Wash your hands for 20 sec You must wash your hands every once every hour Wash your hands before and after you touch anything or anyone You have been hearing all these and many other such recommendations from the past few months en raison de corona pandemic. No doubt washing hands has been proven to fight and limit the spread of infections due to viruses and that includes the coronavirus. But all this handwashing is taking a toll on the skin of hands making these dry, chapped, and wrinkly. People with skin conditions such as psoriasis are at an even…
Author: Sehrish
Sehrish
She is pharmacist by profession and has worked with several health care setups.She began her career as health and lifestyle writer.She is adept in writing and editing informative articles for both consumer and scientific audiences,as well as patient education materials.
Coronavirus disease is on the nerves of every person and the odds are that many people will be diagnosed with it. It could be me, you, or anyone in our family or friends. First and foremost we must know and understand that panic will be of no good. Staying calm will help your body to fight off this virus more effectively. We all know stress can itself can damage the brain and body which is the least desirable thing in these circumstances. Let’s have a look at some of the practical measures a person can take once diagnosed positive with…
Coronavirus is a newly discovered virus that has emerged as a strong blow to the world. By now 184 countries across the globe are fighting against this virus. As this is a newly discovered virus many things about this disease and virus remain to be studied yet. We know the symptoms, the precautions to limit infection, the high-risk groups but things like how it affects children, pregnant women, its vaccination, and definite cure remain masked. This piece of information is intended to address the safety of our children from the COVID-19. Schools, Daycares, and Tuition Centers The government has already…
I was going through comments in a group at Facebook where people were asked how do you feel during this pandemic. I was not surprised to see most people telling depressed, anxious, and perplexed. Its true our lives were stressful, depression, anxiety were staples. But little did we know something more intense than day to day stress is in store for us. We long to get our routine life back. You can order the medicine online using Marham platform. Life during COVID-19 is barely letting us eke out a moment of relaxation. But staying calm is important than ever. You…
جب ایک موبائل یا مشین خراب ہو جاتی ہے تو آپ کیا کرتے ہیں؟ کیا آپ اس کو محض پریشان ہونے سے ٹھیک کر لیتے ہیں؟ کیا آپ خود سے علم نہ ہونے پر اس کو ٹھیک کر سکتے ہیں؟ ایسا نہیں ہوتا۔ آپ اس چیز کو اس کے بنانے والے یا وہ جو اس کے نظام سے واقف ہوتا ہے اس کے پاس لے کر جاتےہیں یا آپ اس کے ساتھ آنے والے معلوماتی پرچے کی مدد لیتے ہیں۔ اس سے آپ نہ صرف اس میں موجود خرابی کو جان لیتے ہیں بلکہ اس کو ٹھیک کرنے اور واپس…
We are going through trying times and the world is not the same anymore! Little did we knew things will transform this fast over days to weeks. But as now corona is the part of our everyday life or at least corona scare is the very much part of everyday life. Being associated with healthcare we sense the responsibility to update all of our users on this. This is a new virus and the world does not know much about it yet. But with every passing day, it is being better understood. High-risk groups like the elderly need to stay…
As the human race ages and continues to advance in several avenues, the problems and health concerns also keep expanding. Problems like migraine, shoulder pain, backache, spinal injuries, joint aches, and sports injuries are far more prevalent today compared to yesteryears. Attending these with surgery and medicines leads to an array of other complications. These interventions are indeed salutary, but we know there are side effects of these interventions. Are you wondering what should be done to deal with these health issues if not with pain killers and surgeries? Do you want to avoid chemical-based drugs and painful surgeries? The…
ہرنیا ایک عام بیماری ہے جس کو آنت اترنا بھی کہا جاتا ہے۔ اس صورتحال میں جسم کا کوئی عضو یا اس کا کچھ حصہ اپنے اطراف کی جھلی یا پٹھوں کے کسی کم زور حصے سے باہر کے طرف نکل آتا ہے۔ یہ کیفیت زیادہ تر پیٹ کے مختلف حصوں جیسے کہ انتڑیوں وغیرہ کو متاثر کرتی ہے۔ پیٹ کے کمزور حصے سے کسی آنت کا کچھ حصہ یا چربی باہر نکل کر جلد کے نیچے تھیلی کی صورت اختیار کر لیتی ہے۔ یہ تھیلی کھانسنے، مشقت طلب کام کرنے یا زیادہ وقت تک کھڑے رہنے سے سامنے آجاتی…
A hernia is a condition when an organ protrudes out through a surrounding muscle. This usually occurs due to weakened muscles surrounding organs. A hernia can occur in the abdomen, chest, hips, groin, and upper thighs. Most hernias are not life-threatening initially but these may require surgery at some point to prevent serious complications. It is a commonly asked question that does a hernia heal itself? Any type of hernia would never go away on its own. People also want to know how a hernia feel like. A hernia will feel like a bulge or a lump at the affected…
If we look at the healthcare system of Pakistan it consists of two main contributors that are Public sector and the private sector. Healthcare needs of around 70% of the population are attended by the private sector and 30% of masses use the public sector. State Healthcare Services consist of a three-tiered healthcare delivery system where Basic Health Units and Rural Health Centers compose the first layer, the second tier comprises of Tehsil Head Quarters and District Head Quarters, and teaching hospitals constitute the third layer of these services. Looking at healthcare services in Islamabad we can see quite a…