Dr. Manit M. Mandal

  • Home
  • Dr. Manit M. Mandal

Dr. Manit M. Mandal Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Dr. Manit M. Mandal, Medical and health, .

03/11/2025

Cold? Apply Vicks.
Throat pain? Pop a lozenge.
Headache? Rub some balm.

Instant relief… right?
But the real question is—did the problem actually go away? 🤔

That’s the Illusion of Comfort!

Balm, Vicks, and Lozenges belong to a group called Counter-Irritants (rubefacients)—they trick your brain by activating heat and cold signal pathways, which stimulate faster than pain signals, giving a false sense of relief.

🧠 Menthol in Vicks, Capsaicin in Tiger Balm, Methyl Salicylate in Zandu Balm — all work the same way!
They soothe, but they don’t solve.

Even lozenges just numb the throat temporarily — the infection, allergy or reflux stays right where it was.

So next time you reach for quick fixes, remember 👇
✅ Symptom relief is temporary.
❌ The root cause needs proper ENT evaluation.

Choose Permanent Solution over Temporary Relief!

And share this with someone who lives on balms and lozenges! 😄

31/10/2025

Left eye twitching? 👀
Right eye twitching? 👁️

Is it a Bad Omen? 🧿 Is it Luck? 🍀

Let’s keep myths aside and talk Science! 🧠✨

That fluttering eyelid is actually called Eyelid Myokymia — a harmless muscle spasm often triggered by:

☕ Too much caffeine
😴 Lack of sleep
💻 Screen fatigue
😩 Stress overload

Your body’s subtle way of saying: “Slow down!”

But if twitching persists or spreads to other facial areas, it might need medical attention.

Consult your ENT Doctor or Neurophysician.

Because your health deserves logic, not superstition!

07/10/2025

🚬 One cigarette. One ulcer. One ignored symptom… can cost you your voice, your mouth and throat.... even your Life! 📛

As an ENT surgeon, I see this often — patients walk in with
😷 non-healing mouth ulcers,
🎙️ persistent voice change, or
🍽️ difficulty swallowing...
thinking it’s “normal.”

But these aren't just minor issues — they can be early warning signs of oral or throat cancer, especially in smokers or to***co users.

🚬 What we covered here for you:

🧪 How smoking slowly damages the lining of your mouth and throat, causing DNA mutations that pave the way for cancer.

👅 Oral signs worth being concerned about like ulcers, red/white patches, burning in the mouth, or restricted mouth opening — especially common in to***co chewers.

🎤 Throat cancer clues like voice hoarseness, swallowing pain, a lump in the neck, or unexplained ear pain — that people often ignore for weeks.

📅 Why a delay in diagnosis could mean a missed chance at early cure.

🛑 Let this be your reminder:

If your ulcer isn't healing,
If your voice has changed for more than 2 weeks,
If swallowing feels painful or odd...

👉 Don't wait. Get evaluated ❗❗

Because early detection isn't just treatment — it's the line between life and late.

📍Noble ENT Care | Dr. Manit Mandal

07/10/2025

🌀 Migraine not necessarily means only Headache! 🤦🏻‍♂️
It can present with Giddiness or Dizziness too!

Let us discuss something called the "Vestibular Migraine"! 🧠💫

Most people think migraine = headache.
But here’s the twist 👉 Not all migraines come with pain!
Some just bring giddiness/dizziness, nausea, and that weird floating feeling.

🎯 Symptoms to watch for:
🔹 Spinning sensation (vertigo)
🔹 Imbalance or unsteadiness
🔹 Nausea or vomiting
🔹 Sensitivity to light or sound
🔹 Head motion makes it worse
🔹 Visual or sensory aura (sometimes)
🔹 Episodes without any actual headache!

Common triggers?
Stress, lack of sleep, hormonal changes, junk food, perfumes, even strong lights!

📍 So if you are someone or you know someone who has an undiagnosed dizziness,
forward this reel to him/her to help.
Vestibular migraine is often missed — but once identified, it’s manageable.

👨‍⚕️ Get evaluated properly. Don’t let dizziness spin your life off track.

29/09/2025

🟡 "Piercings & Myths – Time for a Reality Check!"

Culturally rooted beliefs around ear, nose, and facial piercings are everywhere — especially in India.

While some are aesthetic, others claim to improve health, memory, fertility, and even speech.

But… how many of these are actually backed by science? 🤔
Let’s find out 👇

🔍 Common Piercing Myths Busted:

🗣️ Ear piercing improves memory?
❌ No scientific evidence. Just traditional assumptions.

🗣️ Nose piercings help regulate menstrual cycles or reduce cramps?
❌ Sounds mystical, but lacks medical basis.

