Types of epilepsy
An
epileptic seizure is a transient occurrence of signs and or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.
Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain characterized by an enduring predisposition to generate epileptic seizures and by the neurobiologic, cognitive, psychological, and social consequences of this condition. The definition of epilepsy requires the occurrence of at least one epileptic seizure.
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Complications Of AIDS
Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome or
hiv/253657?iL=true" >AIDS is a condition that is caused by the Human Immuno Deficiency Virus or HIV which leads to serious destruction and loss of a person?s ability to fight with a infection. In few years slowly a person?s immune system will be unable to fight against infections and various infective agents will conquer over the immune system easily and a person will face a numerous complications due to that.
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Hypothyroidism in pregnancy
During
pregnancy, there is an increased demand of the
thyroid hormone and
iodine in the body. This increased need may not be met and may cause serious health problems for the mother and the child. Pregnancy also makes your body, including the thyroid gland; work harder for both you and for your growing baby.
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Prevention of sore throat
Sore throat is the inflammation of the pharynx which is the part of the throat which lies between mouth and voice box. It is commonly seen in
common cold. Children are more prone to sore throat than adults
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Smoker's lung
Smoker's cough is a kind of cough seen especially in smokers. Any irritant present in the respiratory system may trigger cough, however, smoker's cough develops as a consequence of phlegm buildup in the trachea. Many long-term smokers end up beginning their day with hour-long bout of
severe coughing.
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Diagnostic tests to determine thyroid function
Thyroid function tests are done to know whether thyroid gland is functioning normally. It involves assessment of T3, T4,
TSH levels, thyroid
antibodies detection, thyroid scan.
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Chronic constipation
Constipation occurs when bowel movements become difficult or less frequent. Constipation usually is defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week. Severe constipation is defined as less than one bowel movement per week.
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Canalith repositioning Procedure
It is also known as
Epley maneuver. It is one of the simple method to cure Benign positional
Vertigo. The maneuver if done for repeated several times, the intensity of the vertigo and
nystagmus decreases (habituation). It is also called as particle repositioning maneuver.
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Benign Positional Vertigo
Benign Positional
Vertigo is condition in which the person experiences sudden spinning sensation or sudden sensation of movement when moving the head. It is the most common cause for the vertigo. It occurs due to disturbance in the
inner ear.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of
fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist.
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