Hypertension

Hypertension

Hypertension –various aspects Eitiology of Hypertension, Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension, Investigations in Hypertension, Treatment of Hypertension Eitiology of Hypertension – has several important perspectives which are discussed in detail below- Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg or lower. Elevated blood pressure. The top number which is  called  systolic blood pressure ranges from 120…

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Gestational diabetes mellitus-various aspects- Gestational diabetes mellitus-is diabetes which is diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy.It affects how your cells utilise glucose.Also called: diabetes during pregnancy In this condition there is  high blood sugar and it affects  pregnant women. What Causes Gestational Diabetes Mellitus ? Gestational diabetes occurs when  insulin cannot be produced in…

Swine flu

Swine flu

 SWINE FLU/H1N1 INFLUENZA- Details –                                                                                                     …

Sinus Surgery

Sinus Surgery

Sinus Surgery– Details-                                                                                                         …

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy -Does Diabetes affect our Nervous System-It is a type of neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that causes  damage to the nervous system. It is a progressive disease, and symptoms get worse as time  goes  on .It occurs only in prolonged cases of diabetes and mostly damages the nerves of legs…

Narcolepsy
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Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy-afterall what is it ? Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep. Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep. It is caused by the brain’s inability to regulate the production of the sleep-inducing hormone, melatonin. The most common symptoms…

What is Immunity ?

What is Immunity ?

What is Immunity? Immunity refers to the ability of the body to prevent invasion of pathogens.Pathogens are foreign disease causing microorganisms. – The immune system is a complex system of organs, cells, and proteins that protect against disease and infection by identifying foreign invaders and neutralizing them. In order to do this effectively, the immune…

What is Septoplasty Surgery ?

What is Septoplasty Surgery ?

What is Septoplasty Surgery? Septoplasty Surgery has been used for centuries for the treatment of various diseases and conditions.It is done to fix crooked septum. In ancient times, it was used as a treatment for breathing problems, asthma and emphysema. In present day, it is primarily used to treat sinusitis and nasal polyps in adults…

Drugs to be  avoided in certain circumstances?

Drugs to be avoided in certain circumstances?

Drugs to be avoided in certain circumstances. Drugs to be avoided in certain circumstances include: -Extreme cold: which may make your lips numb and cause mental confusion. -Dry air: which can dry your throat, making swallowing difficult. -Dust: breathing in dust particles can irritate the lungs and airways. Sometimes, we avoid a drug just because…