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Diabetes is a chronic condition where glucose level of your body rises too high. There are two types of diabetes - type 1 and type 2. In case of type 1 diabetes, the body fails to produce insulin and people suffering from this condition have to depend on insulin injections for the rest of their life. In case of type 2 diabetes the body produces less amount of insulin which is not enough for the proper functioning of the body. This type of diabetes can be kept under control by following a healthy...more
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Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, which is essential for various functions and it is not produced or stored by the body, so it is important that the food contains adequate amount of it. It plays a vital role in heart, eyes, skin, and prenatal health and immunity. Long-term non-availability of vitamin C can lead to various symptoms, which though are not immediately threatening, can turn dangerous in the long run.
Bruised skin: Easy bruising is one of the early symptoms of vitamin C d...more
Bruised skin: Easy bruising is one of the early symptoms of vitamin C d...more
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Wounds and bruises are both injuries. However, they differ widely in terms of the causing factors, the nature of the injury, the pain they cause and the kind of treatment they require. The following are a few of the myriad ways in which the two injuries differ from each other:
1. A wound causes quick damage - the skin tissue is cut or punctured while a bruise (also called a closed wound) is where the skin is not torn.
2. A wound is usually caused by a sharp object but bruises are the re...more
1. A wound causes quick damage - the skin tissue is cut or punctured while a bruise (also called a closed wound) is where the skin is not torn.
2. A wound is usually caused by a sharp object but bruises are the re...more
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Diabetes is a chronic condition where glucose level of your body rises too high. There are two types of diabetes type 1 and type 2. In case of type 1 diabetes, the body fails to produce insulin and people suffering from this condition have to depend on insulin injections for the rest of their life. In case of type 2 diabetes the body produces less amount of insulin which is not enough for the proper functioning of the body. This type of diabetes can be kept under control by following a healthy d...more
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Any surgery that requires an incision will involve sutures or staples as the last step of the procedure. This helps close the incision and keep out infections. Taking care of your stitches can help limit scarring and discomfort and speed up the healing process. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Keep it clean and dry: For the first few days, use a washed wet cloth to clean the incision site. After a few days, you may start washing the area with soap and water unless advised else wis...more
Keep it clean and dry: For the first few days, use a washed wet cloth to clean the incision site. After a few days, you may start washing the area with soap and water unless advised else wis...more
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Small cuts can be easily treated at your home if the chances of getting infected are low or the injury isn t severe. You can clean and apply bandage to a small injury at your home without the need of visiting a doctor. First aid treatment is always recommended at home in all cases to prevent deterioration of a wound before you can visit a proper medical facility. Here are some of the most widely followed procedures to treat cuts and small wounds at home-
The first step in treating the cut is...more
The first step in treating the cut is...more
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What is wound healing?
Wound healing is a process in which the body repairs itself after an injury by the complex mechanism by replacing destroyed tissues. It includes three types of intentions, and they are as follows:
1. Healing by primary intention
It includes healing in which restoration of continuity occurs by fibrous adhesion. Formation of granulation tissue does not take place and results in a thin scar.
2. Healing by secondary intention
In this type, healing...more
Wound healing is a process in which the body repairs itself after an injury by the complex mechanism by replacing destroyed tissues. It includes three types of intentions, and they are as follows:
1. Healing by primary intention
It includes healing in which restoration of continuity occurs by fibrous adhesion. Formation of granulation tissue does not take place and results in a thin scar.
2. Healing by secondary intention
In this type, healing...more
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Diabetes is a chronic condition where glucose level of your body rises too high. There are two types of diabetes type 1 and type 2. In case of type 1 diabetes, the body fails to produce insulin and people suffering from this condition have to depend on insulin injections for the rest of their life. In case of type 2 diabetes the body produces less amount of insulin which is not enough for the proper functioning of the body. This type of diabetes can be kept under control by following a healthy d...more
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An injury runs its course of a few days to weeks depending on the size and heals and closes. There could be scarring or mobility issues in some though. However, this does not happen in all cases, and a wound that has not healed for more than 6 weeks is termed as chronic. They are most common in the hands and feet. In those who have mobility issues, hips, buttocks, and thighs are also common areas.
