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When 65-year-old Suresh started struggling with walking, memory lapses, and unexpected urinary accidents, his family assumed it was just ageing.
Frontal Lobe Tumour Leading to Behavioral Changes Rajesh, a 52-year-old senior executive, was known for his calm demeanour and sharp decision-making. But over six months, something changed—drastically. He became aggressive, impulsive, and began exhibiting sexually inappropriate behaviour, shocking his family…
A Young Girl with NMO-SD: From Paralysis to Recovery Imaginewaking up one day unable to see clearly, move your legs, or control your bladder. For many, these terrifying symptoms come without warning and can lead to a misdiagnosis. Conditions like…
Chronic Headache and Somatoform Complaints: A Case of Depression and Medication Overuse For months, 17-year-old Neha struggled with unrelenting headaches, chest pain, and a constant sense of numbness in her hands and legs. Every doctor’s visit revealed normal test results,…
Stress-Induced Seizures in a Young Girl Studying Epilepsy When 14-year-old Ananya began researching epilepsy for a school project, she never imagined that her fascination would turn into her own health crisis. Spending days watching seizure videos and immersing herself in…
Meet Sarla (name changed), a 45-year-old woman from a rural village in Western Uttar Pradesh, whose story is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of mismanagement in healthcare.
Meet Rani (name changed), a 26-year-old pregnant woman whose life was cut tragically short by Hepatitis E. Hepatitis E is a viral infection that can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women, leading to severe complications, including liver failure.
Meet Rajendra (name changed), a 35-year-old auto driver whose life was tragically cut short because he believed the wrong advice. His story serves a harsh reminder of how untreated high blood pressure can spiral out of control into something dangerous…
Meet Mahesh, a 48-year-old man whose life took a tragic turn after trusting misleading health advice. Like many people living with diabetes, Mahesh was looking for a solution that would make managing his condition easier. Unfortunately, he found the wrong…
Detecting breast cancer early and receiving proper medical care will dramatically improve patient survival. If we let go of symptoms like a lump on the breast by trusting any random health information on social media then it can have fatal…
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that affects the central nervous system. To manage the disease and reduce the risk of relapses, patients need to keep continuing their prescribed medication. Skipping or discontinuing prescribed treatments can lead to serious complications, making the condition much harder to control.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a severe infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also infect other parts of the body, including the brain and spinal cord. Failing to complete TB treatment or stopping medications midway can lead to life-threatening complications…
After getting diagnosed with epilepsy a patient has to take regular medications as prescribed by the physician. Strict adherence to regular antiepileptics is of utmost importance to keep seizures under check. Even when everything appears to be going well, skipping…
Stroke: Why Early Treatment is KeyStroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. Early intervention can prevent permanent damage. Ignoring warning signs like Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) or failing to seek immediate treatment…
Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis is an advanced stage of liver disease that is caused by years of heavy drinking. When left unchecked, it can cause serious complications like liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy (confusion, coma due to toxin buildup in the brain),…
How ignoring headache caused seizure and diagnosis of a brain tumorNeha, a 34-year-old woman, had been suffering from on-and-off headaches for several months. She also occasionally felt dizzy and experienced blurry vision but ignored it. Because the symptoms were irregular,…
The Dangers of Neglecting Mental Health TreatmentDepression is a serious mental health disorder that has affected millions of people globally every year. When left untreated/unattended it can lead to severe complications such as suicidal ideation, substance abuse, and long-term mental…
Meet Aisha, a 17-year-old facing the ups and downs of adolescence. Recently, she had been feeling unusually fatigued, dizzy, and had trouble concentrating. Her parents grew concerned, especially with her irregular eating habits and excessive mobile gaming.
Meet Ishita and Kabir (names changed), both 19, recently took a proactive step in seeking medical advice on contraception and STI prevention. Their decision highlights the importance of understanding sexual health and the need for safe sexual practices, mutual consent, and effective methods of contraception.
Tara, a 16-year-old, was struggling with irregular periods and mood swings. Concerned, her parents took her to a gynecologist, suspecting it might be PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). After a thorough check-up and hormone tests, the doctor reassured Tara that her symptoms were part of normal puberty, where hormonal changes are common.
Meet Sana (name changed), a 17-year-old girl whose battle with body image concerns led her down a dangerous path of restrictive eating behaviors and excessive exercise. Social media’s influence led Sana to develop Anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder where she became fixated on extreme dieting and struggled with a distorted body image.
Menstrual health is a critical aspect of well-being for adolescent females, yet many young women suffer in silence due to painful periods, commonly known as dysmenorrhea. Meet Simran (name changed), a 16-year-old who faced the challenges of severe menstrual cramps and heavy bleeding.
