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Amenorrhea is lack of menstrual flow. In primary amenorrhea, the menstruation does not begin even after the age of 16 years. Secondary amenorrhea is the stoppage of menstrual flow which was normally established for 6 or more months due to the condition other than pregnancy, breast feeding, menopause

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ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that produce anxiety, by repetitive behaviors? (compulsions) which is aimed at reducing the anxiety, or combinations of such thoughts and behaviors.

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Heart muscle disease or Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscles are deteriorated in the function. The persons with cardiomyopathy are more prone for arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.

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Strabismus or squint or Crossed eyes

Strabismus is a condition of the eye in which the eyes are not aligned with each other. It occurs due to lack of coordination of the extra ocular muscles. It is also known as crossed eyes, Estropia, Exotropia, Wall eye

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Reasons to drink more water

Water is very essential for our body. 705 of our body is made up of water. It helps in hydration of the body. It is necessary to drink around 8-10 glasses of water. If you do not drink enough of water you get headache, poor concentration, fatigue, constipation and dry skin.

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Fibromyalgia Overview and Facts

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic widespread body pain and tender points. It is also associated with depression sleep disorder, other connective tissue disorder like rheumatoid arthritis

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Fibromyalgia diagnosis and treatment

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by long standing generalized body ache with multiple tender points where in the pain worsens on pressure

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Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease is the defect in structure of the heart and great vessels of the new born. These are the most common birth defects and it is the main leading cause of birth defect deaths in the infants.

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Right exercises for people with asthma

Asthma, is a condition affecting the respiratory system. Asthma and exercise cannot be ignored. Precaution should be taken when exercising. . As a result of increased activity in the respiratory system, an asthma attack can be triggered. Poor breathing techniques can also aggravate the symptoms of asthma. Following the do?s and don?ts of exercises in asthma can help.

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Asthma: Overview and Facts

Asthma is a chronic disease of the bronchial tree, the air passages leading to and from the lungs. Recurrent asthma symptoms can frequently cause sleeplessness, daytime fatigue, reduced activity levels and school and work absenteeism. WHO estimates show that some 300 million people are currently suffering from asthma. Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children.

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