Read on to know more about why this happens and how they can be treated.
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Read on to know more about why this happens and how they can be treated.
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We've all witnessed or heard of our parents or grandparents massaging their bodies with essential oils. It's astonishing how massaging the body with oils can have numerous therapeutic benefits. One of these practices is navel therapy, also known as navel oiling.
In ayurveda, the navel is known as the starting point of life. The navel acts as a bridge between a mother and the developing fetus inside her womb. Furthermore, it serves as a linking chamber for various vei...more
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What is diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is a chronic digestive disorder that is characterised by the inflammation of an out-pouch on the colon wall. These pouches are known as diverticula and contain bacteria, leading to bacterial infection and subsequent inflammation.
What are the signs and symptoms of diverticulitis?
The most common signs and symptoms of diverticular disease or diverticulitis include:
Abdominal pain, usually on the left lo...more
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Homeopathic medicine for stomach pain
Stomach pain is the pain occurring inside the abdomen or in the outer muscle wall. The areas of the abdomen include the stomach as well as liver, kidneys, gallbladder, reproductive organs and intestines. The most common causes of the pain in the stomach are food poisoning, stomach cancer, ulcers in the stomach, bacteria, excess of stomach acids i. E. Also known as hyperacidity and viruses. The diseases that lead to the pain in th...more
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What is neck pain?
Neck pain is a common condition that causes discomfort in the neck area, which often originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the neck. Neck pain can vary from mild to debilitating depending on its cause and can be caused by any number of medical conditions.
Common causes of neck pain include muscle strain and tension, neck injuries or trauma, arthritis or disc degeneration. Treatment for neck pain may include medic...more
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What is ear infection?
When fluid collects in the space behind the eardrum, it can cause inflammation of the middle ear, which is medically referred to as otitis media. This inflammation can also be referred to simply as an ear infection. The middle ear inflammation known as otitis media is almost often brought on by bacteria, which then leads to an ear infection.
What are the signs and symptoms of ear infection?
Here is a list of some of the most common sign...more
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What is earache?
Earache is a pain or discomfort in the ear, which can be caused by infection, injury, or wax buildup. Earaches can range from mild to severe, and their severity often depends on the person s general health and other factors such as colds, allergies and sinusitis.
Causes of earache
Earaches can be brought on by a number of different medical issues. The following are common causes of earaches:
Otitis media (inflammation of ...more
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When there is swelling of one or two kidneys in the body. Inside kidney urine gets collected due to blockage of tubes. Urine stores inside when urine tubes block due to anatomical defect or stones get stuck inside. This can cause infection inside the kidney. The filtered water from the kidney is stopped by it and this whole swelling of the kidney is called hydronephrosis.
At any age this swelling called hydronephrosis can happen. Hydronephrosis is diagnosed when a ch...more
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General Physician•Sonipat
When there is freezing of skin due to the environment, there is injury, due to freezing, of the skin and the underlying tissues is called frostbite. There are stages of frostbite. Earliest stage is known as frostnip in which there is no permanent damage to tissue and layers of skin. ;
There are few symptoms like cold skin and itching feeling. After sometime symptoms are followed by numbness to inflammation and discoloration of skin. At late stage of frostbite the sym...more
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What are eyelid problems?
Eyelid problems are a group of disorders that affect any part of the eyelid, such as the lid itself, the tear ducts, the lashes or the eyebrows. These problems can range from minor irritations to serious medical conditions.
Blepharitis: it is one of the most common eyelid problems. It occurs when bacteria on the eyelid causes inflammation and irritation. ;
Other common eyelid problems include ptosis (droopy lids), entropion (inversi...more
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Ophthalmologist•Coimbatore
What is eye injury?
Eye injury is any type of damage that happens to the eyes or their surrounding structures. Injuries to the eye can cause visual disturbances, eye pain or discomfort, impaired vision, tearing and/or a gritty sensation in the eyes. The severity of an eye injury can range from minor irritation to complete blindness.
Most minor injuries are caused by particles hitting the eyes, such as dust, dirt, welding sparks and chemical splashes. More se...more
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