Friday, Oct 07, 2022
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Dr Suranjit Chatterjee
Dr Suranjit Chatterjee is Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi. He has worked in the field of general medicine for over 25 years, treating both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
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How smoking thickens blood vessels and damages the heart
Even people who smoke less than five cigarettes a day can show signs of cardiovascular disease. Smoking harms blood vessels, causing them to thicken and constrict, limiting blood flow. This causes the heart to race and the blood pressure to rise, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Thu, Sep 29, 2022
How much Vitamin D do we need and how much is too much? Do we really need supplements?
A daily vitamin D intake of more than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) is dangerous for all individuals, including those who are pregnant, nursing, elderly and kids between 11 and 17. Children between the ages of 1 and 10 should consume no more than 50 micrograms (2,000 IU) per day. Under-12-month infants shouldn’t consume more than 25 micrograms (1,000 IU) each day, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Thu, Sep 22, 2022
Why you should have 5-7 small servings of fruits & veggies daily to lose excess fat ?
A recent study by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) reveals a more worrying trend and says around 5.02 million people died prematurely in 2019 due to obesity, nearly six times the number of people that died from more serious diseases like HIV/AIDS. There is no denying the fact that when it comes to obesity, ‘the clock is ticking,’ says Dr Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
How fast can you lower cholesterol? What are the top foods that reduce bad cholesterol?
While managing cholesterol levels, you shouldn’t count on medicines alone but follow a holistic approach like a disciplined lifestyle, healthy eating habits and regular exercises to ensure a lasting effect, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
Fri, Sep 09, 2022
Do you have uncontrolled high blood pressure? This is how you lower the risk of heart failure
In some cases, medicines for Resistant Hypertension don’t work properly because they are not being taken correctly. For the medicine to work, the right amount of dose should be taken regularly at the right time and the correct number of times per day. Other than these, make lifestyle changes, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
Full body check-up: What blood tests should I get done? How to understand lab results for blood?
It is important to note that an abnormal numerical value doesn’t always denote a major disease/infection and should be interpreted by a qualified professional, especially in the setting of a clinical scenario, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Fri, Sep 02, 2022
What are the benefits of taking vitamins, zinc and magnesium? Is it OK to take zinc and magnesium together?
If you are consuming them as part of oral supplements, you should be careful about the quantity and the quality of these minerals as their over-consumption can lead to several unavoidable side effects, advises Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi
Fri, Aug 19, 2022
Do you have high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, or, abnormal cholesterol? You could be asking for metabolic syndrome
Carrying too much weight in the abdomen, obesity, diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver can lead to metabolic syndrome. But it is preventable with a long-time commitment to adapt to a healthier lifestyle, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
Fri, Aug 12, 2022
How to maintain a healthy cholesterol level? Just avoid CRAP (calorie-rich and processed) food
Keep in mind that those with unhealthy cholesterol levels don’t show any symptoms. You only face sudden health emergencies. Therefore, you need to overhaul your diet and physical activity levels, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Hospital, New Delhi.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022
Don’t leave food unrefrigerated, it can cause viral infection
Food items left at room temperature can stimulate the growth of microbes. You can prevent this situation by ensuring prompt refrigeration of foods, usually within two hours of preparation. You may be inclined to leave out freshly-cooked food a bit longer in pleasant weather, thinking it won’t go bad, but it becomes a hotbed of multiplying viruses, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Mon, Aug 08, 2022
‘Monkeypox can spread during face-to-face interaction’
A quick explainer by Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi on dos and don'ts
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
How does gapping meals impact your metabolism?
It is important to understand that the optimal diet plan for a person relies upon various factors such as lifestyle, the nature of their profession, chronic illnesses or conditions and other stressors. Diet is still very much a customised deal, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
Potential side effects of protein supplements gym enthusiasts must know
Protein supplements are extremely crucial for muscle repair, however, one should always consult a physician before consuming them, so that any potential side effects can be prevented, says Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
How to balance sodium-potassium levels in the elderly
It is always important to correct low sodium and potassium level concentration even in asymptomatic elderly individuals because it is directly related to increased mortality and morbidity, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
5 myths about immunity-boosting foods you should know about
It is essential and commendable to be cautious about boosting your immune system but following the wrong piece of advice may worsen your health further. Limited access to dieticians, lack of correct information and overly grandiose health advice coming from all sides fuel misinformation and myths.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Can a diabetic have watermelon?
The ripeness of a piece of fruit will influence the glycaemic index (GI) of a meal. Even if the meal contains low GI, one should keep an eye on the number of carbohydrates and portion size, advises Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
Wed, May 25, 2022
An Expert Explains: How to protect yourself from heat-related illness
What is heat-related illness and how can one protect oneself from it? How much water or fluids should one consume? Can people overdo it? Which section is most vulnerable in this season? Should people exercise in this season? An expert answers your questions.
Tue, May 17, 2022