Have you ever heard of schizoaffective disorder? Perhaps the situation is opposite. Someone around you, or you yourself have been under the effect of this disease. People have a lot of questions about what it is, how it is developed and what can we do to treat it. But no matter what, this disease is complicated and you can not understand it completely. How Do We Understand Schizoaffective Disorder? Once you know and have experienced this disease, you’ll know that the word ‘Schizoaffective’ has a meaning in it. “Shizo” refers to schizophrenia, whereas “affective” is about mood disorders and how…
Author: Javeria Adil Chughtai
Javeria Adil Chughtai
A journalist and a medical researcher by profession, badminton player and photographer by passion. You can call me an artist but No, I can't draw you! :D
Broken heart syndrome (BHS), also known as stress-induced cardiomyopathy is a heart condition which we experience in extremely stressful situations, a heartbreak, death of someone close to heart, surgery or severe illness. People with this disease often experience feelings like sudden chest pain which they often mistake with a heart attack as well. In a situation like this, our heart temporarily enlarges and does not pump the blood as it should. It stops functioning normally for a while. Researchers are just starting to learn the causes, and how to diagnose and treat it. Symptoms Of Broken Heart Syndrome A broken…
The Best Way To Fight Liver Disease Is To Avoid It Liver, one of the most important organs of our body and what do we treat it with? unhealthy food, junk, every type of harsh drinks. Thank it for not letting for of you. You should be thankful for how it has always been with you. Once it lets you know it has stopped working, you stop working too. Our liver functions in the same way as the engine in the car work. It holds the same importance. Our liver performs so many functions that we ourselves are unaware of.…
What is Typhoid? Typhoid fever is an acute illness. It is often caused by a specific type of bacteria. Typhoid fever is also linked to what we eat and drink. This illness can also spread to other people in the area so it is important to be aware of what type of water we are drinking and what food we are eating. Unhygienic food, especially water spreads typhoid. Major Symptoms You Should Be Aware Of What Happens In Early Illness Fever In typhoid, fever starts from a lower temperature and increases immediately reaching as high as 104-105 Headache Typhoid brings…
“Vaping, or the use of battery-powered electronic cigarettes, has skyrocketed in recent years.” It has been a while that vapes have taken over the markets but for the last two years, the growing trend has taken so many lives. While vaping, the element which is heated in the e-cigarette ignites the chemical mixture also known as a pod. The liquid is converted to vapours that we then inhale. It contains the addictive chemical in the form of flavours which tend to attract youngsters. Not only adults but even children as young as 11 years are struggling due to serious addictions…
Biliary Atresia is a rare liver disease related to bile ducts and is a birth defect or occurs in infants. Till date, it has taken several lives but it is treatable. Liver transplant is the only way this can be treated. The symptoms of this disease are clearly visible at the age of two to eight weeks after birth. There are cells in our liver that produce a liquid called bile and its responsibility is to digest and shift the waste from the liver to intestines. The network through which this happens is called the biliary system. When a child…
What Is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways. This causes the airways to narrow and increases the sensitivity to inhale anything. People with asthma have hyperactive airways, their respiratory tract overreacts to the things which do not irritate normal people too much. The root cause of asthma is still not known. However, there has been a lot of research on what aggravates asthma symptoms and what often results in respiratory infection. Moreover, the studies have also covered various allergens and the after-effects of engaging in vigorous exercises, inhaling cold air or air pollution for an asthmatic person.…
“Your daughter has a very short time left to live” Doctor explains. “What is the solution? we’re ready to do anything for her” her father requests helplessly. “Take her somewhere more advanced, these surgeries are not available here we can’t help you. I am sorry!” I heard my parents begging the doctor to treat me, my world turned upside down so did theirs. But I knew there would be a way out if I was to live. Three Months Ago I was in the changing room preparing for my next match. It was a big deal for me, it was…
Cholecystectomy is a treatment which is done to remove the unwanted formation of gallstones. The built-up of gall stones lead to excessive pain, nausea and requires to remove immediately. Cholecystectomy is the most common and safest treatment recommended by doctors. Types Of Cholecystectomy There are two main types of cholecystectomy in Pakistan, both of them are safe and almost the same but there is a minor difference which we need to understand. Open surgery An open surgery procedure is done by making a cut of 5 to 7 inches in the patient’s stomach. It is done to take the gallbladder…
Femto Lasik is the most efficient technology currently available within the field of laser eye surgery. This method is done by cutting off a microscopically thin layer on the surface of our cornea. It is later fixed and corrected if there are any issues left. These are the cases Femto Lasik in Pakistan is done in: Nearsightedness (myopia): This is when our eyeball is a little longer than normal and the cornea curves sharply. Consequently, we can clearly see the things which are closer to us but can’t identify the objects which are far away. Farsightedness (hyperopia). This is a…