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Painful cramps and constipation? It could be Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the large intestine (colon). This disease may not have severe signs and symptoms immediately. Consulting the gastroenterologist, managing diet and having a healthy lifestyle helps to control irritable bowel...
What is the rehabilitation for cancer patients after chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is a recognized treatment for different types of cancer, of breast, colon, lungs, bladder, colorectal, stomach, germ cell, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin diseases. In chemotherapy, chemicals or drugs are used to destroy the cancer cells. Chemotherapy stops and...
Is a vegan diet the ideal human diet?
Vegan diet assures a happy and healthy life as it includes foods that are rich in nutrients and high in satiating fiber A well-planned vegan diet not only meets in total your nutritional needs, but also helps to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer....
Do you feel burning or sharp pain in your bladder or urethra?
Painful urination or frequent urination may be a sign of urinary tract infections. A urinary tract infection is caused by the microorganisms, mostly bacteria and is commonly seen more in women. Urinary tract infections (UTI) may affect any part of the urinary system....
Impact of technology use in young children
Today, technology has become an integral part of our life. We are dependent on technology to fulfill our day-to-day needs and requirements. Technology touches our lives every minute, while we are awake as well as asleep. Technology has its positive and negative impact...
What is Buerger’s disease ? Causes, Symptoms, Risk & Complications !
Buerger's disease is characterized by blood vessel inflammation, and blood clots that may block the flow of blood in arteries and veins of arms and legs. The fall-out of buerger's disease is seen as infection and gangrene. Smoking and tobacco use are considered as...
How Potholes and Bumps on roads may cause back pain in Youngsters?
When Sheetal Verma purchased a two-wheeler an year ago, she was more than excited about it. However, as weeks and months passed, her joy and excitement gradually waned away, as the bumps and pot-holes on the roads have taken their toll on her health with back pain,...
Poor work environment may lead to pain in shoulders, neck, lower back and wrists.
Office syndrome is a condition which occurs when one works at the desk for a long period of time without moving the body. People who are aged between 16 and 35 years are greatly susceptible to office syndrome. CAUSES Your behaviour, your work environment and health of...
Myelopathy or spinal cord compression is one of the most common causes of cervical or neck pain
Myelopathy is a nervous system disorder that affects the spinal cord. It is seen as Cervical myelopathy (compression of the spinal cord in the neck), Lumbar myelopathy (nervous system disorder that affects the spinal cord in the lower spine) and Thoracic myelopathy...
Hepatitis C spreads through contaminated pricks
Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver and causes inflammation. Hepatitis C continues to exist, with the patient unaware of its existence. It is only after decades that it may be detected during routine medical tests. Hepatitis C spreads through contaminated...