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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...
Degenerative Disc Disease develops gradually and can have a multitude of related problems
Degenerative Disc Disease is a condition in which pain is caused due to damaged disc. The disc(s) act as shock-absorbers of the spine, help the latter to stay flexible and adapt to the demands of changing body postures. Each disc has two parts, anulus fibrosus (the...
The key to accurately diagnosing hernia is anatomy
Hernia is a condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue that holds it. Hernia is seen to occur in the upper thigh, belly and groin areas. To prevent the dangerous complications of hernias medications and surgery are usually recommended. Hernia is of...
How to diagnose and treat Myelodysplastic Syndrome?
Myelodysplastic Syndrome is a condition where the bone marrow fails to produce proper number of blood cells (RBC, WBC and Platelets). In the last stages, Myelodysplastic syndrome may turn into acute myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer. People with myelodysplastic...
Sudden weight loss, rapid heartbeat, neck swelling, red and swollen eyes are signs of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid glands produce too much of thyroxine. Excess of thyroxine brings changes in the metabolism. The fall-out is seen as sudden weight loss, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nervousness and irritability. Effective treatments...
Autoimmune hepatitis is an uncommon cause of persistent liver inflammation
When the body's immune system turns against the liver cells, this condition is called as autoimmune hepatitis. The exact causes of autoimmune hepatitis are unclear, however the genetic and environmental factors are considered are majorly responsible for this...
Lymphoma, a cancer of lymphatic system
Lymphoma is a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and glands. The lymph that flows through the vessels has white blood cells known as lymphocytes. The white blood cells protect the body by fighting with...
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that silently progresses with ageing
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs more in women and lesser in men who are over 50 years of age. Osteoporosis is described as a 'silent disease' as the condition has no symptoms. It is only after the bone fracture that the pain is evident. The bone fractures...
How to treat Gallstones?
Gallstones form in the gallbladder, which is located just beneath the liver. Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid. Gallstones are removed by surgery. The gallbladder produces bile and releases it into the small intestine. CAUSES...
Acute kidney failure – loss of kidney’s filtering ability
Acute kidney failure is a condition where the kidneys no longer filter the waste products from the blood. This condition results in accumulation of waste in the blood leading to further complications. Acute kidney failure may happen over few hours or days, and usually...
