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There are too many risks involved in self medication, esp when it turns out to be irresponsible self-medication. These risks arise out of the fact that most of us are not specialised in medicine. While we may go by what we feel is right for us, there are many subtleties involved in arriving at the right diagnosis of any problem. Most health issues come with similar symptoms but turn out into something we might not even imagine. Here are 9 potential risks arising out of self-medication practices.

"Because we think badly of ourselves, do not value our dignity, we can have problems in different spheres of life. Low self-esteem is the main reason for self-doubt, as well as obstacles to building normal relationships. Low self-esteem prevents a person from realizing his potential. Due to the fact that a person does not notice, or does not appreciate his strengths, he can not fully develop and use them. Therefore, it is important to take care of the correct evaluation of one's own personality. Low self-esteem is not a life sentence, and can still be remedied. How? Let's look at a simple way that will help raise your self-esteem. I am sharing these because I faced many problems because of low self esteem when I was medical representative. So it will be good for you to overcome. "

Lybrate has initiated a mission to put a check on self-medication with its "Question and Answer" platform. People can now ask their health-related issues to trusted doctors for free and get multiple opinions right on their smartphones. Not just that, people can also pick any of the 50,000+ doctors on Lybrate and initiate private conversation for a medical advice.

Patients today rely on internet searches for medical problems. Here is a doctor's perspective on the Self Medication.

Mobility is an important part of human life. When an affordable wheelchair becomes necessary, for whatever reason, the circumstances are often not ideal. Purchasing an affordable wheelchair starts with knowing the patient and researching the types of wheelchairs available. It is a great resource on many different types of medical wheelchairs. Bariatric wheelchair, designed for users between 18 and 26 stone. It has a padded sling and backrest to ensure the comfort of the user, and the armrests can be removed to allow easy transfer into and out of the wheelchair. The Heavy User Wheelchair is self-propelled, giving the option to either push it, or have the user move themselves. The large rear wheels make the wheelchair well-suited to outdoor use, and allow the user to change the direction they face when in social situations. It has folding frame, so it is easy for storage and transport. Interchangeable frame components allow to grow and change the chairs width and depth. There are custom frame specifications available. Maximum option choices allow chair to be built to the individual's specifications. It has folding "lockout" cross-brace. Cross-brace locks to limit flex in the frame for more efficient propelling. Double cross-brace. Allows more strength and enables greater weight capacity. Wheelchair Bariatric has Adjustable back height. Ensures optimal positioning of backrest for stability and scapular movement. Stabilizer bar to minimize flex and provides a more efficient ride. Multiple footplate options ensure optimal positioning of lower extremities. Quick-release axle allows quick removal of rear wheels for easy transport. Adjustable Axle Plate Adjustments help to maximize stability and propulsion of the chair. Allows center of gravity adjustment for more efficient ride. Also makes it possible to adjust the rear frame height when it's necessary to change the caster wheels. Description: Attendant cable brake. 14" rear wheels. Detachable and washable cu

Mobility is an important part of human life. When an affordable wheelchair becomes necessary, for whatever reason, the circumstances are often not ideal. Purchasing an affordable wheelchair starts with knowing the patient and researching the types of wheelchairs available. It is a great resource on many different types of medical wheelchairs. Bariatric wheelchair, designed for users between 18 and 26 stone. It has a padded sling and backrest to ensure the comfort of the user, and the armrests can be removed to allow easy transfer into and out of the wheelchair. The Heavy User Wheelchair is self-propelled, giving the option to either push it, or have the user move themselves. The large rear wheels make the wheelchair well-suited to outdoor use, and allow the user to change the direction they face when in social situations. It has folding frame, so it is easy for storage and transport. Interchangeable frame components allow to grow and change the chairs width and depth. There are custom frame specifications available. Maximum option choices allow chair to be built to the individual's specifications. It has folding "lockout" cross-brace. Cross-brace locks to limit flex in the frame for more efficient propelling. Double cross-brace. Allows more strength and enables greater weight capacity. Wheelchair Bariatric has Adjustable back height. Ensures optimal positioning of backrest for stability and scapular movement. Stabilizer bar to minimize flex and provides a more efficient ride. Multiple footplate options ensure optimal positioning of lower extremities. Quick-release axle allows quick removal of rear wheels for easy transport. Adjustable Axle Plate Adjustments help to maximize stability and propulsion of the chair. Allows center of gravity adjustment for more efficient ride. Also makes it possible to adjust the rear frame height when it's necessary to change the caster wheels. Description: Attendant cable brake. 14" rear wheels. Detachable and washable cu

