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All you need to know about Thyroid Nodules | Dr Sanjeev Mohanty

  Normally, the thyroid gland sits in the front part of the neck below and overlying the larynx or voice box. It is a butterfly shaped gland which is vital for the regulation of other related hormones and its function. It secretes hormones that help regulate overall body metabolism and maintain calcium balance in the body. A common disorder of the thyroid is formation of a nodule. All you need to know about Thyroid Nodules | Dr Sanjeev Mohanty These can be solitary or multiple and may be solid or fluid-filled (cystic). Some nodules contain thyroid cancer but even benign ones can grow large enough to compress the trachea (windpipe) and / or esophagus (food pipe) causing difficulty in breathing, change of voice or swallowing. Fortunately, the vast majority of thyroid nodules are non- cancerous but the chance of a thyroid cancer is high enough that any thyroid swellings in the form of nodules definitely needs to be eval...

Patient - Mrs. Bharathi | Successful Tumour Removal Surgery by Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty

This is the joyous story of Mrs. Bharathi, living independently, with her daughter staying overseas , miles away to be around in times of health crisis or in emergency. Unfortunately, she noticed two rapidly growing neck masses in the thyroid & parotid glands of the right side. Click Here>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO_-B2IN2z4 What was a seemingly innocuous swelling on the right-hand side of her neck , had increased in size un proportionately – and so did the possibility of imminent complications, based on the scans & cytology reports pointing out towards twin malignancies of thyroid & parotid glands. While, an initial opinion was sought from an established health centre close by, from a specialist , there was something that was inconclusive and missing in the mind of the patient regarding definitive treatment . Mrs. Bharathi and her daughter then deliberated and discussed with friends & relatives only to contact Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Mohanty in his privat...

POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS OF HABITUAL SNORING – FACT FILE

  It is still a dream for many to have a good night’s quo-ta of sound sleep. This is compounded by the increasing levels of stress on a daily basis, especially with work life balancing acts becoming difficult with each passing day.     If you snore, you may be one among many. Yes ! habitual snoring has effects on your emotional well-being and physical health. Snoring while sleeping disturbs the peaceful sleep of others around you. "It's just a snore" is your commonly used phrase. This article is penned especially to educate you on the health risks associated with snoring . You might think that snoring doesn't affect your health. The severity of snoring results in deteriorating your health in the progressing years.  It depends on your awareness of the possible treatment and the risks you may contract due to snoring. But, you often force others to adjust your snoring sounds when sleeping. For every health problem, there is a solution.The medical condition ou...

Deviated Nasal Septum & Associated Health Issues - Treatment options

  Deviated Nasal Septum & Associated Health Issues - Treatment options Many of us have asymptomatic deviated nasal septum which will never require any real medical attention. However , a quite a few will have annoying symptoms associated with DNS too. Maybe you have thought of opting a DNS surgery. If we are looking out at the health aspects, it is quite alarming. The displacement of the nasal septum is a concern for most people suffering from it. The deviated nasal septum starts giving you trouble both physically and emotionally. When it comes to health troubles, most people with nasal septum suffer due to nasal congestion. What is Nasal Septum? The Nasal Septum is the bone that parts the nose cavity into two portions. The disproportion of the nose cavity leads to the Deviated Nasal Septum. At present, people with DNS started to give enough attention to finding a cure for the disorder. The nose septum makes it harder to have peaceful and quality breathing. The unequal inhale ...