Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Overview: Respiration is a vital process essential for living beings, food is oxidized to obtain energy and this energy is the fuel that runs the normal functioning of the body. The path of respiration involves, Intake of oxygen through nose > the upper respiratory tract > lower respiratory tract > lungs. [...]
What is depression? Today’s modern lifestyle as blissful as it seems to some is also a double edged sword to others, most people fail to cope up with the day to day stress which pushes them to a point of frustration and frustration at its extremity leads to depression which cuts out logical reasoning and [...]
Jenny woke up only to find herself in the hospital bed; she could see a blood transfusion taking place through the IV, all she could remember was she working in the lab until things got dizzy. She saw a nurse enter. Nurse: “Good Morning Jennifer, I see you are up awake, how are you feeling [...]
Backdrop It was 12th October, Julian had to think about something for her report, and she had decided she would do that as soon her scheduled appointment with the doctor was over. A brief interim message flashed on the screen requesting all the people at the waiting room to enter the hospital’s seminar hall for [...]
Granny is getting too forgetful nowadays ; it gets on my nerves said Rachael, Well we both know as science students that it might be amnesia or worst case Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) a form of dementia replied Justin. I did have her checked up and they found amyloid plaques, sadly that confirms your hunch to [...]
Cancer is one of the most insidious diseases in existence. No matter how much money and time the greatest minds in medicine and science seem to throw at the disease, it just seems to always be one step ahead. The numbers are astounding. In the U.S. in 2012 over 5% of the population or over [...]
The word cancer is synonymous with fear, fear off the unknown and misapprehension. Cancer refers to uncontrolled uninhibited growth of cells which continue to divide at a prolific rate and hereby invading surrounding tissues called metastasis. Cancer is characterized based on the site of infection and when oral cavity is affected or the oropharynx (the [...]
Early liver cancer often doesn’t cause symptoms. When the cancer grows larger, people may notice one or more of these common symptoms: Pain in the upper abdomen on the right side A lump or a feeling of heaviness in the upper abdomen Swollen abdomen (bloating) Loss of appetite and feelings of fullness Weight loss Weakness [...]
OTHER TYPES OF EATING RELATED DISORDERS Compulsive overeating, COE Purging disorder, characterized by recurrent purging to control weight or shape in the absence of binge eating episodes. Rumination, characterized by involving the repeated painless regurgitation of food following a meal which is then either re-chewed and re-swallowed, or discarded. Diabulimia, characterized by the deliberate manipulation [...]
The person more often than not indulges heavily on food, lacks self restraint resulting in overweight or obesity. The individual does not take measures such as purging, exercising, dieting or other measures to curb weight. You have binge eating disorder if – You feel out of control when you’re eating? You think about food all [...]
Bulimia nervosa is characterized by persistent and recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food followed by desperate and frantic efforts to shed weight, the latter includes measures such as. F orced vomiting, improper use of laxatives or diuretics, fasting, crash dieting, excessive exercise, or a combination of these. Anorexia and bulimia patients differ [...]
Overview:- Dr Jason’s presentation on Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) Healthy living is the greatest gift a person can ever ask for; however that’s not the case when you are struck by illness or attacked by a pathogen of some kind, often we are helpless for what we beget from our parents who make us who we [...]
Backdrop It was 12th October, Julian had to think about something for her report, and she had decided she would do that as soon her scheduled appointment with the doctor was over. A brief interim message flashed on the screen requesting all the people at the waiting room to enter the hospital’s seminar hall for [...]
Risk factors for melanoma skin cancer 1) UV (ultraviolet) light The biggest risk factor is excessive exposure to UV from the sun. Tanning lamps and booths are also sources of UV light. People with high levels of exposure to UV light are at greater risk for all types of skin cancer. UV- B is linked [...]
The word cancer often strikes fear, fear of falling ill, fear of repeated hospitalizations and fear of death, much of these fears comes because of the fear off unknown. Cancer refers to uncontrolled uninhibited growth of cells which continue to divide at a prolific rate and hereby invading surrounding tissues called metastasis. When the cancer [...]
In general, treatments for fibromyalgia include both medication , self-care and alternate therapies. 1) Medications Medications can help reduce the symptoms of fibromyalgia and improve sleep. Common choices include: Analgesics. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) , Tramadol (Ultram) may act as pain relievers and ease stiffness . Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — Such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, [...]
Fibromyalgia diagnosis 1) Screening quiz : This is a sample check list used by doctors to diagnose fibromyalgia Symptoms and Overlapping Conditions: Overlapping Condition Had in Past Have Now Date of Onset Bodywide Muscle and Joint Pain Fatigue Altered Sleep Stiffness Dizziness (Balance Problems) Sensitivity to Environmental Factors (light, sound, smells, temperature) Umporomandibular Dysfunction Chronic [...]
