Dr. Know

While many of us have dressed a baby as an adult, managing an adult diaper can be a whole different ballgame. Whether you are a caregiver dressing up a loved one or dealing with incontinence issues yourself, we have offered a few essential tips for you to handle wearing an adult diaper confidently.

Being an autoimmune disorder, it also attacks lungs, skin, heart etc. Rheumatoid Arthritis is the second most common form of arthritis and affects about 0.7% of the Indian population, an incidence that is much higher in comparison with other developing countries.

Having a cataract is often likened to seeing through a fog, or through frosted glass. Images appear hazy and can cause visual strain. Cataracts often develop slowly, and hence you may not notice the symptoms early on.

A Gout patient may experience a sharp pain along with redness, swelling, and stiffness usually in his big toe, but occasionally also in knees, fingers, wrists or ankles. The pain shows up typically on cold nights.

Insomnia may be a consequence of disease/medication (secondary insomnia), or it may occur completely independently (primary insomnia).

Insomnia also varies in how long it lasts and how often it occurs. It can be short-term (acute insomnia) or can last a long time (chronic insomnia). It can also come and go, with periods of time when a person has no sleep problems. Acute insomnia can last from one night to a few weeks.

One of the most common nerve entrapment syndromes amongst mature adults and seniors between the ages of 45-60 years, it can make everyday life challenging. Even simple activities such as lifting a bag, reading a newspaper, or even a simple handshake can feel very difficult as it affects the wrists, palms, and fingers.