Don’t we all take swallowing of food for granted? All we need to do is chew, bite, and swallow. Simple, isn’t it? But are you aware of the complexity of the process that takes place every time you put some food in your mouth. Imagine your condition if there is a problem in this process …
After eating a spicy, oily, or heavy meal, many of us experience a burning sensation in the chest, stomach discomfort, belching, or nausea. This is a very frequent condition; it is not a disease, but rather a result of what we eat. Dyspepsia is the medical word for this condition. The term dyspepsia is derived …
Love making is considered as the most magnificent celestial experience. People forget everything and have no worries during sex. Time freezes and we live in the very moment. But unfortunately, for many women love making do not excite them as they are not able to enjoy it. Few experience pain during and after sexual intercourse. …
No woman enjoys getting her monthly periods because of the accompanying menstrual cramps, bloating, headaches, and fatigue that make her feel miserable. It is common for you to have mild cramps during your periods because of uterine contractions. However, are the cramps severe and causing hinderances to your daily activities? Do you find no relief …
Being allergic to surroundings is quite a normal thing, all that the person has to do is to stay away from the allergens (agents that cause allergy), which might reduce the symptoms caused by allergic reactions. But few people are still caught up struggling to overcome the symptoms of allergies not knowing what actually causes …
Xeroderma: Dry and Itchy Skin Dry skin is a common complaint among individuals. It is more common in the elderly. Dry skin often lacks moisture and sheen and appears dull, chapped, and shrivelled. When compared to normal skin, dry skin is less elastic and bruises more easily. It could potentially cause scaling and irritation. About …
When I was born, I had an extra copy of chromosome 21 in all the cells of my body. I was one among 700 to 800 infants affected with this genetic disorder, which changed my body’s and brain’s normal development, causing me mental and physical problems. Based on my physical characteristics, and a chromosome study, …
Did you know that not getting enough fiber in your diet can contribute to the development of a silent diseased condition in your bowel? Diverticular disease, often known as the development of small pouches in the big bowel, may not cause symptoms in the early stages. However, it increases your risk of unexpected consequences such …
If you suspect you have diabetes, don’t hesitate to consult a doctor. Unlike many other diseases, diagnosing diabetes is very easy. Your doctor would evaluate you for the presence of symptoms of diabetes and also order for some simple blood tests. With this you will get to know if you have the disease or not. …
Diabetes is a chronic disease, and its complications can be fatal if not taken care of. Every year, diabetes kills close to 4 million people around the world. Every 10 seconds, someone dies due to diabetes or any related causes. According to 2005 estimates, in the United States of America, 20.6 million people aged 20 …