Mobility is an important part of human life. When an affordable wheelchair becomes necessary, for whatever reason, the circumstances are often not ideal. Purchasing an affordable wheelchair starts with knowing the patient and researching the types of wheelchairs available. It is a great resource on many different types of medical wheelchairs. Bariatric wheelchair, designed for users between 18 and 26 stone. It has a padded sling and backrest to ensure the comfort of the user, and the armrests can be removed to allow easy transfer into and out of the wheelchair. The Heavy User Wheelchair is self-propelled, giving the option to either push it, or have the user move themselves. The large rear wheels make the wheelchair well-suited to outdoor use, and allow the user to change the direction they face when in social situations. It has folding frame, so it is easy for storage and transport. Interchangeable frame components allow to grow and change the chairs width and depth. There are custom frame specifications available. Maximum option choices allow chair to be built to the individual's specifications. It has folding "lockout" cross-brace. Cross-brace locks to limit flex in the frame for more efficient propelling. Double cross-brace. Allows more strength and enables greater weight capacity. Wheelchair Bariatric has Adjustable back height. Ensures optimal positioning of backrest for stability and scapular movement. Stabilizer bar to minimize flex and provides a more efficient ride. Multiple footplate options ensure optimal positioning of lower extremities. Quick-release axle allows quick removal of rear wheels for easy transport. Adjustable Axle Plate Adjustments help to maximize stability and propulsion of the chair. Allows center of gravity adjustment for more efficient ride. Also makes it possible to adjust the rear frame height when it's necessary to change the caster wheels. Description: Attendant cable brake. 14" rear wheels. Detachable and washable cu

Pediatric Manual Wheelchair Pediatric Manual Wheelchair which are fabricated using finest grade raw materials such as Aluminium, MS Steel Pipe, Stainless Steel Pipe. Pediatric Manual Wheelchair is specially designed wheelchairs are suitable for children up to 15 years of age and are capable for 50 kgs. Our range of pediatric wheelchairs are easy to handle and can be used for indoor as well as outdoor purposes.Wheelchairs for kids have smaller frame size to support lighter weight users. Seats are narrow and shallower than compared to adult wheelchairs. They are generally around 14 inches wide and closer to 12 inches deep. Pediatric wheelchairs are specifically designed for children are set a lower to the ground, for the handles to be adjusted according to the adult maneuvering the wheelchair. Features Foldable frame Fixed armrest Foldable footrest Dual brake system Seat-fabric seat with foam Backrest-fabric backrest with foam Total Weight: 17kgs Front wheels: 6" solid wheels, rear wheels-21" solid Self propelling/attendant type Cushion armrest Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Children Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of conditions caused by medical abnormalities in the development of a fetus or the early life of a child.Cerebral palsy can be a difficult condition to live with.Most people who are born with cerebral palsy may suffer from conditions such as partial eye blindness, epilepsy, difficulty with swallowing and even deafness.Cerebral Palsy is a congenital condition which leads to a disorder of movement, balance, muscle control and body posture.CP have to go through rigorous exercise routines to increase and improve their muscle tone, balance and movement. Children with cerebral palsy may experience delayed development of fine motor skills (use of hands), gross motor skills (large movements) and oral motor functioning (eating and speaking).Cerebral palsy affects a person's ability to control their muscles. Muscles can become very stiff or ver

People who are very large or heavy may have difficulty using regular chairs. In some cases, they are simply too wide to comfortably fit in an average-sized chair, and in other cases their weight may damage or break the chair entirely. This is not only humiliating to the person who sits in the chair, but could result in injury if the chair collapses. To avoid such an unfortunate occurrence as well as potential litigation, it is important to purchase heavy duty chairs that can accommodate larger family members, employees, and customers. Heavy duty wheelchairs can also be made for specific purposes. An off-road wheelchair, for example, is a heavy duty wheelchair designed for individuals who intend on spending a lot of time on rugged terrain. The most common type of heavy duty wheelchair is a bariatric wheelchair, which is designed to allow larger individuals adequate mobility. For this matter, heavy duty wheelchairs typically have larger seats than conventional wheelchairs. The frames of these wheelchairs can be made from several different reinforced metals, although a titanium wheelchair is often the most popular choice. The wheels themselves are made of thicker rubber than normal, preventing any possible failure due to the greater amount of weight supported. Most makes of heavy duty wheelchairs fold like regular wheelchairs, making storage relatively easy despite the wheelchair's increased size. For the user's convenience, a heavy duty wheelchair can either be manually-operated or motorized, each with its own pros and cons. A manual Heavy Duty Wheelchair gives full control of motion to the user, but the added weight from the reinforcements makes pushing or propelling the wheelchair much harder than normal. A motorized heavy duty wheelchair offers a solution to this dilemma, but is often more expensive and harder to maintain than a manual wheelchair. Some designs offer a combination of both, with a small motor assisting those pushing the wheelchair. The proper c

Patients these days checkout their own symptoms on the web, see medications and more often than not go for self medication. It is best that doctors be where patients are and adopt Virtual Practice - It benefits both in more ways than either can imagine!

