Viral Infection, Diabetes, Muscle Pain _Flu & Telemedicine

In last one week our doctors have either by home visit or tele consultation helped diabetics with viral infection.  We found some common misconceptions and risks which we want to highlight by this post.

1. In two instances both husband and wife were suffering from fever, body pain and dry cough. This was because of viral infection which was given by one partner to other. Viral infection is contagious and the most simple way it spreads is through handshake. Please wash your hands and disinfect the common objects which are handled like door handles, utensils.
2. Antibiotics do not help in viral infection and other way round may cause more harm. Many a times we have seen patients taking Azithral (azithromycin) without doctor prescription. Abuse of antibiotics can lead to obesity, diarrhoea and antibiotic resistance.
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4. Diabetics who are taking Insulin or other oral hypoglycaemic agents need to be careful in taking the medication without adequate food intake. We have seen hypoglycaemic  episodes in such patients. Please keep a sugar monitor at home and ensure that you are taking adequate food. HYPOGLYCAEMIA IS MORE HARMFUL THAN HYPERGLYCAEMIA IN SHORT RUN. Hyperglycaemia for couple of days is not harmful. Please consult doctor.
5. Dehydration is also a major cause of weakness and complications. Elderly people with fever are more prone to dehydration. Ensure adequate hydration. Plain water and as per sugar levels ORS can be given to ensure good hydration.
6. Body ache, muscle pain can be there during viral infection. Long standing diabetics can have borderline kidney function. It is important to ensure that they do not take pain killers indiscriminately. Paracetamol is fine but other over the counter pain killers must be avoided. Again drinking plenty of water is important.  
   

CDC recommendation here- 

Get in touch with us to know more , you can call on +91 8892505557, reach@rightcare.in  , Prana Healthcare

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Joint Pains & Osteoarthritis-How To Help Oneself

Osteoarthritis has become a very common problem. Osteoarthritis is joint damage because of wear and tear. It normally sets in old age but symptoms can start as early as 40 or 45 years old.

The major distressing thing is that they have pain. This pain can range from being moderate to very severe.

Doing physiotherapy and regular self exercises is extremely beneficial. Others ways to help oneself are given below.

1. Reduce Weight, Reduce Pressure On Your Joints:Your weight can make a staggering difference to pain levels, and every kilogram really does count. Researchers have found that a 10% reduction in body weight could mean a 50% reduction in pain. The same study found that 38% of participants recorded little to no pain after losing weight. Some small diet and exercise adjustments today could drastically improve your quality of life tomorrow. Get in touch with us to consult a Dietician.
2. Having Omega 3 Fatty Acid Rich Diet: They prevent tissue damage and reduce inflammation.
3. Exercise: Regular activity is an essential part of life with osteoarthritis – but when pain is there doing anything becomes difficult.  So doing easy, comfortable  exercise is something to aim for, whether it’s a social exercise class or a regular walk. To keep bones strong one needs to do weight bearing exercises. Exercise in water is a great way to reduce pressure on joints and minimise injuries due to exercise. So get into swimming pool and get some movements there.  Drink water to stay hydrated, it helps keep your joints moving.
4. Sleep, sleep and sleep: Simple truth is if we sleep less we feel more pain in the morning. So use all tricks and trade to sleep better. 

We wish you health always.

If in case you need a Physiotherapist at home or Dietician Consultation @ home or Blood Investigations @ home, just call +91 8892505557.

Or visist pranahealthcare.co.in

WORLD HEART DAY 2016_ Be The Boss

By this time you should have heard that today, September 29 is World Heart Day! What did you do after knowing that today is World Heart Day?

Do you know what affects our heart? How to keep our heart healthy?

Simple things first.

1. Walking, jogging, running, skipping- any form of exercise which is called aerobic activity helps heart. The heart gets nourished by development of new blood vessels to heart. 
2. Quit tobacco and alcohol.
3. Eat healthy. Limit processed food especially soda drinks, burger, french fries.
4. Work towards having a healthy working environment. If you have a toxic boss, change your team or change your job. 
5. If you are the boss, work towards keeping your team healthy and be a nice boss!

World Heart Day may come once a year but remember your heart beats everyday! Thank it everyday and help it to stay healthy. 

Dengue & Chikungunya- They Are Back!

It is unfortunate that we have to suffer from preventable diseases. Prana doctors have been seeing lot of patients suffering from Chikungunya, Malaria, Dengue! all due to mosquitoes bites.
The Swaach Bharat Abhiyan has a long way to go....

Dengue is a virus infection that is transmitted through the bite of an Aedes mosquito. Common in the tropic and subtropics.

The symptoms include high fevers, severe headache with pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint aches, a rash and mild bleeding of the nose or gums. There is no specific treatment, because it is a viral illness antibiotics do not work. At the present there is no vaccine either, but with early recognition and good medical management such as pain relievers, rest and fluid replacement, most people can recover. Interestingly contrary to most illnesses younger children actually have a milder course of the disease than compared with older kids and adults. However, there is a more severe often fatal form called Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF). If unrecognized it can result in bleeding internally from low platelet counts, which are the clotting particles, found in the blood. This then causes abdominal pain and shortness of breath from bleeding into the lungs and abdominal cavity, leading to shock. These individuals need to be hospitalized in an ICU setting.

