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Tuberculosis is a lung related disease that is caused by bacteria known as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis spreads through the air and is a highly contagious disease that can be transmitted through coughing, sneezing and spitting. The symptoms of this condition include coughing, blood discharge while coughing, fever, extreme weight loss, and chills. Against general myths, this disease can be treated and is curable too. Effective, timely diagnosis and treatment with the correct methods a...more
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General Physician•Kurnool
Arthritis is a disease usually associated with elderly people, but it can also affect children. When arthritis affects children, it is known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. This disorder affects the musculoskeletal structure of a child and can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the muscles, joints, ligaments and bones. In some cases, it can also affect the internal organs. With medication and therapy, the symptoms of this disorder can be managed and the quality of the child s life can be im...more
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Many obese people and people who are concerned about their weight, try to follow a very low calorie diet. This is called as under eating as the essential amount of calories are not consumed. It has been proven that under eating does not really help you to lose weight, but in return causes malnutrition as the essential vitamins and minerals which the body requires are not obtained.
Here are 3 reasons why under eating won t help you lose weight and causes several health complications in t...more
Here are 3 reasons why under eating won t help you lose weight and causes several health complications in t...more
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Depression can be caused because of many reasons. However, it can get worse or be triggered due to nutritional deficiency. However nutritional deficiencies and depression act in a vicious cycle. Depressed people often receive less or improper food which leads to malnutrition which again aggravate depression. Thus, both conditions should be treated simultaneously. Read further to know how:
Omega-3 fatty acids: An Omega-3 unsaturated fat deficiency can cause depression. That shows exactly...more
Omega-3 fatty acids: An Omega-3 unsaturated fat deficiency can cause depression. That shows exactly...more
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Gastroparesis is a condition when your stomach feels full and heavy even after it has been more than a couple of hours after meal. Generally, it takes maximum 1 & hours for the stomach to feel empty, but if the time taken for it is more, then this is a condition of gastroparesis. It means there is some change in your normal digestion process.
In this circumstance, the food in your stomach doesn t digest easily and creates a lump. As a result, you have hard time digesting your food. It...more
In this circumstance, the food in your stomach doesn t digest easily and creates a lump. As a result, you have hard time digesting your food. It...more
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Extreme diet or crash diet, is a method to lose a significant amount of weight within a limited time period. But crash diets are not meant for long term weight loss plans. Since crash diets usually cut down on one or more food groups to reach a desired weight level, these diets skip out on important nutrients that your body needs.
The ways crash diets can affect your body include:
Dehydration: You realise you are losing weight after implementing the crash diet, but this is jus...more
The ways crash diets can affect your body include:
Dehydration: You realise you are losing weight after implementing the crash diet, but this is jus...more
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A sharp reduction in the normal growth rate in individuals is known as stunted growth. Though it may happen naturally, it can also be a result of malnutrition, diarrhea, infections, etc. It may also result from the malnutrition of the mother during the development of the fetus. It often results in the following complications:
1. Premature death
2. May affect mental development and growth
3. It is believed to be hereditary with the danger of passing on to future generations
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1. Premature death
2. May affect mental development and growth
3. It is believed to be hereditary with the danger of passing on to future generations
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is endocrine disorders?
Endocrine disorders are medical conditions that affect the body's endocrine system.
Many symptoms, including exhaustion, weight gain, and changes in mood or appetite, might be brought on by them.
Endocrine disorders may be caused by a number of factors, including genetics, environmental exposure, and other medical conditions.
Types of endocrine disorder:
Diabetes mellitus: it is a chronic disorder tha...more
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What is thyroid dysfunction?
Thyroid dysfunction, also known as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, is a medical condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones or produces more than the body needs.
