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As the festival of Diwali lights up our homes, let’s take a moment to reflect on those who light the way for our health,...
20/10/2025

As the festival of Diwali lights up our homes, let’s take a moment to reflect on those who light the way for our health, our doctors. Their dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts provide comfort and strength to families, helping us navigate through tough times. This Diwali, let us celebrate not just the light around us, but the light they bring into our lives every day.

Wishing everyone a Diwali filled with love, gratitude, and appreciation for those who care for our well-being.

Early intervention for constipation is crucial because timely management can help prevent progression to complications t...
18/10/2025

Early intervention for constipation is crucial because timely management can help prevent progression to complications that cause pain, discomfort, and significantly impair quality of life. Ideally, patients may start with non-pharmaceutical therapies involving diet and lifestyle changes along with fibre supplementation, escalating to osmotic or stimulant agents when appropriate.

16/10/2025

Food security and digestive health are two sides of the same coin. On World Food Day, we are
reminded about the importance of supportive enzyme strategies such as α-amylase, papain and
other combinations, to help enhance nutrient uptake in the right clinical conditions based on
patient needs and current evidence.

02/10/2025

On this day of triumph, we are reminded of the heroic role of healthcare teams who protect communities every day. Preventive care, which includes timely vaccines, respiratory management and digestive wellness, can transform health outcomes for everyone. This Dussehra, prioritize preventive care for yourself and your community, making better health your victory.

This Gandhi Jayanti, let’s celebrate and honour the Mahatma by living our best lives as changemakers committed to a heal...
02/10/2025

This Gandhi Jayanti, let’s celebrate and honour the Mahatma by living our best lives as changemakers committed to a healthier nation. The occasion reminds us that just one person's actions can change the world, so be the change that you want to see. Happy Gandhi Jayanti!

01/10/2025

Adequate intake of the B vitamins is crucial for maintaining bone density and muscle strength, as it ensures efficient energy production in bone cells and reduces metabolites that damage muscle and bone tissue. In elderly or medically vulnerable groups, such as postmenopausal women, diabetics, and those with dietary insufficiencies, routine supplementation can address subclinical deficits, helping preserve muscle performance and protecting against fractures over time.

Cholestasis, whether intrahepatic or extrahepatic, can present subtly before more obvious signs like jaundice appear. Th...
30/09/2025

Cholestasis, whether intrahepatic or extrahepatic, can present subtly before more obvious signs like jaundice appear.

The earliest symptoms are often nonspecific, making patient history and clinical suspicion key.

Key early indicators:
* Itchy skin (pruritus): Typically starts on hands and feet, often worse at night, without a visible rash.
* Dark urine: Due to increased bilirubin excretion via the kidneys.
* Fatigue: A common but easily overlooked symptom in early stages.

Other possible early features:
* Mild jaundice (sometimes delayed)
* Nausea or vague abdominal discomfort

These early signs can be mistaken for dermatologic issues, dehydration, or even stress-related fatigue.

Early detection is critical, especially in high-risk groups such as pregnant patients or those with known liver/biliary pathology.

Clinical takeaway: Encourage patients to seek evaluation promptly when these symptoms present, early labs and imaging can significantly improve outcomes.

Bloating after meals?Alpha-amylase 75mg + Papain 60mg is a well-known digestive enzyme combination found in syrups, tabl...
20/09/2025

Bloating after meals?

Alpha-amylase 75mg + Papain 60mg is a well-known digestive enzyme combination found in syrups, tablets, and capsules.

Alpha-amylase helps break down carbohydrates into simple sugars, while papain, derived from papaya, digests proteins into amino acids.

Together, they improve nutrient absorption and ease symptoms like indigestion, bloating, gas, post-meal discomfort, and loss of appetite.

For best results, they should be taken with meals, exactly as prescribed.
This combination is generally safe but should be avoided by individuals allergic to enzymes or papaya, and used cautiously in certain medical conditions.

Functional GI disorders that are often lumped under “indigestion” affect roughly 16% of school-aged children and adolesc...
15/09/2025

Functional GI disorders that are often lumped under “indigestion” affect roughly 16% of school-aged children and adolescents, causing discomforting bloating, loss of appetite, and pain that impairs their quality of life. Supportive formulations blending digestive enzymes like alpha-amylase and papain with carminative oils such as fennel and dill can address both nutrient breakdown and gas-related discomfort, providing relief safely and holistically.

The rainy season brings welcome relief from summer heat, and also a spike in persistent dry, tickly coughs, especially a...
10/09/2025

The rainy season brings welcome relief from summer heat, and also a spike in persistent dry, tickly coughs, especially at night. These can disrupt sleep and slow recovery.

For many of us (and our patients), it starts dry and irritating, especially at night and then sometimes turns into a mucus-filled, chesty cough.

That’s where a simple triple combination can help:
* Noscapine gently suppresses the cough reflex—without causing drowsiness or dependence.
* Ammonium Chloride works to thin and mobilize mucus, making it easier to expel.
* Sodium Citrate further breaks down mucus viscosity, easing airway clearance and comfort.

The best part?
Works on both dry and productive phases of cough.

Lets you stay alert and active during the day.
Suitable for children (3+) and adults when taken as advised.
Because monsoon nights should be about the calming sound of rain outside your window, not coughing fits keeping you up.

Every year, India’s monsoon brings relief from the summer heat but also triggers a surge in waterborne diseases like typ...
05/09/2025

Every year, India’s monsoon brings relief from the summer heat but also triggers a surge in waterborne diseases like typhoid fever, as heavy rains overwhelm sanitation systems, contaminating drinking water with Salmonella Typhi. In addition to typhoid conjugate vaccination and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions, treatment with proven therapies such as Ceftriaxone is critical to curb the burden of disease.

Seasonal trends in gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation and sluggish bowel movements, are a common problem en...
21/08/2025

Seasonal trends in gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation and sluggish bowel movements, are a common problem encountered in clinical practice. Effective management requires a combination of preventative measures, including dietary and lifestyle changes, combined with treatments such as milk of magnesia solutions, as these are regarded as safe and effective without causing serious side effects.
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