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Abdominal Distension

Abdominal Distension

Abdominal distension refers to the swelling of the abdomen. The distension is caused by either air (gas) or fluid collection.

Addison’s Disease

Addison’s Disease

Do you know what Osama bin Laden and John F Kennedy have in common? They are both Addisonians!

Adolescent Depression

Adolescent Depression

Adolescent depression is an ailment that occurs during the teenage characterized by persistent melancholy, disappointment and loss of self-esteem.

Adrenal Gland Disorders

Adrenal Gland Disorders

Adrenal gland disorders arise when the adrenal glands do not work properly. Adrenals may produce too much hormones or too little hormones.


Ageing and Sleep

Ageing and Sleep

Sleep is a barometer of good health in the elderly. Sleep problems in the elderly are controlled by various external and internal factors.

Bulging Eyes

Bulging Eyes

Bulging Eyes is the abnormal protrusion or sticking out of one or both eyeballs from the eye socket. It is most often caused by Grave’s disease and results in corneal dryness, weakening eyesight and even blindness.

Causes of Hair Loss

Causes of Hair Loss

Worried about your hair loss? Before you leap into a course of treatment, look at what might be causing your hair to fall.

Cushing Syndrome

Cushing Syndrome

Cushing’s syndrome is a collection of symptoms such as central obesity, thinning of legs, moon face & buffalo hump caused due to excessive amount of cortisol.

Endorphins

Endorphins

Endorphins are natural painkillers produced in response to stimuli, like laughter, pain, stress, sex, starvation, and exercise. They are produced in the brain and are called the pleasure molecules.

Erythropoietin (EPO) - Facts and Mode of Action

Erythropoietin (EPO) - Facts and Mode of Action

Erythropoietin is a hormone secreted by kidneys in response to low oxygen levels in tissues (hypoxia), and stimulates red cell formation in bone marrow.

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Aarskog - Scott syndrome

Aarskog - Scott syndrome

Aarskog syndrome is a genetic disorder that mainly affects males. It affects the development of many parts of the body.

Abortion

Abortion

Abortion is the safest medical process to end or terminate a pregnancy. It can be done either through a medical or surgical procedure.

Acromegaly

Acromegaly

Acromegaly (Greek-enlargements of the extremities) is a hormonal disorder resulting from excessive production of the growth hormone by the pituitary gland after puberty, often referred as gigantism.

Alström Syndrome / Alström–Hallgren Syndrome

Alström Syndrome / Alström–Hallgren Syndrome

Alström syndrome, a rare genetic disorder due to ALMS1 mutations, occurs in the first year of childhood. Symptoms vary and include, vision, hearing loss, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

Andropause / Male Menopause

Andropause / Male Menopause

Andropause or male menopause causing low libido in a man is due to decreasing level of male hormones, like testosterone. Symptoms of andropause are depression, irritability.

Ankle Edema

Ankle Edema

Ankle edema also known as peripheral edema is a swelling over either one or both ankles. Examples of generalized causes include heart and kidney disease. Treatment depends on the underlying condition.

Anorgasmia / Coughlan´s Syndrome

Anorgasmia / Coughlan´s Syndrome

Anorgasmia or Coughlan’s Syndrome is the inability to reach orgasm after sexual stimulation. Anorgasmia is often caused by psychological factors.

Anxiety - Symptom Evaluation

Anxiety - Symptom Evaluation

Anxiety is a state of mind where a person experiences fear, uneasiness, tension, irritability or apprehension in response to an unfamiliar stressful situation or object.

Anxiety Attack

Anxiety Attack

Anxiety attacks, also called panic attacks, can spoil your life. Get your life back by understanding what causes anxiety attack and how to cope with it.

Artificial Insemination

Artificial Insemination

Artificial Insemination is a medical procedure usually used to treat infertility. In this procedure, sperm is placed into a female''s vagina, uterus or fallopian tubes by artificial means.

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