General Medical Posts

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Aug

The Basics of Constipation

Published: August 4, 2015

The Basics of Constipation Constipation is a condition when the frequency of bowel movements decreases or the passage of stools become difficult. It is a fairly common condition and everybody suffers from it at some point in his life. According to statistics, 2% of the US population suffers from constipation. More than 2.5 million people … Continue reading The Basics of Constipation →

Aug

Diarrhea | Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Published: August 3, 2015

Diarrhea | Causes, Symptoms and Treatments Diarrhea is a medical condition characterized by the frequent passage of loose, watery stools which may or may not be associated with abdominal bloating and cramps. It is a common condition and an average person can expect to suffer from it once or twice in a year. it usually lasts for two … Continue reading Diarrhea | Causes, Symptoms and Treatments →

Jul

Renal Cystic Disease

Published: July 30, 2015

Renal Cystic Disease Renal cystic diseases refers to a multitude of pathologies that shares one common trait – i.e. formation of multiple cysts in one or both kidneys leading to a wide range of pathological issues. Cyst formation is characterized by formation of fluid-filled sac like small cavities in the tissues. These cavities are often … Continue reading Renal Cystic Disease →

Jul

Cholesterol Management

Published: July 28, 2015

Cholesterol Management Cholesterol can be defined as the fatty, wax-like substance which is imperative for the normal functioning of our body. However, an excess of cholesterol can start forming depositions on the walls of the arteries leading to cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Cholesterol is carried in our blood by proteins. When it combines with the … Continue reading Cholesterol Management →

Jul

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Published: July 27, 2015

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome As its name suggests, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome characterized by extreme fatigue. The syndrome makes you feel so tired that it affects your quality of life. The cause of the syndrome is still unknown, though it may worsen with physical or mental activity. Some even link the syndrome to mental stress and viral … Continue reading Chronic Fatigue Syndrome →

Jul

Missed Period

Published: July 22, 2015

Missed Period Typically a missed period is associated with pregnancy. However, there are many other causes of missed or irregular periods. An average woman has 11 or 13 regular periods each year. You may have less or more, depending on your hormonal levels. Menstrual periods are irregular in the initial years once a girl starts … Continue reading Missed Period →

Jul

Celiac Disease

Published: July 21, 2015

Celiac Disease Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder that damages the finger-like villi of small intestine due to the ingestion of protein, known as gluten found in rye, barley, and wheat. When genetically predisposed people eat foods containing gluten, there is a reaction from the immune system that forms antibodies to gluten. As a … Continue reading Celiac Disease →

Jul

Childhood ADHD

Published: July 20, 2015

Childhood ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects millions of children across the globe. The complex mental disorder affects a child’s learning ability. Many children with ADHD experience problems in understanding why they feel out of control or lonely sometimes. Kids with childhood ADHD may show symptoms of hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsiveness, and overactivity, which may … Continue reading Childhood ADHD →

Jul

Protein in Urine

Published: July 17, 2015

Protein in Urine Presence of protein in urine is a condition which is known as proteinuria in medical parlance. It is sometimes also referred to as albuminuria or micro albuminuria. Let us discuss the significance of this condition. It is the job of our kidneys to filter our blood. While the toxins present in it … Continue reading Protein in Urine →

Jul

Normal Menstrual Cycle

Published: July 15, 2015

Normal Menstrual Cycle Menstruation or menses is a term used to describe the monthly shedding of the uterus lining in women. As a result, the menstrual blood, comprising blood and tissue from the uterus, flows out of the body through the cervix and vagina. A menstrual cycle begins on the first day of menstruation and … Continue reading Normal Menstrual Cycle →