How To Prevent Heart Diseases

We often overhear about a seemingly healthy person passing away from an unanticipated heart stroke. one doesn’t know what’s going on in their body and in what ways it can contribute to the illness unknowingly. It’s extremely essential to start taking care of your health. Heart diseases have become a significant cause of deaths in India, and there is a crying need for spreading awareness about it. We have listed down a few measures to prevent heart diseases and lead a healthy life.

Maintaining A Healthy Weight

Obesity poses an influential risk of heart disease as it manipulates your triglyceride and cholesterol levels. Diabetic people are a majority in the population of those who suffer from heart illnesses. Try adopting a healthy lifestyle by cutting down sugar and eating the right amount of greens. It is important to not let obesity come your way as it makes way for numerous other diseases.

Controlling Blood Pressure

Any individual, irrespective of age, should get their blood pressure checked regularly, if not very frequently, at least once in a year. It’s the fluctuating blood pressure that triggers most of the heart problems. If you are already suffering from heart illness, you should be in constant touch with the top heart hospital near you and keep their contact handy.

Exercise Regularly

Going for a run every morning or partaking in any kind of physical activity for an hour a day improves the blood circulation in your body, and your arteries function well. In this way, blood pressure can be maintained at an optimum level, and hence, the risk of heart diseases is reduced.

Get Enough Sleep

When you don’t stick to your proper seven-hour sleeping schedule, your body drains out, and you keep feeling exhausted all the time. It contributes to high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. If you have irregular sleep conditions, contact the best heart hospitals in Kolkata, India, and for that matter, any heart hospital located in major cities.

Quit Alcohol Consumption And Smoking

Alcohol affects your body negatively in many ways. It makes you gain weight, increases blood pressure, and contributes to organ failure. Similarly, smoking causes the accumulation of harmful substances in the arteries and restricts blood flow. It is also one of the leading factors for coronary heart diseases, strokes, and attacks.

The cardiologists at ILS Hospitals handle multiple cardiological subspecialties. These include, but not limited to the followings:

Cardiac arrhythmia – Persistent irregular heartbeat, which is either too fast or too slow. It is of 2 types, more than 100 beats per minute are called tachycardia and below 60 beats per minute is called bradycardia.

Coronary artery disease, or ischemic heart disease – it includes diseases like stable angina, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and sudden cardiac death.

Cardiac arrest – a sudden failure of heart contraction that leads to the stoppage in the effective blood flow.

Hypertension – Persistent high blood pressure in the arteries reaching the heart. A prolonged condition can lead to coronary artery disease, vision loss, chronic kidney disease, stroke, heart failure.

Congenital heart defect – Presence of a defective heart since the time of the birth. The consequences can vary from none to life-threatening.

Keeping a close watch on your heart and getting checked regularly is a need of the hour. If not discovered at an early stage, the heart-related problems could become a fatal and substantial risk to your life. Find out the top heart hospitals near you and visit them once in a while as a precautionary measure. If you live in a rural area, get yourself equipped with contacts of big hospitals so that in the time of need, you won’t have to wander cluelessly and know what to do right away. For example, if you live somewhere in the northeastern part, locate the best heart hospitals in Kolkata, India, as it is the nearest metro city and contact www.ilshospitals.com in case of any emergency.

4 Outstanding Facts On Liver By The Best Hospital In Kolkata 

A liver is an amazing organ that requires no further introduction. Your liver performs essential functions, like detoxifying the body and storing vital nutrients.

Recommended Read: Signs Of A Liver That’s Damaged And Requires Liver Treatment

Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will tell you 4 outstanding facts on liver so stay connected!

Your liver can regenerate itself

Yes, you heard that right. It’s an absolutely correct statement. A liver can completely regrow itself from 25% to 100 % in a matter of weeks. When a person donates 75% of his or her liver then the liver can regenerate itself to its original size in two weeks without fail.

