High homocysteine, also known as hyperhomocysteinemia, is a medical condition characterized by elevated levels of homocysteine in the blood. Homocysteine is an amino acid, and normal levels are necessary for several essential biochemical processes in the body. However, when homocysteine levels become excessively high, it can have detrimental effects on health. There are two primary […]
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Jet lag is a temporary disruption of the body’s internal biological clock, also known as the circadian rhythm, that occurs when traveling across multiple time zones. It is a common condition experienced by individuals who undertake long-distance air travel, particularly when traveling in an east-west or west-east direction. The body’s circadian rhythm regulates various biological
Glucose intolerance, also known as impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), is a medical condition characterised by the body’s inability to properly regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. It is often considered a precursor to type 2 diabetes, although not everyone with glucose intolerance will go on to develop diabetes. Glucose intolerance can have several causes and may
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Hot flushes, also known as hot flashes, are a common symptom experienced by many individuals, particularly women, during menopause. A hot flush is a sudden and intense feeling of heat that spreads over the body, typically accompanied by redness and sweating. It is often described as a wave of warmth that starts in the chest
Joint pain refers to discomfort, soreness, or aching sensations that occur in the areas where two or more bones meet and are connected by various tissues, such as ligaments, tendons, and cartilage. Joints play a crucial role in facilitating movement and providing structural support to the body. Joint pain can vary in intensity from mild
This is a form of arthritis where severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the joints is experienced. Gout attacks can last from a few days to a couple of weeks. Gout can affect both sexes and all age groups although it is not often seen in those under 40, while it is most commonly seen
Hypotension, commonly known as low blood pressure, is a medical condition characterized by abnormally low pressure in the arteries. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the circulating blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps it throughout the body. It is typically measured using two values: systolic pressure (the pressure during
Jaundice is a symptom of an underlying disease, disorder, or cause. This can be a condition related to the obstruction of the bile duct caused by a gallstone (bile is produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder), it may also result due to liver disease, or by excessive breakdown of red blood
Graves’ disease, also known as Basedow’s disease or exophthalmic goiter, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. Graves’ disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland becomes overactive, leading to excessive production of thyroid hormones, primarily
An abnormally high blood pressure (where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high) Hypertension is usually defined as blood pressure above 140/90, severe hypertension is blood pressure above 180/120. There are two types of hypertension: primary (essential or idiopathic) and secondary hypertension. Hypertension can decrease lifespan by 10-20 years, If
