Health & Wellness

BRACHIAL PLEXUS

Overview, Gross Anatomy, Blood Supply of the Brachial Plexus

What is the brachial plexus? The brachial plexus is a set of nerves that send signals or messages from the spinal cord to other parts of the body like shoulders, arms and hands. Brachial nerves are a set of somatic nerves that are formed by combining ventral rami (roots) and the thoracic nerves. The plexus …

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ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Anorexia Nervosa – Symptoms, Causes, Risk factors and Treatments

What is Anorexia Nervosa?  Anorexia nervosa is a psychological condition that negatively affects the body, the mind and society. It is characterised by body dissatisfaction and an obsession with the fear of gaining weight. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder. Anorexics restrict their caloric intake, have negative body perceptions, and experience severe weight gain anxiety. …

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HOME REMEDIES FOR SORE THROAT

6 Home Remedies to soothe your sore throat

A sore throat is an inflammation of the pharynx, the region behind the throat. This symptom is predominantly the first indication that an individual is developing a cold or the flu. Common sore throat sensations include itchiness, swelling and discomfort arising from inflammation. Taking quick action as soon as one experiences the first twinge of …

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FRUITS TO REDUCE CREATININE LEVEL

Amazing Fruits That Can Help Lower Your Creatinine Levels

Before we begin to look at the fruits that can reduce the creatinine level in the body, we need to understand a bit about creatinine. What is creatinine? Creatinine is a waste product produced after the breakdown of a compound called creatine. It is constantly produced by muscular activities and is converted into creatinine. As …

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ANGULAR CHEILITIS

Angular cheilitis – symptoms, treatments, and more

Overview Angular cheilitis is a common skin condition which can cause cracked and painful sores in the corners of the mouth. People tend to confuse angular cheilitis with cold sores. Cold sores can be contagious, whereas angular cheilitis is not contagious. Angular cheilitis can cause inflammation and painful canker sores. Perleche and angular stomatitis are …

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ALOPECIA-AREATA

What do you need to know about Alopecia areata?

Alopecia areata – Overview  Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that often results in hair loss in small, circular patches of the scalp. However, it can occasionally cause generalised baldness as well. Skin patches affected by alopecia hair loss typically occur on the scalp and beard, however, they can affect any hair on the body. …

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Does your Health Insurance cover Organ Transplantation?

What is Organ Transplantation cover? Transplanting the donated organ from the Donor to the Recipient (one in need) through surgery is called Organ Transplantation. This transplantation surgery is challenging to perform, so it costs to the extent of draining your savings. Paying medical bills without a policy cover is biting off more than you can …

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