Healthy liver = Well-functioning brain

Your liver regulates plasma glucose and ammonia levels in the body. If these two enzymes are not regulated then it will lead to a serious medical condition called hepatic encephalopathy (declined brain function) that can result in a coma. So, yes, admit it, a healthy liver is crucial for a healthy brain.

Liver is important for drug metabolism

Oral medicines are first converted by the liver for the body to accept and if your liver does not or is unable to perform this vital function then no matter how much effective the oral medicines are, they just won’t work.

Our liver is the second largest organ in the body 

The liver weighs more than 3 pounds and is the second-largest organ in the body. So, which one is the first largest organ? Well, it’s your skin.

Since the liver is such a superstar organ, it needs great care and love. An unhealthy liver can lead to serious liver ailments, like fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. If you want your liver to be young and healthy, then take note of the following things:

  • Eat a healthy and balanced diet
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Ditch your sedentary lifestyle
  • Avoid hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections
  • Quit smoking
  • Drink alcohol moderately
  • Get regular medical checkups

If you need liver treatment in Kolkata and Agartala, consider ILS Hospitals. Our several healthcare units in Kolkata and Agartala aim to provide accurate and effective liver treatment.

Medical Emergency: Things Paramount To Your First Aid Kit 

First Aid Kit is something that should have its place in every house, office, restaurant, shop, and vehicle. You never know when a medical emergency might happen, so it’s always good to be prepared beforehand.

In today’s blog, ILS Hospitals, one of the best multispeciality hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will enlighten you on First Aid Box essentials. Let’s take a look at things that must be inside your First Aid Kit.

Adhesive bandages

Adhesive bandages or conveniently called “band-aids” must be kept inside your First Aid Kit. Band-aids are commonly applied on common cuts to protect them from infection so that they don’t interfere with the healing process.

Antiseptic liquid

An antiseptic liquid needs to be there as it is used for removing germs from your wounds that might lead to infections if not cleaned properly.

Antiseptic cream/ointment 

Keep a good antiseptic cream or ointment inside your First Aid Box so that you can apply one whenever you hurt yourself. Remember to always apply an antiseptic ointment after cleaning your wounds with a disinfectant or antiseptic liquid.

Medical cotton wool

It’s very obvious to keep medical cotton wool as you’ll need them to use on wounds as well as,while applying antiseptic liquid and ointment.

Medicated pain relief spray

Medicated pain relief spray is a must.You never know when you might get a sprain or backache.

Ice Pack

You should keep an Ice pack as it is very useful to minimize swelling post-injury.

Doctor’s approved pain relief medicines

Sometimes, taking medicines is the only option. In that case, always keep pain relief medicines after getting the medical professional’s nod.

Prescription medicines

If you have a specific health condition that requires you to take prescriptive medicines, then you can keep them inside your First Aid Box.

Antacids

Antacids are taken when one suffers from indigestion. Antacids neutralize the stomach acid and can be in any form – tablets or liquids. You can ask a medical professional to prescribe you some good antacids.

Decongestant

Seasonal changes can give you cough and cold. Nobody likes to deal with a runny nose and sore throat. That’s when decongestants come to the rescue. Surely, keep a good one.

Headache Roll-on/Balm 

Headaches have become extremely normal in today’s hectic world. A headache roll-on or balm should be a part of your Medical Box. If you have migraine then consult your doctor to prescribe you an effective headache roll-on.

Sanitary napkins

Sometimes you or someone you know might get periods all of a sudden. So, it is crucial to keep sanitary napkins inside a First Aid Kit.

Hand sanitizer

A medical emergency can occur at any given moment and you may not get the chance to wash your hands before treating yourself or someone who needs First-Aid. That’s why you will have to keep an alcohol-infused hand sanitizer.

Thermometer

Keeping a thermometer is a smart choice. Nowadays, digital and no-contact infrared thermometers have come into prevalence.

Ensure there are no expired products inside your First Aid Box. For severe burns and other major injuries, First-Aid is not the ultimate cure. You have to report to the hospital’s ER in case of a serious medical emergency. Visit ILS Hospitals – Kolkata and Agartala for any medical emergency. Our ERs are well-equipped with the latest infrastructure and we provide 24*7 Emergency Care to our emergency patients in Kolkata and Agartala.