Hypothyroidism is the most common type of thyroid dysfunction and occurs when there is too little production of thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism occurs when there is too much production of these hormones. ;
Thyroid dysfunction can be ca...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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When in the body there is deficiency of vitamin b-12 and folate which causes the body not to produce healthy red blood cells. This is not producing healthy red blood cells by the body called anemia. Anemia can be caused by genetics like sickle cell anemia and when they do not get iron which make up the structure of red blood cells. Vitamin b-12 and folate also help the body to make red blood cells in shape, however the deficiency causes to deshaped of rbc whose function, to c...more
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हमारे शारीरिक स्वास्थ्य के लिए खाद्य पदार्थों में मौजूद पौष्टिक तत्वों और खनिजों की आवश्यता है और जब शरीर में इन्ही पौष्टिक तत्वों व खनिजों की कमी हो जाती है तो शरीर को कई प्रकार के विकारों का सामना करना पड़ता है। ऐसा ही एक विकार है एनीमिया, जिसकी वजह से शरीर को कई समस्याओं का सामना करना पड़ता है। वैसे तो एनीमिया कई प्रकार के और कई कारणों से होते हैं। हालांकि इसका एक कारण विटामिन की कमी भी है। तो चलिए आइये जानते हैं कि वह कौन-कौन से विटामिन हैं, जिनकी कमी की वजह से एनीमिया होता है।
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Hemoglobin is a type of protein that is found in the red blood cells of the body. It is the protein that is rich in iron. The function of hemoglobin is to transport the oxygen to the tissues and to the organs of the body. Hemoglobin carries the oxygen from the respiratory organs of the body to the tissues. The level of hemoglobin during the pregnancy should be 11.5-13.0 g/dl. When the level of hemoglobin in the pregnant woman falls below 10.0 g/dl, then it is not at all good ...more
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पाचन तंत्र गैस्ट्रोइंटेस्टाइनल ट्रैक्ट (जीआई पथ या पाचन पथ) और यकृत, अग्न्याशय और पित्ताशय की थैली से बना होता है। जीआई पथ खोखले अंगों की एक श्रृंखला है जो मुंह से गुदा तक एक लंबी, मुड़ने वाली ट्यूब में शामिल होती है। जीआई पथ बनाने वाले खोखले अंग मुंह, इसीफैगस (अन्नप्रणाली), पेट, छोटी आंत, बड़ी आंत और गुदा हैं। लिवर, पैंक्रियाज और गाल ब्लैडर पाचन तंत्र के ठोस अंग हैं।
छोटी आंत के तीन भाग होते हैं। पहले भाग को डुओडेनम कहा जाता है। इसके बाद जेजुनम बीच में है और इलियम अंत में है। बड़ी आंत...more
छोटी आंत के तीन भाग होते हैं। पहले भाग को डुओडेनम कहा जाता है। इसके बाद जेजुनम बीच में है और इलियम अंत में है। बड़ी आंत...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Dwarakanath c s ;
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-dwarakanath-c-s-endocrinologist
Mbbs, md endocrinologist, dm - endocrinology
39 years experience 300 - 700 at clinic
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He is a highly regarded doctor who has successfully treated many patients with challenging conditions. He's a top-notch endocrinologist. In 1983, he received his mbbs from the university of mysore. In 1987, he received his md in endocrin...more
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Our digestive system is essentially made up of a group of organs. These organs work together in order to break down the food and liquids we consume into simpler forms.
The separated nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and proteins, then reach the small intestine and, therefrom, into the bloodstream. These nutrients, which are directly derived from the food we eat, further provide us with energy to help our bodies grow and repair.
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प्राकृतिक पाचक एंजाइम ऐसे पाचक एंजाइम हैं जो प्राकृतिक रूप से खाद्य पदार्थों में पाए जाते हैं। इन खाद्य पदार्थों ये पाचक एंजाइमों भरपूर मात्रा में होते हैं। ये एंजाइम भोजन को पोषक तत्वों में तोड़ने में मदद करते हैं जिन्हें आसानी से अवशोषित किया जा सकता है। पाचन एंजाइम उन खाद्य पदार्थों के पाचन में मदद करते हैं जिन्हें आसानी से पचाया नहीं जा सकता।
भोजन में मौजूद प्राकृतिक पाचक एंजाइम पाचन संबंधी समस्याओं को भी कम करते हैं। आपका पाचन आपके स्वास्थ्य और आपके शरीर की भलाई के लिए अत्यंत महत्व...more
भोजन में मौजूद प्राकृतिक पाचक एंजाइम पाचन संबंधी समस्याओं को भी कम करते हैं। आपका पाचन आपके स्वास्थ्य और आपके शरीर की भलाई के लिए अत्यंत महत्व...more
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1. Dr. Anil mehta
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/delhi/doctor/dr-anil-mehta-general-physician
Mbbs, dnb (general medicine)
28 years experience 500 at clinic 500 online
Dr anil mehta is a superb diabetologist. He excelled academically and received his m. B. B. S. From the indore medical college before earning his m. D. In internal medicine, and he completed his d. N. B. In general medicine speciality in 1994. He also finished his n. B. E. In 1998. He has been ...more
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/delhi/doctor/dr-anil-mehta-general-physician
Mbbs, dnb (general medicine)
28 years experience 500 at clinic 500 online
Dr anil mehta is a superb diabetologist. He excelled academically and received his m. B. B. S. From the indore medical college before earning his m. D. In internal medicine, and he completed his d. N. B. In general medicine speciality in 1994. He also finished his n. B. E. In 1998. He has been ...more
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