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What is Laryngitis?
Inflammation of the larynx, i.e. voice box, is referred to as laryngitis. Laryngitis is caused by infection viral, bacterial or fungal. Overuse of the voice, allergies, acid reflux disease, smoking and alcohol intake are some other causes. Laryngitis can be acute or chronic. Short term laryngitis of less than 3 weeks duration is termed as acute laryngitis. Laryngitis which has lasted more than 3 weeks is termed long term or chronic laryngitis.
Symptoms of Lary...more
Inflammation of the larynx, i.e. voice box, is referred to as laryngitis. Laryngitis is caused by infection viral, bacterial or fungal. Overuse of the voice, allergies, acid reflux disease, smoking and alcohol intake are some other causes. Laryngitis can be acute or chronic. Short term laryngitis of less than 3 weeks duration is termed as acute laryngitis. Laryngitis which has lasted more than 3 weeks is termed long term or chronic laryngitis.
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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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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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The ability of the human body to move is because of the wonderful and smooth coordination between the various muscles and joints in the body. Of the muscles, there are some muscles which we can control, known as voluntary. The limbs and hands for instance, can be controlled by us. On the other hand, the muscles of the stomach, heart and other internal organs cannot be controlled by us. These are known as involuntary muscles. When there is an abnormality in the muscle growth, the condition is kno...more
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We all know about magnesium as a mineral, but what most individuals do not know is the fact that it is a very important mineral for our bodily health. Magnesium is involved with more or less 300 complex metabolic processes in our body, thus earning the title of master mineral .
Here is a list of reasons why magnesium holds an important place in our body.
It is responsible for transportation of calcium across cell membranes. As such, it helps calcium get into the bone matter. ...more
Here is a list of reasons why magnesium holds an important place in our body.
It is responsible for transportation of calcium across cell membranes. As such, it helps calcium get into the bone matter. ...more
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Throat infections can affect anyone. Your throat will feel swollen and sore and swallowing may become difficult. The flu and common cold flu virus can cause infections along with allergies, bacterial infections, breathing polluted air or smoking.
Conventional treatment only suppresses the symptoms; it also has side effects. Homeopathy focuses on rooting out the disease from within, instead of just concentrating on suppressing on the symptoms. All the homeopathic remedies gradually treat...more
Conventional treatment only suppresses the symptoms; it also has side effects. Homeopathy focuses on rooting out the disease from within, instead of just concentrating on suppressing on the symptoms. All the homeopathic remedies gradually treat...more
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Ever had tempting food calling out to you, but could not to swallow it? This could be a serious medical condition and should not be taken lightly. Sometimes, certain disorders in the throat or the esophagus culminate in acute difficulties in swallowing. Commonly termed dysphagia, this disease is directly linked to some sort of a neuro cardiac abnormality. Dysphagia is commonly noted in babies and aged people or in other words in those age groups whose immunity systems are not necessarily strong....more
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Monitoring for signs of illness in your dog is crucial for detecting health issues early and seeking appropriate veterinary care. Here are some key areas to focus on when monitoring your dog's health:
Changes in appetite: monitor your dog's eating habits. Significant changes in appetite, such as a sudden loss of interest in food or excessive hunger, could indicate an underlying health problem.
Water intake: notice if your dog is drinking more or less water than usual. Increased...more
Changes in appetite: monitor your dog's eating habits. Significant changes in appetite, such as a sudden loss of interest in food or excessive hunger, could indicate an underlying health problem.
Water intake: notice if your dog is drinking more or less water than usual. Increased...more
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We all have grown up watching vomiting and craving for pickles as the foolproof sign of early pregnancy detection that used to put a smile on everyone s face. Every pregnant woman might have wished vomiting to be just the pregnancy confirming sign that should have ended right after breaking the big news. But life isn t fair and is definitely not the bed of roses. Pregnancy can be tough for many and vomiting and nausea is there to make it tougher.
