Category: Health Conditions
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Oral health experts: 10 types of dentists
You may or may not be aware that various kinds of dentists look after the dental health of the general people. People are aware of several types of doctors while considering them. For instance, you wouldn’t seek treatment from an OB/GYN for heart issues. You visit OB/GYN only for ailments, diseases, or conditions related to…
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Chikungunya Virus- What Do You Need To Know?
What is Chikungunya? Chikungunya, which literally means “to become contorted” in reference to the stooped appearance of those suffering from joint pain, is a virus that is spread to humans by the bites of mosquitoes infected with the virus. Chikungunya is caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), an alphavirus. Mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti and Aedes…
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COVID-19: A Savage Pandemic
Introduction Covid-19 is an infectious and contagious disease caused by sars-cov2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. It has been the second-most dreadful pandemic since the influenza pandemic in 1918. COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic, resulting in the loss of many lives and rippled the global economy. The USA has experienced the highest number…
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What is Urinary Retention? Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
What is Urinary Retention? Urinary retention is a condition where a person cannot fully empty their bladder. It may be sudden (acute) or ongoing (chronic). In acute cases, the urge to urinate is strong, but very little or no urine comes out, causing discomfort or pain. Chronic urinary retention develops gradually and may cause no…
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Understanding Microalbuminuria: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
What is Meant by Microalbuminuria? Microalbuminuria is detected by a urine test and may be an indicator of kidney disease. Microalbuminuria also means that urine has an abnormally small amount of a protein called albumin. The levels of albumin are higher than the normal range of albumin but lower than the dipstick positive proteinuria test.…
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Chickenpox (Varicella) symptoms and treatment
What is Chickenpox? Chickenpox is a highly contagious and infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes rashes with small, fluid-filled blisters that are itchy. If a person has never experienced chickenpox then they are prone to be at high risk. Once you experienced chickenpox and are vaccinated against it then you won’t…
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Overactive bladder causes and treatment
What is an overactive bladder (OAB)? A person urinating more than 7 to 8 times during the day and more than 2 to 3 times at night is abnormal. This abnormality is a characteristic feature of an overactive bladder. OAB leads to a distorted routine, which ultimately results in stress. Abnormal Physiology of Urine in…
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Nasal Vestibulitis: Everything You Need to Know
What about Nasal vestibulitis? Nasal vestibulitis is the inflammation in the entrance of your nostrils. It occurs due to infection or nasal hair plucking in most of the cases. It might also occur due to nose piercings or when an object stuck in your nose. It can affect both nostrils and may be short-term or…
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Otomycosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
What is Otomycosis? Otomycosis is an ear infection that occurs due to fungus. If you live in a place that’s hot and humid, you’re more likely to have it. Fungal otitis externa is another name for this condition. Otomycosis typically affects the outer ear canal. This canal begins at your eardrum and goes all the…
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Anaemia in pregnancy: Causes and Symptoms
How does anaemia affect a woman during her pregnancy? Anemia is a medical condition in which a mother does not get enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. When the tissues don’t get enough oxygen, it affects a lot of organ’s functions. Anaemia in pregnancy conditions is likely to be…