Health Charcha - S2

By HT Smartcast OriginalsMedicine Health & Fitness Mental Health Fitness

Health Charcha - S2 episodes

September 03, 2025 Adhesive Therapy & Beyond: Advances in Varicose Vein Treatment
Varicose veins are an age-old condition, but treatment has come a long way, from traditional surgery to minimally invasive options and today’s breakthrough glue therapy (adhesive therapy). In this episode of Health Charcha, host Karthik speaks with Dr. Saurabh Rai, vascular surgeon at NH Hospital, Bangalore, about how treatments have evolved, what makes glue therapy a game-changer, recovery timelines, and the lifestyle changes that can improve quality of life. Early diagnosis and treatment can make a world of difference — consult your physician and ask about adhesive therapy.
This episode is part of the #KabTakKarogeIgnore campaign, an initiative by ‪@medtronicindia2679 to empower people to recognise the signs early and take action. To learn more and take the first step toward healthier veins, visit https://winovervaricose.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 min
August 21, 2025 Varicose Veins Uncovered: Symptoms, Stages & Real Solutions
Welcome to Season 2 of Health Chacha, your trusted health podcast where complex topics meet real-life conversations. In this episode, host Kartik delves into the often-overlooked condition of varicose veins, which affects many adults. Joined by vascular specialist Dr. Vivek Ukride, the discussion explores how varicose veins develop, the early warning signs, stages of progression, and the impact of lifestyle on vein health. Dr. Ukride also debunks common myths that prevent people from seeking timely care and explains why early detection and proper treatment are crucial in managing this condition effectively.
Early diagnosis and treatment can make a world of difference. Consult your physician and ask about Adhesive Therapy. This episode is part of the #KabTakKarogeIgnore campaign, an initiative by Medtronic to empower people to recognise the signs early and take action
To learn more and take the first step toward healthier veins, visit: https://winovervaricose.com/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 min
August 12, 2025 Understanding Obesity: Causes, Myths & Modern Treatments
Join host Kartik in Season 2 of Health Charcha, issued in public interest by Medtronic, as he explores the complexities of obesity with Dr. Atul N.C. Peters, Senior Director- Bariatric, Minimal Access & General Surgery at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi. This insightful episode delves into why obesity is far more than just excess weight, highlighting its connection to serious health risks, including being the second leading cause of cancer. Dr Peters discusses the role of genetics, environmental influences, and lifestyle factors in the development of obesity, while also addressing its social and psychological impacts. He emphasises the importance of recognising obesity as a chronic disease rather than a personal failing and outlines the latest treatment options, including both surgical and non-surgical approaches. The episode also debunks common myths and underscores the need for early intervention to improve long-term health outcomes. Whether you’re living with obesity or simply looking to understand it better, this conversation offers a clear, compassionate, and evidence-based perspective.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
38 min
October 03, 2022 What's the difference between Laparoscopic vs. Open Incisional Hernia Repair
In this episode, we have with us Dr Parthasarthi, COO, Lead Consultant, department of Hernia Surgery and Upper GI and Robotics Surgery at Gem Hospital, Tamil Nadu to help us understand the difference between Laparoscopic vs. Open Incisional Hernia Repair.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 min
August 26, 2022 Tackling Infertility in Women suffering from Morbid Obesity
Obesity is increasingly being recognized as a worldwide epidemic. According to National Family Health Survey-5, one out of every four Indians is now obese. Obesity has risen from 21% to 24% among women and 19% to 23% among men on a national level.
To answer the most commonly asked questions about obesity and its impact on infertility in women, we have with us, Dr. Aparna Govil in today's episode of Health Charcha.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 min
July 05, 2022 Young Hearts Run Free | Dealing with Congenital Heart Disease
In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja spoke with Dr. R. Krishna Kumar, Head of Department | Professor, Department of Paediatric Cardiology, School of Medicine, Kochi about Congenital Heart Disease and how prevalent it is. Tune in to know more!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 min
July 03, 2022 Heart Health in the times of Corona | How safe is TAVI
In this episode of Health Charcha, host Deepti Ahuja spoke with Dr Harinder K Bali, MBBS, MD(Medicine) and DM (Cardiology) about the special kinds of safety measures after the minimally invasive procedure that the patients and their families need to keep in mind during the pandemic. Tune in to know more!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 min
July 01, 2022 I am Ironman | What is TAVI?
In this episode of Health Charcha, host Deepti Ahuja spoke with Dr Kaushal Pandey, Sr. Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, P.D Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre, Mahim about what does a TAVI procedure involve and what happens after one undergoes the TAVI procedure? Tune in to know more!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 min
June 29, 2022 Listen to your heart, they say | Diagnosis & Treatment of AS
In this episode of Health Charcha, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr. Ashwin B. Mehta, HOD & Director Cardiology, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai about the kind of tests that are performed to diagnose Aortic Stenosis and what if our loved ones have had the prognosis of having AS. Tune in to know what happens to patients if they don’t get treated or ignore recommendations given to them by their doctors!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33 min
June 29, 2022 All about Aortic Stenosis
A healthy heart beats around 100,000 times a day. Your heart’s job is to supply oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body. It does that by pumping blood through four heart chambers with the help of four heart valves that open and close with every heartbeat. The aortic valve controls blood as it flows out of the heart and to the rest of the body. But there is also a disease that occurs in this Aortic valve, that must be taken notice of sooner than later. Aortic Stenosis or AS is a disease where the valve leaflets become stiff and thickened and have a difficult time opening and closing. This makes your heart work harder to pump blood through your body. This affects your health and limits your normal daily activities. If left untreated, severe AS can lead to heart failure or even sudden death. In this episode, Dr. Anoop Agarwal talks to us about what happens when your aortic valve becomes diseased (stenotic). Tune in to know more about this disease and who can get affected by it.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 min