Baby Not Keeping the Pacifier In? Here’s Some Tips on How to Make Them Having a pacifier as your secret weapon might make you feel confident about parenting your baby. However, sometimes, just sticking the pacifier inside the baby’s mouth will not be enough to stop them from crying. Babies might not take pacifiers immediately and some …
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AMBLYOPIA (LAZY EYE) Amblyopia occurs when there is a lack of vision in one eye because the eye and the brain are not working together. Amblyopia is an early childhood condition that develops because of abnormal visual experience that changes the nerve pathways between the retina and the brain. When an individual has amblyopia, the …
ACHILLES TENDON RUPTURE Achilles tendon rupture is a condition marked by a complete or partial tear of the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle. The Achilles tendon is the largest, strongest and thickest tendon in the body stretching from the bones of the heel to the calf muscle. The Achilles tendon is about …
VOCAL CORD NODULES Vocal cord nodules are benign white masses that form on the vocal cords. Vocal cords also called vocal folds, are folds of tissue made up of a delicate lining on the outside. This lining is very soft and fine can be easily injured. During speech, the vocal cords touch each other several …
Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) Syndrome Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a rare form of compression of the small intestine. The syndrome occurs when the duodenum in the upper part of the small intestine is compressed. Although it’s treatable, delayed diagnosis can lead to more severe symptoms or eventually death. This syndrome has gone by …
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ROSACEA Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory condition that affects the skin especially the face.Often those, cheeks, forehead, and chin are most involved If left untreated, the condition can worsen. Rosacea commonly affects women between ages 30 to 50 years especially those who are fair skinned. Rosacea affects about 16 million people in the United States …
Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs within the first 3 months after delivery. Causes The exact causes of postpartum depression are unknown. Changes in hormone levels …
PHOBIA A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder that is marked by an overwhelming and unbearable fear of an object or situation. A person with a phobia may experience a deep sense of dread or panic when they encounter the source of their fear. These situations are not normally threatening, or frightening but the …
Is cheese bad for you? Cheese has become a taboo in the health department. Over the years, cheese has been linked to various health disorders like cardiovascular dysfunction, obesity, high cholesterol induced conditions and what not. But today, we have a great news for cheese lovers out there. Studies have revealed that a little bit …
GROWTH PLATES INJURY A growth plate injury is any fracture (cracks or breaks) to the growth plates, the area of growing tissue near the end of the long bones in children and adolescents. Growth plates determine how long children’s bone will be once they are matured. They are found in many places, including the thigh, …
