Category: Health Conditions
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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…
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Cavities in teeth: What to do about it?
Definition of Cavities: Cavities in teeth arise when oral bacteria and acid start damaging the tooth enamel. If cavities are not treated, they can cause toothaches, infections like a periapical abscess, apical periodontitis, and even extraction of teeth. Tooth decay (दाँत में सड़न) can affect people of all ages. Tooth decay can be avoided with…
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Dry skin during winter: an overview
Those who spend a lot of time outside in the winter worry about getting dry skin. The condition known as dry skin refers to an integument that has a dry, rough, or scaly appearance and may be accompanied by reddening, cracking, or itching in some cases. Dry, “chapped” skin can be made worse by anything…
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What is Hepatomegaly – Enlargement of Liver
What is Hepatomegaly? Hepatomegaly, also known as an enlarged liver, refers to a medical condition characterised by liver swelling or enlargement of the liver. It is often associated with underlying causes, including liver diseases, infections, metabolic disorders, and alcohol abuse. One such condition is hepatomegaly with fatty liver, where excess fat accumulates in the liver.…
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Symptoms and Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency
What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, muscles, and overall health. Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol) are the two primary types of vitamin D. It is mainly obtained from sunlight exposure, however, some foods also contain it. Dietary supplements can boost vitamin D consumption. These sources of the sunshine vitamin…
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Sinus infection signs and treatments
What is a Sinus infection? Sinusitis is a condition in which the tissue that lines the sinuses becomes inflamed or swollen. Sinuses produce a slim mucus that drains through the nose’s routes. This drainage maintains the nose clean. Sinuses are usually full of air, but they can become inactive and full of mucus. Bacteria can…
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Low testosterone in women causes and symptoms
What is Testosterone? Testosterone is a type of sex hormone that is responsible for the development of male characteristics. It is in both men and women, but men have more of it, which is why it’s sometimes called a “male hormone”. Low testosterone in women decreases blood cell production and boosts reproductive hormones. In men,…
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Know what is multiple myeloma and its treatment
What is Multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that starts in a white blood cell called a plasma cell. It grows and spreads to other parts of the body, too. Healthy plasma cells help you to prevent infections by making antibodies that can recognize and attack germs, which helps you fight off…
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Diastema overview and treatments
What is Diastema? Diastema is a gap or space between the teeth. These spaces can happen anywhere in the teeth, but they are often most noticeable between the two upper front teeth. This condition affects both adults and kids. Gaps in children’s teeth may go away when their permanent teeth arrive in. Some gaps are…