Category: Disorder & Deficiency

What is Multinodular Goitre? The thyroid gland present in your neck helps to make hormones that control many body functions. Multinodular goitre is a goitre with many lumps, or nodules, inside the gland. This is probably the most common problem with the thyroid gland. Too much thyroid hormone (T3/T4) is made by a toxic goitre.…

What about shoulder pain? Shoulder pain is one of the most common problems with joints, and it is very common. This Shoulder has many muscles and components in a compact region. There are so many things that can cause pain that it’s not always easy to figure out which one is causing it. Mostly pain…

What is a runny nose? A runny nose is a common sign of allergies, infections, inflammation, or even physical irritation. Mucous membranes inside your nose make mucus, which causes sneezing. It can be caused by a problem like a cold or hay fever. Rhinitis, which is an inflammation of the nose, is a common cause…

What is Ichthyosis Vulgaris? Ichthyosis Vulgaris is a cluster of about 20 skin disorders that produce dry, flaky skin. The name “ichthyosis” comes from the fact that the skin looks like fish scales. It is known as fish skin disease or disease of the fish scales. People with this condition lose the layer that prevents…

What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a condition that happens when your blood sugar level is too low. Your body gets most of its energy from glucose. People with diabetes who have problems with their medicine, food, or exercise are most likely to have this disorder. But low blood sugar can happen to people who don’t…

What is Heat exhaustion? Heat exhaustion is also called heat stroke, sunstroke, or thermic fever. This happens when our body’s system for regulating temperature breaks down. Heat exhaustion is a serious condition so, treat it right away. If heat exhaustion is not treated on time, it can damage the heart, kidneys, brain, and muscles. Heatstroke…

Define uric acid Uric acid is a chemical that forms when the body breaks down substances called purines. The body makes purines, and it can also obtain them from foods and drinks. Uric acid dissolve in the blood moves through the kidney, and eliminate from the body as urine. The high uric acid level occurs due…

What about Post-traumatic syndrome (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health issue that happens after someone goes through something scary. Even if you weren’t there but saw it happen. Either going through the event or seeing it happen, most people who have been through trauma get better with time and good self-care. If…

What is capgras syndrome? Capgras syndrome is a problem with the brain. It’s also called “Capgras delusion” or “imposter syndrome”.] People with this syndrome will think, for no good reason, that a fake image of someone they know has taken their place. For example, say that their partner is pretending to be someone else. This can…

Overview of vitiligo Vitiligo is a condition that causes the skin to lose some of its colours in spots (pigmentation). Also, the hair on these parts of the skin can lose its colour and become white patches on the skin. At the average age, the skin turns white, but it can happen at any time…