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Plummer-Vinson Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Most commonly seen in middle-aged women, Plummer-Vinson Syndrome is a rare condition caused by iron deficiency, and mainly affects the upper part of the digestive tract. Over time, iron deficiency can lead to the formation of thin, web-like membranes to form in the throat, known as oesophageal webs. These webs narrow the passage for food and make swallowing difficult. Besides affecting the swallowing process, the condition can also increase the risk of certain types of cancer if not treated in time. In this blog, we will look at what causes Plummer-Vinson Syndrome, the symptoms that may appear, and the treatment options available. Let us begin with understanding the condition.

Dr Pallavi Mehta In Hematology Oncology

Aug 14 , 2025 | 10 min read

Which Asanas to Avoid if Suffering from Heart Disease

Yoga is the solution to all heart problems. We all practice a few asanas that can reduce the risk of heart disease. Unfortunately, Yoga is not the cure for all heart diseases and has its own limitations. Below are few questions often asked from an Interventional Cardiologist on which asanas to avoid:

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Aug 14 , 2025 | 3 min read

Hypertension- The Silent Killer

What is Hypertension? Hypertension is synonymous with high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against the walls of the arteries, which are the conduits that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. In some people, the blood cannot flow easily through these arteries. For example, if the arteries are narrowed for some reason, the pressure will go up to keep the blood flowing. This is high blood pressure. What are the symptoms of Hypertension? If you have

Max Team In Cardiac Sciences

Aug 14 , 2025 | 2 min read

How to Protect Yourself from Swine Flu?

Swine flu is a respiratory infection caused by a virus which usually infects pigs. The virus is highly contagious and can survive in the environment for days. It is not unusual for people to get the infection. Swine flu is transmitted from person to person by inhalation or ingestion of droplets containing virus from people sneezing or coughing; it is not transmitted by eating cooked pork products. The symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of common flu like fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, headac

Max Team In Pulmonology Critical Care

Aug 14 , 2025 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 Eye Care / Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 3 min read

Knee Replacement is Not the Only Surgical Option for Patients with Knee Arthritis!

For those suffering from age-related (degenerative) arthritis of the knee, a stage comes when all the reasonable non-operative options have been tried, and not worked. So, the option of surgery comes into the picture. One common option suggested is knee replacement , and it being as intimidating as it sounds, it is natural that patients look for an alternative. Other non-operative options such as stem cell treatment, oil messages etc. with large claims and no scientific backing also come into considerati

Dr. J Maheshwari In Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement

Aug 14 , 2025 | 2 min read

Asthma - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment in Adults and Children

Asthma is a long-term lung condition which causes difficulty in breathing and affects the breathing passages or airways of the lungs. When triggered, the inside layers of your airways swell even more. This reduces the space for air to move in and out of the lungs. The muscles that wrap around your airways also can tighten, making breathing even harder.

Max Team In Pulmonology

Aug 13 , 2025 | 3 min read

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy [HIPEC]: Latest Advancement In The Treatment Of Ovarian Cancer

HIPEC stands for Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. It is the latest technique of delivering chemotherapy directly in the abdominal cavity during surgery.

Max Team In Medical Oncology

Aug 13 , 2025 | 1 min read

Can Obesity Increase the Risk of Cancer (Infographic)?

When you meet your friend after a long time, the first thing you hear is that "You have put on weight". This leaves you clueless because you are thinking of other reasons to defend the unnecessary weight gain. It is possible that the risk of developing several diseases can increase- Cancer being the most common of them. Know how obesity can lead to a ocean of problems. Dr. Ranga Rao says, Obesity and Cancer risk are quite related terms therefore it is essential to keep your weight gain intact. Below infogra

Dr. R.Ranga Rao In Medical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology

Aug 13 , 2025 | 1 min read

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