Dr A.AMIN Homeopath, Phatak, KOLKATA (2026)

04/04/2026

Wound healing Homeopathy treatment

02/04/2026

This sentiment is the heartbeat of the Neurodiversity Movement. It’s a shift from seeing autism as a "medical tragedy" to seeing it as a natural variation in the human genome.

When people say "Autistic is not a dirty word," they are reclaiming their identity from a world that has spent decades trying to "cure" or "fix" them. Here is a breakdown of why this shift is so important, explained simply.

1. "Broken" vs. "Different"
For a long time, the medical world used a Deficit Model. This means they only looked at what autistic people couldn't do compared to "typical" people.

The Old View: If you don't make eye contact, you are "broken" or "socially impaired."

The Modern View: Eye contact can be physically overwhelming for some. Looking away is a way to focus and listen better. It’s a different way of processing, not a broken one.

2. The Power of "Identity-First" Language
Many people are taught to say "person with autism" because they think it’s more polite. But many in the community prefer "Autistic person."

Why? Because you can't "take the autism out" of the person. It affects how they see, hear, feel, and dream.

Calling it a "dirty word" implies that being Autistic is a bad thing. By using the word openly and proudly, the community is saying, "This is who I am, and there is nothing wrong with it."

3. The "Color Wheel" vs. The "Linear" Spectrum
One reason people feel "broken" is the way we talk about the spectrum. People used to think you were either "a little bit" autistic or "very" autistic (a straight line).

The community prefers the Color Wheel or Spiky Profile.

An Autistic person might be a "genius" at math (one color) but struggle to tie their shoes (another color).

This doesn't make them "low-functioning"—it just means their skills are distributed differently.

4. The Social Model of Disability
This is a game-changer for how we think about being "broken."

The Medical Model: Says the person is disabled by their brain and needs to be "fixed" to fit into society.

The Social Model: Says a person is disabled by a society that isn't built for them.

Example: If a room is too loud and the lights are too bright, an Autistic person might have a

01/04/2026

Prevention of blindness

30/03/2026

The Silent Danger: Why "No Pain" is the Most Dangerous Sign in Diabetic Foot Care

No pain" in the feet is one of the most deceptive and dangerous signals in diabetes management. Normally, pain acts as an early warning system: it alerts you to a cut, blister, burn, or pressure point so you can protect the area and prevent worsening. In many people with diabetes, however, diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage caused by prolonged high blood sugar) dulls or completely eliminates that protective sensation.
Why Neuropathy Makes "No Pain" So Risky
High blood glucose damages nerves over time, particularly the long nerves in the legs and feet. This leads to loss of protective sensation (LOPS). You might:

Step on a sharp object, tack, or pebble without feeling it.
Develop a blister from ill-fitting shoes or repetitive pressure and keep walking on it.
Burn your feet in hot water or from a heating pad because you can't sense temperature.
Ignore a small cut, crack, or callus that turns into an open wound.

Without the "ouch" signal, minor injuries go unnoticed and untreated. Bacteria can enter, leading to infection. Poor circulation (common in diabetes due to blood vessel damage) then makes healing difficult, allowing the problem to deepen into a diabetic foot ulcer.

24/03/2026

World Tb day

21/03/2026

World Down Syndrome day

20/03/2026

Happy world Oral health day

17/03/2026

How to Perform a Self Skin Check for Cancer

A self skin check is about knowing your "baseline" so you can spot changes. You'll need 10 minutes, a full-length mirror, a hand mirror, and a bright room.
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1. The Red Flags (ABCDE)
Check every mole or spot for these signs:

A - Asymmetry: One half doesn't match the other.

B - Border: Edges are ragged, notched, or blurred.

C - Color: Shades of tan, brown, black, or even red/blue.

D - Diameter: Larger than 6mm (a pencil eraser).

E - Evolving: Changing in size, shape, color, or starting to itch/bleed.

The "Ugly Duckling": Any spot that looks completely different from all your other moles.

2. The 7-Step Body Scan
Go in this order so you don't miss anything:

Face & Ears: Check your nose, lips, and mouth. Use the hand mirror for the back of your ears.

Scalp: Use a comb or blow dryer to part your hair in sections to see the skin.

Hands & Arms: Check palms, backs of hands, between fingers, and under fingernails. Check forearms and upper arms.

Torso: Check your chest and belly. Women should check underneath breasts.

The Back: Facing away from the big mirror, use the hand mirror to check your neck, shoulders, upper back, and lower back.

Glutes & Legs: Check your buttocks and the backs of your legs.

Feet: Sit down. Check the tops, soles, heels, between toes, and under toenails.
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3. What to Do Next

If you find a suspicious spot:

Photograph it: Place a coin or ruler next to it for scale.

Monitor it: Check again in one month to see if it has changed.

12/03/2026

World Kidney Day

07/03/2026

When Knee Pain Needs Medical Attention: Red Flags to Watch"

Knee pain is incredibly common, often caused by a simple strain or "overdoing it" at the gym. However, because the knee is a complex hinge joint held together by four major ligaments and two pieces of cartilage (menisci), certain symptoms indicate structural damage that won't heal with just rest.

