Health Charcha - S2

In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr Aditya Gupta, Director of Neurosurgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon about the DBS surgery experience and how it feels after that. The host also asks about some of the things one needs to watch out for during the 1st couple of weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. Ravi Gopal Varma, Lead – Consultant Neurosurgeon, Aster hospital, Bangalore about some of the advance treatment options available for a person affected by Parkinson’s and she is also intrigued to ask what does DBS do for a person who is Parkinson’s affected. Tune in to this episode to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

In this episode, host Deepti asks Dr. Vijayashankar Paramanandam. MD, DM (Neurology) if Parkinson’s can be cured or reversed. The host is also intrigued to know if Parkinson’s too has stages like cancer? Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parkinson’s Awareness Month is observed in April. Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an opportunity to increase awareness about the ailment and its symptoms, as well as to support victims. More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s as per Frontiers in Neurology. So in this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. Asha Kishore, Senior Consultant Neurology, Centre of Excellence in...

We lost one of our favourite Bollywood actors, Irrfan Khan to Colorectal Cancer disease. And do we really need a reason to better inform ourselves about the kind of cancer that is increasingly beginning to affect young adults and is the 3rd most common amongst men worldwide? So, to give us a deeper and more updated insight into Colorectal Cancer, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. Amanjeet Singh, Dire...

Did you Know Pacemakers are now Bluetooth enabled and can connect to your smartphone In this episode, we have with us Dr Girish B Navasundi who introduces us to Bluetooth based pacemakers and the importance of managing this device post-surgery. Dr Girish will discuss what a pacemaker check-up means and will also share the latest development in Remote Monitoring of pacemaker patients which has now...

Technology and medicine have gone hand and hand for many years. This episode of Health Charcha with our expert, Dr Sanjeevkumar Kalkekar is devoted to discussing the advances in the cardiac space. He shares valuable inputs on how technology has impacted pacemaker surgery and important tips for people who would have been prescribed a pacemaker.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Did you know Our heart has its own electricity!!! In this episode of Health Charcha, we will discuss Dr Viveka Kumar will discuss about pacemakers and how they are used to treat electrical abnormalities of our heart. He also encourages to listen their heart and if experiencing something unusual then to consult their physicians.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Health Charcha, Dr Praveen Chandra will discuss the health of the most talked-about yet too often neglected organ -The Heart. He explains the basics of heart, complications associated with heat-related illness and shares numerous things you can do to lower the risk for heart disease and maintain your heart health   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Health Charcha our expert, Dr. Muffazal Lakdawala answers queries related to the various myths that people have in their minds regarding obesity. He establishes the link between being obese and living with other associated diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and infertility. In that case is Bariatric surgery the right option for weight loss? It all depends on your BMI which...

In this episode of Health Charcha, We discuss about a condition which impacts millions of people who experience extreme heartburn and its associated unpleasant effects - GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Many GERD sufferers are unaware of the dangers of chronic acid reflux or of the available treatment options and thus Dr J K A Jameel encourages people experiencing the symptoms, which may...

In this episode of Health Charcha, gynaecologist Dr Anshumala Shukla Kulkarni talks about this invisible illness which affects one in 10 women worldwide - Endometriosis. Dr Anshumala creates much-needed awareness around the condition which unfortunately being shrugged off as severe menstrual pain as well as shares tips and tricks on how to manage and treat Endometriosis.   Learn more about your ad...

In this episode of Health Charcha, Dr Ajay Kriplani, will talk about the very simple yet strangulated subject called as Hernia. Concerns about and pain associated with hernias can prevent people from engaging in activities that they normally love to do, and ignoring symptoms can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. Like any other health condition, we need to address the symptoms early...

In this episode of Health Charcha, we have Dr Milind Telang who will discuss the most common problem face by women - Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) and aims to help you make sense of various gynaecological conditions and symptoms, which may have a negative impact on your life. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t let them take over your quality of life. Put your mind at rest and m...

It's not something you probably think much about, but this organ is a key player in your body's digestive system. In this episode of Health Charcha our expert, Dr. Mahesh Gopasetty shares some important tips on how to avoid various liver ailments by adopting a healthy lifestyle. He highlights the point that the diagnosis and prognosis of liver disease at the right time is very important.   Learn m...

In this episode of Health Charcha our expert, Dr Vinay Gaikwad takes us through a daunting disease called Cancer and how to prioritize your Colon health.  He shares valuable inputs on how to tackle colorectal cancer through increased knowledge about preventative lifestyle habits, early detection, and research leading to enhanced treatments. The key takeaway - colorectal cancer is preventable & tre...

In this episode of Health Charcha our expert, Dr Atul Peters sheds light on the million-dollar question- why do we gain weight? Is it only about our lifestyle or is there something deeper involved? He also guides listeners on the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and the various means to achieve it. Disclaimer - This is a public awareness initiative by Medtronic. This podcast represents t...