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Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options | Max Hospital

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP): Types, Symptoms, and Treatment

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own blood clotting cells called platelets. This can lead to easy bruising and bleeding.

Dr. Ashutosh Shukla In Internal Medicine

Jan 05 , 2026 | 6 min read

Coronavirus (COVID-19): All You Need to Know

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting impact on people around the world, but once it was over, many people stopped taking necessary precautions. Unfortunately, over the last couple of weeks, new cases of Coronavirus infection, caused by a new strain of the virus - JN.1, highlighting the importance of awareness, personal hygiene, and public health preparedness. This comprehensive guide outlines essential information about Coronavirus (COVID-19), including its symptoms, modes of transmission, prevention tips, workplace safety, treatment approaches, vaccine information, and post-COVID care strategies.

Dr. Shovana Veshnavi In Internal Medicine

Jan 05 , 2026 | 6 min read

Tomato Flu in Children: Everything You Need to Know

Tomato flu is a viral illness that affects children, most commonly those under the age of 5 years. It usually starts suddenly with a fever, followed by tiredness and red rashes or blisters that appear on the hands, feet or around the mouth. Since the symptoms are similar to other common infections such as viral fever or hand, foot and mouth disease, many parents find it difficult to tell them apart in the early stages. This confusion is made worse by the fact that tomato flu is not yet widely recognised or well understood. To help parents and caregivers stay informed, this blog offers a complete guide to tomato flu, including how it spreads, what signs to look out for, and how to manage it at home. Let’s begin by looking at what tomato flu is.

Dr. Shovana Veshnavi In Internal Medicine

Jan 05 , 2026 | 10 min read

Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Symptoms, Risks and Diagnosis | Max Hospital

Vitamin B12 Deficiency: All You Need to Know

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining nerve function, producing DNA, and forming red blood cells. Despite its importance, vitamin B12 deficiency is surprisingly common and often goes unnoticed until it leads to severe health issues. That said, recognizing the early symptoms of this deficiency is vital for preventing long-term complications, which is why in this article, we explore the key signs of vitamin B12 deficiency, with an aim to empower you with the knowledge to take timely action and maintain optimal health.

Dr. Supriya Bali In Internal Medicine

Jan 05 , 2026 | 7 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 7 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 7 min read

What to Eat in Loose Motion - Do's and Dont's

When you have loose motions, the most effective way to return to full health is by changing your diet. There are many foods which can help you to soothe your stomach, but there are some foods that can irritate your stomach. We'll proceed by listing out some of the things that you should and shouldn't do when you have loose motions.

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Mar 21 , 2018 | 7 min read

How Can Squint be Corrected?

Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age. Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.

Max Team In Ophthalmology Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 7 min read

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) is a disorder that mainly affects the health condition of children and young adults. One of the unique aspects of this disorder is that it can cause a significant number of deaths among the individuals affected by the condition.

Dr. Mukesh Kumar In Internal Medicine

Jan 05 , 2026 | 3 min read

Leptospirosis: An In-Depth Look at Diagnosis and Care

Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection often transmitted through contaminated water or soil, is a global health concern that can affect both humans and animals. While it may initially present with flu-like symptoms, this disease can quickly escalate into more severe health issues if left untreated. That’s why understanding how to diagnose and manage leptospirosis is crucial for protecting yourself and your loved ones. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about identifying leptospirosis, detailing how to identify early symptoms and the required for effective treatment, and practical tips to help you manage this challenging infection effectively. Let’s dive in.

Dr. Sumit Sethi In Internal Medicine

Jan 05 , 2026 | 10 min read

Beware: Winters Can Aggravate Vitamin-D Deficiency!

Someone close in your family tripped and fractured her foot. The recovery is taking quite longer than usual. So, a question might pop in your mind that is she taking Vitamin-D supplements? Why is he/she getting injured continuously over a period of time? Popularly known as “Sunshine Vitamin”, it is essential to strengthen the skeletal system, as well as decrease the chance of osteoporosis and fractures . Surprisingly, most parts of India get plenty of sunshine throughout the year but it might surprise yo

Dr. Ashutosh Shukla In Internal Medicine

Jan 05 , 2026 | 2 min read

COVID kills but so does Cancer

Suffering due to delayed or inadequately treated cancer will be no less than what CORONA can unleash. In Italy 20% of all people dying during COVID pandemic were active cancer patients. For a cancer patient COVID is a double whammy. Due to compromised immunity they have increased risk of COVID related complications and at the same time lock down related measures have made cancer treatment delivery difficult and inefficient. Cancer care providers ( Oncosurgeons, radiation and medical oncologists ) are

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Jan 05 , 2026 | 2 min read

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