Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common ailment that goes unrecognized until some other serious health issue is experienced. Some people can live with hypertension for years without any symptoms and this may lead to various other health complications because of untreated and uncontrolled high blood pressure. To avoid such complications, it is necessary […]
Anxiety is a common thing and normal part of life when it is occasional and it is your natural response to stress. It is a feeling when you have a fear or apprehension regarding something in the future. However, when anxiety becomes a regular feeling and when you feel it at disproportionate levels, it becomes […]
The thyroid gland is an important hormone gland that plays a major role in the growth and development of your body. Placed at the front of the neck, under the voice box and shaped like a butterfly, it helps in regulating several body functions by constantly releasing thyroid hormones in a certain amount into the […]
Your teeth play an important role in your health by helping you eat various types of food. For your teeth to be in good shape, you need healthy gums, also called gingivae. Gums are the connective tissues covered with mucous membrane that helps keep the mouth clean and protects it from injuries and germs. Gum […]
Many times we face issues that have more psychosocial effects than the physical ones affecting our lives seriously. Dermatologic problems tend to be more of a cosmetic nuisance than the physical one and generally produce side effects of anxiety and depression in many people. Melasma is one such common skin problem, more common in women […]
Our eyelids play a significant role in protecting our eyes and they prevent the cornea from drying out. Although eyelids are physically small, like many other body parts, they are made of complex components like blood cells, fat, layers of skin, muscle, ligaments, and nerves. Eyelids also comprise eyelashes that have hair follicles on edge […]
Leiomyomas or myomas, more commonly known as uterine fibroids, are tumours that develop in a woman’s womb and it is a common condition among many women in their childbearing years. It is estimated that India has a prevalence of more than one million cases per year related to uterine fibroids. The condition can be chronic […]
People with insomnia know how it feels to keep staring at the clock and walls throughout the night when the whole world around them is fast asleep. An insomniac may try hundreds of methods and hacks to fall asleep but in vain. Insomnia can affect the quality of life of the person affected with it […]
Are you living a life that you are not taking interest in anymore? If you are coaxing yourself out of bed and pushing yourself into your daily routine forcefully, you may need to consult a doctor who can help you. Whether you are aware or not, if you put a plastic smile on your face […]
Eyes may convey a lot of emotions and along with them; they may even show symptoms of various health conditions. Red eyes with watery discharge may be a sign that you have some infection. It is a prominent symptom of conjunctivitis or pink eye that is rarely a serious condition and can be treated effectively. […]