Newsletter August 2022

Our Dear K-Way Readers,

Your overwhelming response definitely makes K-Way not just a digital platform for medical information, but it has also created a strong bond and we eagerly await this monthly communication.

This often makes me realize that when one puts the maximum effort and keeps one’s thoughts positive, the end result will always be a tremendous growth. Everyone has a potential, but to recognise that potential, one needs to first believe in one’s self even if failures come through.

As a family physician, I want to emphasize on self-worth, especially in youth and teenage. A feeling of low personality leads to low self-esteem and low productivity. One should remember you are your own fan club! But at the same time balance your thoughts so as to not let your ego take the upper hand. [Read More…]

Breastfeeding by Choice - FAQs

BREASTFEEDING the OFFSPRING by the mother is THE DICTUM OF NATURE, then WHY HAVE SECOND OPINION OR NEGATIVITY ABOUT IT???

Breast Feeding - From Nature to Nurture

Mother’s milk, time tested for millions of years, is the BEST NUTRIENT FOR BABIES because it is nature’s perfect food. – Robert S. Mendelsohn

The word nutrition is derived from “nutricus” which means to ‘suckle at the breast’. Breast milk is a natural food for the infant. Successful breast feeding is an important child rearing skill to be learned and practiced.

Alterations in the Breasts During Pregnancy

Changes in the breast through various phases of life are normal, so how do we stay reassured about the changes that occur during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Tenderness and discomfort in the breast are some of the earliest symptoms indicating pregnancy and can occur as early as 1-2 weeks after conception. Some may observe this sensation as a heaviness, soreness or tingly sensation within the breast.

“On Track!” - Child Development and Milestones

Childhood is an important phase of growth and development – physical growth, cognitive development and immunity. By the time a child is 5 years, he/she has already achieved 60% of an adult’s height. By 6 years, the brain development is 90% complete. The immune system continues to develop until 5 years of age. During such a dynamic period of growth and change, it is important for us to understand how children learn, behave and live to acquire aspects of their personhood.

Hand Safety at Home

Home is the place of safety for all of us. It is largely true, but sometimes injury can happen to us in our own safe home. As per statistics in the West, home injuries account for nearly 40-50% of the total injuries seen in the society. In India, data from some studies show injuries statistics similar to the West.

Low Pulse Rate

Pulse is felt as rhythmical throbbing at all palpable peripheral arteries. Pulse rate is the number of those throbbing events felt per minute. A pulse corresponds to one cardiac cycle of contraction and relaxation of heart chambers.

Prostate Specific Antigen: The What, Why and How

Prostate Specific Antigen or PSA is a test, commonly performed as an integral part of master health checks or more commonly amongst male urological patients. Let’s find out today, why it is so.

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Patient Experience

“First of all Thanks to Kauvery hospital for the wonderful support. My mom Indira ganesan came as inpatient. But with all doctors support and all love and care my mom is perfectly fine. Thanks to universe for the help. Special thanks to Dr Sridhar, Dr Balasubramanyam, Dr Balaji, Dr Sivaramakannan, Dr Jeevagan and Dr Anantharaman. Special thanks to insurance dept Mr Sridhar and miss Ramya and Yeshwanth. And floor manager Swarna , nurses Silvia, Vijaya, A. Saranya, S. Saranya, Jenifer, Devika, and house keeping dept and all doctors and all staff. Thanks to all. Special thanks to ICU dept miss Swarna and all nurses sister Nivetha, sister Ramya, Ahmed and sister Latha and sister Monisha. They all were very kind and did a wonderful service. Thanks a lot again.”
– R.G