Diabetic Pain Treatment in Delhi
Diabetic Neuropathy where patients complain of a burning sensation most
commonly in the sole of feet, worst at night time
Infections such as Post heretic neuralgia, HIV
Persistent post surgery pain or trauma involving nerve damage
Drug induced neuropathy including that after chemotherapy/radiotherapy
Cancer related neuropathy
Post Amputation- Phantom limb pain
Central causes such as spinal cord injuries, strokes, multiple sclerosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Nutritional deficiencies
Screening questionnaires are commonly used in diagnosing neuropathic pain.
Investigations such as blood tests, scans, and nerve and muscle tests may
be requested to confirm the diagnosis or rule out other conditions. Depending
on the history, examination and investigation findings the pain condition is
diagnosed as possible, probable or definite neuropathic pain.

Dr. Amod Manocha - Pain Specialist Doctor in Delhi
Dr. Amod Manocha is the Head of Pain Management Services at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. He is trained as a Pain Management Specialist and an Anaesthetist in the UK. He has over 13 years of work experience in the UK including working as a Chronic Pain Consultant in many UK hospitals. Dr. Manocha believes in multidisciplinary approach and providing evidence-based treatments at par with international standards. He is committed to providing quality care and believes in building long-term relationship with patients based on honest communication and keeping their interests foremost.

Neck Pain Treatment in Gurgaon
Neck Pain is a pain posteriorly anywhere between the skull base and thoracic spine. It is the largest cause of musculoskeletal disability after low back pain. Approximately two-thirds of the population will suffer from neck pain at some time in their life with high prevalence in middle ages. Fortunately for most people the acute pain resolves within days or weeks although in some it may reoccur or become chronic.

Neck pain may be a result of...

Local pathology
Whiplash (flexion-extension) injuries/ trauma
Be a part of a more widespread systemic problem such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia etc.
Be a result of referred pain from neighboring areas for example the shoulder joint

Neck pain usually has a multifactorial etiology -poor posture, neck strain/injuries, anxiety, depression and stress can play a role in magnifying the perceived pain. Quite often the diagnosis of simple or nonspecific neck pain is used implying postural and mechanical causes; this is contrary to other serious causes of neck pain such as fracture, tumour, infection etc.

Pain from upper neck can radiate towards the head leading to frequent headaches and that from the lower part of the neck can radiate to the shoulder, arm, chest wall and the scapula. Reduced neck movement along with localized areas of muscle tenderness known as trigger points are commonly observed along with pain.

Introduction

The LASIK procedure is a safe and effective eye procedure. It corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Every year, lakhs of people throughout the world get rid of glasses and contact lenses through the LASIK procedure.

What Are The Advantages Of Lasik?
LASIK is an advanced technology procedure. It offers several advantages to the patients. Some of them are:

Safe and effective: LASIK is a highly safe procedure. Every year millions of people undergo the LASIK procedure. Overall satisfaction is in over 95% of the patients who had undergone the LASIK procedure. It is also a highly effective procedure and provides immediate results.

Improved vision: More than 95% of the patients achieve vision correction through LASIK. It will improve the confidence and overall quality of life.

Long-lasting: The results of the LASIK procedure are permanent. The patient may only require the surgery if the improvement of the vision is not satisfactory or the eyesight is considerable changes with age.

Use of contact lenses and glasses avoided: After LASIK surgery, the person does not require any contact lenses or glasses. Thus, there is no need to care for the contact lens and glasses and remembering to carry the extra pair.

Quick recovery time: LASIK surgery is a highly advanced surgery, and there are no stitches or bandages involves. In most cases, a person can resume normal activities within a day after surgery. However, due care should be taken if the person has to work in an environment with dust. Seek more information from your doctor about the resumption of the job.

Painless procedure: LASIK surgery is relatively a painless procedure. However, the person may experience discomfort during and after the procedure. It can be managed through medications.

Cost-effective: Although the cost of LASIK surgery is more as compared to glasses and contact lenses; however, in the long run, the procedure is cost-effective.

