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Water deficiency leads to dehydration when there is an insufficient supply of water in the body. If the brain and kidneys are working properly, however, the body will be able to adapt to minor changes in water intake. Water can be consumed enough to catch up on a regular day’s water loss, but you may […]
Table of Contents Introduction Signs and Symptoms of Dandruff: Causes of Dandruff: Risk Factors of Dandruff: How Is Dandruff Diagnosed? Preventions of Dandruff: Treatment for Dandruff: Introduction It is made up of dead cells which protect the more fragile cells below, which are then shed by the scalp, eyebrows, or even along the sides of the nose. Dandruff can also be […]
Table of Contents What is Cirrhosis? Symptoms of Cirrhosis:Causes of Cirrhosis:Risk Factors of Cirrhosis: Diagnosis of Cirrhosis: Complications of Cirrhosis: Preventions of Cirrhosis: Treatment of Cirrhosis: What is Cirrhosis? The condition of Cirrhosis involves the replacement of healthy liver tissue by nonliving scar tissue, which inhibits blood flow through the liver and reduces the liver’s ability to process nutrients, hormones, […]
Table of Contents What is a Cavity? How common are cavities? Who might get a cavity? What are the types of cavities? What causes cavities? What are the risk factors for cavities? What are the signs of cavities? How are cavities diagnosed? How are cavities managed or treated? How can I prevent a cavity? What are the complications of cavities? What is the prognosis (outlook) for […]
Table of Contents What is a chalazion?Is chalazion is a stye? Causes of Chalazion Chalazion Risk Factors What are the symptoms of a chalazion?Diagnosis of chalazionPotential Misdiagnosis Treatment for Chalazion Home treatment:Surgery: Steroid injection: Carbon dioxide laser: Over-the-counter treatments:Complications during chalazion:Prevention of chalazionHow long will I have a chalazion? What is a chalazion? Chalazion (also known as Meibomian cyst) is a cyst […]
Table of Contents What are Cataracts?Types of Cataracts?Who is at Risk of Cataracts?What are the Symptoms of Cataracts?Implications of Cataracts?How are Cataracts Diagnosed?How are Cataracts Treated? What are Cataracts? A Cataract is a cloudy area that is formed on the lens of the eye; it is dense and begins as a result of clumps formed […]
An X-ray and a computer are used to produce images of a cross-section of your body during a computed tomography scan, also known as a CT scan or CAT scan. This technique enables healthcare providers to see very fine detail in your bones, muscles, organs, and blood vessels by taking pictures that make very thin […]
An enlarged heart muscle causes a condition called cardiomyopathy. The enlarged heart muscle stretches, which makes the muscle weak, thus preventing it from pumping blood as efficiently as it should. You may develop heart failure if your heart muscle weakens too much (a serious condition that requires special treatment). Cardiomyopathy is relatively mild and most […]
Inflammation occurs when something in your body becomes red, swollen, or inflamed. Common causes of cystitis are urinary tract infections (UTI), which occur when bacteria enter the bladder or urethra and multiply there. In some cases, cystitis is caused by bacteria that are naturally found in the body, which can cause an infection and inflammation. […]
The term bad breath is used to describe an unpleasant odor coming from the mouth. Halitosis can be an occasional problem, or it can be chronic. It may be caused by the foods a person eats, bad oral hygiene, chronic diseases, or other factors. Bad breath may also impact a person’s quality of life by […]