যাতনা কাহারে বলে !

হেপাটাইটিস বি এক রক্তবাহিত জীবাণু এবং সারা বিশ্বব্যাপী লিভার রোগের অন্যতম প্রধান কারণ| পৃথিবী জুড়ে প্রায় 30 কোটি মানুষ আক্রান্ত এবং এ সংখ্যা ক্রমবর্ধমান| ভারতবর্ষে গড়ে শতকরা 4 জন এই ভাইরাস বহন করে চলেছেন; অনেকে নিজের অজান্তেই | অতিরিক্ত সংক্রমণ প্রবণতা দেখা যায় তাদের যারা ইনজেকশন ড্রাগ এড্ডিক্ট, যাদের বহু যৌনসঙ্গী আছে আর যারা চিকিৎসা পরিষেবার সাথে যুক্ত|

2016 সালে বিশ্ব স্বাস্থ্য সংস্থা অঙ্গীকার করে সারা বিশ্ব থেকে 2030 সালের মধ্যে হেপাটাইটিস বি কে নির্মূল করার| আজ বিশ্বের অধিকাংশ দেশেই জাতীয় হেপাটাইটিস বি দূরীকরণ প্রোগ্রাম চালু আছে| আক্রান্ত জনগোষ্ঠীর যেহুতু মাত্র শতকরা দশ ভাগ তাদের সংক্রমণ সম্বন্ধে অবহিত, তাই আরো অধিক সংখ্যায় টেস্ট করার ওপর সর্বাধিক গুরুত্ব দেওয়া হচ্ছে| এছাড়াও হেপাটাইটিস বি দূরীকরণ এর জন্য সর্ব স্তরের মানুষের ভ্যাকসিনেশন, চিকিৎসা পরিকাঠামোর উন্নয়ন, চিকিৎসার সর্বজনীক অধিকার এবং সরলীকৃত নির্দেশাবলী জরুরি পদক্ষেপ|

হেপাটাইটিস বি দূরীকরণের উদ্দেশ্যে কাজ করে চলেছেন অগণিত স্বাস্থ্যকর্মী, গবেষক ও জনস্বাস্থ্য বিশেষজ্ঞ| কিন্তু দুঃখের বিষয়, যাদের কথা ভেবে এতো কিছু সেই আক্রান্ত মানুষগুলো পড়ে আছেন বহু দূরে| তাদের আশা, আকাঙ্খা আর অধিকারের নিঃশব্দ বাণী পৌঁছচ্ছে না কারো কানে| এই অসহায়তা আর বঞ্চনার গুরুত্ব শুধু রুগীর সংখ্যা আর মৃতের হিসাব দিয়ে মাপা যাবে না| প্রতিটি মানুষের অভিজ্ঞতা ভিন্ন ও তাঁর নিজস্ব| আজ তাই সময় এসেছে এই আক্রান্ত মানুষগুলোর কথা শোনার|

সমাজবিদেরা আজ প্রধানত তিন ধরণের সমস্যার কথা উপলদ্ধি করছেন :

1. প্রাথমিক সমস্যা : যা আক্রান্ত ব্যক্তির মনোসামাজিক সমস্যা
2. আনুষঙ্গিক সমস্যা : যা আক্রান্ত ব্যক্তির প্রতি সামাজিক প্রতিক্রিয়ার ফলস্বরূপ
3. সুদূরপ্রসারী সমস্যা : এই সামাজিক প্রতিক্রয়া যে ক্ষতি বয়ে আনে

