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Premenstrual Syndrome: 5 Ways To Tackle It

DO drink plenty of fluids; AVOID caffeinated drinks and alcohol.

DO NOT eat food with high salt or sugar content.

DO eat fresh vegetables, fruits, salads, etc.

DO exercise.

DO talk to your doctor before taking any medication.

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Urinary Incontinence in Women:

Urination is a voluntary reflex that is under the control of an individual. Incontinence occurs, when certain problems are encountered by the muscles that help in holding and releasing urine.

Urine is stored in the bladder, which is connected to the urethra - the tube through which it is released out of the body.

When an individual urinates, the muscles in the walls of the urinary bladder contracts. This allows the urine to be discharged out of the bladder, into the urethra. The sphincter muscles around the urethra relax, allowing the urine to pass out of the body.

An individual with urinary incontinence is unable to control this reflex mechanism.

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A Tooth Abscess is a painful dental disorder in which there is collection of pus, due to a tooth infection. It is also commonly known as a Dental Abscess.

The tooth may be infected, due to decay, or the tooth may be partially broken. It may also be caused by any disease that affects the gums (gingiva) and tissues surrounding the tooth.

An early treatment of this condition is highly advisable, for a lack of treatment (or a delay in treatment) may cause significant complications, such as bacterial infections, bone marrow infection, etc.

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that is characterized primarily by the presence of fragile bones, along with a host of other symptoms that includes hearing loss, weak muscles, brittle teeth, etc.

There are 8 types of OI, and a majority of them are genetically termed as ‘autosomal dominant’ type (meaning that if the abnormal gene is present in any one parent, then the disorder is inherited).

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Scoliosis is a common medical disorder characterized by abnormal curvature of the spine; a side to side spinal curve is observed. This disorder is caused by a defect that causes the spine (or the backbone) to bend or curve sideways, to look like an “S” or “C” instead of an “I”.

Even though (vertebral) bone malformations may be present in newborn infants at birth, Scoliosis may not develop until the child reaches adolescence (9-12 years).

It is a hereditary condition, which means the disorder can be passed on through generations; the condition may run in the family.

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Carcinoma of the Cervix, the second most common cancer in women worldwide, is a malignant (capable of invading nearby and distant tissues) tumor of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus/womb.

The cervix is the tube that connects the uterus to the vagina. The inner part of this tube is lined by tall cells that secrete mucus (glandular cells) and the outer portion that opens into the vagina is covered by flattened cells (squamous cells). The junction between these two cells types, called the transformation zone, is the usual site of origin of Cervical Cancer.

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A ‘Computed Tomography - Spine’ can be used to diagnose cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, cancers, appendicitis, and many other disorders.

The CT Spine procedure, involves the spine - cervical, thoracic, and/or lumbar region.

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Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is a bacterial infection that affects the respiratory system and is characterized by an uncontrollable coughing that ends in a deep and long-drawn out whooping sound, while taking one’s breath.

This infection is extremely contagious and can severely affect very young children with permanent disabilities, even causing fatalities. Immunization at a very young age, is the best form of protection against this disease.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disorder having an unknown, or as yet unidentified cause that leads to substantial reduction of an individual’s physical and mental exertion levels, for great lengths of time (over six months).

The main characteristic feature of CFS is an unexplained and stubborn chronic fatigue, which is not diminished/removed by rest, or there is a completely reduced activity level.

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A ‘Computed Tomography (CT) - Body’ scan can be used to diagnose cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, cancers, appendicitis, and many other disorders.

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Thyroid Needle Biopsy:

It is a minimally-invasive procedure. During this procedure, the biopsy of the thyroid tissue is performed to evaluate thyroid abnormalities, such as a thyroid mass, a thyroid cyst, and for any other abnormalities that affects thyroid function.

The procedure is conducted to sample abnormal thyroid tissue, which is then examined to detect the presence of abnormalities.

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Carotid Artery Disease:

Blood pumped from the heart travels through the carotid arteries (located both sides of the neck), to reach parts of the brain, face, and head.

In a Carotid Artery Disease, sometimes due to various lifestyle and/or genetic factors, the carotids become clogged with wax-like substances composed of fat, called plaque. This can potentially obstruct the free flow of blood causing a stroke, which may further lead to permanent damage of the brain.

The disease develops slowly over time, usually with an advancing age. It requires both active and passive treatment measures to manage the condition, which include surgery, medications, and modifications to one's lifestyle.

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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Suction Curettage) - The reasons for performing the procedure include:

Miscarriage

Death of the fetus inside the uterus

Medical termination of pregnancy

Complications during pregnancy

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Malaria is a life-threatening, infectious disease caused by a protozoa (unicellular microorganism belonging to the genus Plasmodium). There are 4 types of protozoan parasites, which cause the condition in humans.

It is spread by mosquitoes (specifically by the female Anopheles mosquito) to humans and others animals. Malaria is very prominent during rainy seasons, since mosquitoes breed in larger numbers, during this season.

The intensity of the disease is dependent on the Plasmodium type that infects, the health status of the individual, the transmission vector, and the environment.

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Acetaminophen Blood Test:

Acetaminophen is available over the counter as one of the most commonly used medication for pain relief (analgesic) and fever (antipyretics). It is also known as paracetamol.

The liver is primarily involved in processing this medication. However, if the medication is taken in excess of its recommended dosage, it may cause damage of the liver cells.

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