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Also known as spinal osteoarthritis, spondylosis is a common, painful degenerative condition that may worsen as a person grows older. It can affect any region of the spine: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper, mid-back), lumbar (low back) or lumbosacral (low back/sacrum). Causing pain and stiffness, it can reduce your body’s range of movement considerably.
Affecting more than 180 million people in India, arthritis is a serious health condition that demands medical attention. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain, swelling, tenderness, loss of movement and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.
Ever wondered why Glaucoma is called “ the sneak thief of sight”? The most common form of glaucoma has no warning signs. The effect is so gradual that you may not notice a change in vision until the condition is at an advanced stage. Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. It is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is vital to good vision. This damage is often caused by abnormally high pressure in your eye.
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.
Think of your liver as the silent housekeeper in your body. It’s always there, working 24/7, cleaning up after you as you go about your day, taking care of what goes in and pushing stuff we don’t want back out. It’s a tough job in today’s’ modern world, and if you don’t take care of your liver, you can get some fairly nasty health problems as a result.
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