Monthly Archives: August 2024

ARTHRITIS- Overview, Types, Epidemiology & Prevalence, Aetiological Factors, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis & Diagnostic Tests, Treatment & Management, Prevention

Overview The human body consists of different bones that have various names. Bones are connected to each other at the joints. Arthritis is a disease that affects the joints. It can affect any joint within the body. Most commonly affected joints are; Hips Knees Hands and wrists Feet and ankles Shoulders Note that several conditions… Read More »

STROKE- Overview, Epidemiological Facts, Risks, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Tests for Diagnosis, Management, Treatment and Prevention, Outlook

  Overview Stroke refers to a life-threatening situations which occurs when a section or segment of the brain does not get sufficient blood flow. Stroke caused by a blood clot obstructing blood flow to the brain is referred to as an ishaemic stroke. Strokes that occur due to blood vessel rupture are known as haemorragic… Read More »

COVID-19, History & Epidemiology, Risks, Cause, Signs & Symptoms, Complications, Diagnostic Tests, Management & Treatment, Prevention

COVID-19 Corona Virus Disease of 2019(COVID-19) is a communicable respiratory disease that is caused by a newer strain pf corona virus(SARS-CoV-2) which makes the disease be manifested in human beings. This disease spreads from an individual to another through infected air droplets that are produced during sneezing, coughing and even speaking This disease is very… Read More »

OBESITY-Overview, Epidemiology & Prevalence, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests, Treatment & Management, Control & Prevention, Conclusion

  Overview Obesity is a term that is frequently encountered when we talk about healthy weight. It refers to a complex disease in which there is deposition of excess fats in body tissues. This medical condition increases risks of developing other diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases(hypertension). Apart from this, it can lead to diabetes and… Read More »

RICKETS- Introduction, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Tests, Management, Treatment & Prophylaxis

  Introduction   Rickets is a disease that affects individuals during their childhood. Bones become too soft, making them to warp, bend and break more easily. This syndrome in children is characterized by enlargement of the growth plate and bone deformity. Rickets is a disorder causing mineralization defect and bone and skeletal fragility, although production… Read More »

ASTHMA- Characteristics, Epidemiology & Prevalence, Types/ Forms, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests, Management & Treatment, Prevention

ASTHMA Asthma is also called bronchial asthma. It is a chronic condition that affects the lungs. Airways in the lungs become narrower, they swell and get blocked by excessive mucus. Asthma leads to bronchospasms, inflammation, thick mucus and airway constriction. It is therefore a life-threatening condition that can lead to death, but the good news… Read More »

Health Check-Ups, What Are Check-Ups? Purpose, Check-ups & Tests You Must Attend, Rules and Regulations, Ethical Considerations, How to Regularly Attend Check-Ups, Conclusion

Health Check-ups Having enough time for regular health check-ups can be very straining, especially in this era where people are busy chasing goals and dreams. But do you know that it is possible to do this? We are going to learn importance of regular health check-ups and how you can ensure you do not skip… Read More »

Hypertension- High Blood Pressure, Types, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnostics, Management & Treatment, Prevention

High blood pressure Pressure simply refers to force acting per unit area. Blood pressure shows how forcefully blood moves inside the body arteries. It is measured using a manual blood pressure machine, a sphygmomanometer- consisting of a pressure meter(manometer) and a stethoscope. A digital blood pressure is now available, easy and convenient to use. High… Read More »