Abdomen or tummy is the area between your chest and groin region. Tummy ache can be due to various reasons, it can be mild or even serious. You may have severe tummy ache but the condition or disease-causing pain may not be so serious. For example, you may have very bad cramps in your tummy […]
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Liver being the largest discrete organ has some of the major functions in the body. The liver helps in the metabolism, synthesis, storage, excretion and the detoxification of various harmful substances These important and different functions mean that a single test can’t give enough information to fully assess the health of the liver. Therefore we
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Global Burden of Tuberculosis (TB) Globally, 10 million people fell ill with TB in 2019. Of these, 7.1 million people were detected and officially notified. 8 countries had two-third of the people who shared Global Burden of Tuberculosis (TB) and developed TB in 2019 These countries are India, Indonesia, China, the Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh
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Statistics of Tuberculosis (TB) in India Read here for Global Stats of TB Below are the latest Statistics of Tuberculosis (TB) in India, available as of now which will be updated in the future. Population : 1.4 Billion INCIDENCE – 2.6M MORTALITY – 436K Estimates of Tuberculosis (TB) burden (Data are for 2019) Number Rate
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What is Sunburn? A sunburn is the skin burn associated with redness that occurs when your skin is overexposed to the sun or other ultraviolet light. What are the symptoms of Sunburn? The signs and symptoms may not appear for 24 hours or longer. Possible symptoms are: Red, tender and painful skin ( pain is
Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Q&A’s Get Yourself vaccinated against Covid-19. Check your nearest vaccination center and slots availability —>>> REGISTER HERE What is Coronavirus? A coronavirus is a common virus that causes an infection of your respiratory system which includes your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Most coronaviruses aren’t dangerous as you may not show any symptoms
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Alcohol use involves drinking beer, wine, or hard liquor. Information Alcohol is one of the most widely used drug substances in the world. TEEN DRINKING Alcohol use is not only an adult problem. Most American high school seniors have had an alcoholic drink within the past month. This is in spite of the fact that
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Stools that are pale, clay, or putty-coloured may be due to problems in the biliary system. The biliary system is the drainage system of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. Considerations The liver releases bile salts into the stool, giving it a normal brown colour. You may have clay-coloured stools if you have a liver infection that reduces
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Growth charts are used to compare your child’s height, weight, and head size against children of the same age. Growth charts can help both you and your health care provider follow your child as they grow. These charts may provide an early warning that your child has a medical problem. Growth charts were developed from
The follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) blood test measures the level of FSH in blood. FSH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland, located on the underside of the brain. How the Test is Performed A blood sample is needed. How to Prepare for the Test If you are a woman of childbearing age, your health care
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