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Genetics. If a majority of people in your family are prone to be overweight, your chances of becoming overweight is higher. Your genetic disposition determines how and where you store fat in your body. Family lifestyle. Even if you are not genetically prone to overweight, you may still be at risk if your parents (grandparents) are overweight. This may be due to wrong diet, eating habits or due to lifestyle. Inactivity. If you lead a sedentary life with little physical activity, you are likely to gain excess bodyweight. Stopping Smoking. If you give up smoking all of a sudden, you may be at risk of gaining weight leading to obesity. But the benefits of giving up smoking are vast.

A spine has natural curves. It includes a top-of-the-shoulder curve and a lower back curve. These curves help the spine absorb stress from body movement and gravity. Normally, the spine should run straight down the middle of the back when viewed from the back. When abnormalities of the spine occur, the natural curvatures of the spine are misaligned or exaggerated in certain areas. If the spine is curved from side to side or in an “S” or “C” shape, the person probably has scoliosis. Scoliosis can make the person’s shoulders or waist appear uneven. Some of the bones may also be rotated slightly, making one shoulder blade more prominent than the other

As a disc degenerates and breaks down, the inner core may swell and leak out through the outer portion of the disc. This condition is known as a herniated disc. The material that leaks out causes pressure on the spinal cord or the nerves that radiate from it, leading to pain that may travel to other parts of the body, such as from the low back down the leg or from the neck down the arm. Leg pain from a pinched nerve is usually described as sciatica. However, not all herniated discs press on nerves, and it is entirely possible to have deformed discs without any pain or discomfort. Herniated disks are most common in men and women in the age group of 30 – 50 years, although they also occur in active children and young adults. Older people, whose disks no longer have fluid cores, are less likely to experience a herniated disc problem. People who do regular, moderate exercise are much less likely to suffer from disc problems than sedentary adults.

A spine has natural curves. It includes a top-of-the-shoulder curve and a lower back curve. These curves help the spine absorb stress from body movement and gravity. Normally, the spine should run straight down the middle of the back when viewed from the back. When abnormalities of the spine occur, the natural curvatures of the spine are misaligned or exaggerated in certain areas. If the spine is curved from side to side or in an “S” or “C” shape, the person probably has scoliosis. Scoliosis can make the person’s shoulders or waist appear uneven. Some of the bones may also be rotated slightly, making one shoulder blade more prominent than the other.

The cervical spine (neck) is composed of seven vertebrae. There are discs in-between the vertebrae, which act as cushions or shock absorbers between the vertebrae of the neck. Discs can become damaged either through trauma or degeneration, and cause pain, numbness, weakness, andor other symptoms, a condition typically referred to as degenerative disc disease, a sub-group of which includes cervical disc herniations. This means the disc becomes compressed, frayed, andor herniates into the central spinal cord or on the individual nerve roots that exit from the spinal canal at each vertebral level. The standard initial treatment for symptomatic cervical disease involves conservative (non-surgical) methods, which may include anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, coldheat therapy, and occasional spinal injection procedures. Above 90% of patients experience pain relief within 6-12 weeks. If the symptoms continue for more than this period, surgical treatment can be considered.

The cervical spine (neck) is composed of seven vertebrae. There are discs in-between the vertebrae, which act as cushions or shock absorbers between the vertebrae of the neck. Discs can become damaged either through trauma or degeneration, and cause pain, numbness, weakness, andor other symptoms, a condition typically referred to as degenerative disc disease, a sub-group of which includes cervical disc herniation

A coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary heart disease.It diverts blood around narrowed or clogged parts of the major arteries (blood vessels), to improve blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart.

Joint replacement surgery is removing a damaged joint and putting in a new one. A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, and shoulder. Manipal has state of the art technologies that enable faster and better diagnosis and treatment, excellent surgeons & Benchmark Post-surgery treatment, medication, and care. Manipal hospitals also offer ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury, Meniscal Injury, Loose Bodies, Cartilage and ACI Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation), TKR (Total knee replacement)

Hip replacement, also called total hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a worn out or damaged hip with a prosthesis (an artificial joint). This surgery may be considered following a hip fracture (breaking of the bone) or for someone who has severe pain due to arthritis. Various types of arthritis may affect the hip joint. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults, may cause the breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone in the hips. Rheumatoid arthritis, which causes inflammation of the synovial lining of the joint and results in an excessive synovial fluid, may lead to severe pain and stiffness. Traumatic arthritis, arthritis due to injury, may also cause damage to the articular cartilage of the hip. The goal of hip replacement surgery is to replace the parts of the hip joint that have been damaged and to relieve hip pain that cannot be controlled by other treatments.

