Varicose veins can be noticeable because of their dark blue or purple appearance, they also often bulge out from underneath the skin. Other symptoms of varicose veins include: - burning or throbbing sensation in the legs - uncomfortable legs that feel heavy or achy - muscle cramps that can be more noticeable at night - swelling of the feet and ankles - dry or itchy skin that appears thinner over the varicose vein   Exercise Regular exercise encourages better blood circulation in the legs, which helps to push along the blood that has collected in the veins. Exercise also helps to lower a person's blood pressure, which is another contributing factor to varicose veins. Low-impact exercises help to get the calf muscles working without excessive strain. Effective, low-impact exercises include: - swimming - walking - cycling - yoga   Compression stockings Compression stockings are available from most pharmacies and can help by applying pressure to the legs. This aids the muscles and veins to move blood toward the heart. - A study from 2018 found that people who used knee-high compression stockings with a pressure of 18 to 21 mmHg for one week, reported a reduction in the pain and aching associated with varicose veins.   Dietary changes: Salty or sodium-rich foods can cause the body to retain water, so cutting down on salty food can minimize water retention. Foods high in potassium can help to reduce water retention. Foods that are high in potassium include: - almonds and pistachio nuts - lentils and white beans - potatoes - leafy vegetables - some fish, such as salmon and tuna   Foods with fiber help to keep the bowels moving and prevent constipation. This may be important, as straining can aggravate damaged valves or make them worse. Foods that are high in fiber include: - nuts, seeds, and legumes - oats, wheat, and flaxseed - whole-grain foods   People who are overweight are more likely to experience varicose veins, therefore, shedding any excess pounds can reduce the pressure on the veins and alleviate swelling and discomfort.   Eat more flavonoids Adding foods that contain flavonoids may also help a person to shrink their varicose veins. Flavonoids improve blood circulation, which will keep the blood flowing, and make it less likely to pool in the veins. They also help to reduce blood pressure in the arteries and can relax blood vessels, all of which can reduce varicose veins. Foods that contain flavonoids include: - vegetables, including onions, bell peppers, spinach, and broccoli - citrus fruits and grapes, cherries, apples, and blueberries - cocoa - garlic   Choose non-restrictive clothing Wearing tight-fitting clothes can restrict blood flow. A person may find that their circulation is improved by wearing loose-fitting clothes that do not restrict the blood supply to the lower body. Wearing flat shoes instead of high heels may also help with varicose veins in the legs.  Keep the legs elevated Keeping the legs elevated, ideally at the same height as the heart or above it will help to improve circulation. This reduces the pressure in the leg veins and gravity will help the blood to flow smoothly back to the heart. A person should aim to keep their legs elevated if they are going to be sitting down for long periods of time, such as during work or rest. Massage Gently massaging the affected areas can help to keep the blood moving through the veins. A person can use gentle massage oils or moisturizer for optimal effects. It is crucial to avoid pressing directly onto the veins, however, as this may damage fragile tissues. Keep moving Avoid sitting for long periods of time. If a person has to sit for long periods of time for work, they should aim to get up and move around or change position frequently to keep the blood flowing smoothly. Avoid sitting with crossed legs, as this can further restrict blood flow to the legs and feet, which may add to circulation problems.