প্রাথমিক সমস্যার মধ্যে প্রথমেই পরে লিভার ক্যান্সার ও লিভার সিরোসিস এর ভয়| হেপাটাইটিস বি রোগ নির্ণয় এক অজানা আশংকায় ভাবিয়ে তোলে; আছে রোগের ক্রমবর্ধমানতা আর অকাল মৃত্যুর ভয়| গুগল ইউনিভার্সিটি তে রুগী হাতড়ে চলেন হেপাটাইটিস বি র তথ্যভান্ডার| আর যত বিদ্যে বাড়ে ততই বাড়ে ভয় ও আতঙ্ক| তথ্য আছে কিন্তু নেই এমন কোনো সার্চ ইঞ্জিন যা দেবে ভরসা| তাই আসে একাকিত্ব, হতাশা আর বাস্তব কে অস্বীকার করবার জেদ| দুশ্চিন্তা ও হতাশা আরো ডালপালা মেলে যখন একদিন সত্যিই রোগের লক্ষন দেখা দেয়|
এর সাথে যোগ হয় আর্থিক চিন্তা| নিয়মিত চিকিৎসা, ঘন ঘন কাজ কামাই, ব্যয়বহুল পরীক্ষা নিরীক্ষা; এসবের দাবি যে অন্তহীন| তার উপর পরিবারের বাকি সদস্যদের পরীক্ষা, তাদের ভ্যাকসিন দেওয়ার ব্যবস্থ্যা – সব তো আর ইন্সুরেন্স দেবে না| আর ভাইরাস ছড়ানোর ভয়| নিজের ই টানা লক্ষ্মণরেখায় গুমরে মরে| বিয়ে নয় সন্তান নয় | শুধুই তুমুল একাকিত্ব |

আনুষঙ্গিক সমস্যা গুলির দিকে এবার দৃষ্টিপাত করা যাক| এতো ঢাক পেটানো প্রচারের আলো তাও মানুষ এখনো ভেবে চলেছেন একসাথে খাবার খেলে, এক চেয়ার এ বসলে, হাত মেলালে, এক গাড়িতে চাপলে সংক্রমণ ছড়াবে| কেউ কেউ আবার ভাবছেন এ ব্যাটা বংশগত রোগে ভুগছে| মানুষের জ্ঞানের পরিধি বাড়লে তো এসব অবৈজ্ঞানিক চিন্তা থাকার কথা নয়| দুঃখের ব্যাপার হলো এ ব্যাপারে চীন এর হাইমেন শহরে এক সমীক্ষায় দেখা গেলো সম্পূর্ণ উল্টো ফল – যত জ্ঞান বাড়ছে তত বাড়ছে ছুৎমার্গতা| তাই শুধু তথ্য নয়, ভরসাটাও জরুরি| এ ব্যাপারে এগিয়ে আসতে পারতেন চিকিৎসক ও স্বাস্থ্যকর্মীরা| কিন্তু তারা নিজেরাই ভাইরাস এ আতংকিত হওয়ায় তাদের সদিচ্ছা রূপ পাচ্ছে না| সংক্রামিতর পরিবারের সকল সদস্যকেই ক্যারিয়ার ভেবে নিলে ভুল হচ্ছে|
কর্মস্থলে দিনরাত চলছে চাপা গুঞ্জন| আইন আছে অনেক কিন্তু তা ঠুঁটো জগন্নাথ| কোনো কোনো দেশ তো দেয় না প্রবেশের অধিকার |
আর তাই দিনের শেষে আসে নীরবতা, আসে একাকিত্ব | বৃহত্তর সমাজথেকে দূরে সরে যাওয়া | মাদুলি তাবিজ, তুক তাক আর জড়িবুটির অন্ধগলির খোঁজ চলতে থাকে | ধেয়ে আসে অপরাধবোধ|পাপের ভোগ না কর্মফল| নিস্তেজ মন ভাবে এ জীবন মূল্যহীন|
আজ 28শে জুলাই ওয়ার্ল্ড হেপাটাইটিস ডে তে আমরা যখন আলোকিত আলোচনাসভায় বসেছি, তখন আমাদের চেতনায় থাকুক এই মানুষ গুলোর না বলা কথা আর অজানা উপলদ্ধি| ওষুধ, পরীক্ষা আর ভ্যাকসিন এর সাথে প্রেসক্রিপশন এ জায়গা করে নিক ভালোবাসা, মমত্ব আর সহানুভূতি | গবেষকরা ফাঙ্কশনাল কিওর এর সাথে আবিষ্কার করুন ফাঙ্কশনালি প্রোডাকটিভ লাইফ কিভাবে বজায় রাখা যায়| সমাজকর্মীরা এগিয়ে আসুন সৎ পরামর্শ দিতে যাতে হেপাটাইটিস বি আক্রান্তরা বিষাদ কাটিয়ে যোগ দেন জীবনের মূলস্রোতে| সমাজবিদেরা আলোকপাত করুন মনোজগতের গহীন বনে; যে আলোর ছটায় দূর হয়ে যায় ভয় অস্থিরতা অনিশ্চয়তা| সর্বোপরি দেশচালকেরা নিয়ে আসুন বিশ্বাসের বাতাবরণ|
সবাইকে নিয়ে শুরু হোক নতুন ভোর!

