Vitamin D deficiency affects persons of all ages. Common manifestations of vitamin D deficiency are symmetric low back pain, proximal muscle weakness, muscle aches, and throbbing bone pain elicited with pressure over the sternum or tibia. A 25-hydroxyvitamin D level should be obtained in patients with suspected vitamin D deficiency. Deficiency is defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D… Read More »
Tonsillitis is a common infection of the tonsils. The tonsils sit at the back of the throat. They are collections of lymphoid tissue that form part of the immune system.Although tonsillitis can be uncomfortable and unpleasant, the condition is rarely a major health concern. Most people will recover from tonsillitis within a few days, whether they take medication… Read More »
Super-cold air, wind, or water can make you sick. It’s called cold stress. It can affect you in different ways, depending on climate conditions, how you’re dressed, medical conditions you might have, and how long you’re out in it. Chilblains: Chilblains, or pernio as it is also called, happens when the small blood vessels in your skin get inflamed… Read More »
Does it makes sense to spend a fortune on these products, or should one embrace aging and age gracefully? Dr. Amber Usman, a cosmetologist, and dermatologist say that over-the-counter cosmetic products are not very useful since the manufacturers are not allowed to use beyond a certain percentage of medication in their formulation. She says that cosmeceutical products (a… Read More »
There’s a saying that “blood is thicker than water,” but the blood that is too thick can be a serious medical issue. Although uncommon, there are some disorders that cause thick blood — including those that lead to an abnormally high number of blood cells and conditions that cause hypercoagulation, or excessive blood clotting. These disorders can lead… Read More »
Neurological disorders are doubtless among the most frightening illnesses that human beings face. Other kinds of dysfunction, such as cancer or viruses, are at least easily comprehended, if not so easily dealt with. A malfunctioning pancreas, troublesome though it may be, doesn’t strike to the heart of what it means to be human, and it will basically leave… Read More »
Growing your hair is a task and requires time and patience. With the amount of time your hair takes to grow, and the trims you cannot avoid, it’s hard to resist the urge to give up. I’m not going to lie, growing your hair does require a lot of patience, but it also doesn’t have to be as… Read More »
London: Iron deficiency anemia is caused by a lack of iron in the body, which is often a result of blood loss or pregnancy. It’s important to treat iron deficiency anemia as it can increase the risk of illness and infection, as a lack of iron affects the immune system. It can also increase the risk of developing… Read More »
Don’t want pigmentation or rashes? Stop indulging in dairy products or sugar, says an expert. Kiran Lohia, medical director of Lumiere Dermatology, New Delhi, suggests what not to eat for healthy skin: No dairy products: Most people believe that “milk does a body good”, but the fact is that it is more harmful than you think. Dairy products… Read More »
It can be long and wavy, short and straight, frizzy and unmanageable, or smooth and shiny. Hair comes in many different lengths, styles, colors, and textures. Yet just about everyone — no matter what kind of hair they have — falls prey to at least one hair problem at some point in life.This article covers some of the most common hair dilemmas,… Read More »