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Multiple Pregnancies with IVF and methods to deal with…

August 31, 2022March 28, 2024
by Eva Hospital

In recent times, numerous studies have focused on the effectiveness of in-vitro fertilization and its success rate, considering this artificial reproductive technique enables people with little hope of being parents to start their own families.

IVF is considered to be one of the most effective treatments for infertility today. According to data from the Canadian Assisted Reproductive Technology Registry, the average live birth rate after IVF in Canada is around 30 percent.

However, among some of the issues that have been often associated as problem factors in IVF is multiple pregnancies. Earlier, when the technology had yet to reach its current advanced stage, several IVF pregnancies resulted in mothers conceiving twins or triplets. Multiple pregnancies usually resulted from the transfer of more than one embryo into the uterus during the IVF procedure.

Multiple pregnancies with IVF: Understanding the risk factor

At the outset of IVF treatment, women are given injections that boost ovulation so that enough mature eggs are there be retrieved for collection and then fertilization. To improve the chances of conception, oftentimes, more than one fertilized egg used to be transferred to the uterus for the greater surety of pregnancy. Since multiple embryos were transferred to the uterus, chances of pregnancy with more than one fetus used to be high.

Multiple pregnancies could result in the patient developing certain complications, which could affect the health of the mother and the child both.

Aside from IVF, multiple pregnancies used to be common during ICSI, IUI, and other ART treatments as well.

How the risk of multiple pregnancies is contained?

As it is, IVF is considered one of the most effective technologies that also allows higher control in embryo transfer. As evidenced by several case studies in Europe, IVF has been highly effective in reducing the risk of multiple births while maintaining acceptable birth rates.

In the UK, for instance, researchers have developed a computerized multivariate risk assessment model, based on a dataset from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to gauge the reproductive outcome after IVF, including estimation of multiple births. They claimed that predictive tools would improve consultation and medical informed consent process by tailored outcome assessment to each patient, and reduce the potential for adverse outcomes with IVF.

How is that achieved?

Instead of transferring multiple embryos in one go, experts now suggest parents with good quality surplus embryos go for vitrification and freeze them for future use. That way, they have the reassurance of having multiple chances to try for a baby rather than risking multiple pregnancies, leaving both mother and the children vulnerable.

The advent of more modern technologies has enabled healthcare providers to control the entire IVF procedure to eliminate the scope of multiple pregnancies. These include Elective single embryo transfer (eSET). Using this method, even though the health care provider is able to retrieve more than one healthy embryo during the procedure only a single high-quality embryo is transferred to eliminate the chances of multiple pregnancies.

This has other benefits, too. A recent systematic review based on controlled trials and cohort studies found that eSET was associated with decreased risks of Pulmonary TB and low birth weight.

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How does Fibroid Impact Fertility among Women?

August 26, 2022March 28, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Fibroids are often cited among the many factors that adversely impact female fertility. Also called leiomyomas, uterine fibroids, which are growth originating from muscle tissue in the uterus, have remained a topic of much debate and clinical research in the past few decades viz a viz their role in influencing fertility. This makes it pertinent for us to understand what they really are, and how they affect female fertility.

What are Fibroids?

Fibroids or myomas are benign tumors that grow from muscle tissue in the uterus. It can be caused due to hormonal changes in a woman’s body or might just run in the family. At the outset, it is also important to mention that fibroids seldom develop into cancer.

With sizes ranging from as small as a pea to as large as an orange, they may also grow in the uterine wall, inside the uterine cavity, or within the uterine wall. One of the most prevalent conditions among childbearing women, typically in the age group of 30 to 50, uterine fibroids may or may not manifest themselves through symptoms. Among the women who do experience the symptoms, it is highly influenced by the location, size and number of fibroids.

Global studies show that 20% of women experience fibroids during their reproductive age. The percentage is, however, higher among African-American women (50%-80%). In 2021, studies conducted on the subject show nearly 38 percent of women in rural India and 24 percent of women in urban India had uterine fibroid.