Meal plans Adding iron-rich foods to the diet can help to treat anemia. A doctor can advise about the kinds of foods to choose from and other ways to increase iron absorption. The best diet for a person with anemia includes plenty of foods rich in iron and other foods that help the body to absorb iron. A person should also be aware of foods that can inhibit iron absorption. The plan below was developed to show what healthful meals for a person with anemia might include: Breakfast Option 1 Iron-fortified cereal and a glass of iron-fortified orange juice. Option 2 Strawberries with low-fat yogurt and a handful of pumpkin and sunflower seeds.  Tea and coffee inhibit iron absorption, and people should not drink them with meals. Lunch Option 1  A sandwich with roast beef and watercress on iron-enriched bread. Option 2  A bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and spinach. Dinner Option 1  Lamb chops with boiled potatoes, steamed broccoli, and curly kale. Option 2  A stew that includes kidney beans, chickpeas, black-eyed peas, tinned tomatoes, onions, red peppers, and garlic, topped with vegan or dairy-based cheese and a dollop of yogurt.   Foods rich in iron:  Many foods contain high levels of iron. A person may find it easy to combine them and make tasty, nutritious meals that help to boost the intake of iron. Fruits and vegetables - Watercress - curly kale and other varieties - spinach - collard greens - dandelion greens - Swiss chard - citrus fruits - red and yellow peppers - broccoli However, some dark, leafy greens also contain oxalates, which can inhibit iron absorption. Rather than relying solely on vegetables, a person should aim to get iron from a variety of sources.   Nuts and seeds - pumpkin seeds - cashews - pistachios - hemp seeds - pine nuts - sunflower seeds - Meat and Fish - Beef - Lamb - Venison - Liver - Shellfish - Oysters - Shrimp - Sardines - Tuna - Salmon - Halibut - Perch - haddock     Dairy products - raw milk - yogurt - cheese   Beans and pulses - kidney beans - chickpeas - soybeans - black-eyed peas - pinto beans - black beans - peas - lima beans Also, it may be a good idea to choose iron-fortified cereals, bread products, orange juice, rice, and pasta.   Foods to avoid The following foods can interfere with iron absorption: - tea and coffee - milk and some dairy products - whole-grain cereals - foods that contain tannins, such as grapes, corn, and sorghum - foods rich in gluten, such as pasta and other products made with wheat, barley, rye, or oats - foods that contain phytates or phytic acid, such as brown rice and whole-grain wheat products - foods that contain oxalic acid, such as peanuts, parsley, and chocolate   Tips for getting more iron in the diet The best way to add iron to the diet is to eat more foods that are rich in iron. However, the following strategies can maximize a person's iron intake: - refraining from drinking tea or coffee with meals - refraining from eating foods rich in calcium with those rich in iron - eating iron-rich foods alongside those rich in vitamin C - cooking with a cast-iron skillet - cooking foods for shorter periods.

What you should take? - Take more and more green vegetables, fruits and salad. - Drink milk every morning and evening. - Can eat egg, chicken, mutton, fish. - Exercise every morning and evening. - Drink juice of palak and beat daily. - Daily eat 1 apple. - Don’t starve more than 3 hours.

What you should take?  In morning take milk, fruits, salad, and juice.  In afternoon you have to take whatever you consume casually but eat fruits and salad more.  Eat house-made things like rice, dal, chapatti, milk, buttermilk, vegetable, etc.  Drink more and more water at least 20-25 glass per day.  Eat more papaya.  Eat/take green vegetable, fiber riched fruits salad more.  In evening you can consume snacks made at home.  In night you can take light food, milk, curd, fruits and salad. What you shouldn’t take/consume?  Don’t take oily, fried things and outside food.  Don’t take toast, khari, biscuit, meda, puri, besan items.  Don’t eat potato, spicy and salad things.  Don’t eat outside food like bhajiya, pakodi, chewda, pizza, dabeli, idli, dosa, etc.  Completely avoid non-veg.  The amount of oil and spicy in household food should be less.  If patient is diabetic then don’t eat fruits, rice and potato.  If diabetes is more than 400-500, then don’t take anything without the instruction of doctor.  If patient is suffering from HTN, then take less salt.

What you should take?       Take more fruits, green vegetables.       Drink more water.       In early morning and evening walk in open air.  What you should not take / avoid?      Take less amount of salt.       Eat less items like spicy, fried and outside junk food as much as possible.       For kidney failure and liver failure patients drink water as per prescribed / suggested by doctor.

What you should take?      Take more rice, dal, chapatti, vegetables and green vegetables.        Take more salad, curd, Milk and butter milk, drink more water. What you should not take / avoid?      Don’t eat non-veg, eggs, fish.       Don’t eat junk food items like bhajiya, Pakodi, toast, biscuit, khari, idli, dosa, pizza, dabeli, chewda, besan, meda etc.       In early morning, walk for half-an-hour atleat.

What you should take?      In morning take milk, fruits, salad and juice.     In afternoon you have to take whatever you consume normally but eat fruits salad also.      Simple household food like dal, chapatti, vegetable, buttermilk consumes it.      Drink water at least 20-25 glass per day.     Take green vegetable, fiber riched fruits, vegetables.      In evening eat household snacks.       In night eat milk, and salad and fruit. What you shouldn’t take/avoid?        Don’t take oily, fried items and outside food.        Don’t take toast, khari, biscuit, meda, puri, besan items.       Outside junk food like bhajiya, pakodi, chewda, pizza, dabeli, idli, dosa etc. don’t      take.        Don’t take potato, namkeen and spicy things.        Completely avoid non-veg.       In household food also, consume food having less oil and spicy.        If patient is diabetic, then don’t take fruits and rice, potato also.       If diabetes is more 400-500 then don’t take food without the instruction of doctor.       HTN, then consume less salt.

