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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease which causes restricted blood flow from the lungs that results in breathing problems. The disease is also known as chronic bronchitis. People with COPD have their lungs damaged or clogged with phlegm. Getting diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) can be a devastating experience. It might […]

Overweight and obesity are two such conditions that have approximately affected more than half of the world’s population, irrespective of gender and age. Both of them imply excess weight of the individuals that pose significant health risks. Both the terms obesity and overweight are considered as same. When a person’s weight is above normal, that […]

Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune condition that causes inflammation, stiffness and pain in the joints. Unlike osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of the joints which ultimately results in bone deformity and erosion. Strikingly, it is said that rheumatoid arthritis affects more women than men. Not only are women at an increased risk of rheumatoid […]

What’s worrying is around 32% of the general Indian population suffers from Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD). Compare it to the world and you will be astonished to find that 25% of its population suffers from this disease. As you might have guessed already, it is caused by fat, and not directly by alcohol. However, […]

In India, we generally associate Asthma with cough and cold, which is a likelier disease in Winters. In reality, Asthma can be caused by multiple factors and at any time or season of the year. Like one needs special Asthma care in Winter, he or she might need to take a few preventive measures in […]

Young people may have high blood pressure yet they might not know it. This brings us to the one of the most shocking facts about it: You cannot sense dangerously high blood pressure. Your normal blood pressure comes at the rate of 119/ 70 mm Hg for men and 110/ 86 mm Hg for women. […]

The liver is an essential organ of the body responsible for a range of functions, including supporting metabolism, digestion, detoxification, and vitamin storage. It is normal for the liver to store some fat and convert it into energy. However, if the fat accumulation is 10% of the liver’s weight, it results in a serious condition […]

Do you often suffer from muscle pain? Are you feeling numbness and stiffness in your joints? All these symptoms indicate rheumatoid arthritis. As the disease progresses, the pain spreads to other parts of the body like the wrist, knees, ankles, and hip. Moreover, these symptoms may also flare up during seasonal changes. You will often […]

Are you experiencing severe pain in your joints, especially the knees, toes, and ankles? Probably it could be related to high uric acid levels in your body. But what is uric acid? Let us understand this first. Uric acid is a normal waste product. It is formed when purines, which are natural substances get broken […]

Chest pain is a common medical condition that is caused by several factors. In some cases, individuals suffering from chest pain associate it with cardiac arrest. But that’s not true. All chest pains are not related to cardiac problems. In some patients, chronic pain in the chest can also be a symptom of gastric issues. […]