Kidney stones are also known as renal calculi. It refers to the situation wherein minerals and salt are deposited and accumulated in the kidneys. The deposits and other wastes and chemicals grow and develop crystals known as stones. Kidney stones may result from various factors, including diet, excess body weight, medical conditions, and some supplements […]
Arthritis is the swelling or inflammation of the joints. Arthritis is generally characterised as stiffness or joint pain and usually worsen with age. Statistics suggest that 1 in 4 adults are prone to arthritis. It might affect one or more joints at the same time. In addition, it is also one of the primary reasons […]
Nausea is quite an uncomfortable feeling that may strike with or without any warning. So it’s always better to have some information that can keep us prepared for such occurrences. Unfortunately, almost 50% of adults experience nausea at some point. Interestingly, the word nausea originated from sea sickness- ‘Naus’ means ship. Although eating during nausea […]
By Parul Dube
Our urine colour conveys a lot about our health and well-being. For example, the colour of our urine is an indicator of the kidney’s health. Urine that is no longer translucent is called cloudy urine. While the urine colour depends on various factors, yellow, preferably paler yellow, indicates that our kidneys are healthy. Our urine […]
By Parul Dube
As the name suggests, iron deficiency is low iron levels in the body. It is also called Sideropenia. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. Iron deficiency is seen more in people of low-income countries. It is more prevalent in women and is due to blood losses through menstruation and pregnancies. […]
By Mehak Shah
A crack or tear in the skin is known as fissures. They commonly occur in the anal canal and tend to cause bleeding. These might arise from passing hard, dry stool, or constipation. Fissures are a symptom of diseases like inflammatory bowel syndrome. These fissures heal within five to six weeks. During their active period, […]
By Mehak Shah
In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, sleep loss or insomnia is quite common. Be it the packed daily schedules, assignment deadlines, grief, or stress; they keep you from getting sleep. It can be extremely debilitating, causing disturbances to your emotional and physical well-being. Moreover, disrupted routines in a pandemic are causing a surge in insomnia. Most new […]
A heart attack, medically known as myocardial infarction, arises when the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood. It is a medical emergency caused by a blockage in the blood flow to the heart. Like all other muscles, the heart muscle requires a constant blood supply. When there is not enough blood flowing to the heart, […]
Headaches are prevalent among people of all ages. Almost everyone experiences varying pain levels due to headaches at some point. Sometimes it is just for a few minutes, but it can last for many hours or even days. It affects our lives and our mental health. Headaches are common reasons for absence from a job […]
Do you remember the time when you ate something and felt a pain or burning sensation in your chest and a bitter taste in your throat or mouth? That fiery feeling can be heartburn. However, it doesn’t always have to do with your heart. Instead, it is a burning sensation behind your breastbone, in the […]
By Alpa Momaya
Heartburn is a condition that most of you may experience. It is a primary symptom of acid reflux, where some of the food returns from your abdomen to the food pipe. In that case, you feel a burning sensation in the heart. The primary causes of heartburn are unhealthy eating and lifestyle habits. These habits […]
Food poisoning is a foodborne illness caused by consuming contaminated food. The food experiences contamination by infectious organisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or other toxins. Food contamination can occur at any point during preparation or storage; therefore, it is imperative to follow sanitary measures to avoid contamination. Sometimes when the food is not properly […]
Vitamin D constitutes one of the most important fundamentals for maintaining overall health. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that promotes calcium absorption, regulates bone growth and muscular rigidity, and plays a role in immune function. However, getting adequate amounts of this vitamin from your diet alone may be difficult, as rich natural sources are […]
By Alpa Momaya
Although the phrase “eating disorder” is included in the name, eating disorders are about much more than food. They are complicated mental health problems that often need the involvement of medical and psychiatric professionals to reverse their trajectory. These disorders refer to the conditions related to persistent eating behaviours and habits which affect many other […]
Digestive problems are disorders of the digestive system and its organs. These organs may include the oesophagus, stomach, intestines, and gallbladder. Digestion problems may lead to several symptoms that interfere with daily activities. Some common symptoms are nausea, bloating, vomiting, and constipation. There are many causes of digestive problems, including lifestyle choices, autoimmune diseases, mental […]
