CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME Chronic fatigue syndrome is a complicated, long-term disorder marked by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest and can’t be explained by any medical condition. The fatigue associated with this condition worsens with physical or mental activity. The condition is also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis or systemic exertion intolerance …
BERNARD-SOULIER SYNDROME Bernard -Soulier syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal platelets. Platelets are tiny blood cells that help the body form clots to stop bleeding. If an injury occurs to one of the blood vessels, you start to bleed The platelets rush to the site of the injury and form a clot …
OBESITY Obesity is a medical condition involving an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a negative effect on health. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30kg/m2 or more. The range 25-30kg/m2 is defined as overweight. A body mass index is a measurement obtained by dividing a person’s weight by …
MIDDLE EAR INFECTION A middle ear infection is a condition that occurs when a virus or bacteria causes the air-filled space behind the eardrum to become inflamed. Also called otitis media, a middle ear infection is the most common type of ear infection individuals face. This condition is more prevalent in children than in adults. …
HYPERMETROPIA Hypermetropia is a vision condition in which light is focused behind, instead of on the retina. People suffering from hypermetropia are able to see distant objects clearly while objects that are nearby are blurry. Hypermetropia results in blurry vision, primarily at near distance, but it can also affect distance vision depending on its severity …
DIVERTICULITIS Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal disease that is characterized by inflammation or infection of small, bulging pouches that develop along the wall of the intestine. The small, bulging pouches are called diverticula and are found often in the lower part of the colon (large intestine). However, they can develop anywhere on the digestive tract. Diverticula …
CUSHING’S SYNDROME Cushing’s syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when the body is exposed to high levels of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time. Cortisol which is produced in the adrenal glands, two small glands on top of the kidney, plays a variety of role in the body. It is sometimes …
12 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack Panic attacks are sudden, intense surges of fear, panic, or anxiety. They are overwhelming, and they have physical as well as emotional symptoms. If you have a panic attack, you might find you have difficulty breathing, you sweat profusely and tremble, and you may feel your heart pounding. …
Can Irritate Skin Conditions Our skin needs to breathe, but when we don tight-fitting clothes, we invite the fabric to rub against our skin which can cause skin inflammation. This is especially problematic for anyone who suffers from sensitive skin or conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or is prone to rashes because of certain sensitivities. Having …
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BOLUTISM An uncommon, but potentially very serious illness, a type of food poisoning, that produces paralysis of muscles via a nerve toxin called botulinum toxin (“botox”) that is manufactured by bacteria named Clostridium botulinum. There are various types of botulism, including: Food-borne botulism — from eating food that contains the botulinum toxin. Wound botulism — …