ChikungunyaThis viral disease is spread through the bite of the Albopictus mosquito, know as the Asian tiger mosquito. Commonly seen in countries of Asia, Africa and the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

The most common symptom is severe joint pain with fever. The disease is not often fatal but the pain is extremely severe can be disabling. Those at risk for a more severe form of the disease are the very old and very young as well as people with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, kidney disease and heart disease. Again there is no specific medication or vaccine, just pain relievers and fluids to prevent dehydration.

Prevention is keyDuring mosquito season there are prevention tips you can follow to protect yourself:

• Eliminate any standing water around your house outside where mosquitos can breed in pots, planters or anything that can hold a puddle of water.
• If possible use air-conditioning or use window screens or mosquito netting at night when you sleep.
• Mosquitos are weak fliers, so if are outside dining or grilling use a fan to keep them away.
• When the weather permits wear long sleeves and pants if you are spending a lot of time outdoors.
• In endemic regions community-wide insecticides or larvicide spraying can be done.
• Personal insect repellents containing DEET can be used to treat your clothes and skin but read the label and instruction very carefully. A natural insect repellent such as oil of lemon eucalyptus can be helpful too.

Lastly, early recognition is important. Therefore if you have spent a significant time outdoors and noticed you gotten bitten and you develop a fever or just start to feel ill, talk with your doctor right away.

"Prevention Is Better Than Cure"

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What To Do When Your Elderly Parents Refuse Elder Care?

We have come across many instances when either parent or both initially refuse to take outside help from a trained caregiver.

This can happen because of many reasons:

1. How to trust that person?

2. Where will that person stay? Where will they sleep? What will they eat?

3. We are still fit to carry on our routine activities!

4. Which religion or caste they belong to!

5. Language spoken and understood.

The best proof is always to speak to similar situation people who have taken help. Their words and experience can be most reassuring. Get in touch with us to speak to the right people. We will visit your place, understand, reassure, make them speak to our existing or past customers.

Read more

5 Tips for Overcoming an Elderly Parent’s Objections to Home Care

Know About- Blood Pressure

There are many silent killers!  One among them is hypertension or high Blood Pressure.

We in our clinics see even people as young as 25 years having high blood pressure. So whenever you get a chance get your blood pressure checked and relax.

Also, high blood pressure can be easily managed with time tested medicines. These medicines have been taken by lakhs of people and are very safe. You would have come across who are BP medication for more than 20-40 years and are doing well.

What happens if you do not treat high BP or do not take medicines regularly?

• You might have seen lot of people with stroke/paralysis, most of the times it is because of uncontrolled high BP. 
• Cardiac diseases like heart getting enlarged, heart failure, valve failure , heart attack (MI), all can happen as a result of high BP.

What causes high BP?

• Lack of physical activity or exercise
• Stress, stress could be at work or family.
• Smoking and alcohol
• Lack of proper sleep
• High cholesterol level

High Blood Pressure is one of the easiest treated chronic condition.

Get in touch with us to get BP and Lipid Profile checked at home in Bangalore for just 599* Rs.

Yes, we will come to your home and do the needful. 

*Conditions apply

Happy International Nurses Day_Prana Healthcare

Nurses form the backbone of the healthcare system. We tend to underestimate their role, compassion, dedication, hard work.

Today on International Nurses Day, we thank all the nurses who work tirelessly and most of the times without any claim to fame or money.

A small celebration with our nursing staff in our office!


 

Dr Albert Nast-An Inspirational Story

Dr Albert Nast story is one of inspiration. You can read more about it here but what is missed by most is that this would not have been possible without a great support system.

Health care requires caring doctors but it also requires Nurses, Caregivers, Wives and larger community to be supportive.

Dr Albert Nast became a great doctor even after he became blind because he was supported by his wife and nurses.

We have your well being at heart and we trust you stay healthy always.

Do You Need An Helping Hand In Taking Care of Your Near One?

Elderly people have diverse requirements. Also the challenges faced by them are multitude. With decreasing muscle mass, loss of balance and other health conditions, it can become difficult for them to manage their daily needs.

It is tough for the near and dear ones to provide constant care as expected by the elderly person on account of various reasons. Under such circumstances having an attender to take care of elderly makes a big difference.

Conditions where an attender can make life easy are:

1. People who are bed ridden

2. People with Parkinson's disease

3. People with Dementia and Alzheimer's.

4. People with Stroke/Paralysis

5. Cancer patients

6. Patients with tracheostomy

7. Patients with colostomy

Require An Attender or Elderly Care Provider? Get In Touch With Us

To know the benefits and how to get an attender to suit your requirement get in touch with us. You can call 09886455344

Disruptive Ideas, Constructive Care

Prana Healthcare along with Practo gets featured in Hindu BusinessLine.

The link to Business Line article is .... here

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/disruptive-ideas-constructive-care/article7220269.ece

Prana Healthcare Doctors Gets Featured in New Indian Express

Thanks to Doctors who are supporting and helping Prana Healthcare, we got featured in New Indian Express. The mission of making health care judicious, optimal, human, compassionate, evidence and technology based is on its way.
Also one of our co-founder Narayan Rao​ missed the photo shoot and being mentioned in the article as he was travelling. Prana Healthcare Enablers​  is a team because of him.
 Our doctor home visit, on demand doctors, clinics, tele-consultation, video-consultation, follow up support to specialists and hospitals are all aimed at empowering the customer and the doctor.

Here is the link to the article: Prana Healthcare Doctors in New Indian Express