Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)What is NAFLD or Fatty Liver? Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which fat deposit in liver (commonly known as Fatty liver). Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a sub-type of NAFLD which include inflammation and liver cell damage, along with fat in liver. NASH may can lead to cirrhosis or chronic liver disease. Read More...Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)What is NAFLD or Fatty Liver? Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which fat deposit in liver (commonly known as Fatty liver). Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a sub-type of NAFLD which include inflammation and liver cell damage, along with fat in liver. NASH may can lead to cirrhosis or chronic liver disease. Read More...
What is hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormones to meet your body’s needs. Thyroid hormones control the way the body uses energy, so they affect nearly every organ in your body, even the way your heart beats. The thyroid is a small gland in your neck that makes thyroid hormones. Read More...
What can I do to take care of my feet in Diabetes?
● Wash your feet in warm water every day. Make sure the water is not too hot by testing the temperature with your elbow. Do not soak your feet. Dry your feet well, especially between your toes. Read More...
Individual and household protection from Dengue FeverClothing that minimizes skin exposure during daylight hours when mosquitoes are most active affords some protection from the bites of dengue vectors and is encouraged particularly during outbreaks.
Reduce mosquito habitat. The mosquitoes that carry the dengue virus typically live in and around houses, breeding in standing water that can collect in such things as used automobile tires. Reduce the breeding habitat to lower mosquito populations. Read More...
What is an allergy? An allergy is an abnormal reaction from an immune response to something that comes in contact of skin or inhaled, or ingested in body. Allergic reactions can lead to sneezing, wheezing, coughing, itching, skin rashes, swollen face or tongue, stomach pain, diarrhea etc.Why is skin-testing for allergies done? Skin-testing is a method that doctors use to see whether a patient’s exposure to specific substances provokes an allergic response. Extracts (i.e. material used for allergy testing) are made from common allergens like various plant source (e.g. grass, trees, and pollen); mold spores; animal dander; cockroach or dust mite debris and certain foods. Read More...
Stress (Physical or Mental) can affect your health on long term. Many times, you may not realize it.
Stress symptoms can affect your body, thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Once you recognize common stress symptoms, it can help you to manage them effectively. Unrecognised stress can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Read More...