Uterine fibroids are frequently found incidentally during a routine check-up of your pelvic. The doctor may feel irregularities in the shape of the uterus, indicating the presence of fibroids. Fibroids can be identified through an ultrasound, lab tests, Hyster sonography or an MRI.

Symptoms of uterine fibroids

The most common signs and symptoms of fibroids include:

Heavy menstrual bleeding
Frequent urination
Constipation
Difficulty emptying the bladder
Menstrual period lasting longer than a week.

Do uterine fibroids affect fertility?

Studies done worldwide on the subject say most women with fibroids are not infertile, and only 5 among 100 such women may experience problems in conceiving. However, a more recent study conducted by Carlo Bulletti, Maria Elisabetta Coccia, Silvia Battistoni, and Andrea Borini in 1999 conclusively proved that fibroids influence infertility, and removing them increased the pregnancy rate from 25% to 42%. It also showed that fibroids might affect your fertility in several different ways, depending on their sizes, location, and type.

The size of the fibroids, for instance, changes the shape of the uterus or cervix, which directly affects the number of sperm that can enter the uterus. It may also cause infertility by obstructing the fallopian tubes, and becoming a barrier to gamete transport. Lack of blood flow to the uterine cavity due to fibroids can also lead to infertility. It might change the shape of the uterus to prevent embryo implantations, too.

Treatment for removing fibroids to improve fertility?

In case fibroids are resulting in a woman experiencing difficulty conceiving, it is important to undergo a basic fertility evaluation to find the cause of infertility and determine the treatment needed. These treatments may include:

Medication: Medications for uterine fibroids target hormones that regulate your menstrual cycle, treating symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure. They do not eliminate fibroids, but may shrink them. Medications include Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GNRH) agonists, Progestin-releasing intrauterine devices, etc.

Myomectomy

Myomectomy is a potential surgical treatment for the removal of fibroids. In general, approximately 50% of women with infertility and fibroids become pregnant after undergoing this treatment. The surgeon’s goal during myomectomy is to take out symptom-causing fibroids and reconstruct the uterus.

Uterine artery embolization

In this procedure, plastic or gelatin particles are injected through the catheter into the blood vessels that supply blood to the fibroids. These cut off blood flow to the fibroids, causing them to shrink and disappear.

Orthopaedic

The Complete Diet Chart for a Lifetime of Bone…

August 24, 2022March 28, 2024
by Eva Hospital

In recent times, public bone health has become a subject of major studies and speculation. Why so? Bone is a pivotal part of the human body not just to provide structure to the body but they anchor muscles and store calcium. As we age, their health deteriorates because we peak our bone mass at the age of 30. While the body continues to remodel after that age, we lose bone mass gradually, resulting in the bones becoming brittle.

In most acute cases, one can develop osteoporosis, a condition in which bones deteriorate to an extent that they become brittle, resulting in multiple fractures.

What leads to bone damage?

The single biggest cause of bone deterioration is the gradual loss of calcium, caused by a diet low on calcium. A lifestyle with a lack of physical activity and consumption of alcohol and tobacco can worsen the situation.

The risk factor: Who is at a higher risk of bone damage?

Women
People of white and Asian descent
People with a family history
People suffering from high typhoid level
Underweight people
Overweight people

The right diet for a lifetime of bone health

Since what you eat or don’t eat has a lot to do with your bone health, it becomes absolutely necessary to keep handy a list of food items that you must include in your diet to maintain a lifetime of bone health.

Protein

Protein rich food

Lentils

Milk products

Chickpea

Egg

Bones are made up of 50 per cent of protein. Little wonder then that a protein-rich diet is a must to maintain bone health. Research has shown that a low protein diet decreases calcium absorption and affects the rate of bone formation and breakdown.

Vegetables

Cabbage

Capsicum

Okra

Plantains

Potatoes

Spinach

Sweet potatoes

Broccoli

Jackfruit

Kale

Fruits

Bananas

Blackberries

Figs

Grapefruit

Guava

Kiwi

Passion Fruit

Plantain

Raspberries

Strawberries

Watermelon

Bone density is measured by the amount of calcium and minerals in them. So, high intake of green and yellow vegetables and fruits during the growing up years of a person and adult life increases bone materialization.

