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Hepatitis B is a term given to the liver infection which is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Some individual may suffer chronic infection, leading to liver failure, liver cancer, or cirrhosis. These conditions may result in permanent scarring of the liver. The common route of transmission of hepatitis B virus is by blood and body fluids of someone who is infected.

Motion sickness is a common disturbance of the inner ear that is caused by repeated motion such as from the swell of the sea, the movement of a car, the motion of a plane etc. Motion sickness affects the sense of balance and equilibrium.

Food poisoning is a gastrointestinal disorder that results from eating contaminated food. The most common cause in children?s is Rota virus, in adults its E-coli. Some allergy to fish foods can present with acute gastro enteritis.

The most effective way known to tackle allergy is by avoiding the allergen that triggers the allergy. Surprisingly this most effective, least expensive option is not followed by many. People who are sensitive to allergies look for expensive treatments and vaccination which come with side effects too. Keep the home clean and cool, Good ventilation and low humidity are the most effective ways though people resort to allergy proofing. The latest studied and practised now are Leukotriene inhibitors, Hay fever vaccines, Natural Capsaicin-Based, Zinc-Free Nasal Sprays. They are said to be effective in relieving symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis. The article has conventional treatments too.

Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) or bone densitometry also called Bone density scanning , is an enhanced and standard form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss and bone mineral density, most often performed on the lower spine and hips, requires whole body scan in children and some adults