Relief from the symptoms of a disease or condition.
Autocannibalism, also termed as self-cannibalism or autosarcophagy, is a form of cannibalism where the person eats some part of himself. Extreme auto cannibalism is a rare disorder; however, mild forms are rather common, and you may have the habit.
Hair twirling is categorised in a group of behaviours called fidgets and can reduce the quality of hair as the constant pulling can lead to breakage and split ends. In children, hair twirling may develop as a coping mechanism for stress or fatigue. In adults, it could be a sign of anxiety, OCD etc.
Studies have shown that people with asthma are likely to have worse symptoms when they are exposed to the influenza virus because of immune system differences.
The World Leprosy Day is celebrated every year on the last Sunday of January. It is a skin and nerve disorder that can lead to hand, feet and facial deformities.
Plastic face shields should only be used as a supplement to cloth face coverings and not instead of cloth masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus infetion. If you are wearing a plastic face shield, make sure you wear a cloth mask as well.
Sexual dysfunction is a common health issue that can affect men of all ages. A study says that around 31 per cent of men and 43 per cent of women have at least one or other kind of sexual dysfunction.
Turner syndrome, also known as congenital ovarian hypoplasia syndrome is a neurogenetic disorder that occurs when one of the X chromosomes is missing (partially or completely) in females. It occurs in 1 out of every 2500 female live births.
In a recent report, the scientist who discovered Ebola (1976), Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum warned that the world could be hit by a new deadly virus Disease X, a disease that is fast-spreading like the COVID-19 and as deadly as the Ebola virus.
With the approval of two COVID-19 vaccines; Covishield and Covaxin, the Mohfw has released a set of faqs for the general public to give them a better understanding of the vaccination process.
Capgras syndrome, also termed as 'Capgras delusion' is a psychiatric disorder in which a person starts believing that an individual (considerably their loved one) or a group of people have been replaced by lookalike imposters or doubles.
A new variant of Covid-19 had been detected, which have reportedly caused a spike in coronavirus cases. The ‘out-of-control’ variant of Sars-Cov-2 is said to be up to 70 per cent more transmissible than the existing one. The new COVID-19 variant is called VUI-202012/01.
According to a study, hunger is responsible for 31.03 per cent and skipping meals is for 29.31 per cent of headaches in individuals compared to other factors such as intense emotions, fatigue, weather changes, menstruation, travelling, noises and sleep hours.
Doctors at a hospital in Delhi have found multiple cases of a deadly fungal infection triggered by COVID-19 in recovering COVID-19 patients; due to which nearly half of them lost their eyesight.
Kakorrhaphiophobia is the term used to define the abnormal, persistent, irrational fear of failure; also mentioned in the movie Durgamati. It can restrict an individual from doing even the smallest of things, refraining themselves from doing anything at all.
Several symptoms have been associated with Covid-19, with cough, fever, and shortness of breath being the most common signs. This article covers all the symptoms that have been associated with the coronavirus infection, reported by patients, news ones added by CDC etc.
1 December is World Aids Day and marks the commemoration of the united fight against HIV and AIDS. While many HIV symptoms are the same for men and women, certain symptoms are specific to women.
According to a recent study, mouthwash can kill SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19. However, this claim was disregarded by many health experts and scientists.
1 December marks the commemoration of the united fight against HIV and AIDS. HIV can be managed, which otherwise can result in severe complications such as opportunistic infections (infections that capitalise on weakened immune systems).
Several reports based on positive COVID-19 patients show that sudden sensorineural hearing loss could be a possible non-specific symptom of coronavirus. However, the reports are controversial and need further evaluation.
According to a study conducted among the population of Istanbul, around 64.1 per cent of the participants were found with psychological fatigue as the main mental health issue due to the effect of COVID-19 pandemic.
Person-to-person transmission is the most common way Covid-19 is transmitted. With the holidays around the corner, the risk of infection can increase, so it is extremely important that you celebrate the holidays responsibly.
Several symptoms have been associated with the COVID-19, with cough, fever, and shortness of breath being the most common signs. This article covers all the symptoms of COVID-19, reported by patients, new ones added by CDC etc.
Anaemia is a condition that occurs when your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin. Anaemia is of different types, such as aplastic anaemia, iron deficiency anaemia, sickle cell anaemia, thalassemia, and vitamin deficiency anaemia.
The World Health Organization has advised that TB patients should take precautions as advised by health authorities to be protected from Covid-19 and should continue their TB treatment as prescribed. Read in to know about covid-19 and tuberculosis.
Chapare virus caused Chapare haemorrhagic fever and can be transmitted through human contact. The reported symptoms of Chapare haemorrhagic fever are diarrhoea, joint and muscle pain, headache, pain behind the eyes, stomach pain, irritability etc. Currently, there are no specific treatment or medicine available.
Having a clear, sharp vision is important to help us see a clear view of the world. From watching near and far objects to making sure we don't miss a step and fall, our eyes are constantly moving to give the brain new information about our surroundings. But, when your vision becomes poor and blurry and you can't see objects clearly, you may be having blurred vision.
A rare genetic disorder that results in benign tumours on many parts of the body is known as tuberous sclerosis. These are the noncancerous overgrowth of the normal tissue. This disorder is most likely to be detected during infancy. However, the signs of this ailment might be so mild that one could miss identifying the disorder until adulthood.
Worldwide, every year on 8 June, World Brain Tumour Day is observed to raise awareness and educate people about brain tumour. In the year 2000, the German brain tumour association Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe e.V. started this day as a tribute to all brain tumour patients and their families.
October 12 is observed as World Arthritis Day. It is observed to raise and promote awareness of the symptoms connected to rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and the importance of gaining early diagnosis.
Our eyes are one of the few organs that have the ability to clean themselves, thanks to the tear ducts and their drainage system. Our tear ducts constantly keep working to keep our eyes moisturised and healthy. The tear ducts located at the corner of our eyes produce tears that help keep our eyes healthy and wash off any foreign objects that enter the eyes. But sometimes there is an obstruction in this system that results in excess production of tears.
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