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Introduction When you experience severe joint pain, your first inclination is to consult with a doctor for a diagnosis. While looking into the symptoms and the condition of your joint the doctor might suggest you undergo joint replacement surgery . But how do you know if your case is serious enough to warrant such a major procedure? To ensure you receive the best treatment, orthopedic surgeons from the best joint replacement hospital have explained what joint replacement surgery entails and whether there are any alternatives.  What is joint replacement? Joint replacement is a major surgery in which a damaged joint is replaced with an artificial joint. It is typically performed when other treatments, such as medication, physical therapy, and weight loss, have failed to relieve pain and improve function. The most common joint replacement surgeries performed are hip replacement and knee replacement surgeries.  Is joint replacement a major surgery? Most people think of joint r...

Under the age of 40, one out of every five people suffers from a heart attack. Over the previous decade, there has been a 2% rise in heart attacks. We've seen an increase in the number of young adults being admitted to hospitals owing to cardiac problems. Mentioning here some known cases like, K.K. (the singer), Siddharth Shukla, and Amit Mistry they all died of the same cause: heart disease. This poses the question, why have heart diseases become so prevalent in young adults? The experts at Sarvodaya Hospital have listed three factors that contribute to the poor heart are: Genes Lifestyle  Psychological factors Let's begin the talk with how genetic factors contribute to heart problems? Our genes are inherited by us from our parents and they are inherited from their parents and the chain goes on. We are very well aware of the fact that genes control every aspect of our body. With time these genes mutate and sometimes these variations can lead to or elevate the risk of heart ...