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is glaucoma hereditary

Glaucoma can affect anyone’s eyesight, but it is also true that certain forms of glaucoma are hereditary. Thus, people with a family history of glaucoma are at higher risk of getting this condition. Genetic and hereditary factors play a major role in the case of Read more

can glaucoma be cured

No, glaucoma cannot be cured. However, you can stop it from progressing. It develops slowly and can take years to develop into permanent blindness. Thus, you must not avoid yearly eye check-up visits to your doctor.

If you detect the glaucoma in its early stage, Read more

how to prevent glaucoma

You cannot prevent glaucoma. However, you can lower your risk after finding it at an early stage. You can try some of the steps mentioned below to protect your vision:

• Try to do moderate exercise like walking or jogging every day.
  
• Putting eye drops on time Read more
  Edited 2032 days ago by Dr. Narpat Solanki

what is glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition that can cause blindness and vision loss by damaging the eye’s optic nerve. When the eye produces too much fluid, it can cause high pressure in your eye that further damages your eye’s optic nerve.

There are mainly two types of Read more

what are the warning signs of deep vein thrombosis?

It is possible that you may not notice any warning signs of deep vein thrombosis. However, some of the danger signs of DVT are:

• Enlarged veins or swollen veins associated with extreme pain.
• Warmth and discoloration in the skin.
• A most common sign of DVT is a Read more
  Edited 2032 days ago by Dr. Sunil Joshi

is deep vein thrombosis hereditary?

Yes, deep vein thrombosis is hereditary. If anyone in your family has experienced DVT, it means you are at high risk of getting it. Your family history or genes make you more prone to develop DVT.

As per a study, in young patients with DVT, Read more

is deep vein thrombosis serious?

Deep vein thrombosis can become a serious condition if you do not get the treatment on time. Medication, lifestyle changes, or surgery can help to treat and prevent DVT.

It is caused by a clot that may stop blood circulation in your body. If DVT is Read more

is there a cure for deep vein thrombosis?

Yes, there is a cure for Deep Vein Thrombosis. While some people may get cured with medications or lifestyle changes, some may need surgery. If your doctor recommends medication, try to take that on time. The medicines will be helpful in preventing a clot from Read more

how do you get deep vein thrombosis?

You may get deep vein thrombosis under following circumstances:

• If your daily work demands sitting in the same position for hours.
  
• If you have health issues that affect how your blood clots.
  
• If you have any damage to a vein from surgery or inflammation because of Read more
  Edited 2032 days ago by Dr. Sunil Joshi

how to diagnose deep vein thrombosis?

To diagnose deep vein thrombosis, your doctor may ask you about your symptoms. After that, he/she will do a physical checkup to determine any swelling or changes in skin color.

If your doctor thinks you might have deep vein thrombosis, they will conduct a blood test Read more