Repossess the buds

The inability to detect odors and taste would be problematic for many, and this becomes an issue as one grows old. There is a close connection between the senses of smell and taste. The ability to smell will also have a direct impact on our taste buds. Only a few tastes would be known when the nose is affected. 

Causes 

In many of the cases, the problem with taste is connected to the respiratory system. The most common condition that would affect the taste and smell would include:

• Cold 
• Flu 
• Sinus infections 
• Throat infections 
• Salivary gland infections 
• Injury on the nose 
• Nasal polyps 
• Certain medications 
• Drug abuse 
• Age 
• Radiation and related treatments
• Smoking 
• Nutritional deficiency 
• Head or ear injuries 
• Gum infections 

Disorders in the nervous system will also have an impact on the senses of taste and smell. The disorders in the nervous system would affect the nerves and would turn out to be a block in sending messages to the rest of the body. The organs which control the taste will also be affected by nervous impairment. 

Medical care 

Depending on the condition, the doctor would recommend the treatment. Certain problems such as normal cold and flu cure on its own hence, no medicines would be suggested. Decongestants would be provided for short-term use so that the nasal passages can open up and would help to breathe easily. Medications would be provided for issues such as bacterial sinusitis, throat infections, and salivary gland infections. The doctor would prescribe medicines to treat nervous disorders or autoimmune disease as these could repair the taste buds too. 

The doctor would recommend surgery if there are polyps that turn out to be a hindrance to the senses of taste and smell. With surgery, the doctor would remove the polyp and help improve the sense of smell. A healthy lifestyle could also help regain the lost senses to a normal state. Smoking can have an adverse effect on the senses, especially in connection with taste, and it could also dull the sense of smell too. Proper dental hygiene, brushing, and flossing can also bring out a difference orally as it could solve the dental problems that affect the sense of taste. This could eliminate the issues and help regain the senses completely.

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What Is A BAHA Implant

The Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) is an innovative surgical implant device that has been approved by the food and drug administration to help people with hearing loss. The device is proven to be reliable and beneficial for patients with chronic ear infections, microtia and, single-sided deafness for which conventional hearing aids are deemed to be ineffective. The system works on the principle by achieving hearing through bone conduction, i.e., by transmitting the sound waves through the bone rather than through the medium of air. Trough this principle, the sound waves received by the system directly reach cochlea bypassing the outer and the middle ear where the information is converted into neural signals and transferred to the brain.

The BAHA system consists of three parts, namely the titanium fixture, the abutment, and the external sound processor. The titanium implant, along with the abutment, is placed behind the deaf ear by a small surgical procedure under anesthesia and allowed for osteointegration with the bone tissue for 3-4 months. Once the implant is firmly attached, the external sound processor is connected. Mostly the surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure, or maximum requires a one-night stay in the hospital.

Suitable Candidates For BAHA

The candidates suitable for the procedure should have hearing loss either from one of the below-mentioned conditions such as:

• Congenital atresia
• Chronic otitis media
• Cholesteatoma
• Middle ear dysfunction/disease
• Sudden hearing loss
• Infection of the ear canal resulting in chronic draining ears
• Meniere's disease

Advantages Of BAHA

The device is a boon for individuals who can't use conventional hearing aids. The various benefits include:

• Individuals can hear sounds more clearly due to its principle of bone conduction
• Comfortable to wear
• Can test the equipment before the surgery is conducted
• It does not damage or harm residual hearing
• The device is easy to maintain with a simple design
• Connecting and disconnecting the sound processor is very easy and simple

There are different kinds of BAHA sound processors available to choose from that are compatible with devices like iPods, cell phones, and MP3 players.

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Thyroid Disorders And Treatments

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the lower front of the neck in front of the windpipe below Adam's apple. The gland secretes several hormones that collectively influence the body's metabolism, temperature, growth, and development. Currently, it is estimated that around 42 million people in India suffers from thyroid disorders, which predominantly include women.

TYPES OF THYROID DISORDERS

1. HYPERTHYROIDISM

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and produces too much of the hormone. The noticeable symptoms of the condition are irritability, fatigue, increased heartbeat, sweating, and weight loss. Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It is a disease condition in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland.

2. HYPOTHYROIDISM

Hypothyroidism is the opposite of hyperthyroidism. It is a condition in which the thyroid does not make enough hormones. Too little production of thyroid hormones leads to symptoms like fatigue, constipation, depression, slow heartbeat,and weight gain. Hypothyroidism is often caused by Hashimoto's disease. 