Vegetables that are a great source of Vitamin C would be the first thing that you should include in your diet since they stimulate bone formation and protect bone cells from damage.

In women over the age of 50, consumption of onion has shown 20 per cent lower risk for osteoporosis than women, who eat them rarely.

Calories

Calories-rich food

Grains

Sardines

Salmon

To build and maintain strong bones, the diet must have 1,200 calories per day, with plenty of vitamins and protein that support bones. Studies have shown that a diet with low calories leads to lower bone density in normal and overweight people. Many people with heavy weight lose bone density as they switch from high calorie to low calorie food.

Magnesium and zinc

Magnesium and zinc-rich food

Kidney beans

Bananas

Shellfish

Avocado

Eating food with high magnesium and zinc is very beneficial for bone health. Magnesium helps convert Vitamin D into active forms that promote calcium absorption and zinc promotes building of bone building cells and prevents the excessive breakdown of bones. It also traces minerals needed in very small portions of your bones.

Omega 3

Omega 3-rich food

Chia seed

Pumpkin seeds

Anchovies

Tuna

Walnut

Consuming food with high Omega 3 protects bones against aging. Also, Omega 3 fats are necessary to counter the Omega 6 fats.

Sports Injuries Treatment

Shin Splints: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

August 18, 2022October 8, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Shin splints are one of the many conditions common among sportspersons and people who are physically extremely active. Typically, a problem associated with excessive use of the shin bone, leg muscles, and tendons, one can develop this condition due to overloading of these parts.

What are shin splints?

Medically known as the medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints are a condition in which there is inflammation and aching along your shinbone. The cause of this discomfort could be overuse and stress on the shinbone and the tissue that connects this bone with the muscle. Runners, gymnasts, dancers, and military personnel are at higher risk of developing shin splints.

Shin splints: Symptoms</h3 >

Tenderness along or behind the large bone in the lower leg
Sharp or dull, aching pain in the front of your shin in one or both legs
Pain when you push on your shins
Pain during and after exercise
Pain even when you are not walking
Mild swelling in your lower leg

What can cause shin splints?</h3 >

Running
Excess physical activity
Repetitive activity
The sudden increase in physical activity
Poor quality footwear
Workouts & activities involving sudden, halting movements
Wrong workout techniques that pressure leg muscles and shin bone
Working out on hard surfaces
Flat feet
High arches

Shin splints: Treatment</h3 >

In most cases, this issue can be resolved by rest, icing, and pain relievers. Aside from complete rest spanning a period of 2 to 4 weeks, icing the affected areas at least twice a day is recommended. You will have to temporarily put on hold all the activities and workouts causing stress to the shin bone. Including training exercises that strengthen your leg muscles and shin bone is also highly recommended. In case the above remedies don’t yield the desired results, you may have to see a doctor to rule out the possibility of tendonitis.

Healing period</h3 >

Depending on the severity and cause of the problem, it might take from a couple of weeks to 3-6 months for shin splints to fully disappear.

Shin splints: Prevention</h3 >

Wear doctor recommend footwear
Gradually and not abruptly intensify your training regime
Modify your exercise routine
Add strength training to your workout
Don’t work out on rough surfaces
Running on the concrete surface is not recommended
Running shoes with a stiff heel and special arch support

FAQs

What is a shin splint?

The pain in the large bone in the front of your lower leg, named the tibia, is known as shin splints.

What medicine can help with the pain caused by shin splints?

Medicines such as ibuprofen can help with the pain.

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Azoospermia: How TESA helps Deal with Male Infertility?

August 17, 2022March 28, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Across the world, male-factor infertility is as common as female-factor infertility even though the latter is a lot more publicized and talked-about than the former. However, the problem is increasingly being recognized across the globe, including in India. In fact, in 2007, the Urological Society of India initiated an effort to develop guidelines for the management of male infertility in India.

Among the many types of male infertility is azoospermia, a condition which we will discuss at length in this article.

What is azoospermia?