🗣️ Nath improves fertility?
❌ Popular rural belief, but zero physiological link proven.

🗣️ Eyebrow/lip piercings enhance facial symmetry?
❌ Improper technique can actually cause asymmetry, scarring, or nerve damage, causing more harm than good.

🗣️ Home remedies (ghee/haldi) help healing?
❌ They rather sometimes worsen infection. Use antiseptic advice from a doctor.

🗣️ Pus from new piercings is normal, rather favourable.
❌ It’s not “healing” — it’s infection. Needs medical care.

🎯 Piercing is your personal choice. But don’t let pseudoscience poke holes into your logic!

🩺 When in doubt, consult an ENT Specialist without hesitating!

We don’t myth… we guide ! 👨🏻‍⚕️

29/09/2025

🚫 DO NOT give Popcorn, Whole Nuts and such food items to Toddlers — And Here's Why! 🍿

➡️ Chewing and swallowing coordination in kids below 4-5 years is still developing.
➡️ Foods like popcorn & whole nuts may seem harmless finger snacks, but for toddlers, they’re potential choking hazards!
➡️ These can accidentally slip into the airway (windpipe) and lead to life-threatening emergencies.

📛 That’s why even international guidelines are clear:

🔹 American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP):
"Children younger than 4 years should not be given any hard, round foods—including peanuts, popcorn, whole grapes, and hard candy—because they can block the airway and cause choking."

🔹 UK NHS (National Health Service):
"Whole nuts should not be given to children under five years old because of the risk of choking."

🔹 Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS):
“Avoid hard foods like whole nuts, popcorn, and raw vegetables until your child is at least 4 years old, as they can cause choking.”

✅ Safer Alternatives?
✔️ Powdered dry fruits in recipes
✔️ Soft, age-appropriate snacks

👶🏻 So parents, grandparents, caregivers…
Let’s keep the snacks safe – not scary!

👉 Save & Share this reel with someone who needs to know!
🎯

22/09/2025

🎲 Play “Migraine Bingo” with me!

This reel shows symptoms popping up like a Bingo Card — and now it’s your turn!

👉 Pause 👉 Screenshot 👉 Tick your boxes
👉 Then share it with us in DMs!

Let’s see how many symptoms you connect.

🟢 Throbbing, one-sided headache
🟢 Light or sound sensitivity
🟢 Nausea or vomiting
🟢 Aura: flashing lights / blurred vision
🟢 Triggers from smells/strong odours
🟢 Fatigue & mood swings
🟢 Dizziness / “chakkar”
🟢 Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

🧠 Remember: Migraine is a neurological condition, not “just a headache.”

🚫 Stop relying only on Crocin or Dolo.

✅ Consult your ENT, Physician, or Neurologist for proper care.

✨ Awareness is the first step toward control.

Tag or Share it with a friend who always says “it’s just a headache” or is always complaining about having Migraine — maybe it’s more than that!

24/07/2025

The story of Azithromycin -
The 'Cold Medicine' It Never Signed Up to Be ❌💊

Let's hammer this loud and clear for every one of us that
Azithromycin ≠ Common Cold Cure 🚫

We’ve all heard this:
“Sardi zukaam hai, azithromycin le lo!”

But here’s why that mindset is dangerous (and not appropriate)👇

🔹 1. Azithromycin is an antibiotic.
It works only against bacterial infections — not viral ones like most colds, flu, or seasonal coughs.

🔹 2. Misuse fuels resistance.
Frequent, unnecessary use leads to antibiotic resistance, making real infections harder to treat later.

🔹 3. Incomplete courses = Ineffective.
Stopping midway once you “feel better”? You’re training bacteria to become stronger.

🔹 4. Side effects exist.
Nausea, diarrhea, liver strain — why invite them without a valid reason?

🔹 5. Consult, don’t self-medicate.
Would you fix your AC with a hammer? No? Then don’t treat infections without a doctor either.
Always let a doctor assess whether antibiotics are even required.

📌 The bottom line:
Azithromycin is a powerful drug — not a cold remedy.
Let’s stop treating antibiotics like over-the-counter toffees. 🍬🚫

14/07/2025

🛑 Nose Pricking—A Dangerous Habit in Disguise! 🤧
Think it’s just an embarrassing habit? Think again.

From minor nosebleeds to life-threatening brain infections — yes, you read that right — nose pricking can lead to more harm than you’d imagine.

🔍 Here's why you should STOP:
• Tiny bleeds can turn major, especially in hypertensives or those on blood thinners
• Infections can enter through your “Danger Triangle of the face” and reach your brain
• Chronic picking can damage your nasal septum permanently
• And no – your nose doesn’t need your finger’s help to stay clean!
Mucociliary clearance is more than enough for that!

