Heart Block

A heart blockage is a condition in which the heart beats comparatively slow. In this condition, the signals that command the heart to contract are partially or entirely blocked between the upper chambers (atria) and the lower chambers (ventricles).

Although first-degree heart blockage may not have any kind of symptoms, but second- and third-degree heart block may include the following types of symptoms: 

● Fainting

● Dizziness or light-headedness

● Fatigue (tiredness)

● Shortness of breath

● Chest pain

Nowadays, heart attacks are quite common owing to the unhealthy lifestyle and worsening environmental conditions.  This condition majorly arises when the circulation of blood is obstructed to a segment of heart muscle because of a blockage. This mostly occurs due to the piling-up of cholesterol and fat. Thus, it is important to indulge in a healthy lifestyle, to avoid any such fatal heart concerns. 

Following are some common symptoms and warning signs that one may experience in case of a heart attack:

● Choking in throat

● Pain, pressure or heaviness in or around arm(s) shoulder(s), neck, jaw or back particularly on the left side of the body 

● Shortness of breath

● Feeling nauseous

● Cold sweats

● Feeling dizzy or light-headed

Coronary artery disease is a condition that is primarily caused due to the formation of plaque in the inner walls of the arteries of the heart. This limits the blood flow to the heart which can also cause a rupture leading to a heart attack.

Following are some of the common symptoms observed in case of a coronary artery disease:

● Chest pain

● Heaviness

● Tightness

● Burning

● Squeezing

● Pain in the arms or shoulders

● Shortness of breath

● Sweating

● Dizziness

There are four valves in a human heart namely: aortic valve, mitral valve, pulmonary valve, and tricuspid valve. In case any of these valves develop an abnormality in its functioning, it may lead to a condition called heart valve disease.

Following are some of the common symptoms observed in case of a heart valve disease:

● Shortness of breath

● Swelling in legs or fluid retention in other body parts

● Lightheadedness

● Fast heartbeat

● Heart fluttering or palpitations

● Fatigue or tiredness 

These were some heart ailments that are quite common in today’s age and time. Thus, it is advised to keep a check on the aforementioned symptoms in order to detect a heart ailment at an initial stage, which will help in timely and proper treatment. As the medical research is ever-evolving and redefining healthcare, there are a lot of hospitals in India that aim to provide only the best heart treatments to the patients. So, it is advised to look for a hospital that has a dedicated cardiology department with highly experienced and qualified team of heart surgeons, cardiologists, and radiologists, and provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary care to patients suffering from various heart ailments.

Here are a few major factors that augment the risk of breast cancer:

· Gender: The cases of breast cancer have become extremely common amongst females nowadays. Also, although not too many cases are reported, even males can develop this kind of cancer.

· Age: Majority of women suffering from invasive cancer are diagnosed only after the age of 55.

· Family history and genetic factors: In case the mother, father or child of a person has been determined to have breast cancer, his/her chances of being determined with this medical condition later on are quite high. This hazard additionally tends to increase if the relative of person was diagnosed before the age of 50.

· Menstrual and reproductive history: Late menopause (after 55) and early menstruation (before age 12) both increase the risks of breast cancer. Moreover, having the first child quite late as well as failing to conceive a child can also increase the risk of having breast cancer.

· Certain genome changes: Various mutations in specific genes of the body such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 can typically increase the chances of breast cancer. This factor can typically be resolved with the help of a genetic test. People can opt to go for these tests especially if they have a family history of this kind of cancer. This is because people having these gene mutations typically might pass them onto their children. 

· Dense Breast Tissue: Having dense breast tissues can increase the chances of development of breast cancer to a great extent and can make lumps harder to identify as well. People should typically consult specialists in renowned breast cancer hospitals of the country in order to gain a better insight into the ramifications of having dense breasts.

After developing breast cancer, people might notice one or two indications of this ailment in themselves. Here are a few of those signs and symptoms: 

· A change in how the nipples or breasts feel

· A change in the appearance of the nipples or the breasts

· Clear discharge of blood from the nipples

In case of any of the above mentioned symptoms, people should visit any renowned breast cancer hospital of the country for a proper diagnosis. Mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and MRI scan are some of the tests typically undertaken to diagnose breast cancer. 

Usually, the symptoms of food poisoning are observed within 4 hours after eating the contaminated food. However, in a few cases, one might be able to observe symptoms within an hour. Such symptoms may gradually go away in 1-2 days. One would not necessarily need any medical attention if the symptoms do not worsen with time. Following are some of the most common symptoms observed in case of food poisoning: 

· Feeling sick or nauseous 

· High temperature

· Feeling of Vomiting

· Stomach cramps or abdominal pain

· Loss of appetite

· Diarrhea

· Lethargy or fatigue 

· Chills

Some risk factors that one should look out for in case of food poisoning are:

· Reactive arthritis

· Kidney failure

· Guillain-Barre syndrome

· Pericarditis

· Irritable bowel syndrome

· Lactose intolerance

To avoid these risk factors, it is advised to seek medical advice, if the aforementioned symptoms worsen. 

There are some preventive methods that one can use in order to avoid the chances of developing food poisoning: 

Storing food items in a cool environment can avoid the development of bacteria or viruses. Also, it is advised to cook the food at a certain temperature. 

It is better to dump food which is likely to develop food poisoning.

Hygiene plays a major role, and thus it is important to make sure that the food is cooked in a clean environment. 

Consuming probiotics can improve your digestive system and can help you digest the elements which may cause food poisoning.

Since food poisoning can turn into a fatal condition, it is advised that one should seek medical advice as soon as possible if they observe the worsening of the aforementioned symptoms. Also, in order to ensure proper treatment of food poisoning, one should only pick the best hospital in their city that offers various treatment methods like ampicillin, rehydration, bismuth subsalicylate, Bactrim, and more. 

We hope that this information will help in the proper diagnosis and treatment of food poisoning.