Hypopituitarism (the term “hypo” means “less amount” and “pituitarism” refers to a “disorder of pituitary gland functioning” This article is about a condition known as hypopituitarism. To begin knowing and understanding – The pituitary gland is a tiny, pea-sized structure located near the base of the brain. It is referred to as the “master gland” …
It is widely accepted that a high blood sugar level is unhealthy, however, what about a low blood sugar level? A person with low blood sugar can experience this condition at any time of the day or night. Most of the time, the condition is mild and can be managed by consuming a small quantity …
Did you know that poor nutritional intake can raise the risk of heart disease and stroke by increasing blood clot formation in some individuals? Yes, it can. Certain individuals suffer from a condition called hyperhomocysteinemia (high levels of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood). While the condition could run in families, it could also …
A man in his 30s was at a party. For no reason at all, he began to sweat profusely. His clothes became soaked in his sweat and stained his shirt. His hands became cold, clammy and sweaty. He was no longer able to shake hands with people. He was embarrassed and excused himself from the …
A friend called me, she was upset. She had a miscarriage again; it was the third miscarriage. Her doctors were curious, as they could not find any apparent cause of it. However, after getting some specific tests done, it was found that she had clotting factors and platelets more in number than normal. The condition …
Are you afraid to go to your doctor about the growth of a wart on your vagina? Or do you think of it as just another common wart like the one on your hands or feet? Don’t ignore it. Warts on your genitals can be caused by infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Some HPV …
We are exposed to many disease causing micro-organisms in daily life. It’s our immune system that protects us against the diseases. Immune system is your body’s defense mechanism against germs and microorganisms that invade your body and cause infection. Immune system is made up of proteins, cells, tissues, organs and protects our body against infections …
You have been working in a poultry farm and have had a cough several times in the year. You have been worried if it was due to occupational exposure to poultry. You have often heard about wearing masks but are not sure why these are used. Indeed you need to know more about the possible …
You have hair on your face and elsewhere and it is visible. You have often felt bad because of the hair and keep doing many things to conceal it. You are willing to get rid of them permanently and have been guided and misguided several times. It is distressing. Know about hirsutism and you may …
Having a small baby or kid at home is the most wonderful thing in anybody’s life. We forget all our worries and start relaxing once we are home. A baby makes us laugh, and play, and at times we become kids while they are around. They change our whole world. But sometimes, when the baby …
