Dr. Jolly Diagnostics Centre

What is a mammogram?   An X-ray photo of the breast is called a mammogram. Doctors use mammograms to detect the early signs of breast cancer. Mammograms are the most effective screening tool available to clinicians for detecting breast cancer early, up to three years before symptoms occur.     What is a mammogram screening?   A screening mammography is one that is performed on women who have no symptoms or indicators of breast cancer. Breast cancer fatalities among women aged 40 to 74 can be reduced with regular screening mammography. This is because they can detect breast cancer early, allowing therapy to begin before it spreads.   However, there are some hazards associated with mammography screening. They may discover something that appears abnormal but is not cancer. This leads to more testing, which can be stressful. Mammograms can sometimes overlook cancer when it is present. You are also exposed to radiation.      What is a mammogram for di...

Know the Heart Attack Warning Signs:   A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), happens when blood supply to the heart is interrupted. When this happens, cardiac muscle cells are deprived of oxygen. The heart gets damaged, and cells begin to die as a result.   It only takes minutes for the damage to occur. However, if immediate emergency treatment is obtained, the risk can be reduced.     Is it possible that I'll have a heart attack?   People of all ages are susceptible to heart attacks. Some people are more susceptible to heart attacks than others. Risk factors influence your odds of having a heart attack. Some of these things can be changed, while others cannot.       Symptoms Of A Heart Attack    If you suspect someone is experiencing a heart attack, search for the following symptoms:   discomfort in the chest   Arm or jaw pain   Shoulder blade pain   Irritable bowel syndrome   It is critic...

  THYROID GLAND: WHAT IS IT?   The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the lower front of the neck . The thyroid's duty is to produce thyroid hormones, which are then secreted into the bloodstream and delivered to all of the body's tissues. Thyroid hormones aid in the efficient use of energy, the maintenance of body temperature, and the proper functioning of the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs.     WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF THE THYROID GLAND?   Thyroxine, usually known as T4 because it contains four iodine atoms, is the most important thyroid hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. T4 is transformed to triiodothyronine (T3) by removing an iodine atom in order to exercise its effects. This occurs mostly in the liver and some T3-acting tissues, such as the brain. Another hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, secreted in the pituitary gland at the base of the brain, regulates the quantity of T4 produced by the thyroid gland (abbreviated TSH)...