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a procedure used to treat CAD in certain circumstances. CAD is the narrowing of the coronary arteries (the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle), caused by a build-up of fatty material within the walls of the arteries. This build-up causes the inside of the arteries to become narrowed, limiting the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.

Manipal Heart Institute (MHI) is one of the largest and most modern heart care centres in Asia. From preventive heart care & non-invasive heart care to the most complex procedures and surgeries, from taking care of newborns to patients aged over ninety, we take care of all.With our team of the best cardiologists in India, we have successfully conducted several open heart surgeries and other procedures on 50,000 patients.

A subdural subdural hematoma, also known as a subdural haemorrhage, is a type of hematoma, usually associated with traumatic brain injury. Blood gathers between the dura mater, and the brain. The bleeding and increased pressure on the brain from a subdural hematoma can be life-threatening. Some subdural hematomas stop and resolve spontaneously; others require surgical drainage. Symptoms of subdural h

CCU with 21 beds and ITU with 14 beds and 4 OT’s Two state-of-the-art digital Cath Labs Four full fledged cardiac operation theatres PET Scan, the best investigation to detect surviving heart muscle after a heart attack Latest digital Light speed CT scan, which scans the heart in just five seconds Nuclear Cardiology Division State of the art stem cell unit actively engaged in research in all aspects of stem cell treatment for heart and other diseases advanced intensive therapy unit.

Our body converts the food we eat into energy. The food that is not used up becomes the waste product left behind in the bowel and in the blood. This is where our kidneys do their job. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist, located below the ribs toward the middle of the back. Their function is to: Remove liquid waste from the blood in the form of urine. Maintain a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood. Produce erythropoietin, a hormone that aids the formation of red blood cells. Regulate blood pressure.

Manipal Heart Institute (MHI) is one of the largest and most modern heart care centres in Asia. From preventive heart care & non-invasive heart care to the most complex procedures and surgeries, from taking care of newborns to patients aged over ninety, we take care of all.With our team of the best cardiologists in India, we have successfully conducted several open heart surgeries and other procedures on 50,000 patients. Our pediatric cardiology wing is one of the best in the country and is equipped with state-of-the- equipments. We provide the most cost-effective heart surgeries in Bangalore. Manipal Heart Institute Bangalore has been ranked amongst the Top 10 in India, in The Week-Hans Research Survey 2011.

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a procedure used to treat CAD in certain circumstances. CAD is the narrowing of the coronary arteries (the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle), caused by a build-up of fatty material within the walls of the arteries. This build-up causes the inside of the arteries to become narrowed, limiting the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.

Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of breasts. Breast cancer is not common in men, with one in 400 men contracting the disease. It is most common in women, withthe likelihood of 1 in 28 women in India developing breast cancer during their lifetime. The risk is higher in urban areas, being 1 in 22 women,compared to rural areas where this risk is relatively lower, being 1 in 60 women. In India, the average age of the high risk group is 43-46 years unlike in the west where women aged 53-57 years are more prone to breast cancer.

Hip replacement, also called total hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a worn out or damaged hip with a prosthesis (an artificial joint). This surgery may be considered following a hip fracture (breaking of the bone) or for someone who has severe pain due to arthritis. Various types of arthritis may affect the hip joint. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults, may cause the breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone in the hips. Rheumatoid arthritis, which causes inflammation of the synovial lining of the joint and results in an excessive synovial fluid, may lead to severe pain and stiffness. Traumatic arthritis, arthritis due to injury, may also cause damage to the articular cartilage of the hip. The goal of hip replacement surgery is to replace the parts of the hip joint that have been damaged and to relieve hip pain that cannot be controlled by other treatments.

Bone marrow is the soft, spongy tissue found inside bones. It contains specialist stem cells, which produce the body’s blood cells. Stem cells in bone marrow produce three important types of blood cells: Red blood cells – which carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells – which help fight infection. Platelets – which help stop bleedingaid clotting.

Hip replacement, also called total hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a worn out or damaged hip with a prosthesis (an artificial joint). This surgery may be considered following a hip fracture (breaking of the bone) or for someone who has severe pain due to arthritis. Various types of arthritis may affect the hip joint. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults, may cause the breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone in the hips. Rheumatoid arthritis, which causes inflammation of the synovial lining of the joint and results in an excessive synovial fluid, may lead to severe pain and stiffness. Traumatic arthritis, arthritis due to injury, may also cause damage to the articular cartilage of the hip. The goal of hip replacement surgery is to replace the parts of the hip joint that have been damaged and to relieve hip pain that cannot be controlled by other treatments.

Coronary angiography or cardiac catheterization is an invasive diagnostic procedure that provides important information about the structure and function of the heart. It usually involves taking X-ray pictures of the heart’s arteries (coronary arteries) using a technique called coronary angiography or arteriography. The resulting images are known as coronary angiograms or arteriograms.