Edition 1, November 2015

5 Questions with

Dr. Sumeet Sethi

Know Your Specialty Audiology (from Latin audīre, “to hear”; and from Greek -λογία, -logia)

Delhi – The new hub for Kidney Transplant Every day, your kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and

extra water.

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5 Questions

with Dr

Sumeet Sethi

Delhi – The

new hub for

Kidney

Transplant

Why my back

hurts while

driving?

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Know Your Specialty – Audiology

Audiology (from Latin audīre, “to hear”; and from Greek -

λογία, -logia) is a branch of science that studies hearing, balance,

and related disorders. Its practitioners, who treat those with

hearing loss and proactively prevent related damage are

audiologists.

Audiologists are experts in the nonmedical diagnosis and

management of disorders of the auditory and balance systems.

They specialize in:

Identifying and assessing hearing and balance problems

Rehabilitating persons with hearing and balance disorders

Preventing hearing loss

Audiologists have training in anatomy and physiology, hearing aids, cochlear implants,

electrophysiology, acoustics, psychophysics, neurology, vestibular function and assessment, balance

disorders, counselling and sign language.

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Why My Back hurts while driving?

Driving for long or regular intervals often creates

strain on your vertebrae and discs. Regular driving

creates a different kind of lumber curve which gives

spine different kinds of vibrations and jolts.

Nowadays cars have a lower roof line which bounds

the driver to lower the seat resulting in tipped back

putting strain on the hamstrings and pulling their

pelvic attachments. This posture if remains frequent

for prolonged seasons results in muscle stiffening,

spasm and back pain.

Along with back pain many people also suffer from

the neck and shoulder pain. This happens because of

tensioning the neck and shoulders while gripping

the steering wheel too tightly.

Remedy from back pain arousing out of driving, can

be eradicated by simply being in the correct postures

while driving. During long journeys stop regularly,

get out of the car and move around. Exercising

regularly also helps in releasing the strain from

different joints in the body. Car makers are striving

hard to build cars keeping in mind the ergonomic

conditions, but till that time it is up to the individual

to adopt correct postures and regular exercise to

prevent back pain.

In case the Problem still persists and Physical

Exercising does not help, then one must consult an

Orthopedics for advice and screening of the

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5 Questions…… With Dr. Sumeet Sethi

Doctor Sumeet Sethi is a Senior Cardiologist practicing in Delhi & Gurgaon. He is a renowned cardiologist

specializing in all kinds of Interventional cardiac procedures. In today’s session of #5Questions, we will be talking

about High Blood Pressure and its associated risks. Please bear in mind that these questions are generic in nature and the information provided is not to be taken as medical advice and is not intended as a

substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Healthoncall: What is high blood pressure and what are the causes of it?

Dr. Sumeet Sethi(Cardiologist): High Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted against the walls of

the arteries as blood flows through them. When the heart contracts and pushes blood into the vessels, blood

pressure rises. It lowers when the heart relaxes, but there’s always a certain amount of pressure in the arteries.

Blood pressure changes from minute to minute and is affected by activity and rest, body temperature, diet,

emotional state, posture, and medications. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and is

recorded as two figures:

Systolic pressure – the pressure of the blood when your heart beats to pump blood out

Diastolic pressure – the pressure of the blood when your heart rests in between beats, which reflects how

strongly your arteries are resisting blood flow

For example, your blood pressure is “140 over 90”, or 140/90mmHg, it means you have a systolic pressure of

140mmHg and a diastolic pressure of 90mmHg. If a person has high blood pressure it means that the walls of the

arteries are receiving too much pressure repeatedly. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a risk factor that can

increase your chance of developing heart disease, a stroke, and other serious conditions, the higher the blood

pressure, the greater the risk. You are at a higher risk if:

you eat too much salt;

you don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables;

you are not active enough;

you are overweight; or

you drink too much alcohol

Age: as you get older, the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle can build up and your blood pressure can increase.

Family history: you are at greater risk if other

members of your family have, or have had, high

blood pressure.

Obesity/overweight – overweight refers to

having extra body weight from muscle, bone, fat

and/or water. Both overweight and obese people

are more likely to develop high blood pressure,

compared to people of normal weight.

Diabetes – people with diabetes are at a higher

risk of developing hypertension.

Healthoncall: what are the consequences of not

controlling my blood pressure?

Dr. Sumeet Sethi(Cardiologist): High blood

pressure is a leading cause of heart attack, stroke,

heart failure, and kidney disease, so it’s a serious condition that we all must be more conscious of as we age. High

blood pressure can become difficult to control over time resulting in need for more medication. It is not

uncommon to be prescribed 3-4 medications to control high blood pressure. However, many factors may play a

role in blood pressure control. A diet low in salt and adherence to medication regimen prescribed by your doctor

is very important in controlling blood pressure. Unhealthy lifestyle practices may play a major role in

uncontrolled high blood pressure. Smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, and lack of exercise may contribute to

uncontrolled blood pressure.

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Healthoncall: What is a heart attack?

Dr. Sumeet Sethi(Cardiologist): A heart attack is a

medical emergency that occurs when blood supply

to part of the heart is suddenly cut off. The heart

muscles are supplied by the coronary arteries, which

branch off from a major artery called the aorta. Heart

attack occurs when one or more of the coronary

arteries become blocked. Our heart muscle needs

oxygen to survive. A heart attack occurs when the

blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is

severely reduced or cut off completely. This happens

because coronary arteries that supply the heart

muscle with blood flow can slowly become narrow

from a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other

substances that together are called plaque. When a

plaque in a heart artery breaks, a blood clot forms

around the plaque. This blood clot can block the

blood flow through the heart muscle. When the

heart muscle is starved for oxygen and nutrients, it

is called ischemia. When damage or death of part of

the heart muscle occurs as a result of ischemia, it is

called a heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI).

