Dengue / Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever / Dengue Shock Syndrome

Dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever are illness caused by a viral infection that spreads through the bite of the Aedes mosquito. The main symptoms are fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain and rash. Sometimes there may be bloody diarrhea or vomiting, and bleeding from mucous membranes and the gums.

Learn more by joining our online group on dengue. Ask questions, get answers from experts, and share experiences.

Dental Anesthesia

Most of the drugs used these days dentistry are synthetic in nature. They belong to two groups, namely, Ester (such as cocaine) or Anilide (Bupivacaine) group. Most of these agents produce adequate loss of sensation, but some of them have more adverse reactions than the others and are hence not in common use.

Medindia’s support group hosts all the information you need on dental anesthetics and their usage.

Depression

Depression in psychology and psychiatry refers to long term and persistent feeling of sadness, guilt, hopelessness and thoughts of death. A depressed person cannot just 'snap out of it' - he needs support from his family and friends, and sometimes counseling and medication can help too.

This online support group for depression will help you realize you are not alone - join up, help others going through the same road as you are, find help for yourself, and meet professionals who know about the condition too.

"It is a time when one's spirit is subdued and sad, one knows now why; when the past seems a storm-swept desolation, life a vanity and a burden, and the future but a way to death."

Diabetes - Essentials

Diabetes 'essentials' refer to the comprehensive health check-up and treatment paraphernalia a diabetic person can use by himself in order to maintain health and lead an active life. Diabetes essentials include blood glucose meters, insulin injections, ketone strips, correct footwear, healthy snacks and log books.

Join this online group on diabetes essentials to get news about diabetes ‘essentials’ present or appearing in the market – from other diabetic people and doctors and researchers concerned with diabetes.

Diabetes - Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG)

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is an important part of modern therapy for diabetes mellitus. It helps the diabetic person be aware of his blood glucose levels and maintain more constant levels of glucose.

Join this online group on SMBG to get the latest information from other doctors and diabetic people about how you can manage this condition and live successfully with it.

Diabetic Diet / Torture or Not

The perfect diabetes nutrition plan aims at providing a mixture of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins at each meal at an appropriate calorie level. But its noble twin objectives of providing essential nutrients as well as creating an even release of glucose into the blood from meal to meal and from day to day may not really satisfy the pleasures of a dining table.

Is the diabetes diet sheer torture? Do you have to sacrifice your taste buds at the altar of reclaiming health? Or can there be a via media for the millions afflicted with diabetes? Sign up at this support group and get your answers!

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy happens when chronically high blood glucose levels in diabetic persons damage to the retina by causing swelling, leakage, and abnormal new blood vessels in the retina. Diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness.

Join this online group on diabetic retinopathy to meet doctors and other patients who can help you face this challenge.

Dialysis / Haemodialysis / Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

In serious kidney disease, kidney function becomes woefully inadequate. In such a situation, it is by the process of "Dialysis" that waste products and excess fluids are removed from the blood. When this occurs using a machine is called hemodialysis, whereas dialysis using the natural filtering membrane of the body called "Peritoneum" is called Peritoneal Dialysis.

Want to learn more on the process of dialysis, its different types and its advantages and disadvantages? Get the lowdown on Medindia’s support group for dialysis.

Diaper Rash / Diaper Dermatitis

Diaper rashes are rashes in the diaper area of babies usually caused by soiled diapers that are left on too long, or by the use of brands of detergents or soaps or baby wipes that don't suit the baby.

This online group on diaper rash will let you contact other parents and pediatricians and professionals who can help you and your baby cope with diaper rash and other challenges.

Diet and High Blood Pressure

Diet plays an important role in controlling high blood pressure. Avoiding alcohol, salts, and fat, and eating more vegetables and fruits can help reduce high blood pressure.

Join this online group on diet and high blood pressure to meet doctors and other professionals and patients who will share their experiences and help you find a solution just right for you.