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Morning Sickness Causes

Morning sickness, which nausea and vomiting affect about two out of every three pregnant women.

8 Apr 2018

The patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition characterized typically by anterior knee pain. It is difficult to define it precisely, but it is more commonly seen in runners, jumpers and sportsmen whose occupation involves these activities, for which reason it is also called runner’s knee, with other names being patellofemoral arthralgia, patellar pain, and chondromalacia patella.

8 Apr 2018

Fluoride and Pregnancy

Fluoride is a mineral commonly found in natural water sources and sea food. It is considered an important nutrient for the healthy functioning of various organs such as teeth, bones, and the brain.

8 Apr 2018

What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a term used for a group of rare connective tissue disorders characterized by abnormalities in collagen. The typical signs of EDS include hypermobile joints and skin that can stretch beyond the usual. This condition may often lead to life-threatening impediments in severe cases.

4 Apr 2018

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the important ligaments that holds the knee in place, preventing the tibia from sliding forwards, anterior to the femur. It is therefore very commonly injured during high-impact sports that forcibly demand this motion, as during tackles and skid-rotate movements, which put immense strain on the ACL.

4 Apr 2018

Sunstroke in Babies

Sunstroke is the most severe form of heat illness that occurs when the body is unable to regulate itself due to the effects of too much heat or humidity from sun exposure. It is usually characterized by reddening, dry skin and a high body temperature without sweating. While adults acquire and treat common heat-related illnesses more commonly, babies are actually more prone to heat exhaustion and stroke.

4 Apr 2018

Asthma Triggers

Asthma is a chronic ailment characterized by marked mucosal inflammation and spasm of the bronchial musculature lining the bronchial passages and lungs. This results in difficulty in breathing, cough, excessive mucus secretion, and wheezing sounds during breathing.

4 Apr 2018

Amniocentesis Procedure

Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a minute amount of amniotic fluid is extracted and tested for chromosomal anomalies in the fetus. The amniotic fluid is the fluid that surrounds the fetus in the uterus, within the amniotic sac. It is secreted by the amniotic membrane and has several nutritive and protective functions. It is generally carried out between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, as doing it earlier would cause a higher risk of miscarriage.

4 Apr 2018

What is a Baker's Cyst?

A Baker's cyst is also called a popliteal cyst and is a sac filled with fluid that forms behind the knee, because of swelling of the gastrocnemius-semimembranosus bursa. It causes the skin to bulge and feel tight at this spot.

4 Apr 2018

Dehydration Signs and Symptoms in Children

Dehydration is a term which refers to the significant depletion of water in the body. It is a common condition among children and infants and accounts for a significant percentage of child morbidity and mortality worldwide.

4 Apr 2018

Health Benefits of Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce

Soy sauce is available in many varieties worldwide, including chemically produced soy sauce, and fermented or naturally brewed soy sauce (NBSS).

4 Apr 2018

What is Knee Hyperextension?

Knee hyperextension is a condition caused when the knee straightens too far, beyond the normal maximum limit of 00 and often with the joint in varus malalignment. In the properly aligned knee, the load is borne on a line running down the center of the hip, knee and ankle, but in a varus deformity (bowleg form), the line is shifted outwards and back.

4 Apr 2018

What is Compartment Syndrome?

In recent medical practice, one of the most common findings observed in the orthopedic department is of acute compartment syndrome and related disability. The compartment syndrome occurs due to a severely painful condition within an enclosed bundle of muscle in lower or upper extremities or other parts of the body due to pressure build-up. Although the pathophysiology is known, it often becomes difficult to diagnose the condition.

4 Apr 2018