Any opacity in the lens or capsule, whether developmental or acquired, is called a cataract. As a general rule, developmental opacities are partial and stationary, acquired opacities progress until the entire lens is involved; but exceptions are well known in both cases. The term “cataract” however is associated with anxiety among patients which is [...]
A strain comes from stretching a muscle too far or too quickly. Ankles, knees and the lower back are particularly vulnerable to spraining. A sprained joint will swell up painfully and one may not be able to move it without brining on more pain. Its symptoms include stiffness, pain, and swelling.
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Nobody needs an introduction to this topic… so let’s just go right ahead to the biomechanics of the menstrual cycle.
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Menstrual Cycle
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26 Jun
Posted by varsha as General Advice, Gynaecology, current worries, obstetrics
Oral contraceptive pills aka birth control as known by the layman in reality provides remedy to a wide range of problems.
Filled with the two female hormones estrogen and progestin that are generally produced by the ovaries, oral contraceptives prevent ovulation, and hence lead to thinner uterine lining. These oral contraceptives are very effective in preventing [...]
25 Jun
Posted by varsha as General Advice, current worries, internal medicine
Gastroentritis is an ailment characterized by the inflammation of the stomach lining along with small and large intestines as well. This is caused by microorganisms or intake of chemical toxins and drugs; the condition causes mild to severe diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and loss of appetite, cramps, ulcers, severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and discomfort in the [...]