Obesity epidemic of India

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Obesity in India is on the rise. It has reached enormous proportions. As I sit and count at airports, the number of women who look obviously overweight and obese, the figures I get is 8 out of 10. And this is around same in children of all sexes and around 6 in 10 men show clearcut overweight and obesity that is obvious even to naked eye. Anthropometric measurements might reveal more of them.  What are the likely causes? I have a theory that starts analysing these cases right from the 2000s or previous century. Junk food eating and sedantry lifestyle had already given an upward push to obesity in last century. And this also gave rise to diabetes mellitus in both men and women. Hence, such mothers also had diabetes in pregnancy. Some who did not have diabetes otherwise had gestational diabetes. From 2000 to 2026 prevalence of gestational diabetes has risen in india. It has even spread to rural areas and recent national data gives a figure of 22.4% which is almost 1 in 4 pregnant mot...
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Seven new symptoms of coronavirus affliction!

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 The coronavirus is smarter and has mutated many times in the past more than a year.  Due to this,  patients are also presenting with new symptoms. And the symptom list is expanding. Now 7 more have been added. These are unusual ones and are seen in milder forms of the disease as well. 

New symptoms added to coronavirus symptoms list

The 3 most common symptoms of coronavirus affliction are fever, dry cough,  and loss of taste or smell. They are seen early in the disease process. The disease starts with these most of the times. The UK health officials from Warrington,  Cheshire have added 7 more to these classic symptoms. They are: sore throat, muscle pains and joint pains, Loose motions, headache, conjunctivitis, skin rash,  and discoloration of toes and fingers. 

Thara Raj, Warrington’s director of public health states:

"There have been several cases where a person who has tested positive for coronavirus in Warrington has had very mild symptoms, or different symptoms to the three classic ones."

"These people, who got a test as soon as they started to feel unwell, helped us to stop the spread of the virus around Warrington," 

Coronavirus symptoms (Source: CDC) 
Also,  read What are green inhalers? 

Testing early

When anyone has any or a combination of the above symptoms, he or she should immediately get the coronavirus test done. Prompt testing and diagnosis will prevent the spread of the virus. When the report is awaited, be in self-isolation. If positive and symptoms are mild, you can be at home and treat the symptoms. Take ample rest and lots of water and fluids to prevent dehydration. 

Seek medical help or visit a hospital if any worsening of symptoms takes place. Continue the self-quarantine until the coronavirus test comes negative. Stay away from elderly people and the vulnerable people including pregnant and lactating mothers. 

Prevention better than cure 

The adage Prevention is better than cure holds true here too. Hence take proper and adequate precautions. Avoid public gatherings,  keep social dust, wear face masks in public places, and keep hand hygiene. Disinfect frequently touched areas such as seats and door knobs. 

Coronavirus is down but not yet over in the world. Continue precautions until WHO says it is safe to stop doing so!!! 

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