Recognizing the difference between a "sore knee" and a "surgical knee" is vital for preventing long-term joint decay.

1. The "Mechanical" Red Flags ⚙️
These symptoms suggest that something physical—like a piece of torn cartilage—is interfering with the joint's movement.

Locking: You are moving your leg, and it suddenly gets "stuck" in a bent or straight position.

Catching or Clicking: A sharp, painful "catch" during a specific part of your stride often points to a meniscus tear.

Giving Way (Instability): The sensation that your knee is "buckling" or might give out while walking or turning a corner. This is a classic sign of a ligament tear, such as the ACL.

2. The Appearance Red Flags 👁️
How the knee looks can tell you a lot about the internal pressure and inflammation levels.

"Egg" Swelling: Rapid swelling that looks like a small balloon or egg on the kneecap immediately after an injury usually indicates internal bleeding or a major tear.

Deformity: If the knee looks "knock-kneed" or "bow-legged" compared to the other side, or if the kneecap looks shifted, seek immediate care.

Redness and Heat: If the knee is hot to the touch and red, it may be a sign of an infection or gout rather than a physical injury.

3. Functional Red Flags 🏃
If the pain changes how you move through the world, the injury is likely significant.

Inability to Bear Weight: If you cannot take more than four steps without extreme pain, there may be a fracture or a high-grade tear.

Loss of Range of Motion: Being unable to fully straighten your leg or bend it past 90 degrees.

Night Pain: Pain that prevents you from sleeping or wakes you up when you roll over is a sign of high-level inflammation or bone-on-bone friction.

🚨 When It's an Emergency
You should seek immediate medical attention if your knee pain is accompanied by:

A "

06/03/2026

The Alarming Rise of Lower Back Pain in Young Adults"

Lower back pain was once considered a "wear and tear" issue for the elderly, but it has quickly become one of the most common physical complaints among people in their 20s and 30s.

While older adults usually suffer from structural issues like arthritis, younger adults are experiencing pain driven by modern lifestyle shifts that the human body wasn't designed to handle.

1. The "Tech Neck" and "C-Curve" Spine 📱
The primary driver for back pain in young adults is postural stress.

The Slump: Spending hours looking down at smartphones or hunching over laptops creates a "C-curve" in the spine.

Disc Pressure: This posture puts uneven pressure on the spinal discs, which act as shock absorbers. Over time, this can lead to bulging discs or "slipped" discs even in very young individuals.

2. The "Sitting Disease" 🪑
Young adults today are more sedentary than any previous generation, often sitting for 8–10 hours a day for work or gaming.

Muscle Atrophy: Prolonged sitting causes the glutes and core muscles to "switch off" or weaken.

Tight Hip Flexors: Sitting keeps the hip muscles in a shortened position. When you finally stand up, these tight muscles pull on the lower spine, creating a painful arch known as anterior pelvic tilt.

3. Stress and "Psychosomatic" Tension 🧠
Younger generations report higher levels of chronic stress, which physically manifests in the back.

Cortisol and Tension: High stress levels keep the body in a "fight or flight" state, causing the muscles around the spine to stay perpetually tight.

Pain Sensitization: Chronic stress can actually lower your pain threshold, making minor muscle strains feel like debilitating injuries.

23/02/2026

Are Your Sudden Stomach Pains Actually Gallstones?

Unlike a general stomach ache that feels like it’s "all over," gallbladder pain has a very specific "home."

The Upper Right Quadrant: The pain usually hits the upper right side of your abdomen, just below your ribs.

The "Referred" Pain: This is a classic gallbladder trick; the pain often travels—or "refers"—to your right shoulder blade or the center of your back.

2. The Timing: The "Post-Meal" Punch 🍔
Gallstones don't usually hurt all the time. They wait for a trigger.

High-Fat Triggers: The pain often starts shortly after a heavy, greasy, or fatty meal.

The Mechanism: Your gallbladder squeezes to release bile to digest the fat, but if a stone is blocking the way, the muscle contractions cause intense pain.

The Midnight Wake-up: Gallbladder attacks frequently happen at night, sometimes waking you from a deep sleep.

3. How the Pain Feels 💥
This is not the "crampy" feeling of gas or the "burning" of acid reflux.

Sudden and Sharpening: The pain usually intensifies quickly and can last anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours.

Consistent: Unlike gas pain, which comes and goes in waves, gallbladder pain is often steady and unrelenting.

4. The "Red Flags" of a Blockage 🚩
If a stone gets stuck in a duct and causes an infection or backup, it becomes a medical emergency. Watch for these symptoms:

Jaundice: A yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes.

Fever and Chills: This indicates that the gallbladder or bile duct has become inflamed or infected, a condition known as cholecystitis.

Nausea and Vomiting: While common with many stomach issues, when paired with upper right pain, it’s a strong indicator of gallstones.

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