Last Updated on 1 year ago by Ahmed Usman How To Consult a Doctor in Pakistan While Sitting At home? Doctor consultation has never been easy enough as it is today. Gone are the days when you needed to visit a doctor physically even for minor discussions. Now, you consult a doctor who is a specialist in their fields while sitting at home. The trick is telemedicine! What is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is the technology that one can use to consult a doctor remotely. In most cases, it just requires a stable internet connection to get connected to a doctor and that’s all. Although it sounds simple, it can help in various aspects. Unlike a WhatsApp call communication, telemedicine integrates tools like prescription management, medicine delivery, and home sampling of lab tests. How to consult a doctor? To consult a doctor online, you need a telemedicine platform. Although there are various Telemedicine providers in Pakistan, there are very few who actually have various integrations with services that are required. Only Instacare is providing a whole environment where you can consult a doctor virtually. To consult a doctor, follow the following steps: You can download the Instacare App through Apple Store or Play store or you can visit instacare.pk. There, click on the online consultation tab on the top ribbon. From there, select the specialization of the doctors you need. Click on book appointments. After this process, you’ll receive a confirmation message with a link to the meeting that’ll be activated at the time your appointment has been scheduled. Join in the link that has been provided on time and consult a doctor while sitting at home. Additional perks During the call, the doctor will diagnose the disease mainly through the symptoms the patient faces. This leads to the generation of a prescription. The prescription can be requested from the InstaCare App for easy delivery. Moreover, if the doctor suggests some tests, you can book a home sampling of the test in which InstaCare will collect the sample from your doorsteps and the report will be shared on your phone for your convenience. Conclusion It’s glad to know that when the whole world is shifting to the digital healthcare system, Pakistan is also speeding up in the field of health tech. As far as online consultation is related, through Instacare, today, every Pakistani can have access to equal healthcare services as anyone else at the minimum cost possible. For more information, visit InstaCare.
Last Updated on 1 year ago by Ahmed Usman Heart Diseases | Causes, Symptoms and Prevention The heart is the most vital organ in the body supplying blood to different parts of it. But like any other body part, it also needs special care to avoid heart diseases that can lead to serious complications (and in some cases to death). Around the globe, estimated17.3 million people die from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The situation is not getting better since the researches suggest that by 2030, almost 23.6 million people will die from CVDs. It also suggests that low-income countries are more affected than high-income ones. Types of Heart Diseases It’s difficult to list all types of heart diseases in a single list but mainly, the following are the most common types of heart diseases. Arrhythmia: The heart rhythm abnormality. Atherosclerosis: The hardening of arteries. Cardiomyopathy: The hardening in the growth of heart muscles. Congenital heart defects: Heart irregularities from birth. Coronary artery disease (CAD): The buildup of plaque in the heart’s arteries. Heart infections: Caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Causes Although every single heart disease has its separate classification in terms of symptoms and causes, there are few general events, actions, and practices, that can lead to heart diseases that are most common. Following is a list of those actions or events that generally lead to any heart disease. High Blood Pressure Diabetes Smoking Excessive use of alcohol Drugs Stress Mental Health Physical inactivity Cholesterol levels Hypertension Symptoms It’s better to educate one’s self regarding the diseases so one can observe and notice when things go wrong. This makes it easier to take action to avoid serious complications. A few symptoms of heart diseases are given below: Dizziness Chest Pain Jaw Pain Arm Pain Shortness of breath Fever Chills Fatigue Prevention Taking proper care of the heart is not too difficult or expensive. Actually, the heart is related to all parts of the body and a serious complication in one of these can make a person ill with one of the heart diseases. However, a few habits and tips can prevent these and reduce the chances to a safe level. Eat healthily. Diet is important when talking about health. Take more nutrients and less manufactured products. Physical Activity. Our muscles, veins, and arteries require appropriate exercise to stay functional and work properly which is crucial for heart health. Quit Smoking. There is no other alternative. Smoking kills and affects your heart the most. Practice Hygiene. Hygiene keeps us away from various other diseases that can directly increase the chances of heart diseases. Knowledge is power. Know your blood pressure, lipids levels, and blood sugar levels. A required check on these levels will keep you informed about your health condition so you can take necessary steps when needed. Consult a Cardiologist. There is no alternative to a complete doctor check. If you can’t visit physically, talk to a cardiologist through the Instacare telemedicine portal, and get yourself checked while staying at home. For more information and blogs related to health care and health tech, click here.
Last Updated on 5 years ago by Lahore, Wednesday, August 19, 2020: InstaCare is a HealthTech organization that aims to innovate in the healthcare ecosystem and collaborate with relevant stakeholders including patients, healthcare professionals, institutions, and pharmaceutical companies to enable accessible and reliable healthcare for the masses. InstaCare has joined hands with Doctors Diagnostic Lab (DDLC) to move a step further in making healthcare accessible in Pakistan. The collaboration between InstaCare and DDLC will bring forward quality and timely diagnostic services with the convenience of home sample collection aiding our vision of making quality healthcare accessible across Pakistan. InstaCare will help Doctors Hospital in digitizing their lab through the DDLC application. Along with this, the app will also allow people to book online consultation and maintain health records. We are confident that through the partnership we will add another avenue for people to access timely healthcare delivery and reliable services. As a digital stakeholder in healthcare the ecosystem in Pakistan InstaCare is striving to help stakeholders in the industry go digital and grow their national footprint and add services in our platform as a one-stop healthcare solution. We hope to keep moving forward with the same passion and energy to create changes.
