Author - miracleshealthclinic

  • miracleshealthclinic

GALL BLADDER STONES

Definition: Gallstones are clumps of crystallized cholesterol or some pigments in the gallbladder. This condition is fairly common (affects 11% of general population) women are twice as likely as men to develop gallstones. (Medical dictum for Gallstones is: It’s a disease of fat female of forty). The gallbladder is a small sac situated just under the liver and it produces bile juice that is essential for proper digestion of fats. The bile juice mainly contains cholesterol, water, bile salts and a [...]

Read more...

FIBROMYALGIA

Fibromyalgia is a disorder which causes muscle pain and fatigue. The word Fibromyalgia means pain in the soft fibrous tissues in the body- the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) share a number of symptoms and the names are often used interchangeably with each other. People with fibromyalgia have “tender points” on the body; these are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs and these points hurt when pressure is put [...]

Read more...

FIBROADENOMA( BREAST TUMOURS)

Introduction Fibroadenomas are non-cancerous (benign) and harmless tumors which are made up of fibrous tissues of the breast. These are common in adolescent and young women. The incidence of Fibroadenoma reduces with increasing age. Signs and symptoms Fibroadenomas are smooth, round and easily movable swellings. It is referred as ‘Breast Mouse’ or ‘floating tumor’ as it easily sleeps away from fingers. Size of the tumor may vary from one to five centimeters. It could be single or multiple. Generally, it is painless and [...]

Read more...

FATTY LIVER DISEASE

A collection of fats in the liver cells is called fatty liver. This condition is also called steatosis hepatitis or steatorrhoeic hepatosis. Fatty liver by itself through abnormal is a relatively harmless condition. The liver is the largest organ in the human body. It plays many roles in keeping the biochemical balance intact. What is Fatty Liver ? Fatty liver has large amounts of fats (triglycerides) accumulating within the liver cells. Excess aggregation of fats within the small hepatocytes swells them up [...]

Read more...

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION( ED)

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a fairly common condition affecting men worldwide. Though the term ED covers a wide range of disorders, it commonly refers to having trouble getting or maintaining an erection. ED is not uncommon and its incidence increases with progressive age. It was formerly called impotence and its incidence increases in ages above 65. Persistent ED has a significant impact on the man’s self-image as well as on his partner’s sex-life. Indeed for many men & their partner [...]

Read more...

EPILEPSY (FITS/ CONVULSIONS)

Epilepsy is a serious neurological disorder affecting children as well as adults. The patient experiences episodes of convulsive body movements medically termed as seizures. The seizures are typically described and observed as spasmodic, irregular body movements, affecting various muscle groups of the body. It may present with varying intensity and duration, and different groups of muscles in different individuals, at different times. Typically, epilepsy or seizures occur due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain which is reflected in different [...]

Read more...

ENDOMETRIOSIS

Introduction Endometriosis is a common health problem in women. It is a common cause of severe recurring pain in women. One in every 5 women belonging to 13 to 45 age group suffer from endometriosis. Yet, it is not uncommon in women after menopause. The primary problem lies with the ‘endometrium’, which is the normal inner lining of the uterus. The uterus houses the baby when the woman is pregnant. In endometriosis, these cells of inner lining of the uterus grow [...]

Read more...

DYSMENORRHOEA(PAINFUL MENSES)

It can be defined as pain which is in relation to menses that is troublesome so as to disable a woman from performing her routine chores. Dysmenorrhea can be classified into primary dysmenorrhea where no underlying pathology can be demonstrated and secondary dysmenorrhea which has a definitive underlying causative pathology. On the basis of the character, dysmenorrhea can also be classified into spasmodic and membranous type. As the names suggest, the spasmodic type of dysmenorrhea involves severe pain which waxes and wanes [...]

Read more...

DYSLEXIA(LEARNING DISABILITY)

Introduction: Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities and about 4% of people over the world suffer from it. These patients have difficulty in processing language, especially in tasks involving reading and writing. Dyslexia is more common in males as compared to females and it can continue into adulthood also. Symptoms: Symptoms of dyslexia may vary from mild to very severe and can be broadly grouped into the following categories: 1) Reading (and spelling): The child is often confused by letters, numbers, [...]

Read more...

DRY EYES (KERATOCONJUCTIVITIS SICCA-KCS)

Introduction: The Dry-eyes occurs due to decreased secretion of tears in the eyes’ tear glands. Types of Dry Eyes It is of two types: A Primary: Where the problem is inherent and the tear glands secrete less amount of tears. B Secondary: Where the tear glands secrete less tears due to some systemic problem or auto-immune disease or some medications. Symptoms of Dry Eyes: 01 Itching 02 Dryness 03 Burning 04 Redness 05 Irritation 06 Excessive tears 07 Blurred vision improving with blinking 08 Increased sensitivity to bright light 09 Sensation of speck in the eye 10 Pulling sensation behind the eye 11 Increased discomfort after reading, watching TV or working [...]

Read more...