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  WHAT IS PCOD?- BEST PCOD SCREENING CENTRE IN HSR LAYOUT . Polycystic Ovarian Disease(PCOD) is a hormonal disorder in females where a woman's ovaries produce immature or partially mature eggs which over time become cysts. This leads to enlarged ovaries and hormonal imbalance. What causes PCOD? PCOD is primarily caused by sex hormone imbalance and insulin resistance and often linked to other factors such as: Genetic predisposition  Insulin resistance - leading to high insulin levels in the body Excess androgens  Inflammation  Poor lifestyle - poor diet, lack of exercise leading to insulin resistance                                      What are the symptoms of PCOD? Irregular menstrual cycle  Excessive hair growth on face, chest and back (hirsutism) Acne and oily skin  Weight gain and difficulty losing weight Loss of scalp hair  Darkening of skin around the n...

  Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions of people globally. Screening for diabetes helps to control and manage the condition in its early stages effectively, hence preventing further complications and better healthcare. What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which your blood glucose is above normal levels consistently. It occurs when your body produces less insulin (Type 1 DM), or when insulin is not utilized properly (Type 2). Causes of Diabetes Genetic predisposition  Poor lifestyle habits Poor diet, high in carbohydrates and sugars  High blood pressure or cholesterol PCOD What are the symptoms of Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus usually presents in middle and old aged people whereas Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus presents in childhood. Symptoms of diabetes are: Polyuria or Frequent urination  Excessive thirst and hunger Frequent infections Blurred vision - Diabetic retinopathy  Slow wound healing  Numbness and tingling sensation i...

  General consultation : At OliveCare Wellness and Diagnostics, our expert doctors provide a quality general checkup of all systems of the body and treatment of a wide range of health concerns including fever, infection, pain, digestive issues, chronic illness, diabetes, hypertension and lifestyle related health issues.  During a general consultation, the doctors assess your symptoms and medical history, followed by general physical examination of all your systems, advises relevant blood tests and explains to you the reports along with your health status providing basic care and referring to specialists if necessary  for further higher treatment.  A full body general physical checkup and assessment of detailed medical history, is the basis of quality primary healthcare and essential in preventive and early detection of many diseases, hence at OliveCare, with our best general physician in HSR Layout , you can get your general health checkup done. Blood testing labor...

  Th yroid hormones, namely Thyroid stimulating hormone((TSH), Tetraiodothyronine(T4), Triiodothyronine(T3) are the three important thyroid hormones in the human body. Produced and secreted by the thyroid gland present in the anterior aspect of the neck, these hormones are important for functioning of all organ systems of the body. Important functions of thyroid hormones are: Regulates body metabolism, increases the basal metabolic rate(BMR) and helps convert oxygen and nutrients into usable forms of energy.  Supports the brain development and growth in early stages of life. Increases heart rate and cardiac activity. Regulates protein synthesis and bone health. Regulates body temperature. Affects menstrual cycle and ovulation. Affects mood and cognitive functions. A decrease in thyroid hormones T3 and T4 levels in the blood causes hypothyroidism in adults and cretinism in children. Hypothyroidism is caused by autoimmune diseases(Hashimotos), iodine deficiency, post thyroid sur...