Q What is the golden hour in treatment of heart attack?

The available oppurtunity (first 60 minutes to 120 minutes) after the onset of a heart attack is considered as the golden hour. In this time period, maximum fatality and damage to the heart muscles occur. Thus, an available oppurtunity in offering a logical treatment reduces the after-effects and impact of heart attack, increases the survival rate and lessens complications to an individual. Thrombolysis with clot buster " medications" during this hour when the patient is able to recieve emergency care give excellent results. Nowadays it has been substitued with PAMI i.e., Primary Angioplasty Myocardial Infaction after heart attack in a cardiac care centre. Thus immediate hospitalisation of the patient in a cardiac health care centre is important for his chances of recovery are very high.

Q Will cystoscopy cause impotency??

Cystoscopy simply consists of viewing the urinary bladder through a scope. It is a very safe procedure with no major side effects. There is no evidence regarding cystoscopy causing impotency.

Q Why do babies spit up?

Spitting up tends to peak at age 4 months, and most babies stop spitting up by age 12 months.nThe reason for it is babies have esophageal valve still in developing phase that means its immature yet so it results in backward flow of food. Until this valve take time to mature, spitting up may be an issue — especially if your baby eats too much or too quickly. Having food too much or hurriedly cause air to get inside babys stomach along with food. While sucking milk from breast or bottle nipple, babies engulf much amount of air too. This is then come out along with some liquid in the form of spitting. Try these tips to help your baby keep his food down: 1. Hold your baby in a fairly upright position when you feed him. 2. Try smaller, more frequent feedings. 3. Frequent burps during and after each feeding can keep air from building up in your babys stomach. 4. Try to avoid distractions or noises while feeding him, which will reduce his air intake.

Q My doctor tells me my test results are normal, but I still have a few thyroid symptoms. Should I worry?

If the thyroid function test is done for the first time and the reports are normal, then there is nothing to worry about. However if you are taking the medicine for any thyroid disorder, then though your results are normal you may have the symptoms for few days.

Q hi, My husband underwent piles surgery on last tuesday and was there in hospital for 2 more days. He got discharged yesterday(thursday). but he is having great problem in passing the stools. He almost faints and become soo weak after going to bathroom. He is havings sitz bath, applying cream and taking tablets also. But still the problem exists. Please help and tell us how can he reduce pain while passing the stool.

He will have the pain and difficulty for more 3-4 days. You have to give him more liquid diet and water which will ease the stool formation and relieve the pain. Give him more fibre containing food to prevent the constipation. Take the medicines regularly as prescribed. Give him a glass of buttermilk or a small bowl of yogurt everyday proper digestion of the food. Let him do some exercise for about 30 min a day regularly like walking, cycling or swimming etc after the recovery. Avoid the alcohol and smoking. If the problem persists longer, then consult the surgeon.

Q Do childhood earaches cause hearing loss later in life?

The ear ache in childhood has different causes either related to ear or some other parts like teeth, head, mouth etc. In most of the cases, it is related with the hearing loss in later life. But, the deafness has many other serious conditions in adult life which are not related with the childhood earache.

Q Can yoga help relieve the symptoms of ibs?

Yes. Yoga helps in relieving the symptoms of the IBS. Yoga focuses on deep breathing, de-stressing and restoring balance to entire body. You can do forward bending which helps soothe a hyperactive bowel. You can also have Knee-to-Chest Pose and the Twists to feel better and get rid of the IBS.

Q How to make artificial vagina?

Hello. There are n number of techniques to make fake vagina at home. You can use any soft but firm material for this, like a glove inside towel roll, or two pillows on each other, or toilet paper roll and condom etc. Remember that you should use soft and non-hurtig material to make it at home. Though none of this home made techniques make you feel the actual goodness of having sexual intercourse with a female, but you can feel some closer to it. More better option we can suggest is to buy an artificial vagina from the shop of sex toy. The feel with these kind of sex toys is more realistic and more easier than making it at home. Hope this finds helpful for you.

Q Can eating plain cornstarch be harmful?

Cornstarch is a commonly used cooking ingredient. It is safe to eat plain cornstarch. This is unlikely to cause significant health concerns.

Q What tips do you have for someone with Social Anxiety?

At first, being social when youre feeling anxious is challenging. As difficult or painful as it may seem initially, dont avoid situations that trigger your symptoms. By regularly facing these kinds of situations, youll continue to build and reinforce your coping skills. The following techniques can help you begin to face situations that make you nervous: Prepare for conversation. For instance, read the newspaper to identify an interesting story you can talk about. 1. Focus on personal qualities you like about yourself. 2. Practice relaxation exercises. 3. Adopt stress management techniques. 4. Set realistic goals. 5. Pay attention to how often the embarrassing situations youre afraid of actually take place. You may notice that the scenarios you fear usually dont come to pass. 6. When embarrassing situations do happen, remind yourself that your feelings will pass, and you can handle them until they do. 7. Develop coping skills- Hang out with people whom with you feel comfortable, Joining a group that offers opportunities to improve communication and public speaking skills, remind yourself that you can get through anxious moments, that your anxiety is short-lived. 8. Take good sleep and healthy diet. Psychiatric counselling and medicine helps to deal with anxiety. Finally positive thinking and building self-confidence is the key to fight against your anxiety. Be confident. All the best.