Contemporary plastic surgery Creating beautiful breasts

Today we are producing an interview done with Dr. Shashanka Rathnayake, Consultant Plastic and Reconstruction Surgeon attached to the Teaching Hospital, Kandy, with regard to contemporary plastic surgery.

‘Be a fighter, put down the lighter’ Addiction to tobacco can be overcome

Tobacco is the name of a killer targeting not only adults, but even maturing children. Be it through peer pressure, curiosity or bad example, once addiction hits, it is not only yourself under fatal threat, but also those around you. Dr. Mahesh Rajasuriya, Consultant Psychiatrist and D

Congenital complications at heart

The period that fell in February between 7-14 was dedicated to congenital heart disease. A special effort is taken during these days in raising awareness among the public regarding this condition.

‘Just Naughty’ or ADHD?

The term ADHD is undoubtedly one that is thrown around as a label for a difficult, troublesome child. It is also misunderstood for hyperactive, spurts of energy and referred to in most cases of inattention.

Combating Gynecological Cancers

Cells are the basic building block of all living beings. Cells constantly divide and replicate in order to renew, repair and contribute to the growth of an organism. Cell division is the process undergone by cells to divide and form new cells. This is a tightly regulated process that occurs throughout our lives and is vital for all living beings to exist. A variety of genes are involved in the control of cell growth and division.

Building a cancer-free future for children

‘Cancer’ is a term which strikes fear in the hearts of many, as it does not discriminate when choosing its victims. Young or old, male or female, rich or poor, we are all susceptible to cancer. 

Painkillers... do they really kill pain?

It’s impossible to find anyone aged 45 years, who hasn’t had an episode of severe backache. Similarly we find joint pain an increasingly common symptom; be it neck pain, knee ache or ankle sprains. There might be many reasons why joint pains are common nowadays, but sedentary lifestyle without proper mobilisation of joints might be a leading cause. If we consider how human beings evolved, man was never ‘made’ to occupy an

When obese, eat healthy and exercise!

A quick look at some of the causes of the world’s leading diseases conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol and even cancers tell us that obesity is an increasing danger that threatens us with these grave diseases.

How to manage acute burn injuries

Today we will take a look at how to deal with acute burn injuries. For this purpose we produce excerpts of a discussion on the subject we had with Dr. Shashanka Rathnayake, Consultant Plastic and Reconstruction Surgeon Teaching Hospital, Kandy.

Exercising right for healthy weight loss

Hitting the gym daily and following a strict dietary plan might still not help you achieve your desired health goals and leave you frustrated. This is despite you engaging in this aspect of your life wholeheartedly. This week on Health Capsule we are discussing the subject of healthy weight loss through effective exercises plus diet and how it can be attributed to a healthy lifestyle; which leaves disease-free.

Dealing with carpal tunnel quandary

If you are experiencing tingling sensations, a feeling of numbness or weakness of the hands there is a very good chance that you may be suffering from what is known as  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most common and widely reported form of ‘entrapment neuropathy’ in the world accounting for over 90% of all neuropathies. In a developed country such as USA alone, this condition has a prevalence of approximate

Contemplating on Carcinogenic Conundrum

The quality of health is under threat of being plagued by various medical maladies that exist in the world today. Among them, cancers prevail in the list as the leading causes of death in the world.

Why struggle with sub fertility?

The next biggest dream of a couple after getting married is to give birth to a child and raise a family. However, there are many couples who suffer big time as the wife finds it hard to conceive. Some of these couples have been trying for years and years without any result and unfortunately this issue has reached a level which creates disputes among partners, often leading to divorce or separation.  

Importance of childhood oral health

As children when we shed a tooth, we threw it to a squirrel, and made a wish to get a new tooth. We were unaware that primary teeth would bring back permanent teeth to us.   