Azoospermia is a medical condition in which motile sperms are absent from the semen, resulting in a couple’s failure to get pregnant. Typically, of total male infertility cases, azoospermia is responsible for 10-15% of the cases.

Symptoms of azoospermia

Inability to conceive
Obesity
Hair loss
Change in the size of the male organ
Low sex drive

Azoospermia: Types

Based on the reason for the absence of sperm in the semen, azoospermia can be of two types — obstructive azoospermia and non-obstructive azoospermia.

Obstructive azoospermia

In obstructive azoospermia, the cause of the absence of the sperm is some blockage, preventing the sperm from entering the ejaculate.

Factors causing obstructive azoospermia

Genetic conditions

Infection in the prostrate or testicles

Trauma

Injuries within the genitalia

STDs

Varicocele

Genetic factors

Hormonal imbalances

Stress

Non-obstructive azoospermia

In non-obstructive azoospermia, on the other hand, the absence of the sperm is due to decreased sperm production by the testis or when the testicles stop producing sperms altogether. Male infertility in its most severe form can be caused by the non-obstructive azoospermia

Factors causing non-obstructive azoospermia

Smoking

Drinking

Drug abuse

Cancer treatment medication

Antibiotics

Steroids

Chemotherapy

Retrograde ejaculation

Mumps infection in childhood

Hormonal deficiencies

Azoospermia: Treatment

Before the advent of the more modern methods, patients suffering from azoospermia has to undergo surgery in case of obstruction azoospermia. If they were suffering from the non-obstructive types, they would have to rely on donor insemination to attain parenthood. In the first case, the surgical bypass used to be successful in only a small percentage of patients. Now, both types of azoospermia can be treated through testicular sperm aspiration (TESA), a comparatively newer sperm retrieval technique.

What is TESA?

TESA is a medical procedure used to directly retrieve sperm from epididymis or testis. Even among patients suffering from non-obstructive azoospermia, there are small pockets of sperm production in the testis, and this procedure helps obtain those sperms for harvesting.

Under this procedure, a fine needle is used to get sperm directly from the testis. A single incision is made in the middle of the scrotum to remove a small amount of tissue. Using a microscope fine tubules of the testis that may contain sperm are searched. These sperms thus retrieved are then transferred in the body of the female partner through the in-vitro fertilization process. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia or sedation and does not require hospitalization. This procedure is coordinated with their female partner’s egg retrieval. The sperm cells can be frozen, stored, and then thawed to be used for infertility treatment at a later time.

In case TESA doesn’t provide enough tissue/sperm, an open testis biopsy is needed to retrieve the sperm.

Pregnancy

Vitamin D: How it affects Pregnancy?

August 13, 2022March 28, 2024
by Eva Hospital

That Vitamin D is crucial for our overall health is a well-known medical fact. By supplying and regulating the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, Vitamin D maintains optimum growth, development, metabolic functions, immune system, bone health and mental health.

Because of its vitality, Vitamin D is currently in the scope of research in many fields of medicine, including its positive impact on fertility. This also makes it crucial for expecting mothers in India to pay more attention to Vitamin D deficiency. This is primarily because due to a combined effect of dietary inadequacy and less exposure to sun, nearly 76% of India’s population suffers from Vitamin D deficiency, a study published in May 2020 showed. The study included 4,624 subjects at 229 sites across 81 cities in India.

The Co-relation between Vitamin D and fertility

A diet that ensures Vitamin D sufficiency can yield positive results for women trying to conceive through natural as well as artificial reproductive technologies, studies conducted on the subject show. Clinical research has proven women with Vitamin D sufficiency are more likely to get pregnant than women suffering from its deficiency.

In a study published in 2017 in the Human Reproduction journal, Researchers from the University of Birmingham found that women with correct levels of Vitamin D were 34% more likely to have a positive pregnancy test, 46% more likely to achieve a clinical pregnancy and a third more likely to have a live birth than women with low levels of Vitamin D. Moreover, Vitamin D is also quite crucial during and after the pregnancy.