Written by : Dr. Sanjay Banerjee

ILS Hospitals Dumdum: A Hospital To Support You During The Pandemic In Every Way

We have to face this harsh truth that COVID 19 is here to stay for a long time and we have to accept it and also we need to learn to live with it while following all personal safety measures all the time.

ILS Hospitals Dumdum is continuing to treat Non-COVID patients even in the midst of such a devastating pandemic with great success. We are extremely thankful to our team of doctors and the nurses who are working round the clock and are managing critical patients suffering from chest pain, kidney diseases, gall stone diseases, cerebrovascular accidents, Traumas, Caesarean sections and other conditions requiring general surgical operations.

ILS Hospitals Dumdum is committed towards the utmost safety of all our patients. COVID / Non-COVID patients are receiving the best possible care in our institution. We have taken all safety measures as per government protocol, in giving the best of services at all levels- be it OPD, Inpatient Wards, or Operation theatre. Dedicated wards and Nursing staffs have been assigned for Non-COVID patients and all critical surgery and invasive cardiology procedures are being conducted smoothly as per Government protocol. Patient safety and unconditional care of patients is our motto.

The only Mantra for this continuing success is “Ensuring patient’s 100% safety” at all stages of our patient’s journey during the stay at our hospital. In any medical emergency contact ILS Hospitals Dumdum on 033-40315000. We pledge to strive the best health care to each and every patient.

ILS Hospitals’ Guide On How To Prevent Fatigue 

Feeling fatigued is, unfortunately, the new normal. All due to our modern lifestyle and more so because most of us are working from home due to this Pandemic situation. We are working extra to make up for the lost hours. Slow down, take deep breaths, and relax.

Fatigue is nobody’s friend. Preventing fatigue is better than combating it. Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will guide on how to prevent fatigue.

Eat a well-balanced diet

A well-balanced diet will ensure that your body is not deprived of any nutrients. Include protein, carbohydrates, fibers, vitamins, minerals, and good fats in your daily diet.

Drink water every hour

Dehydration leads to fatigue. Hence, stay properly hydrated by sipping water every hour. If you tend to forget drinking water then ensure a system where you are reminded to take water every hour.

Sleep early

Staying awake at night can cause lethargy. Think of your body clock and sleep on time.

Wake up early 

Waking up late is one of the causes for drowsiness. So, if you wake up late you find yourself left with fewer hours to finish your daily activities, so yes, embrace waking up early.

Be active

Be physically active and shun your sedentary lifestyle. Exercise regularly as exercising keeps you energized throughout the day and beats insomnia.

Stay stress-free 

Stress is the part and parcel of our today’s lifestyle. However, chronic stress hampers your immunity and mental health. When you are stressed, you feel physically exhausted. So, don’t stress.

Take breaks

Taking breaks between your work is not being selfish. It’s a necessity to keep you sane and refreshed. If you work constantly without taking proper breaks, then you invite fatigue. So, take breaks as and when required.

Hope this guide helps you. For any health-related concern, do not hesitate to visit ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata.

