Hemophilia refers to a group of disorders that affect the blood’s clotting ability or coagulation. Coagulation is required to prevent bleeding in the event of a blood vessel breaking. The most common form of hemophilia is hemophilia A, which arises from a deficiency in clotting factor VIII. Around 1 in 5,000 to 10,000 males are born with this condition. The […]
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Rhinitis can be broadly defined as inflammation of the nasal mucosa, and is generally subdivided into two groups: allergic and non-allergic. It has been estimated that allergic rhinitis has a high prevalence in the general population (10% to 40%), while non-allergic rhinitis alone is thought to affect more than 200 million people worldwide. The prevalence of allergic rhinitis is increasing, […]
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Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins involved in the synthesis of proteins needed for blood coagulation and for calcium binding in bones and other tissues. Chemically, the vitamin K family is made up of 2-methyl-1 derivatives. Two natural forms of Vitamin K exist, namely Vitamin K1 and Vitamin K2. Vitamin K1 is also called phylloquinone, phytomenadione or phytonadione […]
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There are several specific types of glaucoma. Some of these are: Primary open angle glaucoma In this type of glaucoma the optic nerve damage resulting from increased pressure in the eye is caused by trabecular blockage which is where the aqueous humor in the eye drains out. All patients with open angle glaucoma do not have eye pressure that is […]
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The phenomenon of hearing voices inside the head, which others cannot, can be categorized as a common form of auditory hallucination. Hallucination is the perception or sensation of voices that can be heard by a person when they are awake and gives the feeling of being real. These are nothing but illusions created by the brain. People with auditory hallucination […]
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Angioedema is essentially an allergic phenomenon. Treatment is common for all types of angioedema when the condition is a medical emergency. Emergency treatment of Angioedema applicable for all types Airway maintenance When angioedema affects the throat and tongue and there is rapidly progressing swelling of the throat, there may be progressive narrowing of the airways leading to difficulty in breathing. […]
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Women have many contraceptive options nowadays, and women can find options to suit their health, lifestyle, and desire to postpone pregnancy for a few months or several years. They include hormonal and non-hormonal methods. Hormonal methods These include several forms which are administered orally in a pill or other methods, such as a vaginal ring or a skin patch. They […]
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There are no definitive causes of eye cancers. However, there are certain risk factors that are associated with eye cancers. Individuals with these traits are more prone to develop these cancers. There is however no direct association with these risk factors. This means that all those who have these risk factors may not develop eye cancers. Being aware of these […]
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Fibromyalgia is a condition with widespread debilitating pain. It is present in around 0.5-10% of worldwide population with a seven times higher presence among females than males. Apart from pain there are symptoms of fatigue, sleep disorders, stiffness, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, memory or concentration problems etc. Bone health is also significantly affected in fibromyalgia patients. Fibromyalgia’s effects on bone […]
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Treatment for constipation is dependent on the cause of constipation, how long the condition has been present and the severity of the symptoms. However, basics of treatment are similar for most cases. In a large majority of cases it is possible to relieve symptoms through dietary and lifestyle changes alone. Management of constipation involves the following steps and measures. Lifestyle […]
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