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HMPV Overview

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), a pathogen that, while not new, has gained attention recently in the global health arena. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on HMPV, its impact, and what we can do to protect ourselves and our communities.

The brain controls every aspect of how we think, move, feel, and function. Despite being protected by the skull, the membranes surrounding it, and the cerebrospinal fluid that cushions it, the brain is vulnerable to injury from trauma, stroke, infections, lack of oxygen, and other medical conditions. Brain injury is one of the leading causes of disability in India, with road traffic accidents and stroke among the most common causes.

What is Hernia?

A hernia is a condition where an inside organ pushes out through an opening made by a flimsy point in your muscles.

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Back pain is a common health problem experienced worldwide from various demographics and lifestyle backgrounds. Currently, professionals across many industries suffer from this problem. However, low back pain is most common among software professionals, mainly because of the nature of their work, fitness-related issues, and lifestyle.

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a painful disorder in which the endometrium, a tissue similar to the one that normally lines the inside of the uterus, grows outside the uterus. Endometriosis normally involves the ovaries, Fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis.

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Muscle twitches are tiny involuntary movements involving small areas of muscle or muscle fibers. These twitches often go unnoticed & when you do feel them, they tend to feel worse & more noticeable than they truly are. Twitches, also known as fasciculations, can occur in the arms, feet, fingers, hands, head, legs, stomach & other parts of the body.

Loose motions, medically called diarrhoea, involve the frequent passage of loose or watery stools, typically three or more times in a twenty-four-hour period. It is one of the most common digestive complaints in India and worldwide, affecting people of all ages. Most acute episodes are self-limiting and resolve within a few days with appropriate home care. However, diarrhoea can cause significant dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and in vulnerable groups such as infants, young children, older adults, and those with chronic illness, it can become a medical emergency.

Most of us have soreness in our eyes at some point of the day, which goes away when we avoid TV screens, wash our eyes, and relax. But continuous eye pain can be due to underlying medical issues.

What is Eye Pain?

Pain in your eye is called ophthalmalgia, and depending on the area where the actual pain is, it is described as:

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. While there is currently no permanent cure for asthma, advancements in medical science and a deeper understanding of respiratory triggers mean it can be well-controlled in most patients with appropriate treatment.