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Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold

 Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold As the country, including Kathmandu, has started to experience extreme cold, experts have suggested not to buy medicine if you have a cold this season. Children and senior citizens especially need more care during the winter season. Experts have urged people to take necessary precautions, saying that children are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems, colds, throat infections, stomach aches, etc. during the winter season. Pediatrician Dr. Ramhari Chapagain of Kanti Children's Hospital says that respiratory problems, pneumonia, and 'cold diarrhea' (cold-related diarrhea) are more common during the winter. 'Nutritious food is needed to protect children from colds. Although children need nutritious food at any time, they need it more during winter than at other times. It helps in digesting common diseases,' he said. He also said that all the vaccines pro...

Depression and suicidality in cancer survivors

 Depression and suicidality in cancer survivors According to a 2014 study by the World Health Organization in Nepal, 14,300 people die every year due to cancer. According to another report two years later, 30,000 cancer patients are added every year. Officials of concerned agencies say that the number of people who commit suicide due to psychological problems is also high. General Secretary of Cancer Care Society Dr. Sarita Ghimire says that there is no systematic study on the mental condition of cancer patients and their suicide rate in Nepal. However, looking at this situation, his number is alarming. Many people analyze people with cancer from a one-sided angle. However, they did not discuss about their mental condition. Various studies have shown that there is such a problem all over the world. The studies done about their mental problems have shown its terrible condition. According to the data of the World Health Organization, more than 9 million people died from cancer in 201...

What causes kidney cancer?

 What causes kidney cancer? The kidneys filter out harmful substances and chemicals from the body. Harmful substances reach the urinary bladder through urine. And finally it comes out of the urethra. In this way, the kidney cleans the blood of our body. In addition, it also performs important functions such as keeping the blood pressure balanced, potassium, sugar, urea, creatinine and other trace elements, vitamins, and salts in the body. What is the condition of the kidneys? Every person has two kidneys. which are located in the back of the abdomen to the right and left of the spine. The kidney is 10 to 13 cm in length and 3 to 5 cm in width, which looks like a bean in shape. Each kidney averages 150 to 250 grams. Blood flows from the heart to both the kidneys through a large artery. After the blood is cleaned in the kidneys, it returns to other parts of the body. Therefore, if you have kidney disease, life becomes difficult. Life is not possible without kidneys. Kidney cancer Kid...

What kind of person is at risk of bone cancer?

 What kind of person is at risk of bone cancer? Sarcoma is a cancer caused by uncontrolled cell growth in muscles and bones. This cancer can occur in soft muscles, bones, fat, tissues, blood vessels, nerves and joints. This cancer cell develops rapidly in the soft cells that are mostly found in the bones. Initially, this cancer develops in 'connective tissue' (tissue connecting two organs). Then gradually other areas start spreading. This cancer then spreads to the lungs. This cancer is considered rare but very deadly. Because there are more than 70 types of this cancer. Out of which, two main types are soft tissue sarcoma and bone sarcoma. Sarcoma accounts for one percent of cancer in adult patients and 15 percent in children. There are different types of sarcoma including osteo sarcoma, angio sarcoma, chondro sarcoma, chondroma, fibro sarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, leiomyo sarcoma, lipo sarcoma, malignant, peripheral nerve. Of which osteosarcoma is the most common. How is sarcoma ca...

Breast cancer causes and treatment

 Breast cancer causes and treatment Recently, the problem of breast cancer in women is increasing. The exact cause of breast cancer cannot be said. 5 to 10 percent of these are also hereditary. The Nepal Health Research Council conducted a study on breast cancer in seven districts of Nepal, out of which the number of women with breast cancer was very high in five districts. Various studies have shown that women between the ages of 50 and 60 are more prone to breast cancer than others. In Nepal, breast cancer is more common among women in the age group of 40 to 50 years. Symptoms The main symptom of breast cancer is swelling in the breast. Such a sore throat is painless and grows. There are problems such as burying of nipples, discoloration, thickening of the skin, pus or bleeding from nipples, and non-healing of wounds. identification Symptoms of breast cancer can appear very late. Therefore, if you want to detect breast cancer in time, you should not wait for the symptoms. Women o...

How to check if you have breast cancer?

