Dr. Prashant Arya

 Lyme Disease - Overview The number of tick (small spider-like insects that attach to the skin of humans and other animals) bites and cases of Lyme disease increase as the weather gets hotter. Lyme disease is caused by microorganisms called Borrelia burgdorferi , a bacteria that is transmitted by a deer tick bite. According to the best orthopaedic surgeon , early Lyme disease symptoms include fever, tiredness, and, in some cases, a bullseye rash called erythema migrans. How does Lyme Disease affect Joints If an early infection is undetected or is asymptomatic and untreated, the disease can progress to the heart, nerves, brain, and even the joints, resulting in Lyme arthritis (joint inflammation). Lyme arthritis most usually affects one joint, generally the knee, and appears as pain and swelling without any injury or damage, explains the orthopaedic specialist in North Kolkata . According to the orthopaedic specialist, as Lyme disease spreads, patients experience heated, s...

  Osteopenia is defined as a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) that is not severe enough to be categorised as osteoporosis. The level of minerals in the bones is measured by BMD, which indicates how thick and strong they are. Osteopenia occurs when you have low BMD (with a T-score ranging from -1.0 to -2.5 in bone density test), says a well-known orthopaedic surgeon in North Kolkata . As people become older, their bones naturally thin out. After reaching peak BMD at around 30 years of age, everyone begins to lose bone mass. The longer it takes to develop osteopenia beyond the age of 30, the thicker your bones are. Some patients with osteopenia do not experience bone loss. They may just have a decreased bone density due to genetics. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are significantly more common in women than in men. Causes of Osteopenia The following factors, as listed by the best orthopaedic doctor , can lead to osteopenia in both men and women: ·     ...