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Head injuries are one of the most common medical emergencies and can range from mild bumps to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Understanding the types, causes, symptoms, and available treatments can help you take quick action when it matters most.
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a neurological and autoimmune disease. It affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. More than 2.3 million people are afflicted by it worldwide, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Although scientists have made a great deal of progress in understanding and treating the disease, there are still many doubts and misconceptions about MS.
The most common form of kidney disease is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), which is a long-term condition. It is commonly caused by high blood pressure, which is dangerous for the kidneys because it can increase the pressure on the glomeruli. Glomeruli are the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys where blood is cleaned. Over time, the increased pressure damages these vessels and kidney function begin to decline. Kidney function will eventually deteriorate to the point where the kidneys can no longer perform their job properly.
Pregnancy marks the onset of parenthood. We often think that we only become a parent after the birth, but it really starts at conception. During the phase of pregnancy, everything we eat, drink, breathe, say, think… becomes relevant in a whole new way altogether.
Endometriosis refers to a painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus, the endometrium, grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining the pelvis. Rarely, endometrial tissue may spread beyond pelvic organs.
A revolutionary medical procedure, an endoscopy enables a doctor to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body using specialized instruments. When endoscopy is used in the treatment of gastrointestinal conditions, the procedure is known as gastrointestinal endoscopy. In this case, a doctor can see the inside lining of your digestive tract. This examination is performed using an endoscope – a flexible fiber-optic tube with a tiny TV camera at the end.
One of the largest endocrine glands, the thyroid influences almost every cell in our body. It is responsible for the regulation of our metabolism and weight by controlling the fat-burning process. Apart from this, thyroid hormones are also required for the growth and development of children and in nearly every physiological process in our body. Weighing somewhere between 20 and 60 grams, the thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found inside your neck, right under your larynx or voice box.
A serious health disorder, Diabetes is the name used to describe a metabolic condition of having higher than normal blood sugar levels. In diabetes, the body’s ability to produce or use insulin is impaired. In the fight against diabetes, a healthy diet is a must. Read along to know healthy dietary options for people with diabetes and also for those who want to prevent diabetes.
According to WHO, tobacco consumption continues to be the leading preventable cause of death in the world. It is responsible for more than 7 million deaths across the world. More than 6 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while around 890 000 are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke.
Responsible for more than 1.69 million deaths each year, lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide, according to WHO statistics. Tobacco consumption, exposure to carcinogens, air pollution, family history and poor diet are leading causes of lung cancer. There’s no sure way to prevent lung cancer, but you can reduce your risk of developing lung cancer if you adopt certain healthy habits and protective measures.
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