What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/COPD refers to a set of lung diseases that make it harder to empty air out of the lungs. This can lead to fatigue or shortness of breath. Conditions that come under COPD include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is a group of diseases […]
Diseases & Conditions
Bloody Stool: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Blood in the stool can be a cause for alarm, though the reason for it could be piles or anal fissure and not necessarily cancer. Before you think the worst, consider the type of bleeding from mild to life threatening. Black stool means bleeding from high up in the gut […]
Chest Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Chest Pain: Top Facts Definition Called angina when it signals a possibility of heart attack, chest pain is generally considered the most common symptomatology of cardiovascular disease. But if you experience chest pains, such as heaviness, pressure, discomfort, aching or burning sensations, don’t immediately think you are having a heart […]
Spinal Stenosis : Symptoms, Risk, Diagnosis and Treatment
The human body is full of incredible capabilities and your spine is just one of them. Spine health is important because without a healthy spine, your mobility is limited, and you may have difficulty sitting up straight, walking, twisting, bending over, or moving your neck. Spinal stenosis is a disorder […]
Right Diet for Kids with ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder that mostly affects children. Symptoms include hyperactivity and difficulty paying attention, which later interfere with their home life and schooling. Adults with ADHD may have difficulty managing time, setting goals, being organized or keeping a job. This may lead to relationship […]
Signs and Symptoms of STDs
Just as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are contracted and transmitted in a variety of ways, so too are there are different signs and symptoms for each STD. Some STDs have obvious or noticeable signs and symptoms, while other STDs are so “silent” that the host has no idea that they […]
Folliculitis : Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is Folliculitis? Each of the hairs on your body grows inside of a follicle. From time to time, these follicles can become inflamed due to infection or other causes. Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more of the hair follicles on the body. It can be just one […]
Cure Sleep Apnea Naturally With Exercise and Yoga
Sound sleep is one of the most important signs of physical and mental well -being of a person. However, sleep apnea is a real trouble for several humans, hampering their quality of sleep, and hence their quality of life. Snoring is a phenomenon considered to be quite common, but loud […]