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Tour India: Famous Places in India

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:12:06 +0000

India is probably the only country that offers various types of tourism such as history tourism, adventure tourism, medical tourism, spiritual tourism, beach tourism etc.

Being an ancient country, India is a country of monuments. All in all these monuments are the destination of the traveler to India. These monuments bring the true colors of India.
The country offers an amazing range of adventure opportunities such as:

• Tracking, a perfect and balanced exercise for limbs, sheds excess body fat, keeps you agile and leaves you fitter than ever before by a trekking tour.

• The white water rafting on the Ganga

• Indus or Teesta to heli-skiing in the high Himalayas

• Hang-gliding and ballooning over the Indian plains to camel-safaris in the vast Thar Desert of Rajasthan;

• Chasing the elusive tiger on the backs of mighty elephants to trekking in the Himalayan ranges

Being an ancient country, India is a country of monuments. All in all these monuments are the destination of the traveler to India. These monuments bring the true colors of India.

These are just a few of the many options available to the traveler looking for a little more adventure. Keep your eyes and mind open to have new joys and you will be pleased with sweet memories.

By: Ram Kishore

Health Tourism in India

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:22:30 +0000

Health Tourism is a concept where a patient travels to another country for medical treatment in order to save costs, or get treatment faster or even to avail of better medical facilities. Most patients from countries like USA and UK travel to developing countries such as India for treatment because India offers some of te cheapest pricing options of treatment, offers a good holiday, there are no waiting lists or queues to stand in, the doctors are comparable to anyone in the world and finally, language does not pose a problem as most people speak English.

Why would someone travel to India and not to Thailand?

Although the cost difference between treatment in India and Thailand is not much, India offers what you call a language advantage – a patient would surely prefer a country where English is widely spoken. Also, it is believed that the facilities in India are more suited for International patients.

India is also working hard to increase it’s infrastructure to better suit the needs of patients coming to India for treatments such as heart surgey, knee replacement, other orthopaedic treatments, cosmetic surgery, eye care, dental treatment or any other treatment for that matter. This is one of the primary fields which India intends to explore during the coming years.

How can you trust Indian Doctors?

Well, many highly qualified doctors have had some form of training from abroad , specially USA and UK. Indian surgeons and doctors are known for their skill and research throughout the world.

India has over 150000 medical tourists each year and this figure is rising at a high pace. Some recent programs recently on BBC and CNBC have reinstated the fact that medical tourism is a good idea if – you want to save costs, you need the treatment to be done at your time and convenience, you need a high quality budget incorporated.

By: Nakul Jain

Gynecomastia Surgery- Destination India

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:56:09 +0000

Cosmetic Surgery is a substantiality of medicine and surgery that uniquely restricts itself to the enhancement of appearance through surgical and medical techniques. It is specifically concerned with maintaining normal appearance, restoring it, or enhancing it beyond the average level toward some aesthetic ideal. Cosmetic Surgery is a multi-disciplinary and comprehensive approach directed to all areas of the head, neck and body. Competency in Cosmetic Surgery implies a combination of knowledge, surgical judgment, technical expertise and ethics in order to achieve the goal of providing aesthetic improvement. India has combined world-class healthcare with prices costing a fraction of those in the US or Europe. India is now the leader in medical tourism packages and growth in the industry is growing at more than 30% per annum and looks set to become a multi billion pound industry.

What is Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is enlargement of breast tissue in men. There may be enlargement of one or both breasts. There are several medical problems that may cause Gynecomastia however; in most cases there is no known organic cause of breast tissue enlargement in men.

Who is a candidate for Gynecomastia Surgery?

All men with enlarged breasts are candidates but the more extreme cases of gynocomastia will require more extensive surgery and possibly skin excision. It is important for the patient to be healthy and emotionally stable. Men whose gynecomastia is exacerbated by drugs should take this into consideration prior to surgery. What causes Gynecomastia? Some of the common causes of gynecomastia include:

Physiologic gynecomastia is seen in newborn infants, pubescent adolescents, and elderly individuals. Aging Obesity Chronic liver disease Steroid or Marijuana abuse Some medications Drugs that enhance estrogen synthesis such as gonadotropins, clomiphene, phenytoin, and exogenous testosterone Drugs that inhibit production or action of testosterone such as ketoconazole, metronidazole, alkylating agents, cisplatin, spironolactone, cimetidine, flutamide, finasteride, and etomidate Drugs that act by unknown mechanisms such as isonicotinic acid hydrazide, methyldopa, busulfan, tricyclic antidepressants, diazepam, penicillamine, omeprazole, phenothiazines, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, alcohol, marijuana, and heroin Familial gynecomastia Gilbert’s Syndrome – Gilbert’s Syndrome is a relatively common and benign congenital (probably hereditary) liver disorder, found more frequently in males Klinefelter’s Syndrome – This is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal enlargement of one or both breasts in men; hard tiny testicles that never grow, infertility, incomplete masculine body build, height, (6 ft. or more), may not be particularly athletic or co-ordinated.

Pre-operative care of Gynecomastia:

Prior to surgery, a personal consultation is the first step for every patient undergoing gynecomastia surgery. During that appointment, Doctor will ask patient to discuss patient’s concerns about his chest. He will use computer imaging to discuss any asymmetries that patient may have and to display the locations of the incisions. He will examine patient’s chest and check for causes of gynecomastia, such as liver function, use of estrogen-containing medication, or anabolic steroids. If a medical problem is the suspected cause, patient will be referred to an appropriate specialist. If patient has an extreme case of gynecomastia, he may recommend a mammogram, or breast x-ray. This will not only rule out the very small possibility of breast cancer, but will reveal the breast composition.

