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In blood donation camps donars give blood without taking money.but when any patiemt need blood Blood banks charge for blood, even when the patient is poor.why?

Asked by ankur gupta in Personal Health at 6:31 PM on April 22, 2008

Rekha's Answer

This is very good question even i think you can go the blood bank ask there contact person.

Answered at 10:51 AM on April 23, 2008

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where I will get good medical treatment for my tennis elbow injury in bangalore?

Asked by biplab in Personal Health at 12:45 AM on April 23, 2008

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List of Major Hospitals and health care centers:

* E.P.M.C's women's clinic and surgery-9th block, Jayanagar
* Manipal Hospital - Airport Road
* Mallya Hospital - Vittal Mallya Road
* HOSMAT Hospital (Sports and Orthopedic Medicine) - near MG Road
* Sagar Apollo Hospital - Bannerghatta Road, Tilaknagar
* Wockhardt Hospital - Cunningham Road
* Wockhardt Hospitals - Opp. I.I.M., Bannerghatta Road
* Columbia Asia Hospital - Bellary Road, Hebbal
* MS Ramaiah Super Speciality Hospital, New BEL Road,(the new Ramaiah hospital)
* Chinmaya Mission Hospital - CMH Road, Indiranagar
* St. Johns Medical College Hospital - Sarjapur Road, Koramangala
* Narayana Hrudayalaya - Hosur Road
* Apollo Hospital - Opp. I.I.M., Bannerghatta Road,
* Apollo Clinic - Multiple locations
* NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences)

Answered at 10:50 AM on April 23, 2008

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In which stage of age does pubic hair grow?

Asked by aditya in Personal Health at 12:49 AM on April 23, 2008

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It is not at a particular age, but at a developmental stage when your pubic hair begins to show. For girls it starts about the same time your breasts begin to form. A Doctor Tanner called this "Stage 2." The early pubic hairs are fine, soft, and not very thick. As you continue to develop they will become more numerous, darker, and take on a coarser feel. See the Tanner Stage Calculator for Girls to determine approximately what stage you have reached in your development.

Answered at 10:45 AM on April 23, 2008

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Can soneone tell me precation to tkae after open heartsurgery..?

Asked by Pooja Mathur in Personal Health at 12:25 PM on April 21, 2008

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An open surgical procedure used to treat moderate to severe coronary artery disease. Clogged arteries are bypassed with grafts to provide alternate routes of blood flow to the heart. Although other grafts may be used, this surgical procedure most commonly involves a saphenous vein graft from the leg to route blood around areas of vessel blockage in the heart.

Sternal Precautions after Surgery

Sometimes after the chest is closed and sutured, the underlying tissues are not fully healed. Most surgeons will recommend their patient's follow sternal precautions.

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No pushing, pulling, lifting more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks post-operative.
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No pulling or pushing up in bed with the arms.
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Walk with hand held assistance rather than using canes or other assistive devices.
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Take small steps when turning in standing, avoid twisting the body.
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No driving for 4 weeks post-operative.
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If a sternectomy is involved and a skin or muscle flap is present, shoulder elevation may be limited to 90 degrees.
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Avoid holding hands/arms overhead for long periods of time.

Care of the Operative Leg (the limb from which the bypass graft is taken):

Sitting with legs crossed should be avoided as it impairs circulation. The involved leg should be elevated when sitting or lying to manage swelling. Swelling in the operative leg is common, but should improve as the collateral circulation develops. Leg stockings are usually worn 2 weeks post-operative to prevent swelling and blood clots.

Returning to Activities

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Bathing: Showering is usually permitted 2 days post-operative. Tub baths and use of extremely hot water should be avoided until incision is well healed. It is recommended that one sits while drying off. Soaking in the tub is usually permitted after the incision is well healed at about 6 weeks post-operative.
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Dressing: Sit as much as possible when putting on/taking off shirt and pants to conserve energy. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes.
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Walking: Frequent short walks are usually recommended initially. Pacing of activities and energy conservation are important. Monitoring heart rate, perceived rate of exertion and blood pressure with walking activity is recommended.
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Stair climbing: Usually permitted unless physician states otherwise.
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Sexual Relations: Resumed when patient feels comfortable, usually 2-4 weeks after discharge from acute care.
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Driving: Usually allowed after 3-4 weeks post-operative, but may vary pending Physician's discretion.
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Housework/Yardwork: Task such as vacuuming, mopping mowing the lawn, using light hand tools, taking out the garbage and carrying wet laundry basket are resumed after 2 months post-operative.
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Recreation: Swimming, Fishing, Tennis, Lifting greater than 10 pounds, Biking, and Treadmill walking are usually safe to resume after 3 months post-operative. Physician approval may be necessary for return to bowling, diving and golf.
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Return to work: Usually allowed after 4-6 weeks post-operative pending type of work (physical vs. sedentary).

Rest

Exercise and rest should be well balanced for a successful recovery from open heart surgery. Sitting quietly 20-30 minutes and/or short naps between activities is usually encouraged. It takes time to regain stamina, endurance and to re-establish a normal blood count after open heart surgery. Some individuals find it takes 6-12 weeks post-operative to begin to feel their energy level rise.

Answered at 11:12 AM on April 22, 2008

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how can we remove nagitivity from our mind?

Asked by mohit mohit in Personal Health at 12:43 PM on April 21, 2008

Rekha's Answer

Easier said than done � right?

One way to control your thinking is to turn from the negative subject and give attention to another. Change your thinking from the negative thoughts and think harmonious thoughts.

Amazingly, parents or caregivers of children, on a regular basis, apply this principle to stop negative thinking: DISTRACTION.

