Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland is unable to produce normal levels of thyroid hormone. We sometimes call it an ‘underactive thyroid’. It is a fairly common condition and it is one of the most easy-to-manage conditions that I see in clinical practice. Hypothyroidism is commonly seen in women, individuals over the age …
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting millions globally. The active infection is tested by undergoing an oral and nasal swab for RT-PCR, looking for the COVID antigen. An antibody is a protein that is generated in the body in response to an infection. The COVID-19 antibody test looks for the presence of antibodies that might have …
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Have you ever felt numbness in the feet? Have you ever wondered why you feel like there are ants crawling under your foot? Ever felt a burning or pricking pain in the soles of your feet? Ever wondered – Why do my feet feel numb and tingly? If you have, then you may be suffering from …
Allergic rhinitis. What a nuisance. Are you someone who suffers from allergies all the time? Is early morning sneezing becoming an annoying routine? Nose getting constantly blocked? Well, off late I have been encountering many patients who complain of this problem. Frankly, they find it a nuisance as it gets in the way of their …
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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, also called BPH, is the medical term for an enlarged prostate gland. It is a common condition that affects a large number of men over the age of 50 years. In this video, I have spoken about benign prostatic hypertrophy and how it can be managed. Also, I have included a fun …
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic condition characterized by an increase in blood glucose levels due to insulin deficiency or poor quality insulin. It causes damage, dysfunction or failure of vital organs like eyes, kidneys, nerves, blood vessels, heart etc. Types And Definition Of Diabetes There are two types of diabetes. Type I diabetes manifests …
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Is excessive flatulence bothering you (and others around you a lot)? Then there may be reasons why you have it. The good news is that you can do something about being the one who ‘supplied it’. What you are about to learn in this article will hopefully help you get rid of this embarrassing problem. …
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Is your stomach acidity becoming too much to handle? Then the tips I have for you might help you get rid of acidity problems. Stomach acidity is a common condition. There are a number of reasons why it may occur. However, it appears that poor lifestyle and bad dietary choices are the most common causes. …
Plantar fasciitis is a term you might have heard of. But you probably never experienced the condition…..until now. Have you ever woken up in the morning and found it hard to walk to the bathroom because your feet hurt so much? How about getting up from your office chair and walking to the …
Have you been feeling excessively tired for no reason recently? You may have low vitamin B12 levels. We sometimes ignore it, but vitamins are essential to keep us healthy. I remember seeing a gentleman in my clinic around a year ago who complained of pins and needles in hands and feet along with excessive tiredness. …
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