventing Alzheimer's disease. Keeping your body activeand your mind sharp can help you as youage. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let thebrain idle. 'Anidle mind is the devil's workshop.' Andthe devil's name is Alzheimer's. Q10What are the signs of heart attack? A10 One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots ofsweating, however these symptoms may also occur lessfrequently. NOTE : There may be no pain in the chest during anheart attack. The majority of people (about 60%) who had anheart attack during their sleep, did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake youup from your deep sleep. -- 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/1598811626.973900.1659682815594%40mail.yahoo.com.
