Vaginal Skin Tags It is very rare to have a skin tag in the vaginal area. If you have any growth looking like a skin tag, you need to differentiate it from other similar lesions like a wart. What Do Skin Tag Look Like and What Causes Them? Skin tags are smooth pendular growths arising […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) As the name suggests, ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition presenting with a combination of problems including difficulty focusing on a piece of work, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. The problem usually develops during childhood and is often carried on in adulthood. Symptoms lead to decreased performance at […]
Vitamin D Therapy for MS and Fibromyalgia Vitamin D has to do a lot more than what we already know. It is given as a supplement in kids complaining of limb and joint pains as this vitamin in combination with calcium contributes in the formation of basic bone structure. Apart from this, this vitamin pill […]
Tear Overflow in Small Kids It is very common for infants and older kids to present with a blocked nasolacrimal duct. What Exactly is a Blocked Nasolacrimal Duct? A normal eye continuously produces secretions from the lacrimal glands, which are located on the outer upper side of each eye. These secretions wash the outer surface […]
Memory Loss May Occur With Statins What Is Memory Loss? Memory loss is medically called amnesia. It is a state of forgetfulness, which may manifest in many forms. A person may be forgetful about little things in day to day activities but remember his past. Or, there may be a difficulty in recollecting one’s past, […]
Chemical Imbalance in Mood Swings Our brain is a complex structure made up of many specialized cells called neurons. These cells have long tails called axons, which are sort of wires connecting different areas of the brain and other parts of the body. A neuron connects with another neuron or a muscle spindle via certain […]
Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)- Avoid Certain Medicines Long QT syndrome is a disorder of heart rhythm that causes rapid and irregular heartbeats . The ECG of our heart is a wave sketch of our heartbeats. One single heartbeat involves the contraction and relaxation of each chamber of the heart, one by one. Heartbeats are essentially […]
New Guidelines for Managing Cholesterol – Nov. 2013 AHA The guidelines issued by AHA for prescribing statin drugs to patients have drastically changed this year. This is revolutionary, as people who were not eligible for this prescription earlier, are now being advised to take a statin drug. Old Guidelines As we all know, Cholesterol is […]
Are Ipods and Other Audio Devices Making You Deaf? Several research studies have proven that this is true. Listening too much Ipod (or any other ear device) can lead to considerable hearing loss within a year or two. This hearing loss may be enough to put you on hearing aids, especially if the exposure is […]
Quit Smoking – Great Smoke Out During November 2013 The American Cancer Society observes the Great American smoke out day during November each year. Millions of Americans join the society and spend a smoke-free day. This encourages them to quit smoking and use of other tobacco related products in near future. Observing this day is […]
