Mohan Garikiparithi got his degree in medicine from Osmania University (University of Health Sciences). He practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before he shifted his focus to the field of health communications. During his active practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in a diagnostic centre in India. On a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed a keen interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine. He now advocates treating different medical conditions without the use of traditional drugs. An ardent squash player, Mohan believes in the importance of fitness and wellness.
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Hip effusion is characterized by an abnormal fluid accumulation in the joint space that leads to swelling and pain of the hip joint. Our joints normally have a modest amount of liquid between them called synovial fluid that provides smooth movement and protects the cartilage. Having excess fluid in the joints can be easily recognized, ...click here to read more
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With the bountiful availability of food in our great nation, it is hard to believe that people who are well off can become malnourished, despite eating at least three meals a day. This problem is not developing due to the quantity of food we are eating, but the quality, as most people have poor-quality diets ...click here to read more
Experiencing stabbing pain in the chest is a relatively common occurrence at any age, often causing you to become worried that something else more serious may be going on. While chest pain is generally not a symptom you should simply brush off, only a select few cases of stabbing chest pain should prompt you to ...click here to read more
Synovitis and tenosynovitis are both inflammatory conditions affecting the synovial membrane, a type of specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surfaces of joints and tendon sheaths. This membrane serves many purposes, including: Providing a plane of separation or disconnection between solid tissue. This helps to ensure movement with minimum bending of solid components. Serves ...click here to read more
Ischial tuberosity pain (sit bone pain) can make it very difficult for one to sit comfortably. The name of this condition stems from its bony location found in the pelvis called the ischial tuberosity. This area is located at the bottom portion of the pelvic bone and is essentially a bony protrusion that carries much ...click here to read more
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