GUM DISEASE (PERIODONTAL DISEASE) Gum disease is a set of inflammatory conditions affecting the tissues that hold the teeth together, which include the gum, periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone In its early stage, it is called gingivitis. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, or gingiva, the part of the gum around the teeth. The …
Covid 19 Introduction Covid 19 is named as coronavirus 2019. It is a lethal respiratory syndrome that SARS-CoV-2 causes. We pronounce it as “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.” Its first originated in Wuhan, which is a city in China. It spreads due to eating bat mean, and the first case identified in December 209. Now it is …
CATARACT A cataract is the clouding of the naturally clear lens of the eyes that gradually degrade vision quality. Most cataracts develop gradually with an undisturbed change in vision. People are often unaware that they have cataracts because the change in their vision is always so gradual. As the cataract grows larger, more lens is …
SUPERIOR VENA CAVA SYNDROME (SVCS) Superior vena cava syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by a narrowing or blockage of the superior vena cava, which is the second largest vein in the body. The superior vena cava is a large vein located in the upper chest, which collects and carries deoxygenated blood from the head …
MACULAR DEGENERATION Macular degeneration is an eye disorder that causes central vision loss. Central vision is what is seen while looking straight ahead. It is also known as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). The macula is a small area in the center of the retina, the back part of the eye which transmits information to the …
How to Pop a Boil: Should you do it yourself? When you develop a boil, you may be tempted to pop it because it makes you so uncomfortable Most of the time, you are tempted to pop it with a sharp instrument at home, this is wrong! It will only help spread infection and make …
ANKLE DISLOCATION Ankle dislocation is an injury to the joint, a place where two or more bones come together, in the ankle. A dislocated joint describes a situation where joints are forced out of their position. This is to say that the bones that come together to form a joint no longer maintain their relationship. …
MIGRAINE Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder. Labeled as the third most pervasive disease, it is also sixth most disabling disease in the whole world. It has the ability to drive a person crazy anytime and anywhere and won’t allow him to work or function normally. The majority of patients experience it once or twice …
Tension Headaches: Everything You Need to Know Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches It causes pain in your head and neck and behind your eyes. The pain can be mild, moderate, or severe. It also feels like a tight band around your forehead. Causes of tension headaches There’s no exact known cause of tension …
HIV & it’s symptoms It is a lifelong condition caused by a virus. The virus attacks healthy cells which help your body fight and prevent infections. It’s acquired and transmitted through exposure to the blood or bodily fluids of another person living with HIV. Acute HIV may cause flu-like symptoms, such as: fatigue fever and …
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