Q. I suffer from hypothyroidism and over the last few months my left arm has become increasingly weak. The process accelerated recently (last 6 weeks) during a period when I moved house and was without thyroxine (T4) for three weeks. My left hand now looks like a claw and i think I’m developing a Dupuytren’s […]
Hypothyroidism Has A Link With Peripheral Neuropathy Case Study: A 52 year old women complains of the following- I suffer from hypothyroidism and over the last few months my left arm has become increasingly weak. The process accelerated recently (last 6 weeks) during the period when I moved house and was without thyroxine (T4) for […]
What Do We Mean By Bone Density? In common terms, bone density is used as a synonym for bone strength. We generally imply that bones that are denser are stronger. Bone density is actually bone mineral density. It is defined as the density of minerals per unit volume of the bone. Bones richer in minerals, […]
Best Medicine of Diabetes Looking for the best medicine to control your diabetes? You first need an insight into the disease mechanism, its types and how different pills are needed to manage the different conditions of the same disease. What Does Insulin Do in Our Body? When we consume any carbohydrate or fat, insulin is […]
How Much Calcium Do We Need? A human adult requires 1000 to 1200mg of calcium per day. It is preferable to get this calcium from your daily diet. In cases where this is not achievable, supplements may be added, taking care that the total calcium does not crosses the daily requirement. Usually, Vitamin D is […]
What is Teriparatide? It is a artificially prepared Parathyroid hormone, rDNA origin. Used to treat both men and post monepausal women, who are at a high risk of having fractures. Common Brand Names Common brand names under which the medicine is sold include, Forteo, Terifrec Mechanism of Action? Teriparatide is identical to a portion of […]
Dyslipidemia The term indicates any disturbance in your blood lipid levels. Your lipids may be high, low or there may be an abnormality in the ratio of different types of lipids. All these situations come under the broader term Dyslipidemia. Association of Dyslipidemia With Heart Problems Most forms of dyslipidemia are closely associated with heart […]
Postponing Menstrual Flow There are medical ways to safely postpone your menstrual blood flow. Consulting a doctor before taking the pill is essential to assess the best choice for you and the dose to be taken. For Young Girls You may need to delay periods by some days when planning a vacation or some important […]
Symptoms of Menopause and Their Management Just as puberty is a transition phase between your childhood and adulthood, menopause is the transition from active reproductive phase of life towards reproductive retirement. Medically, it is defined as cessation (or stoppage) of menstrual cycles. Doctors declare a lady as menopausal if she has had no menses since […]
How to Recognize and Treat Hyperthyroidism? Over active thyroid gland results in hyperthyroidism. This condition is characterized by the production of excess of thyroid hormones. Recognizing Hyperthyroidism Though the symptoms mimic other conditions encountered in day to day life, a careful observation followed by investigations may reveal the condition. Common Symptoms Loss of body weight, […]
