Category: Health Conditions
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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…
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Tennis elbow causes and symptoms
What is a Tennis elbow? A common term for lateral epicondylitis is “tennis elbow.” It happens when the tendons on the outside of the elbow that connect the muscle to the bone swell or damage. This makes the connection somewhere at the elbow weaker and puts a lot of stress on the area. People with…
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Multinodular goitre overview and its treatment
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.…
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Shoulder pain causes and how to treat them?
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…
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Runny nose overview and treatments
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…