Some other studies have shown that Vitamin D, aka the sunshine vitamin, improves your egg quality, thereby improving your chances of conceiving. On the other hand, women with deficiency are more prone to suffering low AMH, PCOS and uterine fibroids.

While preparing an expecting mother’s body for conceiving, Vitamin D also supports the healthy bone and teeth development of the child during the pregnancy. Lactating mother continues to be the main source of Vitamin D for their infant.

Not only female fertility, but the sunshine vitamin also has an impact on male fertility, too. A study conducted by the European Society of Endocrinology indicated that Vitamin D can impact a man’s testosterone level and the quality of his sperm.

Even as more studies further examine the value and merits of Vitamin D and how it affects fertility, its positive impact in relation to pregnancy and the overall health of expecting mothers and the upcoming baby are firmly established.

Vitamin D: Quick facts

What is Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is a steroid vitamin from a group of fat-soluble prohormones. Its most significant compounds for human development are Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3.

How much Vitamin D do I need in a day?

The recommended daily Vitamin D intake for adults is 600 international units (IU). It is up to 800 IU daily for those older 70 years.

Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency

Hair Loss
Poor heath
Depression
Cuts that take a while to heal
Persistent fatigue
Stomach issues
Back pain
Brittle bones
Muscle pain

Sources of Vitamin D

Direct sunlight on the skin
Salmon
Sardines
Herring
Mackerel
Red meat
Liver
Egg yolks
Fat spreads
Breakfast cereals
Vitamin D supplements

Who is at risk of having a Vitamin D deficiency?

Vegetarian diet

Vegan diet

People with darker skin

Obesity

Kidney disease

Liver disease

Anemia

Malabsorption

Runner’s Knee: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

August 9, 2022October 8, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Runner’s Knee is a broad term describing a medical condition that causes a dull pain, typically, around the front of your knees. Pain may also be felt towards the outer part of the knee, depending on the specific cause of this condition.

These conditions can be anterior knee pain syndrome, patellofemoral malalignment, chondromalacia patella, and iliotibial band syndrome. Even though this ailment is typical among professional runners and one of the most common running-related injuries, a Runner’s Knee can affect anyone who engages in physical activities and sports.

Causes: Factor that could lead to a Runner’s Knee

The name is self-explanatory — in most cases, running is the cause of this condition. However, a Runner’s Knee can also be developed among non-runners, who engage in physical activities like cycling, walking, skiing, and football playing.

Apart from that, this condition could be a result of a variety of factors, including:

Knee overuse
Irritation of the soft tissues of the knee
Lining of the knee
Worn or torn cartilage
Strained tendons
Knee injury
Sudden trauma to the knee
Excessive training
Week thigh muscles
Poor foot support
Tight hamstrings
Tight Achilles tendons
Certain structural defects
Misalignment of the kneecap
Plica syndrome
Synovial plica syndrome

Who is at higher risk of developing a runner’s knee?

According to Harvard Medical School, runner’s knee is more common among women when compared to men, all other factors being equal. They are in fact twice as likely as men to develop a runner’s knee because a woman’s wider pelvis increases the angle at which the bones in the knee joint meet. Among women, those in the middle age are more susceptible to developing this condition. Those struggling with being overweight are also more likely to get a runner’s knee than people with no weight issues.

Runner’s knee: Key symptoms

A runner’s knee would manifest itself in various forms, primarily in the form of pain in the frontal part of the knee. Pain in the knee would occurring during specific activities, including pain during walking, climbing or descending stairs, squatting, kneeling, running, sitting down or standing up, sitting for a long time with the knee bent

Other symptoms of the Runner’s Knee include:

Swelling
Grinding sound
Clicking sound

Runner’s knee: Diagnosis

Your doctor will conduct a thorough physical examination to determine if you are suffering from a runner’s knee. However, he may also prescribe a blood test, X-rays, an MRI scan or a CT scan to diagnose a runner’s knee.