People have a tendency to push their physical and mental limits; thanks to the present day needs of the modern civilized world. As a consequence they experience fatigue, sleep related disorders and mood issues, and though all these symptoms are often linked to stress it’s not so always. Some people in addition to these symptoms [...]
Dr Jason looked at his watch; he smiled at his friend and as the clock struck 10 students entered the class room. Good morning everybody I have my good friend Bryan here who has something to tell you all after which we will have an interactive session. Bryan: – Good morning all, as young medical [...]
Jenny woke up only to find herself in the hospital bed; she could see a blood transfusion taking place through the IV, all she could remember was she working in the lab until things got dizzy. She saw a nurse enter. Nurse: “Good Morning Jennifer, I see you are up awake, how are you feeling [...]
Granny is getting too forgetful nowadays ; it gets on my nerves said Rachael, Well we both know as science students that it might be amnesia or worst case Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) a form of dementia replied Justin. I did have her checked up and they found amyloid plaques, sadly that confirms your hunch to [...]
Yes, every person who is obese or overweight wants to lose weight quick and fast. It is true that losing weight is the main priority for them, but the safety of the method chosen is also important. When losing weight is the aim, healthy method should be adopted. Everyone wants to lose weight faster but [...]
Here is the fact. Stress is not just something that is “all in the mind”. It can seriously harm the body and one’s overall health as well. You may be taking well of your body by exercising and eating healthy but you are depriving yourself of enough sleep then you are still not doing all [...]
Two things that go hand-in-hand are surgery and recommended diets. No matter the type of surgery, odds are, your doctor gave you very specific dietary instructions to follow in order to make your recovery go more smoothly. Not following his or her instructions can lead to problems like having to go back for more surgery, [...]
Physical exercise is important in life as it helps you improving your overall health. There are many types of exercise, but the one that can be easily practiced by all is running. Running is the activity that offers you many benefits such as Helps reducing your extra body weight while running your whole body gets [...]
The majority of us must have been troubled by bad breath at some point in our lives. Bad breath is a common occurrence that is usually precipitated by the consumption of foods such as onions, garlic, and other vegetables and spices containing certain oils. For temporary or occasional instances of bad breath, gum, mints, and [...]
Also called the Keto diet, the Ketogenic diet is a way of tricking the body into using up its own fat as an energy source. This is a diet that is quite popular nowadays because of the rapid amount of weight loss that has been achieved by those who have tried it. The Keto Diet [...]
The basic definition of hemorrhoids is the veins present in the anal canal will get swollen due to the stress on the veins present in the anal. A hemorrhoid sufferer will experience blood in their stool often due to the rupturing of veins present in the anal. Other symptoms include extreme pain and itching in [...]
Erectile Dysfunction is often misunderstood by a lot of people. People often think that it is a disease in some way shape or form, when in reality this is not the case at all. Occasionally E.D. can be a lifelong problem for some people, with no real cause shown for it whatsoever. Most of the [...]
Weightlifting is an effective method to get your body in its best possible shape. A lot of people only associate weightlifting with the upper body, most especially the arms and chest. However, with the right equipment, one can easily tone all other muscles of the human body. Sure, weights can strengthen the muscles and can [...]
There are various ways in which gum disease can be treated. There are natural methods that can be very effective, changes to your lifestyle and dental routine that can work wonders, and there are more intrusive options that may need to be employed as well such as surgery. The kind of gum disease treatment or [...]
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What are the risk factors of Breast Cancer and Can I help myself?
Though the causes of breast cancer are yet to be ascertained, there are several types of risk factors which predispose an individual to breast cancer. They are as follows I) Risk factors that cannot be helped Gender: Woman are more likely to develop breast cancer than men Age: Older woman above age of 55 are [...]
How do I diagnose Breast Cancer?
The diagnostic tools are as follows 1) Mammogram: Resembles an X ray, but is exclusively designed to take an X-ray of the breast that can show the presence of abnormal growth lumps in the breast area. Is the first choice of diagnosis? 2) Ultra-Sonography: Use of high frequency sound waves often identifies whether the lump [...]
Be aware to beware of Breast Cancer
Cancer occurs as a result of mutations or deviant changes in the body which causes the cell to exhibit uncontrolled growth. The cell loses the ability of senescence and is no longer under the regulation of body’s cell death signals and continues to divide at an untamed rate resulting in tumors. When the tumors start [...]