Procedure of Gynecomastia surgery:

If excess glandular tissue is the primary cause of the breast enlargement, it will be excised, or cut out, with a scalpel. The excision may be performed alone or in conjunction with liposuction. In a typical procedure, an incision is made in an inconspicuous location—usually on the edge of the areola. Working through the incision, the surgeon cuts away the excess glandular tissue, fat and skin from around the areola and from the sides and bottom of the breast. Major reductions that involve the removal of a significant amount of tissue and skin may require larger incisions that result in more conspicuous scars. If liposuction is used to remove excess fat, the cannula is usually inserted through the existing incisions. If patient’s gynecomastia consists primarily of excessive fatty tissue, surgeon will likely use liposuction to remove the excess fat. A small incision, less than a half-inch in length, is made around the edge of the areola, the dark skin that surrounds the nipple and/or underneathe the breast. A slim hollow tube called a cannula, which is attached to a vacuum pump, is then inserted into the incision. Using strong, deliberate strokes, the surgeon moves the cannula through the layers beneath the skin, breaking up the fat and suctioning it out. Patients may feel a vibration or some friction during the procedure, but generally no pain. In extreme cases where large amounts of fat or glandular tissue have been removed, skin may not adjust well to the new smaller breast contour. In these cases, excess skin may have to be removed to allow the removing skin to firmly re-adjust to the new breast contour. Sometimes, a small drain is inserted through a separate incision to draw off excess fluids. Once closed, the incisions are usually covered with a dressing. The chest may be wrapped to keep the skin firmly in place.

Recovery / Post Op Expectations from Gynecomastia surgery:

After surgery patient will be fitted with a compression garment or ace bandages to support the breasts while they heal. The recovery process is usually not a short one. Patient should take his time when thinking about returning to normal activity, and is usually told to ease back into his daily routine gradually. In many instances patient will have to wait between one and three weeks before returning to work.

Why travel to India for Gynecomastia surgery:

Medical tourism is behind the growth of plastic surgery in India. This is where residents of one country seek to reduce the costs of their medical treatment at home, by finding cheaper alternative treatments abroad (and take a free holiday with the savings) and they are looking at countries like India. India combines world-class healthcare with prices costing a fraction of those in the US or Europe. India is now the leading country promoting medical tourism in the world and growth in the industry is currently running in excess of 30% per annum. The awareness level of foreigners is very high with respect to various cosmetic procedures. India offers comparable service standards and pricing advantage.” Americans are the biggest clients, followed by tourists from Eastern Europe, Far-East and even Japan. In fact, in the United States, cosmetic surgery is a luxury many middle-class Americans can’t afford. India has a talent pool of qualified cosmetic surgeons, a lot of whom have been trained in the US and UK, in specialized areas of cosmetic surgery. With the recent development of the healthcare infrastructure in India, the best of facilities and equipment are also available with these surgeons. This coupled with the extremely low cost of the surgeries makes India the ideal destination for your cosmetic surgery needs. Cosmetic surgeries are done in complete privacy. With naturopathy therapies such as ayurveda being well-accepted abroad, cosmetic tourism only seems a natural progression.

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By: Dr.Arjun Bojwani

Travel and Tourism in India

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:19:03 +0000

India is an exotic tourist destination offering a lot of tourism options such as cultural tourism, historical tourism, adventure & sport tourism, wildlife tourism, hill station tourism, special interest tourism, medical tourism, heritage tourism, rural tourism, green tourism, beach tourism, eco tourism, etc. India tourism is very popular among tourists from all over the world. In fact, travel and tourism in India has various tastes to match the need of every tourist. India is the land of diversity which can be seen its culture, tradition, and geography. Unity in Diversity perfectly suits with India. And it is its diversity which makes it one of the prime tourist destinations in the world.

There are several options for to do and see in India. One can be perplexed during India tours what to see or what to not. To avoid being perplexed, one can travel to India with the help of tour operators or travel agents offering several tailor-made and customizable India tour packages. You can choose India tour package according to your choice and preferences. By doing this you can enjoy travel and tourism in India in more and more convenient ways. Wildlife tour packages, birding tour packages, adventure tour packages, historical & culture tour package, monuments tour packages, etc are very popular tour packages for exploring the beautiful landscapes of India.

First of all we discuss about Indian culture. It is said that a country is best known by its culture. And no any other country in the world you can find so rich culture as India has. Every year many cultural enthusiastic tourists visit India and know and learn about rich Indian culture. The rich culture of India plays a vital role to deserve the attentions of travelers. One of the best ways to know about Indian culture is visiting its several cultural heritage sites. Taj Mahal, Rajasthan monuments, Ellora caves, Elephanta caves, Ajanta caves, Mysore palace, Fatehpur Sikri, Varanasi temples, Khajuraho temples, Konark temples, etc are some world famous cultural heritages of India. If you too are interested in Indian culture, You must Visit south India tours.

Hill stations, beaches, backwaters, snow-capped Himalayan peaks, wildlife parks & sanctuaries, etc are also very popular among tourists and also in honeymooners or newly-wedded couples. India hill stations are known for their cool climate and superb natural beauty. They provide perfect ambiance for celebrate your holidays in lap of nature. Goa beaches and Kerala beaches have top priority on every India tour itinerary.

Pilgrimage centers of India are also very popular among local as well as foreign tourists. There are several globally known pilgrim centers in the country which appeal the attentions of people of all faith across the world for India pilgrimage tours. Pushkar temples, Ajmer Dargah, Varanasi temples, Khajuraho temples, Konark temples, etc are some major pilgrimage centers of the country which are admired by people of all faiths.

If you too have decided to visit India, welcome, first of all select a right tour operator or travel agent and book your India tour package well in advance so that you can explore the beautiful landscapes of India in more and more convenient ways.

By: Michael Braganza