For example, when a child is upset because a toy has been taken from them by another child, the parent or caregiver will attempt to take the child�s focus off the negative situation.

If the child sits there and stares at the other child who took away the toy, the crying will continue. However, if that child is distracted to start thinking about something else, say the cute puppy playing in the yard, they have moved from negative thinking about the lost toy to positive thoughts about the cute puppy.

The requirement to �drop your negative thoughts� � to let go of it as one lets go of a rock in the hand � can be difficult. But dropping the negative thought requires far less exertion in the long run than holding onto the negativity.

There are three mental actions which are essential to the training of controlling your thoughts.

* How to think.
* How to stop thinking any particular thought which may be in the mind.
* How to change the thinking from one thought to another.

While you are reading this article, you may be thinking, �it will just not be that easy to stop thinking my negative thoughts�.

Well, the early scholars on the research of positive thinking disagreed.

Edward Carpenter, profoundly stated near the beginning of the 20th century �If a pebble in our boot torments us, we expel it. We take off the boot and shake it out. And once the matter is fairly understood, it is just as easy to expel an intruding and obnoxious thought from your mind, as it is to shake a stone out of your shoe.�

When a negative thought creeps into your mind, you have the power to choose to banish the negative thought and call on a more uplifting one.

Try this mental exercise to help you STOP the negative thinking.

We all experience the frustrations of driving. In fact, driving is considered one of the most intense daily stressors we experience. If you find yourself reacting disapprovingly towards a fellow driver, and you feel those negative thoughts creeping in, try to change the image in your mind. Think of something that you find calming or uplifting. Maybe it�s your favourite vacation spot. Maybe it�s the smile on a small child�s face. Whatever it is, change your focus to that thought instead of the frustrating driver.

I hope that by doing this mental exercise, you will find that you allowed the fleeting frustration to pass and continued your drive with a much calmer and peaceful outlook.

If you truly want to experience the �power of positive thinking�, you need practice in earnest. You will need to persevere.

If you do your best to stop negative thinking, in ways that your own knowledge and experience suggest, you will learn the lessons of positive thinking.

You may learn more about yourself than you thought possible! The earnest practitioner of positive thinking will gain an understanding and power that will enable him or her to do what seemed impossible at the outset.

Answered at 11:18 AM on April 22, 2008

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Can someone tell me what precations must be taken after an open heart surgery.?

Asked by Pooja Mathur in Personal Health at 12:21 PM on April 21, 2008

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Answered at 11:13 AM on April 22, 2008

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how to reduce pimples for boys?

Asked by lakshmi teja in Personal Health at 4:48 PM on April 21, 2008

Rekha's Answer

Take 2-3 bottels SAFI twice a day definetly you feel better or avoid fried food.

Answered at 10:57 AM on April 22, 2008

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Can operated eyes be donated? Can the eyes ,which are operated like Lasik Laser or with any other surgery, be donated?

Asked by ankur gupta in Personal Health at 7:14 PM on April 21, 2008

Rekha's Answer

no it is not doneted.

Answered at 10:56 AM on April 22, 2008

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How to cure Paralysis Stroke?.... Age 55, Male.. Working in BSNL.. Stroked left side(Leg, Hand & Mouth)..

Asked by jnanesh g in Personal Health at 4:21 PM on April 21, 2008

Rekha's Answer

A cerebral infarction (stroke) is a life-threatening neurological injury in which the supply of oxygen and nutrients to parts of the brain is interrupted. In 85 percent of cases, strokes are caused by a blood clot (thrombus), which reaches the brain via the bloodstream and 'gets stuck' in the smaller blood vessels, thus blocking them (ischaemic stroke ). This cuts off the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the regions of the brain supplied via these vessels. The number of nerve cells (neurones) that die as a result of the blockage depends on the length of time that the blood vessel is blocked. The sudden rupture of an artery within the brain can also cause blood to be released into the brain, thus compressing brain structures (intracerebral haemorrhage, occurring in approx. 15 percent of all patients). Both types of stroke affect brain tissue in the same way.

It is absolutely essential to restore the blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible after a stroke, i.e. within the first two hours and within the first six hours at the latest. This is mainly achieved by administering medication to dissolve the blood clot. If blood flow can be restored within this time frame, the damage caused is generally fully or at least partially reversible. It is assumed that the blood vessels in the area surrounding the affected tissue perform an emergency supply function in the first hours after the stroke, enabling the neurones in the affected area to recover when the flow of blood to them is restored. However, if the blood supply is interrupted for a lengthy period of time, the neurones die and the damage caused to the brain tissue is permanent and irreversible.

The consequences of a stroke vary considerably, depending on which area of the brain has been damaged and to what extent. They range from minor limitations to confinement in bed. Frequent consequences are hemiparalysis, muscular spasms, disturbances of consciousness, speech problems and diminished sensitivity. In Germany, strokes are the most common cause of disabilities.

Stroke therapy mainly takes place in the first few hours after the stroke occurs. After that, attempts are made to reduce the risk of further strokes by administering medication to 'thin' the blood. Obviously, a change of lifestyle is an essential measure, because blood clots and arterial calcification are generally a direct consequence of an unhealthy lifestyle, a lack of exercise and an inappropriate diet. Some patients will require surgery, e.g. to unblock arteries or to prevent the risk of them narrowing even more. When strokes are caused by cerebral haemorrhage, the blood in the brain can be removed by a tap.

Other classic therapeutic approaches include neurorehabilitation, which consists of a combination of physiotherapy, ergotherapy and logopaedics. Although the dead nerve cells cannot be regenerated, therapies can be administered to encourage other areas of the brain to assume the functions previously performed by these cells, which means that patients can learn to perform certain functions again.

Answered at 11:00 AM on April 22, 2008

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