Depression is a mood disorder common among several people around the world. It’s associated with feelings of anger, sadness, or loss that can affect your everyday activities to a great extent. This article will discuss depression, its causes, symptoms, risks, along with how you can overcome this state. During a depressive episode, a person may […]
By Shreya Nayak
B complex vitamins are water-soluble vitamins that our bodies can absorb easily and excreted via urine. They are essential for several metabolic processes. For example, they help regulate red blood cell formation, nervous system functions, the brain, and many other vital functions in our body. You may be familiar with vitamin B. However, there are […]
By Parul Dube
Many people may experience constipation at some point in life. For example, you may experience constipation if you do not consume enough dietary fibre and drink adequate amounts of fluids. It can also occur due to irregular or unusual defecation habits. Not having bowel movements for several days will cause abdominal discomfort and harm your […]
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. Its fibre-like structure makes connective tissue. As the name suggests, this tissue connects other tissues and is a significant component of bone, skin, muscles, tendons, and cartilage. People become aware of collagen as they age. That is probably because of its potential to reverse the […]
By Parul Dube
Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease inflames the digestive tract and causes inflammation and discomfort. This chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects the digestive tract from mouth to anus. However, it primarily affects the small intestine (ileum) and the […]
Unhealthy dietary habits may cause unhealthy fats to accumulate in your arteries. The fat deposits may also be called plaque. The accumulation may be in the arteries that carry oxygenated blood to your heart. It is pure blood. Plaque may cause narrowing in the artery, leading to coronary artery disease. In addition, it may affect […]
About 20-40% of the population may experience the symptoms of chest pain in their lifetime. Many of us may confuse chest pain as a pain we experience only in the chest. Chest pain is usually referred to as pain or discomfort a person feels at the chest, however it may also present as pain which […]
COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a disease of the lungs. An obstruction in the airflow of your body, resulting in breathlessness, fatigue etc., may be a sign of COPD. With the rise in global warming, the air being more and more polluted every day, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is becoming more common. It […]
Acne occurs due to inflammation of the skin. The problem with acne is that the skin texture gets affected in severe breakouts, and it can also be painful. Imagine worrying every time you want to wear your best outfit, and you feel the acne is stopping you from feeling your best. It not only makes […]
Hormones play a significant role in our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The endocrine glands secrete the proper hormones required by our body to perform different functions. They circulate through the bloodstream, assisting tissues and organs to work effectively. Unfortunately, the changes due to the modern lifestyle have made hormonal imbalances very common. Hormones also […]
Bug bites are punctures or lacerated injuries made by insects on your skin. The bite may be an act by an insect in self-defence or to feed. For the one suffering from it, there may be some reactions irrespective of the nature of the bite. Some bites may be painless, and you hardly notice them. […]
Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of breast cells that develops into a mass of tissue, known as a tumor which is malignant in nature. It can be found in both females and males, though it’s more common in females. Breast cancer generally occurs in the cells of the lobules, i.e. the milk-producing glands. However, […]
Sometimes one experiences a sharp pain in their foot. If it is swollen and red, most likely, they have gout. Gout is painful and has a debilitating effect on one’s mental and physical well-being. It becomes challenging to arrest gout without proper medical and nutritional intervention. However, gout is the effect, and hyperuricemia is the […]
The brain and the spinal cord, and a network of nerves make up the nervous system. The brain is our body’s control centre, and it regulates every decision we make, whether subconscious or conscious. In addition, the nervous system controls voluntary and involuntary movement, reaction to specific events, and sensation. Our brain’s chemical balance is […]
By Shreya Nayak
The brain is a complex organ that controls all our moves, decisions, and mood. Therefore, specific changes in the brain may lead to abnormal functioning of our bodies and emotions. Disorders caused due to abnormalities in the brain are called mental disorders. One such example is bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a type of mental […]
By Shreya Nayak