3. GOITER

A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland in the neck or upper chest. The most common cause of goiter is iodine deficiency in the diet. The symptoms of the goiter are usually not seen until it’s severe. The severe goiter symptoms include swelling in the neck, difficulty in breathing and swallowing, and hoarseness of the voice. 

4. THYROID NODULES

Thyroid nodules are any abnormal growth that forms a lump on the thyroid gland. They can occur in any part of the gland and can be felt easily if compared to other disorders. The causes of the nodules aren't always known but can include iodine deficiency. The symptoms of the thyroid nodules are similar to hyperthyroidism as they produce high levels of hormones. 

5. THYROID CANCER

Thyroid cancer is a condition characterized by the formation of cancer cells from the tissues of the gland. Thyroid cancer has a few noticeable symptoms including a lump in the neck, difficulty swallowing, swollen glands, and hoarse voice.

The above disorders can be effectively diagnosed and treated through consultation with the help of an experienced doctor. Usually, the doctor takes into consideration the noticeable signs, symptoms, and more critically, the blood tests in diagnosing the disease. The common thyroid blood tests suggested by the doctor include T3, T4, TSH, and thyroid antibodies testing. The doctor might suggest treatment options like surgery and medication based on the type of disorder.

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New Advances in Thyroid Surgery

The medical field has witnessed rapid progress due to the advancements in science and technology. Highly advanced machine and surgical equipment have been introduced to deliver better treatment and care to the people with fewer side effects. The improvements in surgical techniques have enabled medical practitioners to conduct minimally-invasive surgeries. One such recent development in thyroid surgery is Trans-axillary thyroid surgery.

Thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces thyroid hormones. Trans-axillary thyroid surgery is a surgical procedure in which the incision is made in the underarm area. This surgery is mainly done to operate small thyroid growths and it cannot be used to remove larger growths. Though the conventional method of surgery is favored, many patients were dissatisfied with the exposure of neck scar. But now, with the introduction of Trans Axillary method scars in the neck can be avoided.

Advantages of Trans Axillary method in thyroid surgery.

Trans Axillary thyroid surgery is a safe and effective method with an aesthetic approach. The main aim of the surgery is to avoid an incision in the neck. In conventional thyroid surgery, the incision in the neck can be clearly seen and sometimes keloid scars may develop and worsen, especially in dark-skinned people. 

In the Trans Axillary method, the surgery is done accessing the axilla or underarm to avoid the neck or chest wall incision. The scar occurred due to the surgery is hidden and remains under clothes. For the easy accessibility of thyroid gland, an incision of around four to five centimeters is made through the axilla (armpit). 

Patients who go through Trans Axillary thyroid surgery may experience less soreness and discomfort ability around the incision site. The time of recovery is faster when compared to traditional thyroid surgery.

The patients with trans axillary surgery experience less pain with increased cosmetic satisfaction, and with lower chances of postoperative voice change, paraesthesia and swallowing discomfort.

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Who is the right candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Ever heard about the word nose job? Rhinoplasty Surgery is the medical term used for a nose job. There are many people who are not born with a sharp straight nose. The structure of your nose says a lot about your looks. Rhinoplasty is a procedure in which the shape and size of your nose are reconstructed and rectified for enhancing the look of your nose. There is one more aspect of the surgery. Often a deviated or de-shaped nose structure can lead to breathing problem which finally leads to loud snoring at night. Rhinoplasty is also a great solution to reduce snoring.

Now the question is how are the eligible candidate for Rhinoplasty?

Best Candidate for Rhinoplasty

• If one is unhappy or self-conscious about the current nose structure, one should go for Rhinoplasty.
• If there is an inborn deformity of the nose, Rhinoplasty is for them. 
• People who have crossed the age of mid-teens can go for this nose job. Before one reaches mid-teen, the nose keeps on growing and change shape. So one should definitely wait till that period.
• If one is suffering from loud snoring and breathing problem, maybe the shape of the nose is blocking the air flow. Rhinoplasty will be the perfect solution for those candidates since the surgery can reshape the nose and the blockage can be cleared.

One important factor is that people who are aware of any allergies or previous medical conditions should share the details with the surgeon since it reduces the risk of reaction to any medications or anaesthesia.

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The aim of Rhinoplasty

The basic aim of a Rhinoplasty surgery is:

• Changing the size and angle of the nose.
• Straightening the bridge of the nose to provide a sharp look.
• Reshaping the tip of the nose.
• Also narrowing the nostrils.