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Tooth sensitivity has various causes. The most common reason is the exposed root which is exposed due to the recession of the gum. There are many factors which lead to sensitive teeth.
Causes of Sensitive Teeth
Over brushing: Brushing hardly and that too for a long time can cause the wearing off of the enamel and exposure of dentin to stimulus such as hot, cold, sweet food etc. This will lead to sensitive teeth.
Gum recession or any other game disease: Inflammation of the gums b...more
Causes of Sensitive Teeth
Over brushing: Brushing hardly and that too for a long time can cause the wearing off of the enamel and exposure of dentin to stimulus such as hot, cold, sweet food etc. This will lead to sensitive teeth.
Gum recession or any other game disease: Inflammation of the gums b...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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The throat pain is the irritation or the scratchiness of the throat. Throat pain is caused mainly due to the disorder of pharyngitis. The symptoms of the pain in the throat are fever, pain in the throat, difficulty in swallowing, headache, pain in the body, vomiting, cough, red tonsils, headaches, sneezing, muffled voice, scratchy sensation, pus on the tonsils, swollen glands in the neck etc. The other causes of the throat pain are allergies, injury, tumors of the throat, vir...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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The time passes really quickly and those gums which are not filled right will be full of teeth in a very short period of time in the case of the droolers. The appearance of teeth in the case of these kids is very noticeable as the child attracts the attention of his parents because of the significant pain and suffering that he is experiencing through that time period. Everyone who is around the teething child just wants to make the child feel comfortable, loved and away from ...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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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.
Furthermore, t...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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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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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Dr. Anupam Agarwal
MDS - Orthodontics
14 Years Experience 500 at clinic 800 online
He's been practising dentistry for 14 years and has an excellent reputation as a specialist in his area. He is able to identify and treat a broad variety of complex diseases because to his ability to draw from several fields of study. Due to his dual professions as an Orthodontist and Cosmetic Dentist, he has extensive experience using Laser Therapy on his patients.
He attended the repu...more
MDS - Orthodontics
14 Years Experience 500 at clinic 800 online
He's been practising dentistry for 14 years and has an excellent reputation as a specialist in his area. He is able to identify and treat a broad variety of complex diseases because to his ability to draw from several fields of study. Due to his dual professions as an Orthodontist and Cosmetic Dentist, he has extensive experience using Laser Therapy on his patients.
He attended the repu...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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1. Dr. Rishabh vyas
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-rishabh-vyas-homeopath
Bhms
7 years of experience 300 at the clinic 250 online
He is a diabetologist and a thyroid specialist. He is a practising sexologist and an authority on male sexual dysfunction. He is an expert in infertility and allergies. He has training as a homoeopath. In 2015, he received his bachelor of homeopathic medicine and surgery degree from rajiv gandhi university ...more
Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-rishabh-vyas-homeopath
Bhms
7 years of experience 300 at the clinic 250 online
He is a diabetologist and a thyroid specialist. He is a practising sexologist and an authority on male sexual dysfunction. He is an expert in infertility and allergies. He has training as a homoeopath. In 2015, he received his bachelor of homeopathic medicine and surgery degree from rajiv gandhi university ...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Brush at least twice a day. The best time to brush teeth is after meals. Choose a toothbrush with a small head for better access to back teeth. Soft bristles are kinder on your gums.
Use fluoridated toothpaste. Fluoride helps to harden tooth enamel and reduces your risk of decay.
Brush thoroughly. Tooth brushing should take between two and three minutes.
Floss your teeth daily. Use a slow and gentle sawing motion.
Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks, cordials...more
Use fluoridated toothpaste. Fluoride helps to harden tooth enamel and reduces your risk of decay.
Brush thoroughly. Tooth brushing should take between two and three minutes.
Floss your teeth daily. Use a slow and gentle sawing motion.
Limit acidic drinks like soft drinks, cordials...more
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