Dr VIvek Baliga is a medical physician and heart specialist with an interest with diabetes and heart failure.
Gallstones are usually found on a routine ultrasound scan of the abdomen. But should you worry about them? If you have been subject to a scan of the abdomen, you may notice the term ‘few gall bladder calculi’ or ‘cholelithiasis’ in your report. Fear not, these are just small gall stones in your gall bladder. […]
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Have you ever woken up one morning and found that you are feeling lightheaded? Then you may have one of the problems I have discussed below. Feeling lightheaded is a common reason why people see their physician. I reckon I see about 4 to 5 patients a day with this problem. There are many reasons
Why Am I Feeling Lightheaded? Here Are Some Reasons…. Read More »
Have you ever looked down at your feet and found swollen legs? This is a common problem. Leg edema, as it is called in the medical world, is a common problem. In my daily practice, I see about 10 to 12 patients a day with leg swelling from many reasons. While some people do not
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There are many facts about heart attacks that you may have read here on my blog or elsewhere on the internet. Here are some that I think might surprise you. What Is A Heart Attack? Before I dive into these facts, let’s take a brief look at what heart attacks are. In my post about
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There are a number of health problems in software professionals that we see in our practice. If you are one who sits in front of a computer for long hours, then this article is for you. It is well known that being a software professional, chartered accountant or IT professional (among many other professions) is
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Low hemoglobin levels are very common. However, they remain a concern for many who see it on their report. But why do some people have low hemoglobin levels? How low can hemoglobin go before it needs treatment? Let’s take a look. But first…. What Is Hemoglobin? We all have heard the term hemoglobin, but do
Low Hemoglobin – Why Do I Have It? Dr Vivek Baliga, Baliga Diagnostics, Explains Read More »
Are you losing your memory? If you are worried about this, then what you are about to read will tell help you figure out if you really are. Bus, Pencil, Shoes. I want you to remember these 3 objects. Go on, etch them in your memory. Keep them there until further instruction. Now, there are
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A pacemaker is a device that controls your heart rate. Here I will discuss what it is, how it is implanted, and what precautions you need to take if you have one. The human heart beats at a rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute at a regular pace. At times, the heart can
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What are the ways to keep my joints healthy? How can I prevent them from getting worn out early? How can I prevent arthritis? These may be just a few of the questions you have wondered about. Our joints are always on the move. Bending, twisting, wringing, turning, curling – there are a number of
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Over the last few days, there has been tremendous discussion on social media about a tragic case where a young family man allegedly died of a heart attack that was not diagnosed in time. I thought it would be appropriate for our readers to have an understanding of what a heart attack is and what
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