Where can you go for the best Rhinoplasty Surgery in Mumbai?

Dr Shailesh Pandey's AUM ENT CLINIC is one such place in Mumbai that offers the most advanced and effective Rhinoplasty Surgery in Mumbai. The clinic aims at providing world-class service at a very affordable rate.

Being a young and experienced doctor, you can share all your medical problems freely with Dr. Pandey. For further information, contact us now!

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Aum Ent Clinic - The Best Resort In Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Endoscopic sinus surgeries have become one of the greatest problem-solvers for a wide range of sinus related diseases and conditions. In contrast to the conventional sinus surgeries that require opening up the nasal cavity so as to do the surgery, endoscopic sinus surgeries are minimally invasive surgeries that use endoscopes containing a camera at its end inserted through the nostrils, to view the inner sinus posture and condition as a live reel. They also widen the nasal drainage pathways and the paranasal sinuses, improving the nasal ventilation, so as to clear a lot of diseases conditions that had disrupted the nasal-sinus equilibrium. Instruments for the surgery are also inserted alongside to conduct the surgery. The surgery is done after providing anaesthesia.

Dr Shailesh Pandey's AUM ENT Clinic, being the best for endoscopic sinus surgery in Andheri, brings to you the best experience in sinus surgery through the efficient care and medical support that we provide. Sinusitis is caused when the mucous membrane gets infected, swelled and causes blockages in the sinus cavities, intense headache, breathing troubles, allergy, sneezing etc. Sinus infections treated with conventional methods like steaming. Normal oral medications can bring results if the infection is in the primary stage only. If the infection is worse, then sinus surgery must be done so as to get a permanent solution for the same. Endoscopic sinus surgery has been successful in clearing the major disease conditions of intense sinusitis and tumours in nasal passage or the back of the nose. Endoscopic sinus surgery can also be used as an approach to pituitary tumours.

 

Advantages of endoscopic sinus surgery are

    • minimally invasive surgery
    • Nasal dressing which can be removed after 24 hours.
    • fast recovery
    • lesser pain followed by the surgery
    • lesser nasal packing

Being the best in sinusitis treatment in Mumbai, our doctors treat the sinusitis and allied issues at all levels from the simplest to the most-worsened conditions requiring the surgeries.

AUM ENT Clinic has been treating patients to help them get through their difficulties and to return with that widened grin on their face. AUM works for the same too. So, delay not to get the appointments from the best ENT clinic in Andheri to get your problems solved as early as possible.

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REPAIR OF THE MOST DELICATE MEMBRANE: THE EAR DRUM

Anatomy of the eardrum:

 

The eardrum,  scientifically referred to as the tympanic membrane is a thin, cone-shaped membrane. Its main function is to transmit sound.

REASONS FOR EARDRUM DAMAGE:

The eardrum can be damaged or ruptured due to multiple reasons. Such as :

• Infections: commonly seen in children. Due to an infection, the fluid accumulating behind the eardrum causes pressure on the eardrum resulting from the fluid build up.  this can cause the eardrum to rupture.

• Pressure changes: This happens when the pressure outside the ear is different from pressure inside the ear.

• Injury: injuries can also rupture the eardrum, such as:

• Getting hit in the eardrum

• Sports  injury

• Falling on ear

• Car accidents.

What does eardrum damage look like?

 

An eardrum rupture is a small tear or a hole in the membrane.
Since it is a thin tissue it is very delicate. The ruptured eardrum is also called perforated eardrum.

 

 SYMPTOMS:

• Noise or buzzing in the ear
• Hearing loss
• Ear infections
• Weakness in the facial muscles.

When to seek treatment?

Usually, minor ruptures repair within three months without any treatment.
Antibiotics may be prescribed, either in the form of oral medications or ear drops. If the pain or discomfort exists painkillers may also be prescribed.
If the eardrum rupture has not healed, then an ENT must be consulted. In some cases, surgery may be required. Surgery is usually an outpatient procedure Which requires very less time.

AUMENT clinic is located in Mumbai; we are the best ENT service providers in Mumbai city.  We offers the best eardrum repair treatment in India. We treat eardrum damage at the best of our patient's interest hence it is known as the best ENT hospital in Mumbai. We have all the new technologies required for the treatment’s we are located in Andheri Mumbai. Please do visit our clinic and let us help you.

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