Coronary Angiography

I have seen many patients come with a Atypical chest pain that could be due to clogged arteries. And your doctor mostly advice for "CAG"_Coronary Angiography that is a procedure, which is done to examine the coronary arteries of the patient’s heart.

In which contrast agent is injected in the blood stream via a catheter (thin plastic tube), which highlights the blood vessels.The blood vessels materialize in white on the angiogram as they move. Then a few X-Rays are taken for further studies about your heart.

Why Coronary Angiography Need To Be Performed?

With the following reasons coronary angiography is needed to perform like :

1. if you are going with Chest pain or any kind of discomfort.
2. if you are experiencing Unusual chest pain even when all the tests are normal.
3. if you have a recent heart attack.
4. If you have history of Coronary thrombosis or Blood clots
5. If you are going to have a surgery in which you might have high risk of getting a heart attack or other problems related to heart

Who will performs Coronary Angiography?

Coronary angiography is performed by an experienced cardiologist with a radiographer in Cath-Lab which is looks like a operation theater and there will be a nurse who stays with the patient.

Few Questions You Should Ask To Your Doctor?

1. What information will you get from the angiogram.
2. What risks can I expect from undergoing an angiogram?
3. Where will the catheter be inserted (Artery in the groin or wrist)?
4. What will be limitations after the procedure? 

How long does it take?

Usually it takes 30 to 60 minutes to be performed. It depends on how complex the examination is. Furthermore, the patient may be required to stay in the hospital for up to 6 to 8 hours after the procedure completed.

How to Care at Home ?

After you return to your home, you may notice a bruise in the area where catheter is inserted. It is not any warning sign to report your doctor, even if the bruising area is large. Usually, it will clears up with a period of one to three weeks.

You should call to your doctor or nurse if you have

1. Bleeding, drainage, or painful swelling at the catheter insertion site
2. Swelling or weakness and/or numbness in the leg or arm in which the catheter was inserted
3. Weakness of the arm and leg after period of time
4. fever

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What do you have cold or flu?

The common cold and the flu are very similar at first sight. But They are both respiratory illnesses and can cause similar symptoms. However, the different viruses cause these two different conditions, and your symptoms will gradually help you to understand the difference between both respiratory problems. The main difference between a cold and the flu is that the flu has more severe symptoms and complications comparatively.

What are the Causes ?

Different viruses are responsible for common cold including rhinoviruses and some coronaviruses (But not the COVID-19), can cause the common cold.

For the flu different type of Influenza viruses are responsible, three main types affecting humans: influenza A, B, and C. The most common types during flu season are type A and type B.

What are the symptoms ?

To determine whether your symptoms are from a cold or from the flu, you should see your doctor. Your doctor will help you to find out that you have flu or common cold through various lab test.Cold and the flu have a few common symptoms,

• A runny nose
• Sneezing
• Body aches
• General fatigue

If you are diagnosed with a cold, you can treat your symptoms yourself until the virus has gone through homeremedies or you can take over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications and focus on staying hydrated, and getting plenty of rest in your whole day.

How To Treat Cold And Flu?

Many doctors prescribe but reality is that Antibiotics do not work against either common cold or the flu. Most people who have a cold or the flu get recovered within few weeks without any medical treatment. During this time, they can relieve their symptoms taking the advantage home remedies and OTC medications.

1. Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medicines

The most common OTC medicines used for colds may be included decongestants, antihistamines, and analgesics, These OTC drugs can help to relieve uncomfortable symptoms, including pain, body aches, and fever and feel more comfortable while they recover.

2. Home Remedies

The Indian traditional home remedies definitely work wonders for common cold and flu. Here are few traditional home remedies for cold and flu that will help you:

1. Kadha : Kadha is a mixture of herbs and some spices that include cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, ghee, ginger, tulsi and garlic.
2. Turmeric milk : We know turmeric has a power of anti-inflammatory agent and anti-bacterial properties. Turmeric boiled milk with ghee helps relieve cold and flu symptoms.
3. ​Ginger and Tulsi tea : Ginger tea is very easy to make and is considered as s good appetizer that helps to relieve cold and cough. Tulsi has different medicinal properties. It helps boost your immunity and reduces stress level and helps to balance our blood sugar level specially beneficial for diabetic patients.

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UTIs- Urinary Tract Infection

Urinary tract infections are very common among community, specially for women, because their anatomy makes them more likely.
UTIs are the second most common type of infection in the over all the world. In UTIs person have Frequent urges to the restroom. If you’ve ever had got urinary tract infection, you would be familiar with the painful and uncomfortable symptoms.
UTI is to be expected for millions of women, but what should you do if you’re experiencing urinary tract infections? so Let’s take a deep look over this impotent topic.

What is Urinary Tract Infections?

A UTI is when any bacteria enters into your urine travels up to your bladder and kidney through urinary tract, Most UTIs are caused by specific bacteria, but some are caused by fungi and rarely by the viruses.

Urinary tract infections are bacterial infections therefor it’s important to take medical advice. Your doctor may ask you to collect a urine sample to look for bacteria, and then he might prescribe an antibiotic to eradicate the bacteria and its infection.

UTI symptoms may be considered

1. burning sensation with urination
2. increased frequency of urine without passing much urine
3. increased urgency of urination
4. blood in urine
5. cloudy urine sample
6. urine with strong odor
7. pelvic pain specially in women

if your bacteria travel from the infected kidney into the blood stream. This condition called urosepsis that can cause low blood pressure, shock, and death and the symptoms are -

1. chills
2. fever
3. nausea
4. vomiting, pain and tenderness in the upper back and sides

How Urinary Tract Infections Are Treated ?

Treatment of UTIs will depend on the cause. Your doctor will determine which organism is causing the infection from the test results, generally urinary tract infection is treated using an antibiotic.

You may also be prescribed some medications that help you to alleviate discomfort or the feelings of urgency of urine.

Your Home Remedies for a UTI

Your Home Remedies for a UTI - Cranberry juice or cranberries don’t treat directly a UTI. but some chemical in cranberries may help you to prevent certain types of bacteria that can cause a bacterial UTI. This will be helpful in preventing UTIs.

UTI prevention

Everyone should take the following steps to prevent UTIs ; Drink six to eight glasses of clean water daily. Never hold your urine for long periods of time. If you have any urinary incontinence or difficulties in emptying your bladder talk to your doctor

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