Is Lasik A Safe Procedure?
LASIK is a safe procedure. Although people believe that LASIK is a new procedure. But in reality, it was approved by the United States regulatory authority more than 20 years ago. The procedure has an over 95% satisfaction rate which is quite high in the case of elective or compulsory surgeries. For the last two decades, the LASIK procedure has been done in millions of patients. Further, it corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. With LASIK surgery, patients can see, enjoy their life, and importantly, got rid of their contact lenses and glasses.

Are You A Good Candidate For The Lasik Procedure?
Although LASIK is highly safe and effective surgery, not all people with eye problems are eligible for undergoing this procedure. Your doctor will comprehensively examine your eyes to determine your candidature for the LASIK procedure. Some of the qualifications for LASIK surgery are:

You should have a stable prescription for at least 12 months.
You should be 18 years of age.
Not strong prescription (-12 nearsightedness and +6D farsightedness)
You should have a thick cornea, and your pupil should also be big enough.
You should be otherwise healthy and should not be suffering from any autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or Sjogren’s disease.
What Should You Know About The Lasik From Your Eye Specialist?
You should seek information about the procedure, the duration of surgery, and the recovery period from your eye specialist. Further, you may also seek consultation about your candidature and the cost involved. You may also seek information about the side effects and long-term effects of LASIK surgery. Further, you can ask the eye specialist about the revision surgery or surgery required in old age. You must get as much information as you can to avoid any surprising facts or circumstances.

What Are The Various Measures For Reducing The Side Effects Of The Lasik Procedure?
Like other surgical procedures, you may also experience side effects and complications from LASIK surgery. You must follow all the instructions given by your doctor. During recovery, there is a healing of the corneal flap. Thus, you must avoid any activity during your recovery period that adversely affects flap healing. Thus, you must avoid contact sports and rubbing your eyes. Further, avoid contact of eyes with water as it may result in infection. Also, never miss a scheduled follow-up visit.

How Can I Choose The Best Lasik Surgeon?
Several factors may help in choosing the best LASIK surgeon. You should look for a surgeon with extensive experience in performing LASIK surgery. It would be better if you could identify the experience of the surgeon, specifically in your type of disease. You may also consult with the surgeon to know more about the types of surgeries he is performing and other details. Further, you may also take the guidance of family members, relatives, friends, and colleagues who have undergone LASIK surgery.

Photofacial Treatment
Photo facial, using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, is a skin brightening and tightening laser facial in which a special bandwidth of light focuses on melanin, collagen, and haemoglobin. The light generates a special type of heat that helps to decrease melanin; thereby, lightening pigmentation and also stimulates collagen resulting in tightening and rejuvenating ageing skin. Another benefit achieved by this light is in shrinking dilated capillaries in the skin thereby reducing redness and improving conditions such as Rosacea. Complete treatment involves at least 3-4 sessions and this can be combined with other treatments in between the sessions to give maximum results.

For how long does it take for laser Photofacial treatments to work?
Most people require 3-5 months, which contains a series of 3-5 treatments about 1 month apart. You should see some enhancement with each therapy. The more sun damage or redness you have, the more probable it is to need a full 5 treatment sessions.

Do IPL Photofacial treatments hurt?
There may be moderate discomfort throughout the treatment, but many individuals tolerate removal of dilated blood vessels or age spots/freckles as well as fine lines quite easily.

How long does each visit normally take?
Treatment typically take 30-90 minutes, depending on the size of the therapy area.

What results can I expect from Photofacial or Photorejuvenation treatment?
After your initial treatment you can anticipate to see some redness, darkening of brown spots, and in some cases light swelling. These symptoms will go away in several hours to one week. Makeup could be promptly used, if wanted. After the treatment, your skin will feel smoother as well as have a more even tone. A gradual decrease in overall redness, flushing, age spots, as well as removal of fine lines and wrinkles will certainly be much more visible after each treatment.

