Jaundice is one of the most common diseases in infants and adults too. Luckily jaundice treatment is very much achievable and is often quite simple. Jaundice is a condition in which skin tone and whites of eyes get yellow. Jaundice is called Yarkan (یرقان) in Urdu. It is also termed as icterus. In this condition, body fluids may also turn abnormally yellow. This yellow discoloration is basically due to the accumulation of bilirubin which is a product of RBC breakdown. Jaundice in babies is a common finding. A huge percentage of newborns get jaundice in the initial few weeks of…
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Sehrish
She is pharmacist by profession and has worked with several health care setups.She began her career as health and lifestyle writer.She is adept in writing and editing informative articles for both consumer and scientific audiences,as well as patient education materials.
.You might be aware of the term ulcer. It is quite common and many people suffer from ulcers in various parts of their body. Stomach ulcers are the most common form of ulcers and simple stomach ulcer treatment options can prevent and cure them. Stomach ulcers are sores in the stomach’s lining. These are also termed as gastric ulcers. These ulcers originate when the thick mucous layer protecting stomach tissues from gastric juices erode and gastric juices come into direct contact with gastric tissues. These juices eat away the tissues lining the stomach and create painful open sores. You may…
Becoming a parent is one of the most jubilant occasions in one’s life but as much as it is joyous, the mammoth responsibility it bears can get you downtrodden easily. It perfectly is normal to feel overwhelmed, perplexed, out of sorts, or plain anxious. There will be instances where you will be shamed for not doing enough, feeling guilt for being not perfect, and a lot more but let me tell you this too is part of the adventure called parenting. But your first step towards good parenting should be to know about all the common diseases in children. I…
Climbed a few stairs and now want to rest? Afraid of keeping up with the pace of others? Want to take a deep breath even after reading this? Is that all you? If yes, I dread to tell you but you might have asthma. All of these symptoms might even point at something as simple as a seasonal allergy but it can be asthma too. Even if it is, you need not worry. We are here to help you through it, by teaching you all about asthma management. Asthma is a chronic condition affecting the lungs characterized by inflammation and…
Blood in your body needs a fair amount of force to reach all the body parts and supply oxygen. This work is done by the heart and the resultant pressure created, is termed as blood pressure. This blood pressure can often fluctuate and result in hypertension or low blood pressure. Two readings measure the whole blood pressure. Systolic is the upper reading and diastolic is the lower reading. The normal range for blood pressure is below 120/80. Your heart performs this pumping action well, until your age, lifestyle, diet, and unhealthy habits kick in. Internal and external factors can affect…
Migraine is a name synonymous with throbbing pain and days of discomfort. People usually consider migraine as just another headache but it is far worst than that and only a person going through the pain can tell better. But the good news is that there are treatments and remedies for migraines. It is estimated that as much as 65% of people have a migraine once a year. The debilitating pain and in many people leads to several allied symptoms like sensitivity to sound and light. Most people have migraine headaches at one side of the head but it can occur…
Research so far tells us that COVID-19 can prove to be life-threatening for the elderly and people with certain health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure. It is known by now that people with high blood pressure can get the coronavirus infection readily than others, experience severe symptoms, have serious complications and the fatality rate is higher in them compared to others. Here we will discuss why COVID-19 poses an exceptional danger to the health of hypertension patients and what are the CDC recommendations for them to stay safe? HTN and COVID-19 The risk for high blood pressure patients…
Diabetics and their family members must know the increased risk to health during COVID-19. WHO clearly states that people with chronic ailments and pregnant females with diabetes are amongst the high-risk groups for coronavirus disease. This is why a visit to hospitals even for routine check-ups are delayed for pregnant women. Gynecologist online consultation is the options anyone can use to talk to their gynecologist. A lack of information and understanding on this front may obfuscate you. To counter this we have gathered detailed information on this subject which is authentic and reliable. Se lets get down to the business.…
Unprecedented challenges and disruption of normal life force many people to seek therapy to improve their quality of life and be better able to confront the challenges. COVID-19 has brought about similar uncertainty where many people are under stress due to a variety of reasons. But this is also the time where we are unable to go see our therapists due to social distancing. No therapist clinics are operating nowadays. On the other hand, there is a significant increase in the number of patients who need help. Luckily there still is an option in the form of teletherapy. Many therapists…
دنیا ابھی کورونا وائرس کی تباہ کاریوں سے ہی نہیں سنبھلی کہ ایک نئے وائرس کے سامنے آنے کی افواہیں اور اس سے ہونے والی اموات لوگوں کو حواس باختہ کرنے لگی ہیں۔ ہنٹا وائرس کیا ہے؟ یہ کیسے پھیل سکتا ہے؟ کن خطرات کا باعث بن سکتا ہے؟ اور اس سے بچائو کیسے ممکن ہے؟ ہر کوئی ان سوالات کے جواب جاننا چاہتا ہے۔ آج کا یہ آرٹیکل انہی معلومات پر مبنی ہےجو کہ صرف متصدقہ زرائع سے حاصل کی گئی ہیں۔ سب سے پہلے تو یہ جان لیجیئے کہ ہنٹا وائرس کوئی ایک وائرس نہیں ہے اور نہ…