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Tuberculosis: More Than Just a Cough. Affecting millions of people, tuberculosis is still not over. Once a person gets diagnosed with tuberculosis, apart from taking a devastating toll physically, it creates stigma, discrimination, misunderstanding, and gossip around the person. In this blog, let’s dig into the stigma surrounding it and what the patient care service in Bangalore has to say about it. So let’s begin with what tuberculosis is. It is a type of serious illness caused by a type of bacteria that affects the lungs. It is a contagious bacteria that can spread when a person coughs, as the tiny droplets can spread in the air and enter the other person’s lungs. These can also easily affect those who have weakened immune systems. Even though some antibiotic drugs can cure it, some forms of bacteria may not respond to treatments.  But once affected, eventually, they are surrounded by lots of stigma. They may be rejected by their own family and friends, face social isolation, an...

The musculoskeletal system, comprising muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and joints, requires careful maintenance to prevent and manage injuries or issues associated with aging. A team of well-trained orthopaedic professionals provides tailored and personalised care for orthopedics. However, in the era of advanced technology and practices, there are ways in which orthopaedics has developed itself to the forefront of how musculoskeletal injuries are treated. As per orthopaedics caretaker services in Chennai , here are some innovations and advancements in orthopaedics:   Orthopaedics Surgery: Minimal invasive surgeries: No more conventional cut-open procedures, which some may find uncomfortable and cause less tissue damage. These minimally invasive surgeries use minimal incisions, which causes less discomfort, a quicker recovery time, and less tissue damage. Prosthetics and implants: With the advancement of 3D technology, it has become possible to create personalised implants and...

When we hear the word "physical therapy," we only think that it is a treatment for those who have recovered or are recovering from surgery, deformity, or any type of illness. But no one thinks that doing physical therapy on a regular basis promotes a healthy lifestyle. A few minutes of physical therapy promotes well-being. People over a certain age, particularly the elderly, must adhere to a regular physical therapy regimen. Because, as they start to age, their physical condition changes, which may result in deterioration of muscle and bone flexibility, which may prevent them from leading an active lifestyle, which may end up being difficult. To avoid this, with your physician’s instructions, you can appoint caretakers. But when we say caretakers, the only question that arises is: whom should we approach? Without giving it a second thought, you can approach the Indian home health care service (IHHC) that provides caretaker services in Chennai . By appointing a caretaker servi...

Chronic respiratory failure or long term mechanical ventilation is the most common indication and it calls for tracheostomy. There are other cases that need tracheostomy which include facial or neck trauma, congenital anomalies, airway obstruction or extensive surgery. In simple terms, a tracheostomy opens a direct airway into the neck. This makes it easier for the person to breathe easily without any difficulties. Gag reflex, and irritation of vocal cords and sedation requirements has been eliminated through this procedure. This has improved patient’s comfort by improving their ability to communicate and mobility when compared to ventilator care that results in painful experience for the patient.  As mentioned earlier, a tracheostomy tube is directly inserted into the neck, it needs to be taken care of crucially. Even a small lag in the care of tracheostomy may result in some other complication. The most ideal care is regular suctioning of the tracheostomy tubes which is needed to...