World Tobacco Day: How To Quit Smoking Once And For All 

We all know why smoking is considered a bad habit and how smoking affects our health. We all know how smoking kills. Yet, many people find it difficult to quit smoking permanently. The reason – nicotine addiction.

On World Tobacco Day, ILS Hospitals, one of the most renowned multispeciality hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will show you effective ways to quit smoking for once and for all.

Know your reason

If there’s a will, there’s a way. If you add reason to your plan, it makes more sense and you have a higher chance of success. People smoke for various reasons, but, the most common reason is to get temporary relief from stress. Then why a sudden decision to want to quit smoking? Is it because you want to live a healthier lifestyle or is it because you want to keep yourself and your family healthy and safe? Know your reason.

Be determined

Determination is your best friend now. Be determined that you have to quit smoking no matter what.

Pledge to live a healthier lifestyle

Smoking is one of the unhealthy habits ever known. If you swap it with healthy habits, like eating healthy food, sleeping on time, doing regular exercise, then it would become easier for you to quit this unhealthy habit.

Avoid social gatherings with smokers 

Human beings imitate others. When you’re on your way to quit smoking, you should avoid hanging out with your friends who are avid smokers so that you do not crave for cigarettes.

Stop the consumption of alcohol 

People generally smoke cigarettes while consuming alcohol as it relaxes them. Well, it’s a temporary relaxation. For those who have newly quit smoking should definitely avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Find your support system

Your partner, friends, and family love you more than you know. If not for yourself, quit smoking for the sake of your loved ones. Let them know that you care for them, you’re on your journey to quit smoking and making them proud of you.

Keep yourself occupied in other activities

There are many productive things to do other than smoking. You should involve yourself in other activities, like doing household chores, spending time with your loved ones, reading books, watching informative and motivational videos, and upskilling yourself by learning a new course.

Seek professional medical therapy 

If nothing else works, professional medical therapy will. Seek professional medical therapy for your nicotine dependence.

At least try to cut down the number of cigarettes you consume a day. Your journey will be difficult but worth it. ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata wishes you best of luck. 

World Blood Donor Day: Donate Plasma to Save lives

Donation is the most beautiful thing ever known to humankind. Blood donation is the key to saving lives. When you donate blood, you not only save people’s lives but also your own as blood donation provides the donor with additional health benefits. Upon that, let’s not forget how fulfilled your life would become once you save another human’s life. Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will enlighten you on plasma donation.

Plasma is the yellowish part of the blood and performs vital functions, like transporting nutrients to the body parts and fighting infection. Donating plasma has been called the gift of life. Donating plasma helps in providing therapies for rare diseases and conditions. Plasma therapy has been found effective in treating critically-ill COVID-19 patients. Plasma donation is the need of the hour. You can donate plasma in two ways:

1st way – by donating your whole blood so that the plasma gets separated from the blood in the laboratory.

2nd way – by donating only the plasma through the process of plasmapheresis.

Plasma donation not only helps the recipient but also the donor. Here’s how.

Free health checkup from expert medical professionals 

Before you donate plasma, your body will be thoroughly examined by the medical professionals to check your health status. This way you’ll be ensured of your body’s well-being.

Improves health

Plasma donation will motivate you to take better care of your body. Upon that, if you’re diagnosed with any health condition during your mini health check-up, you’ll get instant medical attention from the doctors.

Reduces bad cholesterol 

Bad cholesterol is a generic problem. Plasma donation might help in the reduction of bad cholesterol.

Benefits psychological health 

When you help others, you help yourself. When you find that your plasma has saved someone’s life you’ll get instant psychological satisfaction.

As we have mentioned earlier, plasma therapy has been found helpful in treating serious Coronavirus patients. In Convalescent plasma therapy, the plasma is extracted from recovered COVID-19 individuals for providing treatment to critically-ill COVID-19 patients. Plasma contains antibodies that help in fighting foreign pathogens. The ones who have recovered from COVID-19 are now immune to the virus and by using their plasma we can save others from this deadly Coronavirus.