💡 All it might need at most?
💧 Gentle blowing + saline spray = Safe & Effective!

Know someone with this habit?
Share this reel and let them know before it gets serious!

Your nose deserves better! 👃🚫

02/07/2025

🎥 Ever wondered how your ENT would see your vocal cords that are so deep inside your throat for your voice-related issues??

Let’s decode two essential OPD procedures ENT specialists use to examine your voice box and throat:
🔹 1. Indirect Laryngoscopy
* A small mirror is placed at the back of your throat.
* An LED headlight is used to reflect light onto the mirror.
* It helps your doctor to visualise the vocal cords and surrounding laryngeal structures.
* Completely OPD-based — no anaesthesia, no machines.
* Ideal for assessing voice changes, throat pain, and even chronic cough.

🔹 2. 70° Rigid Laryngoscopy
* Uses a rigid, angled, sophisticated endoscope connected to a camera.
* Gives a high-resolution, magnified view of the larynx and pharynx.
* Allows for video recording and documentation as well.
* Helpful in diagnosing vocal cord nodules, polyps, growths, and more.

🧠 Why are these important?
They help us diagnose:
✅ Hoarseness of voice
✅ Throat infections
✅ Vocal strain and overuse
✅ Suspicious growths or tumours
✅ Early signs of cancer

💡 Remember: Timely detection = Better outcomes

If your voice isn't what it used to be, don't ignore it!

📍 Both procedures are quick, safe, and painless, and can be done right at the clinic or bedside.



















16/06/2025

🧠💬 STAMMERING – It's More Than Just “Getting Stuck on Words”

Stammering ya haklana — it’s something many of us have seen, heard, or even experienced ourselves at some point.

But what really causes it? And how can it be helped?

Let’s break it down for better understanding:
🔹 What is Stammering?
A speech disorder where the Fluency, Rhythm, and Flow of speech are disrupted.

You may notice:
* Repetition of sounds/syllables (e.g., b-b-b-boy)
* Prolonged sounds (e.g., ssssssun)
* Sudden blocks or pauses mid-sentence

🔹 Why Does It Happen?
There’s no single cause, but common contributing factors include:

* 🧠 Neurological: Sometimes due to brain signal misfiring
* 👂 Hearing loss or ENT issues: Disruption in how we hear ourselves speak
* 🧬 Genetics: Family history often plays a role
* 😥 Stress/Anxiety: Can worsen or trigger episodes
* 🤯 Developmental factors: Especially during early childhood speech learning

🔹 When Should You Be Concerned?
* If it persists beyond childhood
* If it affects daily communication or causes social withdrawal
* If it suddenly starts in adulthood (requires neurological review)

🔹 How is it treated?
✅ Step 1: Rule out ENT or neurological causes with your ENT specialist.
✅ Step 2: Start Speech Therapy with certified professionals (after step 1).
✅ Step 3: In cases linked to anxiety or low confidence, professional counselling/support really helps

💡 Remember:
Stammering is NOT a sign of lower intelligence.
It is NOT something to mock.
And it is certainly NOT something to be ashamed of.

💙 If you or someone you know struggles with stammering, help is available.
Reach out to your ENT specialist.
Because support and treatment can change lives.

You're not alone. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏻👨🏻‍⚕️

09/06/2025

🚫 Roadside Ear Cleaning: A Cheap Trick with Costly Consequences! 🧏‍♂️💸

You might’ve seen them—
At railway stations, traffic crossings, or street corners…
A man with a box full of tools "claiming" to "clean your ears for ₹10-₹20."

Sounds tempting? Let’s break the scam down 👇

🔍 The Truth Behind the ‘Wax Magic’:

• Most of the "dirt" they show you is planted fake wax—made using tar and chemicals.
• It’s sleight of hand, not real cleaning! 🎩🎭

🛠️ Their Instruments:
• Rusted, unsterilized, used on multiple people 🤢
• No gloves, no hygiene... and most importantly - no medical knowledge!

⚠️ The Dangers to Your Ears:

• Ear infections 😷
• Bleeding & painful swellings 🩸
• Eardrum tears, injuries or perforations 🕳️
• And even permanent hearing loss! ❌👂

🩺 What You Should Do Instead:

If you feel discomfort or blockage in your ear—

✅ Visit an ENT specialist
✅ Get a proper diagnosis—whether it is wax or is there some other reason behind you ear discomfort/complaints
✅ Get safe, hygienic, and effective treatment

💡 Sasta lagta hai par mehenga padta hai!

Your ears are priceless—don’t risk them for a street show! 🎭👂














Address


Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Dr. Manit M. Mandal posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Health & Beauty Business?

Share