Runner’s knee: Remedies

In most cases, a Runner’s knee can be treated by applying the following remedies:

Cold packs
Elevating the leg
Compression knee wrap
Stretching exercises
Strengthening exercises
Arch support in shoes

Additionally, your doctor might also prescribe an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen to deal with the pain. However, surgery may be recommended if your cartilage is damaged or if your kneecap needs to be realigned.

Runner’s knee: Preventive measures

In order to keep your knee safe against a Runner’s Knee condition, the following safety measures could be effective:

Stretching before running
Running leaning forward with your knees bent
Wearing good running shoes
Maintaining a healthy weight
Increasing physical activities gradually

infertility

How does Age Impact your Fertility?

August 1, 2022March 28, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Across the world, the average age of mothers having their first child is rising. However, age and fertility are inversely proportional— meaning the higher the age, the lower your chances of achieving conception. Not just the possibility of conception, your age also determines the stability of your pregnancy and physical and mental health of your future child. This makes it extremely important for couples to plan childbirth keeping in view their age.

How does age affect possibility of pregnancy?

For women as well as men, age is the single-biggest factor, impacting their fertility. Several researches done in the field show a woman in her early to mid-20s has a 25–30% chance of getting pregnant every month. By the age of 40, these odds lower to only 5%. A woman’s fertility will usually peak between the age of 24 and 34.

How does age affect pregnancy-related risks?

Aside from impacting the possibility of conception, age also determines pregnancy-related complications. The pool of eggs present in the ovaries begins to deplete as women hit 35, alongside the decline in the quality of eggs. This means that even if pregnancy occurs, it can be very risky. The list of risks could include high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, placenta praevia, pre-eclampsia and premature birth. Older mums are more likely to have birth complications, including artificial labour inducing, assisted birth or a caesarean section.

Also, among women aged higher than 35, the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus and miscarriage are much higher. Various researches done in the field show for a mother conceiving after her 30s, the percentage of chromosomally abnormal embryos is as high as 31%. This percentage might rise up to 100% among women aged 44 and above. With the rise in age, the likelihood of abnormalities, including mental retardation and Down’s syndrome, also increase.

Age and male fertility

More recent studies on the subject also reveal that age of the male partner matters significantly in achieving pregnancy. After 40, male fertility starts to decline with a deterioration of sperm quality. Similarly, pregnancy-related complications such as miscarriages and still birth are also high. Recent studies how a slow-but-definite DNA fragmentation of the sperm head as men age, leading to higher risks of miscarriages.

In 2014, a Swedish study published in JAMA Pyschiatry said children born to fathers above 45 years have a heightened risk of developing autism.

Key take-ways

If you are aged 35 to 39, it could take you a couple of years to conceive even if you are having unprotected coitus twice a week.
Some women hit menopause in their early 40s. This lowers their chance of conceiving in the late 30s.
Assisted conception treatments like IVF are more likely to be successful among women aged below 35.
It is a common misconception that at the age of 35, your chances at getting pregnant simply vanish. The fact is that at that age, your fertility starts to decline more rapidly.

How do women’s reproductive systems work?

Every woman is born with a fixed number of eggs, in the range of about 1 to 2 million at the time of birth. By the time she hits puberty, nearly 300,000 eggs are left in her ovaries. Of these, only some are fit to get fertilised.

Women’s age and chances of pregnancy

20-25	High
25-30	High
30-35	Moderate
40 onwards	Low

FAQs

When is a woman most likely to have a healthy pregnancy?

A woman’s fertility is at a peak in her early 20s.

When is a woman’s fertility at its peak?

Studies suggest that the average fertility rate peaks at the age of 24

Orthopaedic

Sprain versus Tear: What is the Difference?

August 1, 2022March 28, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Sprain and tear are words that are often used interchangeably to describe and identify ligament-related injuries. However, medically, ligament tear and spraining of a ligament are not the same things. This guide will explain the difference between the two types of injuries, common among sportspersons.

What is a ligament?

Ligaments are those fibrous tissues that connect one bone in our body to another. They hold our joints together, giving us the freedom of movement and control. Basically, Ligaments prevent abnormal movements of the joints by keeping them in proper alignment. Highly soft in texture, ligaments are prone to injury, caused by overuse or sudden trauma.

