Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance: Why Some Foods Upset You A food allergy is your immune system overreacting to a food and can be dangerous. A food intolerance is difficulty digesting a food; it brings bloating or tummy pain a few hours later but cannot cause a serious allergic reaction. Medically reviewed by: Dr. Devansh […]
Firecracker Smoke and Your Lungs: Why Cough and Wheeze Spike After Diwali Firecrackers sharply raise fine-particle pollution on Diwali night and for a day or more afterwards. This can trigger cough, wheeze and asthma attacks, especially in people who already have lung or heart disease. Medically reviewed by: Dr. Devansh J. Khandol, MBBS, MD, FICC, […]
Dust Allergy at Home: Why You Sneeze While Cleaning and Storing Winter Clothes Cleaning stirs up dust-mite and mould particles that settle in bedding, blankets and closed cupboards. A few changes to how you clean and store winter clothes can cut the sneezing. Medically reviewed by: Dr. Devansh J. Khandol, MBBS, MD, FICC, FIGE, Reg. […]
Diwali Sweets, Salt and Blood Pressure: How to Enjoy the Festival Safely At Diwali the bigger blood pressure risk is often the salty snack box, not the mithai. Keep portions small, watch the namkeen and never skip your tablets. Medically reviewed by: Dr. Devansh J. Khandol, MBBS, MD, FICC, FIGE, Reg. No. PG/G-39523 Last updated: […]
Is Joint Pain Just Age? Signs It Could Be Arthritis Some stiffness is common as we age, but ageing alone does not explain swelling, long morning stiffness, several painful joints or pain that wakes you at night. Medically reviewed by: Dr. Devansh J. Khandol, MBBS, MD, FICC, FIGE, Reg. No. PG/G-39523 Last updated: 29 October […]
ECG vs 2D Echo vs TMT: Which Heart Test Do You Need? An ECG records the heart’s electrical activity, a 2D echo shows its structure and pumping, and a TMT checks how it copes with exercise. Your doctor chooses by your symptoms. Medically reviewed by: Dr. Devansh J. Khandol, MBBS, MD, FICC, FIGE, Reg. No. […]
Knee Pain After Navratri: Why It Happens and When to See a Rheumatologist Most knee pain after Navratri is overuse and settles within days to about two weeks. Pain that lingers, swells or wakes you at night can mean arthritis that dancing brought to light. Medically reviewed by: Dr. Devansh J. Khandol, MBBS, MD, FICC, […]
Does Every Chest Pain Need an ECG? What Doctors Check First For almost everyone with new chest pain, an ECG is the first test. A normal ECG does not always rule out a heart attack, which is why doctors repeat it and check a blood test called troponin. Medically reviewed by: Dr. Devansh J. Khandol, […]
Navratri Fasting With High BP or Heart Medication: What Is Safe? Many people with well-controlled blood pressure can fast with their doctor’s agreement, but they must keep taking prescribed medicines and avoid dehydration and salty farali food. Medically reviewed by: Dr. Devansh J. Khandol, MBBS, MD, FICC, FIGE, Reg. No. PG/G-39523 Last updated: 18 October […]
Garba Knee Pain: How to Dance Navratri Nights Without Hurting Your Joints Most Garba knee pain is overuse, not damage, and a good warm-up, the right shoes and some pacing prevent much of it. A few signs mean it is time to see a doctor. Medically reviewed by: Dr. Devansh J. Khandol, MBBS, MD, FICC, […]