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Common cold and cough is one of the most common viral illnesses that have no specific treatment. Allopathic medicines provide palliative cure to just treat the symptoms, there is no definite antiviral for it. There is also popular belief having cold once or twice a year is a good way to cleanse the body. On the contrary, cough and cold could be the first symptoms of a serious underlying disease like pneumonia. From that angle, it is better to treat it than to just let it run its natural course. ...more
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A quite serious bacterial infection, diphtheria is caused by the Corynebacterium diphtheria. It usually tends to affect the throat and the mouth of an affected person, although there are other varieties which can infect your skin as well. However, the most common cases of diphtheria affect the throat and the mouth.
Symptoms of diphtheria in general
It may take up to five days for symptoms to show up when you are infected with the disease. Some of the symptoms would be:
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Symptoms of diphtheria in general
It may take up to five days for symptoms to show up when you are infected with the disease. Some of the symptoms would be:
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Viruses are the most common cause of pain in the throat or sore throat, and it is often accompanied by cold symptoms like running nose, red watery eyes, cough and sneezing. Smoking, irritants in the air and pollution are the main causes of sore throat. It becomes very difficult to swallow food in such a condition when an individual experiences pain, itchiness or irritation in their throat.
The main causes of occurrence of Sore throat include:
-Leukemia in exceptional cases
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The main causes of occurrence of Sore throat include:
-Leukemia in exceptional cases
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Hoarseness in the simplest sense means, 'hoarse voice'. It may be defined as an abnormal voice change. It is experienced in the form of strained, rough, thick, harsh and grating voice. Variations can be felt even in the loudness and pitch of the voice.
Hoarseness is a temporary infection associated with the larynx, which is also known as the voice box in animals as well as humans. Vocal cords are present inside the voice box. Depending on the vibration of the vocal cord, different sound...more
Hoarseness is a temporary infection associated with the larynx, which is also known as the voice box in animals as well as humans. Vocal cords are present inside the voice box. Depending on the vibration of the vocal cord, different sound...more
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आजकल की भागदौड़ भरी ज़िंदगी में स्वास्थय पर ध्यान दे पाना मुश्किल होता जा रहा है । कम समय में ज़्यादा काम पूरा करने की होड़ में हम सम्पूर्ण पौष्टिक आहार लेने के बजाय फ़ास्ट फ़ूड और झटपट बनने वाले स्नैक्स से काम चला लेते हैं। ऐसे में हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी एक आम समस्या बनती जा रही है। खासकर महिलाओं में हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी होना सामान्य बात हो गयी है। पर हीमोग्लोबिन की कमी के चलते शारीरिक रूप से आपको कई दिक्कतें आ सकती है। जैसे लगातार थकान महसूस होना, कमज़ोरी आना, चिड़चिड़ापन , पीरियड्स में तेज़ दर्द होना आदि। ऐ...more
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Voice box is also known as the larynx. It helps in breathing, swallowing, and helps the food to stay out of the trachea, which is known as the windpipe. Voice box is generally removed if the patient is suffering from cancer or any other chronic disease.
Removal of Voice Box (Laryngectomy):
In the process of Laryngectomy, surgeons create an opening in the front of the neck by trimming and turning the trachea. This opening is also known as stoma and it becomes the new passage for...more
Removal of Voice Box (Laryngectomy):
In the process of Laryngectomy, surgeons create an opening in the front of the neck by trimming and turning the trachea. This opening is also known as stoma and it becomes the new passage for...more
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Avascular necrosis is localised death of the bone. Necrosis can occur due to traumatic injury, side effects of drugs or disease. The dead areas of the bone do not function normally, they weaken and they can collapse. Avascular necrosis eventually leads to the joints attached to the dead bone deteriorating. Avascular necrosis can occur in the knees, shoulder, waist and ankles, but the hip joint is the most commonly affected.
