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With temperatures rising sharply this summer, doctors in Pune are witnessing a noticeable increase in kidney-related problems, particularly kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Experts attribute this surge primarily to dehydration, excessive sweating, and inadequate fluid intake, which are common during the hot months. During summer, the body loses more fluids through sweating. When this loss is not adequately compensated for by increased water intake, urine becomes more concentrated. This creates an ideal environment for minerals and salts to crystallise, leading to the formation of kidney stones. At the same time, reduced hydration and poor hygiene can also increase the risk of urinary infections, especially in women and elderly individuals. “Cases of kidney stones tend to ...

The mid-afternoon sun at an IPL thriller or the relentless heat of a six-hour music festival is more than a test of endurance, it is a physiological siege. For most attendees, the ritual is the same: arrive, feel the parched heat, and frantically chug a litre of lukewarm bottled water. According to internal medicine experts, you have already lost the battle. This ‘reactive drinking’ may soothe a dry throat, but it fails to penetrate the cellular level where hydration is actually needed to regulate core temperature. To survive—and enjoy—extreme exposure, one must adopt the strategy of Volumetric Loading: a disciplined, 24-hour physiological prep that builds the body’s water reserves before the first drop of sweat even forms. Internal medicine health experts break down the science of the s...

Doctors in Thane have successfully treated an elderly woman with a complex case of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) using advanced excimer laser atherectomy technology, marking a significant step in minimally invasive vascular care. The 88-year-old female patient, a known case of diabetes, hypertension, and prior stroke, presented with severe pain and gangrene in her toe at KIMS Hospitals Thane. Imaging revealed a blockage in a major artery of the leg. She underwent a minimally invasive endovascular procedure using the Philips Excimer 300 laser system along with a specialised laser atherectomy catheter, which helped clear the arterial blockage and restore blood flow. The patient experienced significant relief and was discharged the next day, walking comfortably. This advanced system uses ...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures are likely to rise further across several districts in the coming days, even as the state witnesses a relative cooling of its political climate after weeks of intense activity.  With the mercury climbing steadily, health experts have cautioned that the risk of heat-related illnesses is increasing and stressed the need for preventive measures. Doctors say that staying safe during peak summer requires two essential steps -- constant vigilance and regular intake of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). The average human body temperature is around 36.9 degrees Celsius. When the external temperature rises significantly above this level, the body begins absorbing heat from the surroundings. To counter this, it activates cooling ...