Category: Chronic Care
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What is Tuberculosis: Types, Causes, Treatment And Prevention
Introduction Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a potent infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body. Understanding the different types of tuberculosis is crucial for effective treatment and prevention. This bacterial disease has been a significant health challenge globally for centuries, affecting millions of people worldwide.…
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Understanding Your Heart Rate: What’s Considered Normal and Why It Matters
Introduction Your heart rate, also known as your pulse, indicates the number of times your heart beats per minute. The normal pulse rate of human body is a vital sign that provides crucial information about your overall health and fitness level. Understanding what is a dangerous heart rate and knowing the normal pulse rate for…
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What Are the Main Types of Cancer?
Introduction Cancer is one of the complex and diverse diseases caused by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. It can originate from practically any tissue of a human body, and in fact, it represents many different diseases which all have their own features and ways of treatment. Cancer includes several significant types that are…
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What is Pneumonia and How To Manage It
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia disease is inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs due to infection. It can infect one area of a lung or several areas. It is typically caused by a virus or bacteria you have been exposed to in the environment. It is also contagious, which means it can pass to…
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What is Depression and How to Manage It?
What is Depression? Depression is a mood disorder characterised by continual feeling sad and a lack of interest in routine activities. If someone is experiencing drained, with other symptoms such as abnormal appetite, disturbed sleep, anxiety, and restlessness, he/she may be suffering from depression. If left untreated, depression can worsen your health. Most often, the…
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Home Remedies for Kidney Stones: How to Remove Kidney Stones?
Understanding Kidney Stones Kidney stones are mineral and salt-based hard lumps that are present in one or both kidneys with different sizes and shapes. You may have them if you have intense pain in your back, side, or beneath your ribcage or you are experiencing frequent urination and wondering how to stop frequent urination. You…
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Things to Remember While Preventing Stroke
When an area of the brain experiences an interruption in its blood supply, the result is a stroke. Typically, this is caused by an obstruction of the arteries, such as a clot, that prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching the brain cells. These are referred to as ischemic strokes. As you age and possess a family…
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Normal Blood Sugar Level Chart
Diabetes occurs when our bodies are unable to regulate blood sugar levels. There are 3 main types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. In type, type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system attacks and destroys pancreatic insulin-producing cells. Without insulin, sugar can’t enter cells for energy, causing blood sugar levels…
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How Much Blood Sugar Level is Dangerous in Diabetes: Normal Level and Chart
Diabetes is a health condition where the body is unable to manage blood sugar (glucose) levels. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, helps our body to manage these levels. It helps glucose enter cells, providing energy. In diabetes, the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin (Type 1) or doesn’t use it effectively (Type 2),…
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Understanding Blood Pressure And Its Measurement
Introduction As one of the most common medical conditions affecting people today, high blood pressure or hypertension can be a silent killer. It affects over a billion people worldwide and is a leading cause of stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure. The best part is high blood pressure is manageable and preventable with lifestyle changes…