Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland ceases to produce enough thyroid hormone as required by the body. Thyroid hormone regulates the metabolism of the body, thereby affecting almost every other organ in the human body. In case the body is not producing sufficient amount of thyroid, the bodily functions tend to slow down and there is serious impact on the overall health.
Women are more likely to fall
Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases which affects how the body makes use of blood sugar. The bodies of diabetes patients do not simply produce enough insulin, or do not respond to the insulin produced or both. This results in high amount of glucose, which often leads to many other health problems, crippling the life of the patient.
Diabetes is the more prominent form of diabetes, making
Obesity is a worrying health condition that is characterized by excessive accumulation of fat on the human body. It can have a significant negative impact on the body, including reduced life expectancy and a number of other health problems including heart disease, osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea and cancer. Originally perceived as a symbol of wealth, obesity has degenerated into one of the biggest health scares for the
Osteoarthritis is the disorder of the joints that may affect joints in the hands, knees, lower back, neck and the hips. It leads to a severe pain in the joints, locking, stiffness, tenderness and joint effusion. Hereditary, mechanical, metabolic and developmental defects are suspected of initiating the loss of cartilage that results in the damage to the joints.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting around 27 million people
Migraine is a throbbing pain in the head, usually accompanied by vomiting, nausea and visual problems such as extreme sensitivity to light. Migraine attacks can be quite debilitating, making the sufferers bedridden for days. Migraine is a common health problem, affecting a significant number of adults globally. At times, the headache is present in only side and is pulsating in nature.
Migraine is often preceded by an aura, characterized by light
Wheat allergy refers to the allergy to food items that contain wheat. This type of allergy is one of the most common food allergies that hound children. Food items such as beer, breads, cakes, cereals, pasta, soy sauce and ketchup contain varying amounts of wheat. While it is not common among adolescents and adults, it may develop among infants and toddlers, who tend to outgrow it when they grow old.
Wheat
Milk Intolerance refers to inability of an individual to digest lactose, a sugar present in milk. It cannot be classified as a disorder, but can be called a characteristic determined by genetic mark-up. The lactose intolerance can be attributed to the lack of lactase, an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the digestion of lactose and breaking it down into simpler sugars like galactose and glucose.
Milk Intolerance or more
Polyps refer to the abnormal tissue growths, which project out of the mucous membrane. These can be attached to the mucous membrane with or without a stalk. Common sites where polyps are generally found include cervix, colon, nose, small intestine, stomach, sinuses, urinary bladder and uterus. While majority of polyps are harmless, some of them can be malignant as well.
The different types of polyps include nasal polyps, cervical polyps, colorectal
Psoriasis is a skin related, immune-mediated disease (one that is caused by abnormal functioning of the immune system of the body), which results in silvery-white appearance. There are certain treatment methods to suppress the symptoms. Though this disease is not contagious, it leads to other health scares such as stroke.
Psoriasis is known to set in when the immune system of the body mistakes healthy cells for pathogens and starts sending
Vitiligo is a skin condition that is characterized by loss in its pigmentation. The condition is attributed to the death of melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigmentation. The exact reason behind vitiligo is unknown, but autoimmunity, oxidative stress and genetic, viral or neural causes are suspected as the likely culprits behind the condition.
Less than one percent of world population is known to be affected by vitiligo. Though this rare
