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Type of Painkillers: Your Guide To Choosing The Right Ones
One of The popular methods of treating pain at home is taking pain relief tablets. We often use OTC painkiller tablets as soon as we feel uncomfortable or distressed. We may think we know painkillers and how they work, but are we sure?Let’s read further about the mode of action and side effects of painkillers.…
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Chiku (Sapota) Unleashed It’s Nutritional Value, Benefits, and Side Effects
Chiku, also known as sapota fruit, is a tropical delight that teases the taste buds and provides various chiku benefits that promote overall health and well-being. This fruit is rich in essential nutrients and antioxidants. It offers a range of advantages, including improved digestion, enhanced immune function, and healthier skin. With its high fibre content…
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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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Health Benefits of Sabja (Basil) Seeds in Your Daily Life
Introduction Sabja seeds in english are known as basil seeds. It has gained significant popularity recently due to their rich nutrient profile and potential health advantages. These seeds contain essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, naturally boosting overall well-being. The benefits of sabja seeds are not limited to their nutritional value alone. These seeds have been…
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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
Microalbuminuria is a condition where small amounts of albumin, a protein, leak into the urine, indicating early kidney damage. It is commonly associated with diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. Symptoms are usually absent in the early stages, making regular urine tests crucial for detection. Treatment involves managing underlying conditions through medications, lifestyle changes,…
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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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Elderberry Fruit Benefits and Side Effects
What is Meant by Elderberry Fruit? Elderberry fruit is a genus of flowering plants in the Adoxaceae family. The most prevalent is Sambucus nigra, usually known as the black elderberry. These berries are tart and must be cooked to eat. Raw or cooked, the blooms have a delicate muscat scent. Various portions of the elderberry…
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Everything about kokum butter and Its benefits
About Kokum butter Kokum butter is an oil derived from the seeds of the kokum tree or Indian mangosteen (Garcinia Indica), a native of the western coastal region of India. Fruits of the kokum tree are spherical and have edible pulp. Each fruit contains 5 to 7 seeds rich in antioxidants, fats, and essential fatty…
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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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