Category: Health Conditions
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Pilonidal Cyst: Overview, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is a pilonidal cyst? It is a tissue sac with fluid or air in it. This is also known as pilonidal sinus, intergluteal pilonidal disease, or simply pilonidal cysts. In simple terms, they are benign skin growths that develop in the buttock crease. A few people develop pilonidal cysts yearly, making it a common…
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Numbness in Legs and Feet: Overview, Cause and Treatment
What Happens during Numb Feelings? A tingling sensation usually accompanies numbness. Unlike temporary numbness, numbness that lasts for a prolonged duration indicates serious health problems. This symptom may be temporary due to sitting on legs or staying in the same position for a long time. Diseases such as Diabetes, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and peripheral artery…
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What are the Causes of Dry Eyes and 10 Ways to Treat Them
This article will highlight the causes of dry eyes and ways to overcome the problem through self-care and visiting an eye specialist/ophthalmologist. About Dry Eyes The strained, slight itch, strain, and mild pain accompanied by dull and red eyes are a few things to describe dry eye condition; one can feel all these signs when…
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Parasitic Worms and Treatment
Parasitic worms that harm human beings are; protozoan parasites, helminth parasites, and ectoparasites. The distribution of parasitic infections is based on economic structure. Intestinal helminths and protozoan parasites are more common in developing countries. While in developed countries, protozoan parasites are responsible for gastrointestinal infections. What are protozoan parasites? Types, incidence, and treatment of parasitic…
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Prolapsed Uterus: Overview, Causes, Symptoms, and Stages
What is Uterine Prolapse? Uterine prolapse is the condition when the uterus falls toward or into the vaginal canal. It occurs when the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments weaken and can’t support the uterus anymore. The uterus is a pear-shaped organ in the pelvic region, also called the womb. It is the primary portion of…
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Mindful Celebrations: How to Take Care of Your Skin Before and After Holi
Holi, the vibrant celebration of colours, is a rejoicing festival that radiates with the joy of togetherness. It is a time when the vivid shades of spring burst into our lives, making everything colourful and lively. It is essential to take precautions while playing with colours, as the synthetic colours used during the festival can…
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Endometriosis Stages and What These Means
Endometriosis Stages Endometriosis is a condition where endometrium-like tissue is present outside the urethra, which induces a chronic inflammatory reaction, scar tissue, and adhesions, bringing significant changes in the pelvis. The American society of reproductive medicine(ASRM) classified the four stages based on the presence of lesions, the number of endometrial implants and their depth. There…
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Common Symptoms and Treatment of Hypocalcemia
What is Hypocalcemia? Hypocalcemia is a common abnormality marked by low calcium levels in the blood. Calcium is an essential mineral our body requires, especially during the growing years. It is responsible for strengthening bones, nerve and muscle coordination, helps blood clotting, strengthens the immune system, and regulates the normal functioning of hormones and enzymes…
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Quick Tips for Acne Treatment
The ease of treatment and the fact that it is usually less expensive are a few reasons why acne-ridden individuals look for quick and fast-acting treatment. Handy tips for acne treatment 1. Ice Ice cubes have effective anti-inflammatory properties. The acne lesions are typically red, painful, and accompanied by enlarged structures. When applied to acne,…
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Different Types of Fungal Infection (Mycosis)
What are fungi? Fungi are microorganisms that are classified distinctly from plants or animals. Growth is their mode of mobility. Another medium of spreading is through air and water in the form of spores. Some fungal species coexist naturally in our body (mouth, GI tract, skin), but they have the potential to overgrow under certain…