Causes of Avascular Necrosis
1. Traumatic injury to th...more
Causes of Avascular Necrosis
1. Traumatic injury to th...more
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Diabetes might not be the end of the road for you. While it is a chronic disorder, there are a number of steps you can take to minimize its effects. Before that, you should know what diabetes is and its various types.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the sugar in your blood is not metabolized by the body. This leads to a situation wherein sugar accumulates in your blood; this condition is known as high blood sugar. Now, this can happen in two ways:
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What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where the sugar in your blood is not metabolized by the body. This leads to a situation wherein sugar accumulates in your blood; this condition is known as high blood sugar. Now, this can happen in two ways:
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Many people know that smoking causes several problems including cancer, heart disease, and respiratory disease. However, there are other diseases occur because of smoking and chewing tobacco. Buerger's Disease is one such disease in which the blood vessels in legs and arms get blocked. This blockage will interfere in blood flow and results in forming blood clots. These clots will affect both legs and
hands.
Buerger's Disease is also known as Thromboangitis Obliterans. It is a type of vas...more
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Buerger's Disease is also known as Thromboangitis Obliterans. It is a type of vas...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus occurs when the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood becomes higher than normal. There are two main types of diabetes. These are called type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes
This type usually develops quite quickly, over days or weeks, as the pancreas stops making insulin. Type 1 diabetes usually first presents in childhood.
Type 2 diabetes
This is more common in people who are overweight ...more
Diabetes mellitus occurs when the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood becomes higher than normal. There are two main types of diabetes. These are called type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes
This type usually develops quite quickly, over days or weeks, as the pancreas stops making insulin. Type 1 diabetes usually first presents in childhood.
Type 2 diabetes
This is more common in people who are overweight ...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Allergic reactions are the body s way of responding to foreign substances. The body recognizes these substances (be it food, pollens, insect bites, etc.) as antigens and produces antibodies. These antibodies can cause various reactions depending on the severity of the allergen, be it skin rash, hives, or angioedema. In severe cases, there could be swelling of the tongue and the respiratory tract, leading to choking of the airways.
Literally, angioedema means swelling of the blood vessel...more
Literally, angioedema means swelling of the blood vessel...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition wherein the body doesn t metabolise sugar properly. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, is responsible for carrying the sugar or glucose, from the bloodstream to the individual cells. When the pancreas fails to produce insulin, glucose builds up in your bloodstream and enters your urine.
Homeopathy focuses on the overall health of the individual. Homeopathic medicines for diabetes include:
1. Abroma Augusta: This homeopathic medicin...more
Homeopathy focuses on the overall health of the individual. Homeopathic medicines for diabetes include:
1. Abroma Augusta: This homeopathic medicin...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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B.Sc.D.S.M.S., M.D.,(Acu) D.T.M., D.Varm...read more
Alternative Medicine Specialist•Madurai
Diabetes Mellitus :
Diabetes is a metabolic disease or a condition in which the glucose levels in the blood will be high over a prolonged period
of time. In other words, it can be defined as a condition that occurs when the body cannot efficiently make use
of glucose that serves as a source of energy for body cells. Blood sugar levels are controlled by a hormone called insulin
.
Causes of Diabetes-
Diabetes is either caused due to the insufficient production of insul...more
Diabetes is a metabolic disease or a condition in which the glucose levels in the blood will be high over a prolonged period
of time. In other words, it can be defined as a condition that occurs when the body cannot efficiently make use
of glucose that serves as a source of energy for body cells. Blood sugar levels are controlled by a hormone called insulin
.
Causes of Diabetes-
Diabetes is either caused due to the insufficient production of insul...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
Don t let that acne problem or acne marks hamper your confidence. Best skin specialist in Gurgaon, can help treat this and help with a flawless, glowing and radiant skin. Skin specialists have expertise in not only treating acne but can also be treated for different conditions like cancers, ageing conditions, warts, dermatitis, fungal infections, psoriasis, acne, hand dermatitis and eczema. These best skin specialist in Gurgaon can help you with any kind of skin disorder:
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