Will the IPL Photofacial treatment make me more sensitive to the sunlight?
No, it will not. You could have the treatment done at any time of the year. You can apply sun block as advised which will also minimize redness, brownish spots, creases etc.

Does the Photofacial have any type of side effects?
The primary adverse effects are mild, temporary swelling, inflammation, redness, slight darkening of brown spots, crusting, as well as an occasional bruise or tiny surface blister (like a sunburn blister).

Overview

Blinking is an automated reflex of the body. It occurs automatically, but you can also control it. You can blink when you want to. When you blink more than usual, then it is termed excessive blinking. For example, we blink more while talking and when we are nervous or in pain. Opposite to this, we blink less when we sense danger or when we are reading. Babies and children blink only two times per minute, but they blink about 14 to 17 times per minute when reaching adolescence age. It remains constant until you have an eye condition that could increase the blinking frequency.

What Is Excessive Blinking?
Excessive blinking is referred to a condition in which you blink more than you want to blink. Several things can act as a trigger and can cause excessive blinking. The most common cause in adults is the problem related to the surface of the eye. Excessive blinking might be irritating but rarely can cause any serious issues. Serious issues are caused only when it is a part of a neurological syndrome. (when it is linked to neurons). Blinking lubricates and cleans your eyes. It is done by spreading the tears on the surface of the eyes. It also protects your eyes from dust particles by blinking and closing their eyes.

What Are The Causes Of Excessive Blinking?
Several reasons can lead to the generation of the condition of excessive blinking. They are:-

Allergies.
Dry eyes.
Corneal abrasion (external scratch on your eyes)
Conjunctivitis (red eye)
Spasm in eyelids
Untreated problems related to vision
Crossed eyes
Anxiety
Dust particles in your eyes
Psychological problems
Stress
Fatigue
How Excessive Blinking Is Diagnosed?
The doctor may diagnose the problem of excessive blinking simply by looking at your eyes. He will look for strabismus, conjunctivitis, or inwardly grown eyelashes. For knowing the reason behind your excessive eye blinking, the doctor may:-

Order a refraction test to confirm if you might need eyeglasses.
Conduct a complete eye exam by looking at the movement of the eyes.
Use a slit lamp to view the larger picture of your eyes.
What Are The Treatments For Excessive Blinking?
Generally, excessive blinking is not a serious issue. It may go away on its own without any requirement for treatment. But, still, if you need treatment, the doctor may advise you on the treatment based on the reason behind the cause. For example, suppose the excessive blinking is related to allergies, inflammations and any injuries caused to the eye. In that case, the doctor prescribes some eye drops, eye ointments or other medicines. A patch might also help in healing your eyes. If an ingrown eyelash causes excessive blinking, the doctor will get it out of the eyes. The doctor may also prescribe you eyeglasses, or he can also ask you to perform some eye exercises to help with your vision.

How Do You Prevent Excessive Blinking?
In most cases, excessive blinking can be prevented if we know its cause. Some tips that can help prevent the excessive blinking of eyes are:

Try to indulge yourself more in activities that can help you reduce stress and anxiety.
Use lubricating eye drops that will keep your eyes moist.
Try to minimise the time spent in bright lights and sunlight.
Take breaks frequently while reading or working at a computer. It will help in avoiding eye strain.
Avoid contact with materials that irritate your eyes, especially smoke and allergens.
Get regular eye checkups, and make sure you are wearing eyeglasses with the correct prescription.
What Are The Risk Factors Of Excessive Blinking?
If a person is experiencing any of the following conditions, then he is at high risk of getting affected by excessive blinking:-

Dry eye.
Stress.
Eye strain.
Bright light.
Eye strain.
Nearsightedness (myopia)
Excessive screen time
Inflammation of the iris.
Inflammation of eyelids.
When To Consult A Doctor?
When excessive blinking starts causing these problems, you should consult a Eye Doctor In Ghatkopar.

It has started affecting your everyday life.
If eye blinking does not stop in an hour
When it has started interfering with your day to day life vision, like when driving