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Regular Health Check-Up Essential For People With Comorbidities: Warn Doctors
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Regular Health Check-Up Essential For People With Comorbidities: Warn Doctors

May 3, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Apollo Diagnostics, #Coronavirus, #Dr Mukesh Budhwani, #Dr Prerna Agarwal, #General Physician Apollo Clinic Pune, #Technical operations

Pune: Doctors are urging patients who fall into the high-risk category irrespective of their age to go for regular health check-ups after every 3 month as they can be prone to Coronavirus and other infections. Not only this, such people should embrace a healthy lifestyle by following a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and stay stress-free.

People with multiple comorbidities that can be present in the form of physical and mental conditions can contract a plethora of allergies and infections. They are often prone to catching diseases faster when compared to healthy people. While the Indian government has taken stringent measures such as nationwide lockdown and Covid protocols like masking, social distancing, and sanitizing the hands to break the transmission of the disease, the virus still continues to haunt us.

“Elderly people and adults with comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, heart problems, kidney disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at a higher risk of contracting Covid infection. Other health issues kidney or lung failure or liver damage may also arise if people with comorbidities neglect their health. They will have to take good care of themselves in order to stay hale and hearty, improve the quality of life, and reduce morbidity and mortality rates. People with comorbidities have low immunity. It is the need of the hour for comorbid patients to go for regular health checks and stay hale and hearty”, says Dr Mukesh Budhwani, General Physician Apollo Clinic Pune.

Ones with comorbidities can opt for blood tests recommended by the doctor. Do fasting blood sugar test, check weight, uric acids levels, hemogram, kidney, liver function test, lipid profile, sonography for fatty liver, obesity and keep a tab on your blood pressure levels. Those suffering from mental conditions should stay in touch with their mental healthcare professionals. Apart from regular health check-ups people having comorbidities should stick to healthy eating. Try to incorporate all the essential nutrients into the diet. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, pulses, whole grains, and beans. Say NO to smoking, drinking, processed, oily, spicy, and junk food. Exercise 5 days a week, do yoga and meditation to de-stress, get a good night’s sleep and don’t skip your medication or self-medicate. Stay in touch with your doctor on a regular basis and don’t hesitate to seek prompt treatment in case your condition worsens amid pandemic,” concluded Dr Prerna Agarwal, Technical operations, Apollo Diagnostics.

Uncertain Climate, Low Immunity, Chronic Illnesses Can Lead to Winter Flu: Warns Doctor
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Uncertain Climate, Low Immunity, Chronic Illnesses Can Lead to Winter Flu: Warns Doctor

Jan 23, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Dr Mukesh Budhwani, #General Physician Apollo Clinic Pune

Pune: Winter flu can strike many people amid Pandemic. Furthermore, the symptoms of Coronavirus and influenza tend to overlap with each other. It is the need of the hour for the doctors to be able to distinguish between both the symptoms and suggest appropriate treatment. Precautions like eating a nutritious diet, exercising every day, and taking a flu shot can do the trick. Along with that, it is also recommended to go for regular health checkups.

Winter flu is also called influenza that normally happens during the winter season, mainly during January when the overall temperature drops down. “Winter flu normally affects the young age group and elderly people with low immunity and respiratory problems like bronchial asthma, the ones who smoke, drink alcohol, and have a sedentary lifestyle. Factors like pollution, climate changes, pregnancy, chronic illnesses like obesity, kidney and heart problems, and diabetes are also responsible for winter flu. Though age is a factor for winter flu, even lifestyle and faulty habits can make people prone to the winter flu. The symptoms of winter flu are fever, chills, sweat, aching muscles, fatigue, cough, runny nose, headache, sore throat, vomiting, and diarrhoea. The treatment may vary from person to person depending on the severity of the flu,” said Dr Mukesh Budhwani, General Physician Apollo Clinic Pune.

Dr Budhwani added, “It is easy and simple to take precautions at home to combat winter flu. People must swear by a protein-rich diet and cut down on carbohydrates. Increase your intake of vitamin C-rich fruits like oranges, grapes, beetroot, green vegetables, eggs, and chicken. Vitamin C, B12, zinc, and D supplement can boost immunity against winter flu. Exercising for at least 45 minutes a day depending on your capacity. Do activities like jogging, cycling, yoga, pranayama, cardio, and breathing exercises. Avoid spicy, greasy, junk and processed food. Reduce your intake burgers, pizzas and bakery products like cakes, pastries, donuts and muffins. Influenza vaccines are available since many years. Now, it has become mandatory for babies. People above 10 should start taking it on yearly basis. Doing so will help one fight against all kinds of influenza viruses.”

Other tips to minimize the risk of winter flu are covering the mouth while coughing, avoid going to crowded places, clean and disinfect surfaces that are often touched and wash your hands from time to time. “People belonging to all the age groups like children, adults, older people especially with comorbidities and pregnant women should opt for regular health checkups. This will allow the doctor to spot unusual symptoms and prescribe appropriate medication,” concluded Dr Budhwani.