What you should take?      If suffering from allergy then drink hot water. What you shouldn’t take?       Don’t take cold drink, ice-cream, cold water, freezed items until and unless you are all well.       Don’t even take fruits kept in freeze.      Consume less amount of sweets and chocolate. If you consume then immediately  drink  water.      Don’t go to cold places.       Don’t take grapes and banana until and unless Doctor instructs.       Avoid going to sandy place, strong smell, perfumes.

What you should take?        In morning and evening drink one glass of skimmed milk ( without cream).        Sit at least half an hour in first rays of sunlight.        Walk for an hour in garden.        Consume white colored fruits like banana, apple etc.        Eat more green vegetables and salad.        Consume milk products like curd, buttermilk, paneer etc.        Take chicken, mutton, egg and fish.        Drink more and more water.        Do exercise as per instructed.        Keep TDS of water between 300 - 350. If you have RO, then check TDS because 40% minerals we get from water. What you should not take/ avoid?       If patient is diabetic, then don’t consume banana and other sweet fruits.        If patient is suffering from cholesterol, then don’t eat paneer, cheese etc.        If patient is obesied, then also he shouldn’t consume cheese, paneer.       If patient feel pain in bones by consuming sour things or curd then avoid it.     Good sources of calcium include:        milk, cheese and other dairy foods        green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage and okra, but not spinach         soya beans         tofu         soya drinks with added calcium        nuts        bread and anything made with fortified flour       fish where you eat the bones, such as sardines and pilchards   Good sources of vitamin D:       Oily fish, such as salmon, sardines and mackerel        Eggs       Fortified fat spreads        Fortified breakfast cereals        Some powdered milks.

Left untreated, pancreatitis can cause serious complications and even death. Seeking emergency medical intervention is necessary when symptoms present. Pseudocysts accumulate fluid and debris in pockets. If they rupture, they cause infection and internal bleeding. Inflammation in the pancreas makes it vulnerable to bacteria and infection. Surgery may be required in some cases. Kidney failure may arise, requiring dialysis. Breathing problems may develop as chemical changes in the body can affect oxygen levels. Diabetes may occur as insulin-producing cells are damaged. Malnutrition is fairly common as the pancreas produces fewer enzymes, making it difficult to break down and process essential nutrients. Pancreatic cancer is associated with long-term inflammation of the pancreas often due to chronic pancreatitis. DO: If symptoms are severe, seek emergency medical attention immediately. If symptoms are mild or moderate, make an appointment with your physician. Eat small, light meals that are low in fat. DON’T: Discount the symptoms as just discomfort. Consume a high-fat meal. Drink alcohol or smoke. After a diagnosis of acute or chronic pancreatitis, nutrition must be the first priority. The goal with a pancreatitis diet is to prevent malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies and optimize blood sugar levels while protecting against kidney and liver problems, pancreatic cancer and worsening symptoms. Columbia University’s Pancreas Center recommends focusing on a nutrient-dense diet high in lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products while avoiding greasy fried foods and alcohol. Their program recommends annual blood tests to determine any nutrient deficiencies and recommends supplementation as necessary.

Breathlessness can be a difficult symptom to live with. But there are ways you can manage it. You should do below step for better health Sit in a chair with bent knees and relaxed shoulders, head, and neck. Place your hand on your belly. Breathe in slowly through your nose. As you exhale, tighten your muscles.  Put more emphasis on the exhale than the inhale.  Repeat for about five minutes. Breathing habits Unhelpful breathing habits can make you feel more out of breath. When you’re out of breath, you may feel like you need more air. So you may start to take more air into your lungs or breathe faster. You might then not take the time to fully empty your lungs as you breathe out. This means you use the top of your chest more to breathe, instead of using your whole lungs. Breathing like this is more work – your muscles will get tired more quickly, and you’ll feel even more out of breath. Talk to a phyiother@pist to find the best techniques for you. If you don’t already have one, ask your doctor to refer you.Breathing controlBreathing control means breathing gently, using the least effort. It will help when you’re short of breath or feeling anxious. This type of breathing is commonly used in yoga. To get used to breathing control, it helps to practise when you’re sitting, are relaxed and not out of breath. Breathing control is about the best use of your main breathing muscle, your diaphragm. The focus is on reducing tension, using your shoulder and neck muscles to get into the best position for you to breathe easily. Your diaphragm contracts when you breathe, so pulling the lungs down, stretching and expanding them. It relaxes back – into a dome position – when you breathe out, reducing the amount of air in your lungs.