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TPN Treatment for Cachexia Patients: Complete ASPEN-Based Clinical Guide

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Author pharmacist Naresh  Medical Reviewed by Dr. Sandeep Budhiraja Understanding Cachexia: More Than Just Weight Loss Cachexia एक गंभीर medical condition है जो केवल वजन घटना नहीं है। यह एक complex metabolic syndrome है जो cancer, heart failure, COPD, kidney disease और chronic infections जैसी बीमारियों में देखी जाती है। इस स्थिति में मरीज की मांसपेशियां तेजी से कमजोर होती हैं और सामान्य तरीके से खाना खाने से भी कोई फायदा नहीं होता। Cachexia के मुख्य लक्षण ASPEN (American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) के अनुसार cachexia की पहचान निम्नलिखित लक्षणों से होती है:  12 महीने में 5% या उससे अधिक वजन कम होना BMI 20 kg/m² से कम होना मांसपेशियों की ताकत में कमी Fat-free mass (lean body mass) का loss शरीर में inflammatory markers बढ़ना भूख न लगना या खाने में कमी Low albumin या prealbumin levels यह समझना जरूरी है कि cachexia सिर्फ malnutrition नहीं है - यह inflammation-driven और hypercatabolic condition है जो अकेले nutrition से ठीक नहीं होती। TPN (Total Pare...

Typhoid Fever: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments, Recovery

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Publish by - pharmacistnaresh   Typhoid fever is a serious infectious disease that continues to affect millions of people every year, especially in developing countries like India. Despite medical advancements, typhoid remains a major public health concern due to unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and lack of awareness. In this detailed article, we will explain what typhoid fever is , how it spreads , its symptoms , diagnostic tests , treatment options , and effective preventive measures . This guide is written to help readers understand typhoid clearly and take timely action to protect their health. What Is Typhoid Fever? Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi . This bacterium enters the human body through contaminated food or water and primarily affects the intestinal tract . From there, it can spread into the bloodstream and affect multiple organs if not treated on time. Typhoid is more common in regions where: Clean drinking water is not...