Category: Health Conditions
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Urinary incontinence: symptoms, causes, types and treatment
What is urinary incontinence? When a person is unable to regulate the flow of urine, they are suffering from urinary incontinence. There is a wide spectrum of intensity, from leaking urine without knowing it when you cough or sneeze to always feeling like I have to pee that you can’t make it to the restroom…
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Bruises: symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment
What is a bruise? A bruise, also known as a contusion, is a discoloured area of skin that develops as a result of tissue damage. As a result of this injury, the blood vessels beneath the skin become damaged and begin to leak.Discolouration occurs when blood pools beneath the skin, resulting in a variety of…
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Varicose veins: overview, causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment
Varicose veins definition Varicose veins are veins that are twisted and swollen. It can affect any superficial vein in your body, but the legs are the most commonly affected. This is because standing and walking upright puts a greater strain on the veins in your lower body. Varicose veins and spider veins, a typical, minor…
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Osteochondritis dissecans
What is Osteochondritis dissecans? Insufficient blood flow to the bone under the cartilage of a joint makes it weak and the bone dies. This is called Osteochondritis dissecans. This bone and cartilage can then fall apart, causing pain and possibly making it hard to move your joints. Osteochondritis dissecans is most common in children and…
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Hyperthyroidism Symptoms, Causes And Preventions
What is Hyperthyroidism? In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland creates and releases more hormones than the body needs. This illness is also known as hyperthyroidism. T3 and thyroxine are thyroid hormones (T4). Hyperthyroidism’s excess hormones can speed up metabolism. Metabolism is the process of transforming food into energy for your body.When you have hyperthyroidism, your metabolism…
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Sinusitis: overview, symptoms and home remedies
What exactly is sinusitis? Sinusitis is a condition when the tissue covering your sinuses expands or even worse. Sinuses are behind the nose and eyes. Sinus walls produce mucus. Mucus adds moisture to nasal air, retains dust, and helps to prevent Sinusitis symptoms. What are the sinusitis symptoms? Acute sinusitis symptoms and Signs include: Faceache…
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An overview on psoriasis symptoms, causes and treatment
Overview Psoriasis causes red, itchy crusted patches on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. Psoriasis disease is an incurable chronic disease. It flares up for a few weeks or months, then fades or relapses. There are treatments available to help manage psoriasis symptoms. You can also improve your psoriasis-related quality of life by changing your…
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Seborrheic Dermatitis: Overview, Causes and Symptoms
What is Seborrheic Dermatitis? It is a common dermatological problem that affects the seborrheic areas of the body. “Seborrheic” stands for “Sebaceous glands” a small gland in the skin which secretes a lubricating oily matter (sebum), whereas “dermatitis” word is used to describe skin irritations and rashes. Seborrheic dermatitis symptoms affect the scalp, face, retro-auricular…
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10 Ways to Increase Immunity Power
Our immune system plays a crucial role in keeping us healthy by defending against diseases and infections. However, it must be balanced—strong enough to fight off harmful agents but not so aggressive that it causes allergies or autoimmune issues. Fortunately, there are simple lifestyle changes that can help you learn how to boost your immune…
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Bubonic plague: overview, symptoms and causes
Overview of bubonic plague The plague is a dangerous bacterial infection spread predominantly by fleas. Yersinia pestis, the organism that causes plague, reside in small rodents found in village and semi-rural areas of Africa, Asia, and the United States. Humans are contaminated when they are stung by fleas that have eaten infected rodents or when…