 How to check if you have breast cancer? Breast cancer is the main cancer in women. Breast cancer usually occurs in women, but this does not mean that men cannot develop breast cancer. Like women, men are also at risk of breast cancer. However, the risk of breast cancer in men is lower than in women. Out of 1,000 breast cancer patients, four to five, less than one percent, are seen in men. This cancer that develops from cells in the breast can occur in both men and women. If this cancer can be detected in time, the risk of death can be reduced. The main cause of breast cancer is heredity. If detected in time, it can be treated. According to the American Cancer Society, the death rate from breast cancer has been steadily decreasing over the last few years. It is said that with regular checkups and proper treatment, the risk of death from cancer is reduced. Also, with the help of early detection, additional risks from breast cancer can be avoided. There are different methods to detec...

Breast cancer can happen to women of any age

 Breast cancer can happen to women of any age Breast cancer is a cancer that occurs in the cells of the breast. This type of cancer is now spreading rapidly in Nepal as well. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. The number of breast cancer cases has been increasing in Nepal for the past few years. Generally, breast cancer is more common in women aged 40 to 50 years. But now it is also seen in women aged 25 to 45 years. Not only that, some cases have also been seen in the age group above 20 years. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in European countries. In Asian countries, it was less visible than in Europe. But recently, the number of breast cancer is also increasing in Asian countries. According to the latest data, one out of six women has breast cancer. Reasons why cancer appears at a young age The main cause of breast cancer is genetics. But the reason why cancer appears at a young age is the change in our lifestyle and diet. For some years we have adopted a w...

Why is breast cancer seen in young girls?

 Why is breast cancer seen in young girls? After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. This cancer, which is more common in women between the ages of 40 and 44, is now affecting younger women as well. According to a recent research, cases of breast cancer have been found in women aged 40 years or younger, but the risk of second primary breast cancer is decreasing. According to the American Cancer Society, the death rate from breast cancer has been decreasing continuously for the last few years. It is said that with regular checkups and proper treatment, the risk of dying from cancer is reduced. Also, with the help of early detection, fatal diseases like breast cancer can be avoided. What does the study say? The Harvard Public Health Breast Cancer Study included 1,297 women aged 40 or younger. From August 2006 to June 2015, zero to third stage cancer was diagnosed. In which a total of 685 women were found to have undergone primary surgery. They did a 'mastec...

Can the sun cause skin cancer?

Can the sun cause skin cancer? The number of people suffering from skin cancer is increasing. Skin cancer is likely to occur especially when the body is directly exposed to the sun's radiation. People who spend a lot of time in the sun, work in the sun, have excessive body fat, have sensitive skin, and have a family history of skin cancer are likely to develop skin cancer. How does the sun cause skin cancer? The ultraviolet rays from the sun are very harmful. When UVA, UVB radiation comes into direct contact with the body, it affects the skin and increases the risk of cancer. Most people over the age of 65 are more likely to develop skin cancer. Because at this age the immunity is weak. Types of skin cancer There are three types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Basal Cell Carcinoma: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause this type of cancer. Such as face, ears, cheeks, neck and hands appear and gradually increase. It can be cured ...

Stomach cancer is also called gastric cancer.

Stomach cancer Stomach cancer is also called gastric cancer. After swallowing, food passes through the esophagus (food pipe). The food then enters a pouch-like organ in the upper part of the stomach called the stomach. The stomach (stomach) receives food and begins to digest it by secreting gastric juices. The stomach passes the food mixed with gastric juice into the first part of the small intestine.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally.

 Cancer Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. According to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are currently 10 million new cases of cancer worldwide each year. According to new WHO estimates, one in every 10 Indians in India is likely to develop cancer in their lifetime and one in 15 people may die from cancer. In this WHO report, some shocking statistics related to cancer in India have also been revealed:

What is blood cancer, its types, and what causes

What is blood cancer, its types, and what causes Everyone knows that cancer is an incurable disease and if it is not treated in time then a person cannot escape death and if it is identified and treated on time then cancer can be controlled.

Lung cancer - why lung cancer happens, symptoms, treatment, medicine

Lung cancer - why lung cancer happens, symptoms, treatment, medicine 2.21 million new cases of lung cancer and 1.80 million deaths worldwide in one year (2020)

Types of cancer and their symptoms

Types of cancer and their symptoms As soon as the name 'Cancer' is heard, an atmosphere of fear is created in the heart and mind, because the cure for the corona virus can be found in time, but the cure for cancer has not been found till date and it will hardly ever be found now, but if the information And with proper treatment it can be completely controlled