Common Ailments

February 26, 2010

Causes, Symptoms And Treatments Of Beriberi

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Beriberi literally means ‘I cannot, I cannot’ in the native language of Sri Lanka, Sinhalese. It is a disorder of the nervous system caused by the deficiency of Thiamine or Vitamin B1 in the diet. It also affects the heart, digestive system and ...

February 26, 2010

Numbness in Fingers Causes & Treatments

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Numbness in extremities such as both toes and fingers is quite a common experience. This usually happens as a result of lower blood circulation. All of us have experienced some numbness at some point in our lives. Usually, it is the feet that tend ...

February 25, 2010

All You Need to Know About Acidosis

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Acidosis is a condition in which a person’s bodily fluid, usually the blood, turns acidic in pH. This condition is common amongst diabetics and those who suffer from ailments of the kidneys. The blood’s pH falls very low in this disorder. ...

February 25, 2010

Cure for Hemiplegic Migraine

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A migraine is an extremely painful headache. It is described as an intense throbbing or pulsing in one part of the head. During migraines people are very sensitive to light and sound and may also feel nauseated and vomit. Migraines are of different ...

February 25, 2010

Ascites Signs & Symptoms

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Symptoms Ascites is a condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the space between the two membranes that separate the organs held within the abdominal cavity from the abdominal wall. In most cases the accumulation of this fluid in the ...

February 25, 2010

Causes, Symptoms & Treatment for Psychosis Mental Ailment

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The term psychosis comes from the Greek words, ‘psyche’, which means ‘mind or soul’ and ‘osis’, which means ‘abnormal’. So, the term psychosis generally means a mind or soul that is different from normal. Psychosis is a ...

February 25, 2010

Athetosis Condition – Causes, Symptoms and Medications

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Athetosis is a condition in which a person continuously moves his or her hands and feet in a slow, snake-like fashion. The movements are the result of damage to certain parts of the brain and nervous system, and person is unable to control these ...

February 25, 2010

Gestational Diabetes in Pregnant Women

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Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnant women and is a condition where the woman has intolerance towards carbohydrates. This condition can be of variable severity, but mostly it disappears after the woman has given birth. The condition usually ...

February 25, 2010

Erotomania Psychological Disorder

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Erotomania comes under the classification of psychological disorders known as fregoli delusion. This disorder was named after the famous Italian actor from yesteryear, Leopoldo Fregoli. People who suffer from this disorder have a propensity to ...

February 24, 2010

Symptoms of Peritonsillar Abscess

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A peritonsillar abscess is a condition of the throat where an abscess forms in the tissues lying next to the tonsils. Pus begins to collect in these tissues and the skin becomes highly inflamed and tender. Though a peritonsillar abscess can be ...