Diabetic Joint Disease is a destructive arthritis facilitated by neurological (nerve) disease. It is also known as Charcot Joint Disease. It is named for Jean-Marie Charcot a French neurologist who observed a severe pattern of joint destruction in patients with advanced syphilis. This advanced (tertiary) syphilis commonly causes absence of normal sensation; especially in the lower extremities (foot and ankle). Charcot noted this in 1868. For the...more
Neuroarthropathy is a destructive arthritis facilitated by neurological (nerve) disease. It is also known as Charcot joint disease. It is named for Jean-Marie Charcot a French neurologist who observed a severe pattern of joint destruction in patients with advanced syphilis. This advanced (tertiary) syphilis commonly causes absence of normal sensation; especially in the lower extremities (foot and ankle). Charcot noted this in 1868. For the last...more
The Greek root 'endo' means in and 'scope' means a tube. Thus, the term 'endoscopy' refers to the technique of 'looking inside' with the help of a tube. The inside here is the inside of the human body and the tube is a thin tube that is inserted into the body in order to diagnose the problem in the particular region of the body. The upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts can be assessed using this technique. A gastroscopy will enable the surgeon to assess the stomach and proximal small bowel (duodenum), whereas a colonoscopy will evaluate the large bowel (colon and rectum) as well as the distal part of the small bowel (terminal ileum) if needed. These procedures are relatively painless and performed under sedation.The most widely used endoscopic procedures include - - Gastroscopy- Flexible sigmoidoscopy (partial colonoscopy)- ColonoscopyEndoscopic procedures are usually the first steps before performing a laparoscopy including keyhole surgery and also gastric banding.Dr Berney has realised the importance of ongoing developments of new skills in this innovative field for the benefit of his patients, and has made the use of laparoscopic techniques a priority in his practice whenever...more
Eating out can be troublesome for dieters since it is very difficult to exercise control given the fact that other people are in charge of the food preparation. Hence, finding yourself at a loss when confronted by the many food choices in a restaurant is a typical dilemma, which can easily sidetrack you from your weight loss goals if you are not...more
Your metabolism is, for all intent and purpose, like the engine in your car or perhaps more accurately like the transmission. The transmission controls how fast / hard the engine is working and therefore how much fuel is being consumed. Your metabolism is raised slightly when you eat, in anticipation of the work your body has to do to process the...more
Combination skin is a blend of oily and dry skin. The T-zone of the face (the forehead and the nose) remain oily while the cheeks are dry. This type of skin needs a dual treatment - the T-zone requires oily skin care while the cheek areas require dry skin care.Treating and taking care of combination skin is not an easy task. However, with proper care, it's easy to survive with combination skin. One of the major concerns when treating combination skin is dealing with different areas of the skin individually with different skin care products. This is because if you treat your skin as oily skin, the dry areas will become drier and if you treat your skin like dry skin, the T zone will become all the more oilly.Here are some tips to care efficiently for combination skin:Cleanse Your T-ZoneUse a mild foaming cleanser to cleanse your face and focus more on your T zone when you lather. Ideally, do this twice a day - once in the morning and once at night. Wash your face in warm water in the morning and cool water at night. If you feel your skin is getting oilier around noon, then wash your face with a cleanser. Here are some popular products picks:- Obagi Nu Derm Foaming Gel: An amazing...more
The best thing to do when you suspect you are suffering from GAD is to rush to your family medical practitioner and seek immediate medical help. Side by side, you could start with some SOS measures that would keep the disorder in check or even...more
It is safe to describe Anxiety disorder as the next stage of GAD because when you suffer from panic disorder you would experience all the symptoms, only on a more acute scale. The difference between GAD and panic disorder is that the former lasts for...more
Do you know why many anxiety patients suffered long term panic attack and only able to control their condition with medication? When the person became rely on the medication to control their anxiety, they risk more severe anxiety attack as those...more
These kind of exercise is not as common as Yoga, but the effect to relief the body and mind from anxiety are equally encouraging, but you need to do it consistently for at least 3 months to see greater results...Taiji is a martial art developed...more
Anxiety disorder is a recent entrant in medical analogy not because it is new, but because earlier it was confused with agoraphobia or fear of market place (derived from the Greek language). Those suffering from agoraphobia would do anything to avoid...more
Music is very pleasant - even for those who are not particularly fond of it. It has the ability to relax the mind and body as well as generate positive energy. Music, as some studies show, increases the production of serotonin, which is responsible...more