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Sjogren’s syndrome

Sjogren’s syndrome is called as autoimmune disease which affects your immune system and also attacks healthy cells instead of restricting bacteria or viruses. White blood cells usually protect you from germs which attack the glands that are used for producing moisture. If that happens, they can’t produce saliva or tears so your mouth and eyes and also other parts of the body are dry. There are many treatments to relief through. It's natural to worry about your lifelong disease which needs regular care. You should know that most people with Sjogren's stay fit and healthy, and don't have any serious problems. You should be able to keep doing all things you like to do without any alternatives. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the basic symptoms. Most people who have these symptoms don’t have Sjögren's syndrome. Otherwise, Dry mouth is also called xerostomia. Two forms of Sjogren's syndrome: Primary  Sjogren’s  syndrome - it develops on its own, not because of any other he...

All you should know about :Bipolar Disorders

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  Bipolar disorder is commonly known as manic depressive illness or manic depression which is called lifelong mood disorders and mental health condition that causes your moods and energy levels, thinking patterns and also your behaviour. These mood shifts can last for hours, days, weeks or months and also disturb your ability to carry out your daily activities. Let’s see a few other types of bipolar disorder, which includes experiencing significant mood fluctuations commonly referred to as hypomanic/manic and depressive episodes. Typically, people with bipolar disorders are not always in a hypomanic/manic or depressive state, they also experience some normal mood period known as euthymia. Types of bipolar disorder Four types of bipolar disorder, including: Bipolar I disorder:  People with I disorder experienced one or more episodes of mania. Most people with these types of disorders have episodes of both mania and depression. But it’s not necessary for diagnosis. The other i...

Things You Should Know About Nutrition

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  Nutrition is the main key element for good mental and physical health. Important part of good health for everyone is eating a balanced diet for everyone. Amount of food you eat affects the way You will feel and how your body works. What are nutrients? Nutrients are the main ingredients in food that Help you Grow Help you Repair body tissue Help to Build new muscle tissue Not a single food will provide you the right amount of nutrients. By combining all groups of different foods, you can meet your body’s help. Eat a healthy diet Eat a variety of healthy foods from each different group and stay within the suggesting servings listed. Choose healthy foods that are low in fat and sugar. Choose and prepare healthy foods that are low in salt. Learn to read and understand healthy food labels. Let's begin the discussion of basic health concepts and explaining how nutrition affects our bodies is a good strategy. Explaining Organ Functions Lungs: it provides oxygen to blood Heart:...

Glaucoma

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  Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that will lead to damage the optic nerve. It leads to vision loss because of that optic nerve damage. Most of the cases, fluids in the front part of the eye put pressure on the eye, it gradually damages the optic nerve. This type of eye pressure is called Intraocular pressure(IOP) or eye pressure. That intraocular pressure in your eye damages the optic nerve which sends images to your brain. If the optic nerve damages worsen, glaucoma will cause permanent vision loss or even complete blindness within a few years. Mostly, those who have glaucoma have no early signs or symptoms or pain. Visit your eye specialists regularly so they can diagnose and help to treat glaucoma before you lose your vision. If you lose your vision, it can’t be regained. But keeping your eye pressure low will help you keep the eye sight you have.   It can’t be regained, If you lose vision. But lowering your eye pressure will help you to keep the eye sight you h...

Foot Ulcer

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  Common complications of diabetes are foot ulcer which is not being managed by any methods like diet, exercise and insulin treatment. Foot ulcers are formed when the skin tissues break down and expose the layers underneath. These types of ulcers are commonly found under your big toes and the balls of your feet and they can also affect your bones through your feet. People with diabetes can develop foot ulcers, preventing them by good foot care. Diabetic foot ulcers treatment will vary depending on their causes. Discuss with your doctor about your foot problems to ensure that it’s not a serious problem, because infected ulcers will result in amputation if neglected. Foot ulcer Symptoms Some basic symptoms of foot ulcers include: Numbness Pain Darkened skin Foul smell Redness Swelling Blisters or other wounds on the foot An ulcer that does not heal quickly Risk Factors High blood sugar levels Smoking Nerve damage in the feet (peripheral neuropathy) Calluses or corns...

Autism Spectrum Disorder

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  Autism Spectrum disorder(ASD) is a condition related to brain development that affects people's behaviour in society, Causing problems in social communication. This disorder includes repetitive patterns of behaviour. The term “Spectrum” in autism spectrum disorder means a wide range of symptoms and severity. Autism Spectrum disorder includes several stages of conditions that separate autism from the disorder which includes Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and an unspecified form of pervasive developmental disorder. Many people still use the term “Asperger's syndrome”, which is generally referred to as the mild end of autism spectrum disorder. ASD usually begins in early childhood and in order to that causes problems in society like socially,in school, work or functions. For example, mostly children show symptoms within the first year. But a small number of children appear to be normal in the first year, but between 18 to 24 months of age children...