Ligament sprain

A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments. A sprain injures the bands of tissue that connect two bones together. It occurs when a ligament is stretched beyond its capacity or has small tears. When a ligament has been sprained, it’s still attached to the bone but has been damaged in some way.

Risk factors

Environment conditions, fatigue and poor equipment can all increase the risk of ligament sprain.

Types of ligament sprain

A ligament sprain can be mild, moderate or severe, and depending on the severity of the injury.

Body past more vulnerable to sprains

The most common location for a sprain is the ankle. However, the knee, wrist and thumb are also not impervious to this injury. Also, adults are more likely to experience a sprain than children, who are more prone to getting a fracture.

Treatment and recovery time

While initial remedies to cure a sprain include rest, ice, compression and elevation, severe sprains of ligament might require surgery. A sprain can take more than a few days or several weeks to heal.

Symptoms of ligament sprain

Pop sound at the time of injury
Pain
Swelling
Bruising
Limited ability to move the affected joint

Ligament tear

Due to similar conditions that cause ligament sprain, ligament tear, too, can occur when the fibrous tissue of the ligament, tendon, or muscle are ripped due to a fall, a sudden twist or a blow to the body. However, a ligament tear is more serious than ligament sprain and takes more time to heal.

Risk factors

Environment conditions, fatigue and poor equipment can all increase the risk of ligament tear.

Types of ligament tear

A ligament tear can be mild, moderate or severe, and depending on the severity of the injury.

Body past more vulnerable to ligament tear

Ankle, knee and wrist are commonly affected by ligament tears. Ligament tears can also affect your thumb, neck and back.

Ligament tear: Symptoms

Pop sound at the time of injury
Severe pain
Swelling
Feeling of loose joint
Muscle spasms
Inability to bear weight on the affected area
Bruising
Immobility of the affected joint

Treatment and recovery time

Rest and icing can provide short-term pain relief to help limit the swelling. Compression and elevation will also help with pain and swelling reduction. While mild cases of ligament tear might take a few weeks, more severe cases might take a recovery time ranging in several months.

Surgery

In case of highly severe ligament tears, your doctor might prescribe surgery as the final resort if all other methods of healing are making only limited impact. Surgery would also be recommended to restore complete joint motion after a ligament tear, and sometimes as a protection mechanism against early osteoarthritis. In case of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, for instance, the risk of developing secondary knee damage is much higher. Surgery is therefore often recommended.

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11 Facts about Arthritis you Probably did not Know

August 1, 2022March 28, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Private research done on the subject showed that arthritis affected more than 180 million people in India in the year 2017. Numbers also indicated that around 14% of the Indian population sought a doctor’s help every year for this joint disease. While these numbers might have spiked manifold in the past half a decade, prevalence of arthritis is, as it is, higher than diseases like diabetes, AIDS and cancer. This also makes it highly crucial to understand the various aspects of arthritis, something this guide will elaborate on by highlighting the key-facts about this disease.

What is arthritis?

Arthritis is the generic term used to express a painful condition affecting joint, joint tissues and other connecting tissues. Arthritis is the degeneration (you may call it wear and tear) of cartilage and can affect any joint in your body. At its initial stage, arthritis would typically manifest itself through joint pain, swelling and noisy joints. Unexplained fever, fatigue, weight loss and swollen lymph glands can also be the symptoms of arthritis. In later stages, physical movement of joints may become difficult while chances of deformities can’t be ruled out either.

Fact No. 1: Arthritis has more than 100 types

For each type of arthritis, the symptoms might slightly vary. Typically, any kind of arthritis would demonstrate itself through stiffness and joint pain.

Fact No 2: Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis has been affecting more than 15 million adults annually, with India contributing 22% to 39% share to the global numbers. Osteoarthritis can typically affect hands, hips, and knees. After this, the other common joint conditions affecting Indians are gout and rheumatoid arthritis.

Fact No. 3: India women are more prone to getting arthritis than Indian men

In India, severe vitamin D deficiency, obesity and poor nutrition make women more susceptible to arthritis. As a result of this, the average age for the onset of knee problems is 50 years among Indian women while it is 60 years for men.

