Health Articles

Lead Poisoning - Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

Lead poisoning, otherwise called plumbism, is a heavy metal poisoning that results from the presence of lead in the body. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Dr. Arul Amuthan

11 Nov 2019 - 5 min read

CPR, a Life Saving Procedure

This article gives an idea of how to perform CPR and its importance in saving a life.

Dr. Vinay Kumar

24 Dec 2018 - 4 min read

Rabies - Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Here is an attempt to cover a never ending loop of doubts, which patients present regarding a recent encounter with an animal. The encounter ranges from being playful with the pet to a tiger attack.

Dr. Vishnu K R

31 Aug 2019 - 2 min read

What to Do If You or Your Child Suddenly Start Bleeding from the Nose?

Epistaxis is a common medical condition, bringing the patient to the ER. If the bleeding is profuse, it can be life-threatening. One needs to be aware of the causes and the immediate first-aid to be g...

Dr. Vaishali Mehta

12 Sep 2018 - 1 min read

How to Stop Nose Bleeds?

Bleeding from the nose or epistaxis is a very common condition and usually nothing to worry about. This article discusses the steps for managing an active nose bleed.

Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi

07 Sep 2018 - 2 min read

Snakebite - First Aid, Treatment, and Precautions

There are thousands of species of snakes and only a small percent of them are venomous. That is the sole reason why some people survive snake bites without taking antisera. Let us see what are the fir...

Dr. Vishnu K R

20 Jul 2019 - 3 min read

Nasal Foreign Body Removal: A Common But Challenging Emergency In Children

This article throws light on the problems related to nasal foreign body insertion in children.

Dr. Jagdish Chaturvedi

07 Sep 2018 - 3 min read

How to Avoid Ergonomic Health Hazards?

This article highlights the most significant health challenges faced by the employees at work, ways to avoid them, and first aid emergency services.

Dr. Shakti Mishra

01 Oct 2019 - 3 min read

Burns - Types, Treatment, Home Remedies, Complications, and Prevention

Learn about the types, causes, symptoms, and ways to prevent burns. This article also includes home remedies and first aid care for burns and the available treatment options for burn scars.

Dr. Atishay Bukharia

28 Nov 2019 - 6 min read