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DIABETES MELLITUS

miracleshealthclinic2018-09-21T14:28:04+00:00

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome (= set of symptoms) characterized by increased level of sugar (glucose) in the blood due to deficiency or inactivity of hormone ‘Insulin’ that is absolutely necessary to monitor glucose metabolism of the body. By and large, IDDM is an early-onset disease and is frequently seen in children through adults can also be affected by it. Diabetes is prevalent worldwide and if not attended properly, it may lead to serious complications. Causes of Diabetes 1: IDDM occurs [...]

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DEPRESSION

miracleshealthclinic2018-09-21T14:28:24+00:00

Definition: Depression is a chronic, long-lasting or recurring and treatable disorder, where the patient experiences sadness, worthlessness, loss of motive, loss of interest and/or hopelessness. A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the mood and thoughts and in simple words can be expressed as persistent sad mood. Depression is not a character flaw or a sign of personal weakness and the suffering person can’t make himself well by trying to snap out of it. Depression affects the way a person [...]

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DENGUE FEVER

miracleshealthclinic2018-09-21T14:28:53+00:00

Dengue is a serious viral infection prevalent mostly in the tropical countries like India, Africa etc. Causes: It is transmitted by an infected female Aedes aegypti mosquito. When the mosquito bites a person infected with dengue, the dengue virus enters the body of that particular mosquito. When the infected mosquito bites a healthy human being, the dengue virus enters the human body and the person shows the symptoms of dengue. Symptoms: High-grade fever with chills. Fever is as high as 104*F Severe headaches Severe joints [...]

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DANDRUFF

miracleshealthclinic2018-09-21T14:29:07+00:00

Dandruff is one of the most common ailments affecting the scalp. Dandruff is nothing but excessive scaling of dead cells of the skin of the scalp. As you are aware, the body undergoes constant but gradual renewal every 24 hours. However, when it is a much faster renewal of the skin, it becomes visible in the form of scales, which we call dandruff. Symptoms of dandruff: Dandruff, per se, is not a disease but a symptom. Excessive and obvious scaling of [...]

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CYSTITIS

miracleshealthclinic2018-09-21T14:29:33+00:00

Introduction Cystitis is a common condition found more commonly in females. It is a condition where there is an inflammation of the urinary bladder, frequently caused by an infection by bacteria that have gained access to the bladder. Affects women at least once in her lifetime. Many patients have a tendency to get repeated attacks of cystitis. Causes of cystitis Cystitis is more commonly found in 50% of women because a woman’s urethra is shorter than a man’s urethra, making it easier [...]

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CROHNS DISEASE

miracleshealthclinic2018-09-21T14:29:53+00:00

Crohn’s disease is included in a group of disorders termed as Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). The other disease included in this group is Ulcerative Colitis. IBD occurs when the immune system contributes to damage to the gastrointestinal (digestive) tract by causing inflammation. Crohn’s disease causes inflammation, deep ulcers and scarring in any portion of the digestive tract from mouth to anus; however, it is most commonly seen in the last part of the small intestine called the terminal ileum [...]

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CORNS (CALLOSITIES)

miracleshealthclinic2018-09-21T14:30:17+00:00

Callosities also known as clavus or corns, are toughened areas in the skin, as a result of repeated pressure or repeated contact with rough surfaces. They are most common on the hands and feet but appear localized to the area that bears repeated pressure or abrasion. Cause of Callosities (Corns): Corns and calluses arise from hyperkeratosis, a normal physiological response to chronic excessive pressure or friction on the skin. The outermost layer of skin called the stratum corneum is maintained as a [...]

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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE( COPD)

miracleshealthclinic2018-09-21T14:31:21+00:00

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary (lung) Disease) is a common form of chronic lung disease found all over the world. It is an abbreviation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder. Pulmonary refer to lungs. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Bronchitis is discussed separately. Here we will focus on Emphysema. Emphysema is a chronic progressive disease of the lung. It is caused by the destruction of tissue surrounding air sacs (alveoli) in lungs. Due to this, alveoli cannot retain air inside them [...]

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CONSTIPATION

miracleshealthclinic2018-09-21T14:34:28+00:00

People mean many things when they say they have constipation. The infrequent passing of stools, difficulties in voiding, sense of incomplete voiding are all suggestive of constipation. The normal reference range for bowel movements is very varied. Some people have bowel movements three times a day; others, only one or two times a week. Medically, constipation is defined as fewer than three bowel movements in a week. Constipation may be considered severe when there is less than one bowel movement [...]

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CONJUCTIVITIS

miracleshealthclinic2018-09-22T07:19:35+00:00

Definition: Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or swelling of the conjunctiva, which is an outermost covering of the eye and the inner eyelids. Most common causes of conjunctivitis include infections and allergies. Conjunctivitis can be acute (of short duration), chronic (long-lasting) or be recurring in nature. Conjunctivitis is probably the most common disorder of the eyes. Symptoms: Redness Irritation Watering Thick, stringy discharge which may be yellowish or greenish in color Eye pain Swelling of the eye Sensation of particle in the eye Aversion to light Sneezing and runny nose in [...]

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