Even in general, women are twofold more prone to arthritis than men.

Fact No. 4: Affects people of all age group

The commonly held notion that arthritis affects only older people is ill-founded. Arthritis affects people of all ages, including children.

Fact No. 5: Kids get it, too

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is the most common amongst children. This disease affects children between the ages of 1 and 3 or 8 and 12 years.

Fact No. 6: Can lead to lifestyle diseases

Someone suffering from arthritis has a higher risk of developing obesity, blood pressure and heart diseases.

Fact No. 7: Injuries increase the risk of arthritis

Joints that have suffered injuries previously are more prone to developing osteoarthritis. People with knee injuries, for instance, are six times more likely to get osteoarthritis. People with hip injuries are three times more likely to develop this condition.

Fact No. 8: Weather has no impact on arthritis

It is a common misconception that wet and cold climates are more likely to cause arthritis. Experts are of the view that weather conditions have little to do with the frequency of arthritis.

Fact No. 9: Animals also get osteoarthritis

Aside from humans, animals such as dogs and cats also develop osteoarthritis.

Fact 10: Set to be the 4^th most common cause of physical disability in India

Arthritis is expected to emerge as the fourth most common cause of physical disability in India.

Fact 11: No cure for arthritis

Arthritis is not curable. However, it can be managed through treatments, medicines, exercises, dietary control and lifestyle changes.

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Multiple pregnancies with IVF: Understanding the risk factor

How the risk of multiple pregnancies is contained?

How is that achieved?

What are Fibroids?

Symptoms of uterine fibroids

Do uterine fibroids affect fertility?

Treatment for removing fibroids to improve fertility?

Myomectomy

Uterine artery embolization

What leads to bone damage?

The risk factor: Who is at a higher risk of bone damage?

The right diet for a lifetime of bone health

Protein

Vegetables

Fruits

Calories

Magnesium and zinc

Omega 3

What are shin splints?

Shin splints: Symptoms</h3 >

What can cause shin splints?</h3 >

Shin splints: Treatment</h3 >

Healing period</h3 >

Shin splints: Prevention</h3 >

FAQs

What is azoospermia?

Symptoms of azoospermia

Azoospermia: Types

Obstructive azoospermia

Factors causing obstructive azoospermia

Non-obstructive azoospermia

Factors causing non-obstructive azoospermia

Azoospermia: Treatment

What is TESA?

The Co-relation between Vitamin D and fertility

Vitamin D: Quick facts

What is Vitamin D?

How much Vitamin D do I need in a day?

Symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency

Sources of Vitamin D

Who is at risk of having a Vitamin D deficiency?

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Causes: Factor that could lead to a Runner’s Knee

Who is at higher risk of developing a runner’s knee?

Runner’s knee: Key symptoms

Runner’s knee: Diagnosis

Runner’s knee: Remedies

Runner’s knee: Preventive measures

How does age affect possibility of pregnancy?

How does age affect pregnancy-related risks?

Age and male fertility

Key take-ways

How do women’s reproductive systems work?

Women’s age and chances of pregnancy

FAQs

When is a woman most likely to have a healthy pregnancy?

When is a woman’s fertility at its peak?

What is a ligament?

Ligament sprain

Risk factors

Types of ligament sprain

Body past more vulnerable to sprains

Treatment and recovery time

Symptoms of ligament sprain

Ligament tear

Risk factors

Types of ligament tear

Body past more vulnerable to ligament tear

Ligament tear: Symptoms

Treatment and recovery time

Surgery

What is arthritis?

Fact No. 1: Arthritis has more than 100 types

Fact No 2: Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis.

Fact No. 3: India women are more prone to getting arthritis than Indian men

Fact No. 4: Affects people of all age group

Fact No. 5: Kids get it, too

Fact No. 6: Can lead to lifestyle diseases

Fact No. 7: Injuries increase the risk of arthritis

Fact 10: Set to be the 4^th most common cause of physical disability in India