Healthy food nourishes our bodies. It protects us from diseases and illnesses. But, sometimes, people may not get the required nutrition for numerous reasons. A deficiency in vitamins, proteins, minerals, and other nutrients may lead to disorders. One such disorder is Beriberi – caused due to vitamin B-1 deficiency.
The blog explains Beriberi, its types, causes, symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and possible complications.
Fluctuations in moods like feeling sad, happy or anxious are normal. But it becomes a cause of concern when mood swings happen frequently and intensely. These mood swings define bipolar disorder, and it is essential to identify which ones are natural and which need medical attention. This blog is a comprehensive guide on bipolar disorder, its symptoms, causes and treatment options available.
As the country still grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic including its recent new variant, another health issue seems to have taken hold , as cases of bird flu have been confirmed (on 5th Jan’ 2021) in four Indian states so far: Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. The bird flu is a disease which can be transmitted to human beings and become fatal.
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers among both men and women. It occurs when the cells of your urinary bladder grow uncontrollably. It can be seen commonly in people who are over 55 years of age, making up about 90% of diagnosed cases. Bladder cancer often spreads to various other regions of the body like lungs, bones, and liver. Here are some of the symptoms and causes of bladder cancer.
The brain is considered to be one of the most vital organs in the human body. The human brain serves as the nervous system’s command center. This organ is the seat of intelligence, thoughts interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Blood clot in the brain could affect these functions.
Blood clot help heal both internal and external wounds in the body. However, they can be risky when they form inappropriately inside the veins and disrupt the blood flow. Read on to know more about blood clots, their symptoms, causes, and if they pose any risk to your health.
When a clump of blood loses its liquid state to become semi-solid or gel-like, it can be called a blood clot.
Hemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are swollen veins in your rectum and anal region. Due to the increased pressure in the lower rectum region, the veins in this area gets swollen, resulting in hemorrhoids. In some cases, it may even cause bleeding. But not every case of rectal bleeding is due to hemorrhoids.
Blue baby syndrome is a condition some babies are born with or develop early in life. It’s characterized by an overall skin colour with a blue or purple tinge, called cyanosis. The baby can be born with it or develop the condition during an early period of its life.
This blog comprehensively describes the blue baby syndrome, its symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) are intense urges such as picking, pulling and biting, which can cause damage to the body.Some common behaviors that a lot of individuals show include skin chewing, skin pinching, and nail-biting.
There are several factors that may play a role. These factors include your personality, genetics, your childhood experience(s), your age (when you first showed the symptoms of BFRBs), and how much stress there is in your life. BFRBs are more common in women as compared to men.