A childhood sans Pressure

Non communicable diseases are a severe health threat that plagues world health. Hypertension, a condition that is categorised as a non communicable disease, is prevalent in the country today. This condition is common among adults. However age is no barrier when it comes to ailments threatening health. Though it is rare, hypertension some times affects children. Dr. Kosala Karunaratna, Consultant Paediatrician of the Colombo Lady Ridgeway Hospital

Don’t let PCOS rule your life

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is a term that is becoming increasingly common when it comes to women’s health. If you are suffering from features like irregular menstrual periods, acne and difficulty in losing weight, there is a chance that you are suffering from PCOS as well. Health Capsule consulted Dr. U.D.P Ratnasiri, Consultant Obstrecian and Gynaecologist who serves the Castle Street Hospital for Women, to get mo

Let’s get to know the thyroid gland

Thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland situated in front of a human’s neck. This is an endocrine gland, which directly supplies its hormones to the blood. The thyroid gland produces a hormone named “Thyroxin”. This particular hormone “Thyroxine” regulates human metabolism; a chemical process which occurs to boost energy in the human body. This way, hormones control the calorie burning process and the heart rate an

Battling cholesterol and its accomplices

When inflicted with high levels of cholesterol in the blood, high cholesterol is not the only condition one should be worried about. It can leave the body susceptible to many other dangers since cholesterol comes with several other health implications.

How a needle prick saved billions of lives

Vaccination is probably one of the greatest inventions of modern medicine. According to estimations of Centre for Disease Control (CDC), vaccinations save approximately 2 to 3 million lives annually.

Treating Osteoarthritis with exercises

The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM) UK recognises how important the right movements and exercises are when dealing with Osteoarthritis; a very common long-term disease which affects the cartilages and slowly wears them off with time.   

Towards a healthier 2019

As we welcome a new year, maintaining a healthier lifestyle is sure to be among your new year’s resolutions. Many among us would already be worried about shedding the extra pounds accumulated during the holiday season. However, the good news is, according to Google Trends in 2018; people around the world were genuinely interested in a better lifestyle and searched for healthier food and diet options. 

‘Short’ is not always ‘Sweet’ Learn about Short Stature in Children

As a parent, have you ever been concerned that your child is ‘too short’? You are not alone in worrying this way. Parents complain that their children have not grown adequately when compared with other children of their age. Such children being among the shortest in their class is a common presentation in paediatric practice.

Be aware before cataract strikes!

We all are blessed with two eyes. Until we find a blind person or a person who lacks normal vision, we will not understand the importance of healthy eyes. Vision is the most important part in healthy lives. Currently in Sri Lanka, there are many eye-related problems. Eventually these problems contribute to loss of vision and blindness. Among eye-related diseases, cataracts play a major role.   

Tussle against Cervical Cancer How far are we from the fruition?

Cancer is not just a zodiac sign, but also considered as a disease condition which can make you struggle between life and death. Some might say that death is easier than facing a cancer because of the hardships this disease gives, making the victim suffer throughout the rest of his or her life. However, there can be hundreds and thousands of cancer survivors and people who took on life with cancer as it is, in the best way possible thanks to thei

How to manage type 2 diabetes

As human beings we eat in order to obtain required energy for day today activities and growth. What we eat turns into the form of glucose, which is the simplest and prominent source of fuel in humans. Then glucose circulating around our bodies with the help of our blood, is the main transportation method in the human body. In this process human cells absorb energy, which can be interpreted as glucose; from blood and boost the human body to keep h

Reticulocyte count A Blood Test worth knowing

A mother brings her child who is only a few days old, to the paediatrician, complaining that the baby is yellow. The doctor finds that the eyes and the skin of the child have indeed turned yellow and requests urgent investigations. Among them are Full Blood Count, Blood Picture and Reticulocyte Count. 

Taking care of your feet

Feet are the tiny structures that bear a significant weight throughout one’s lifespan. Taking good care of your feet means a lifetime of painless mobility. Many Sri Lankans tend to ignore this delicate body structure and its care. Although assembled using one of the tiniest types of bones in the body, the feet are one of the sturdiest structures we could boast of. This article focuses on a few of the most common ailments to affect the feet.

Leprosy is completely curable

Leprosy is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind, passing through generations up to modern days and spreading much fear and revulsion in its’ wake. 

When children suffer from Asthma

Children are the most precious gift that parents ever have. That’s why when children are suffering from a minor ailment, parents try to consult a doctor in order to bring the child back to normalcy. So in this week’s Health Capsule we focus on the most shared disease among children; 

Electronic screen syndrome Here’s how screen time affects your child’s brain

The relationship between humans and technology isn’t always healthy. It could destroy humans and this damage sometimes is irreversible when compared to a software malfunction or a diminishing battery life. But humans are getting addicted to hyper-reality and have started to depend on these devices for survival.