Dr Md Faruqul Islam

Mr Rahman, 56 years old, came to the hospital with a complaint of severe pain in several joints, causing difficulties in walking and other daily activities. The patient said he had experienced a fever that lasted 2 to 3 days. After examination it was diagnosed as a case of post-chikungunya. Like Mr Rahman, many people are suffering from severe pain in different joints and muscles, especially after Chikungunya fever. Every day many of them are seeking relief from this obnoxious pain and discomfort in their lives.

Being physically active can improve brain health and functions, help in managing body weight, reduce the risk of many non-communicable diseases, for example, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal pain, and some arthritis, strengthen body bones and muscles, and improve our ability to continue our daily activities.

Mr Ahamed Noor 65 year’s old gentleman recovered from COVID-19 four weeks ago, while Coronavirus symptoms passed quickly but now-a-days  Mr Ahamed feels fatigue, tiredness and often forgets ordinary issues. His family is thinking and growing concern about the other suffering issues that might follow.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is the individualised rehabilitation treatment of patients with pulmonary diseases. American Thoracic Society noted that pulmonary rehabilitation is a program of education and exercise that helps patients to manage their breathing problems,

Sciatica is the name given to pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. Anything that irritates this nerve can cause pain, ranging from mild to severe.

Mr Zaman, the 43 years old gentleman, has been suffering from acute sever lower back pain for 7 days. Pain moves down to right thigh and leg causing difficulty in walking, standing and even moving on bed. Gradually pain increases when he moves for necessary daily functions.

Mr Nahid Imran, a 30 years old gentleman, just completed his masters degree in information technology. Few months back he was in the Skype, chatting with his friend, suddenly he felt down; means loss of consciousness and speech along unable to move right side of his body. Then immediately he was taken to a nearby hospital. After examination, it was confirmed that he got massive haemorrhage in his left brain. All of a sudden his life got stuck. Like Mr Imran, there are many stroke sufferers in our community; the question is how much are we taking care of them.

Knee pain is a common symptom in people of all ages. It may start suddenly, often after an injury or exercise. Knee pain may also begin as a mild discomfort, then slowly worsen. The knee is one of the largest joints in the body which carries our body weight. The surface of the bones inside the knee joint is covered by articular cartilage, which absorbs shock and provides a smooth, gliding surface for joint movement.