Healthoncall: What are the symptoms of a heart

attack?

Dr. Sumeet Sethi(Cardiologist): The most common

warning symptoms of a heart attack for both men

and women are:

Chest pain or discomfort– The chest may feel tight,

and heavy as if it is being squeeze. Most heart

attacks involve discomfort in the center or left side

of the chest. It can feel like pressure, squeezing,

fullness, or pain. It also can feel like heartburn or

indigestion. The feeling can be mild or severe.

Upper body discomfort– You may feel pain or

discomfort in one or both arms, the back, shoulders,

neck, jaw, or upper part of the stomach (above the

belly button).

Shortness of breath– This may be your only

symptom, or it may occur before or along with chest

pain or discomfort. It can occur when you are resting

or doing a little bit of physical activity.

Metabolic syndrome, which refers to the presence of

combined high blood cholesterol, diabetes, obesity

and high blood pressure. A person with metabolic

syndrome is twice as likely to develop heart disease

as a person without the syndrome.

Healthoncall: What can I do to lessen my risk of a

heart attack?

Dr. Sumeet Sethi(Cardiologist): You can avoid heart

problems in the future by adopting a healthy

lifestyle today. Here are four heart disease

prevention tips to get you started.

Don’t smoke or use tobacco– Smoking or using

tobacco of any kind is one of the most significant risk

factors for developing heart disease. Chemicals in

tobacco can damage your heart and blood vessels,

leading to narrowing of the arteries. Carbon

monoxide in cigarette smoke replaces some of the

oxygen in your blood. This increases your blood

pressure and heart rate by forcing your heart to

work harder to supply enough oxygen.

Exercise for 30 minutes on most days of the week–

Getting some regular, daily exercise can reduce your

risk of fatal heart disease. And when you combine

physical activity with other lifestyle measures, such

as maintaining a healthy weight, the payoff is even

greater. Physical activity helps you control your

weight and can reduce your chances of developing

other conditions that may put a strain on your heart,

such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and

diabetes. Try getting at least 30 to 60 minutes of

moderately intense physical activity most days of

the week.

Eat a heart-healthy diet– Eating a healthy diet can

reduce your risk of heart disease. A diet rich in fruits,

vegetables and whole grains can help protect your

heart. Beans, other low-fat sources of protein and

certain types of fish also can reduce your risk of

heart disease. Saturated fat and Trans fat are the

ones to try to limit or avoid. Major sources of

saturated fat include:

Red meat

Dairy products

Coconut and palm oils

Sources of Trans fat include: Deep-fried fast foods

Bakery products

Packaged snack foods

Margarines

Crackers

Get regular health screenings– High blood

pressure and high cholesterol can damage your

heart and blood vessels. But without testing for

them, you probably won’t know whether you

have these conditions. Regular screening can tell

you what your numbers are and whether you

need to take action.

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Delhi – The new hub for Kidney Transplant

Kidneys are one of the most important organs of human

body. Kidneys are located near the middle of your back, just

above the hip bone. The kidneys remove wastes and extra

water from the blood to form urine. Urine flows from the

kidneys to the bladder through the ureters.

Every day, your kidneys process about 200 quarts

of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and

extra water. The waste and extra water become urine, which

flows to your bladder through tubes called ureters.

Your bladder stores urine until you urinate.

Kidney failure which can be acute or chronic, could make a

person completely dependent upon the process of dialysis to get the work done which is supposed to be done by the

kidneys.

In case the kidneys are failed completely, there is no cure for it unless you go for a kidney transplant. Kidney transplant is

done all over the world as a measure to help people who are diagnosed with the End Stage Renal disease. Most donated

kidneys come from deceased donors; however, the utilization of living donors in the world is on the rise. Usually a living

donor is someone who is a relative to the receiver. In India the first ever known human kidney transplant performed in

India was done at the King Edward Memorial Hospital at Bombay in May 1965.

Over the years with the major healthcare setups are being established in Delhi, it has become one of the preferred Kidney

transplant destinations in India. Most of the major Government and Private hospitals now have the license and capability

to perform a kidney transplant operation. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Max Hospitals, Indraprastha Apollo, Fortis Hospitals

and BLK Hospital are some of the preferred destinations. Although the cost of the transplant surgery differs on the Hospital

Package, but most of all the medical insurance companies are providing covers for it. Every hospital has a separate division

to take care of the transplants as it requires a lot of legal status to be seen and screened and hence requires a very distinctive

approach towards it. The technology used in today’s time is the latest one can expect bases the cost of the procedure. In

terms of efficiency, Delhi has got all the necessary measures to be known for a preferred destination for kidney transplant

operations in India.

Reference:

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1. Use oil diyas instead of candles

2. Make your rangoli with flowers, natural colours, or rice flour

3. Wrap your gifts in newspaper

4. Say No to Fire Crackers

5. Give Back to Society – Make someone happy

This year, let's try and make the festival more meaningful and delightful. Let us promise that in our pursuit of happiness,

we will not harm the environment and ourselves.

We, the team of Healthoncall, wish everyone a healthy, safe, joyous and prosperous diwali.