International day for persons with disabilities on 3rd December - Note on schemes for the welfare of persons with disabilities and concessions available to them. The Government of India is committed for the realization of full participation, protection of rights, and equal opportunities to all including persons with disabilities. India is a country where most of the population lives in the rural areas and accessing the health and rehabilitation services has always been a challenge. In a Backgrounder issued yesterday, a brief summary of the major steps initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in this direction were given. Following is the Background Note on the legislative and Institutional framework along with the major schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for the welfare of the People with Disabilities (PwDs). The Note also contains information on facilities and concessions available to PwDs under other central schemes which are being run by other Union Ministries. OFFER ON INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY DAY Wheelchair @ 4499 INR Tricycle @ 6500 INR Legislative Framework: There are four important legislations dealing on disabilities issues- The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, has laid the foundation of recognition of rights for Persons with Disabilities and has facilitated development of specific programmes for their education, rehabilitation, employment, non-discrimination and social security. The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 regulates and monitors training of rehabilitation professionals and personnel. The National Trust for the welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, aims at enabling and empowering persons with disabilities to live independently as fully as possible in their community. Mental Health Act, 1987, address to the specific needs of persons with ment

Women make ways where none exist. Dr Kiran Arora, a reputed IVF Consultant and OBS/GYN from Gurgaon shares with Lybrate about PCOS disorder as well as the the challenges of being a woman doctor. Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a medical condition which there is an imbalance of hormones. The sex hormones estrogen and progesterone gets out of balance. The imbalance leads to growth of ovarian cysts. The condition usually cause problems with a woman's menstrual cycle, fertility, cardiac function, and physical appearance.

Heavy duty wheelchairs are also often known as "bariatric" wheelchairs. Any home medical products that have high weight capacities, whether they be wheelchairs, commodes, beds or anything else are more commonly referred to as bariatric products in the recent years. Standard or "off the shelf" heavy duty wheelchairs are wheelchairs which will have a weight capacity of somewhere over 350 lbs. Of course, should the need arise custom wheelchairs can be ordered in cases where even heavier weight capacities are required. Features Aluminum footplates are attractive, crack-proof and lightweight Carbon steel frame with TRIPLE coated chrome for an attractive, chip-proof, maintainable finish Comes standard with carry pocket on back rest Composite Mag-style wheels with chrome hand rim are lightweight and maintenance free Padded armrests provide added patient comfort Precision sealed wheel bearings in front and rear ensure long lasting performance and reliability Heavy duty bariatric wheelchairs for the larger user and the obese. Including extra large self propelled wheelchairs, heavy duty transfer wheelchairs and bariatric transport wheelchairs for the larger or obese user.Heavy duty wheelchairs are made with stronger axles, heavier tubing, double cross braces, gusseted frames and reinforced upholstery to be able to handle the weights required. karma km-8520 Item Code:WCI-29 MRP: R 32085 Our Price:R24063 Net Price:R23582( Apply Coupon Code 'MSW2365' Get 2% Discount ) Availability:Not Available Pin Code:Delivery All Over India (Free Shipping) Warranty:1 Year Seat Widths and Depths Seat widths for heavy duty wheelchairs will range from about 20" to about 30" depending on the model chosen. Seat depths for heavy duty wheelchairs will range from about 18" to about 24" depending on the model chosen. Seat Height Seat heights on a heavy duty wheelchair range between 15" and 22" depe

Those of all ages whose physical disabilities restrict their movement, affect their ability to earn a living or become valued members of society. Specially designed tricycles provide a mode of transport for the physically disabled allowing them much sought after independence and an opportunity for self support. The tricycles will enable freedom of movement and less dependency on others. Most of the people who depend on these tricycles are daily wage workers who have to travel long distances every day. The regular tricycles have no suspension and the riders are prone to spinal injuries. Most of them also cannot afford good medical care, and driving these tricycles for a long time affects. To deal with the problem, come up with a model tricycle that can be very useful to people who have a disability in their lower limbs, but a strong torso. The Handy tricycle to provide the ideal cycling experience for users advancement of upper body strength and toning for athletic events. Especially valuable to triathletes and challenged, it provides the perfect way to get in shape and stay that way. The tricycle achieves the true convenience of transportation while providing easy-to-use pedaling, steering and breaking controls. These are amongst the top selling handcycles on the market today. Handy is available in upright and recumbent versions. Hand powered front wheel drive. An internal hub-based gear shifting system is built into the front wheel.This provides ultra smooth shifting and is virtually maintenance-free. The entire front frame section is removable and connects easily, quickly and securely using a bolt-on system. The seat can be repositioned quickly and easily to allow the rider to achieve an optimally efficient distance between seat and handlebars.The rear wheels are removed using a single finger push system, allowing the bike to be broken down very quickly. Defined by two ways: Fork steer: It represent the majority of handcycles. They work well for both low

Dr. Nutan Agarwal, Professor at Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Delhi's AIIMS shares about IVF and rise of infertility in India and talks about being a woman doctor, in an interview with Lybrate.

Acid reflux disease , also known as gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD , occurs due to the coexistence of two medical conditions. The first acid reflux disease contributing condition is a retrograde flow of stomach contents into the esophagus.