Appendicitis – symptoms, signs and treatment

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. Appendix a small finger shaped part of the small intestine that usually hangs down from the right side of the abdomen. Acute appendicitis is the most common abdominal emergency situation requiring surgery, it may occur at any age. What are the signs and symptoms? The most common and [...]

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Anemia

Anemia is a condition in which red blood cells or the hemoglobin (a protein) in red blood cells is abnormally low. Hemoglobin helps red blood cells carry and supply oxygen to the rest of the body. The amount of hemoglobin and number of red blood cells can be decreased by many different conditions. Anemia results [...]

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High Blood Pressure – the silent killer

Heart is cone shaped, hollow muscular organ. It is situated in the chest. It is slightly turned towards the left side of the body. It is of the size of your closed fist and weighs approx.300gms. A pump in a garden produces force & supplies water. Similarly your heart works like the pump. It pumps [...]

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Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a procedure done to reconstruct or repair a blood vessel. In most cases, this term refers to a procedure to open and restore blood flow through a clogged artery. This procedure is often used as a less invasive treatment instead of traditional surgery. What are the conditions that require angioplasty? Atherosclerosis: A condition [...]

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Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer`s disease is also known as pre-senile dementia. It is a state of disordered brain function due to generalized loss or destruction of brain cells. It causes a decline in mental function that affect memory, thinking, language, behavior. The disease can occur in people in their 40s and 50s, but it most often affects people [...]

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AIDS

AIDS is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is caused by a virus called as HIV. Normally the body`s immune system protects a person from various infections like bacterial, viral or fungal. It contributes to what is commonly known as `resistance`. Opportunistic infections: In AIDS, the resistance to fight against infections is gradually weakened and eventually lost. [...]

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Acute otitis media (acute ear infection)

Acute otitis media is a bacterial or viral infection, or inflammation of the middle ear. The ear is divided into three parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and the inner ear. The eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the nasal cavity. The eustachian tube keeps equal ear pressure between the eardrum and the outside [...]

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Acromegaly – hyperpituitarism

Acromegaly is excessive growth. It is caused by the over secretion of growth hormone. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain. It controls the production and release of several different hormones. The condition results in the gradual enlargement of the bones in the face, jaw, hands, feet, and skull. Overproduction of [...]

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Acne (Pimples)

Acne is a commonly seen in teenagers. Generally, acne starts at about age 10 to 13, and lasts for 5 to 10 years. Around the age of 14 or 15 a d occurs in both male and female adolescents, but males are more likely to have a severe form of acne. It is caused due [...]

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Plantar Fasciitis (FASH-e-i-tus) – common cause of chronic, severe heel pain

Plantar Fasciitis (FASH-e-i-tus) affects millions of people, especially those who spend large amounts of time on their feet. It may also affect athletes, especially runners, due to the repetitive heel strike that occurs with running. The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that originates under the heel, and spreads out towards the toes. The [...]

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