Black Fungus Treatment in Noida (Delhi NCR), India
Dr. Vasun Batra
MBBS | MS (ENT) | DNB (ENT)
Black Fungus Treatment in Noida
The symptoms of black fungus range from loss of sensation in the cheek area to facial pain, facial fullness, facial swelling, nasal obstruction, nasal discharge ( purulent, blackish or blood tinged), palate ulcer, eye swelling, decreased eye movements or decreased vision and even headache.
What is Black Fungus?
Black fungus, also known as Mucormycosis, is an opportunistic fungal infection which infects tissues like nose, paranasal sinuses, eye and sometimes even brain.
Symptoms of Black Fungus
The symptoms of black fungus range from loss of sensation in the cheek area to facial pain, facial fullness, facial swelling, nasal obstruction, nasal discharge ( purulent, blackish or blood tinged), palate ulcer, eye swelling, decreased eye movements or decreased vision and even headache.
How serious/dangerous is black fungus?
Black fungus, if not treated can be fatal. The earlier it is diagnosed, the better are the patient outcomes. As the spread of the fungus is very fast, early diagnosis and treatment are of utmost importance.
Who is at higher risk of back fungus?
The patients who are at most risk for this infection are the ones who have a compromised immunity. These days, it is being commonly seen after covid infection, specially in patients who have a history of steroid intake with or without deranged blood sugars.
Precautions for black fungus:
The most important precaution that can be taken to avoid the infection is to avoid self medication and irrational use of steroids. Secondly, diabetic patients must take their diabetes medications properly and keep their sugars in check.
Treatment options for black fungus:
The treatment for black fungus is a multidisciplinary approach. It includes surgical removal( debridement) of the involved tissue and then giving medications. The medications can be given intravenously or orally.
Can back fungus be cured?
Black fungus is not a death sentence. If diagnosed early, there is definite treatment with good patient outcomes. Early screening and surveillance is the need of the hour.
Dr. Vasun Batra - ENT Specialist in Noida
Dr Vasun Batra is a leading ENT surgeon in Delhi NCR. She did her MBBS at the prestigious Lady Hardinge Medical College. She did her MS in the field of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery from Maulana Azad Medical College, which is known to be one of the best medical colleges of the country. Subsequently she went on to acquire the degree of DNB ENT. She has completed her Senior Residency from Lok Nayak Hospital, the largest Delhi Government hospital. She has a keen interest in disorders of larynx and nose and paranasal sinuses and paediatric ENT. Presently she works as Consultant ENT at Magenta Hospital and as Senior consultant ENT Apollo Spectra and Apollo Cradle Hospital , Greater Noida.
Dr Vasun Batra: She has contributed various research articles in national and international scientific journals
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