If you’ve recovered fully from COVID-19 and are willing to donate your plasma to save lives, visit your nearest blood collection centre. ILS Hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata applauds such brave hearts who have donated their plasma to give people the gift of life.

How To Handle A Medical Emergency Effectively  

A medical emergency is a serious condition that requires immediate medical supervision or else it can cause serious harm or injury to the affected person. Few examples of a medical emergency are burns, poisoning, injuries, bleeding, shock, strokes, severe allergic reactions and so on.

Not everyone knows what to do in case of a medical emergency, so ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata will tell you how to handle a medical emergency effectively.

So without adding anything else, let’s continue further.

Stay Calm And Composed

Medical emergency is an alarming situation and can make people anxious. First and foremost thing to do during a medical emergency is to have a calm and composed demeanour until help arrives. Take deep breaths to calm your nerves and get relief from anxiety.

Call Medical Emergency Services At Once 

Help takes time to arrive. So, whenever you notice someone in need of urgent medical supervision, call your local hospital for an ambulance without any delay.

Always Carry A First Aid Kit 

First aid kit should be inside every home, school, college, office and any other organisations. You should even keep a small medical toolbox inside your car and backpack. Provide first aid to the patient to avoid any further damage.

Give CPR To The Patient 

If the patient does not breathe despite a pulse then perform a CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) or tell someone else to perform one if you do not know the CPR procedure. Ensure that the patient’s airway is not restricted by removing the patient’s tight clothing. Remember, it’s an emergency so you need to do things as required.

Always help people in need of medical emergencies whether you know them or not. For any medical emergency, you can visit ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala.

Let’s Learn About Different Vitamins And Their Importance In Our Body

For a healthy body, we need an adequate amount of carbohydrates, protein, good fats, vitamins and minerals. There are different kind of vitamins that perform different functions in our body. Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala, will enlighten you about different vitamins and their importance in the human body.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is crucial for healthy vision and preventing night blindness. This vitamin also helps in fostering cell development, healthy bones and teeth. Vitamin A ensures good reproductive health and allows the other organs like kidney, heart and lungs to function properly.

Best food sources: Eggs, fish, carrots, dairy products, spinach, pumpkin etc.

Vitamin B

Vitamin B helps in the body’s metabolism and cell development. There are different types of vitamin B, each performing their own functions. Let’s talk about a few here.

Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid or Folate)Vitamin B9 converts food into energy and is vital for pregnant women to help prevent congenital defects. Folate can be derived from natural food sources (eggs, fish, beans, peas and so on) while folic acid, being a synthetic form is consumed in the form of pills.

Biotin (also called Vitamin B7, B8 and Vitamin H): Biotin maintains the body’s metabolism and improves the health of skin, hair, and nails. Best food sources for biotin are egg yolks, soybeans and fish, sweet potatoes, chicken liver, whole grains, etc.

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Vitamin B12 helps in the formation of red blood cells, DNA, RNA and myelin. This vitamin prevents congenital defects, memory loss and depression.

Best food sources:  Vitamin B12 is present in almost all animal products, like eggs, milk, seafood, and meat.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C repairs the body tissues and strengthens the immune system. It fosters the wound healing process and protects cells from any damage.

Best food sources: All citrus fruits, cauliflower, capsicum, papaya etc.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D ensures healthy bones by allowing the body to absorb calcium, maintains phosphorus levels in the blood and reduces depression.

Best food sources: Egg yolks, cod liver oil, fatty fishes, mushrooms, milk and milk products. 

Vitamin E

Vitamin E prevents cell damage, heart diseases and inflammation. It is best for promoting good vision, healthy hair and skin.

Best food sources: Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, olive oil, sunflower oil, dried apricots etc.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K helps in blood clotting, prevents osteoporosis, tooth decay and certain diseases.

Best food sources: Soybeans, egg yolks, chicken, cabbage, spinach and pumpkin.

We hope you found this blog informative. Hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata  is always available to give you good medical service.