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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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What is Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)

IBM is a rare type of inflammatory muscular disorder that usually presents itself in the adult life most often after the age of 50, which presents as slow progressive weakness and withering away of the muscles of the arms and legs.
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GHD (Growth hormone deficiency)

Growth hormone deficiency is a medical condition in which the body does not produce enough growth hormone. It is a disorder that involves pituitary gland which produces growth hormone. It affects all ages. It is treated by growth hormone therapy.
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Excessive hair growth

It is also called as Hirsutism, hypertrichosis
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Peptic ulcer

Peptic ulcer also known as ulcus pepticum, PUD or peptic ulcer disease is ulceration or the break on the lining of the stomach where it joins the small intestine (duodenum). The stomach secretes various juices and acids that help in digestion of food. Many a times the stomach produces the excess juices & acids which can disturb the stomach lining leading to break in its surface.
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Mood instability

We all experience so many ups and downs in our life. Sometimes we feel like screaming with joy and sometimes we feel like sitting alone and crying loudly. This eventually leads to personality disorder or mood instability. Sometimes we feel like screaming with joy and sometimes we feel like sitting alone and crying loudly. This eventually leads to personality disorder or mood instability. Just follow these steps on how to control this condition.
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Prevention of heart disease

Heart disease is the one of the leading cause of death in men and women. The modifiable risk factors are the key in preventing heart disease. Avoid heart problems in the future by adopting a healthy lifestyle today.
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Addisonian crisis

Adrenal crisis is a constellation of symptoms that indicate severe adrenal insufficiency. This may be the result of either previously undiagnosed Addison's disease. Adrenal crisis refers to overwhelming and life-threatening adrenal insufficiency. The most common signs of adrenal crisis are shock (very low blood pressure with a loss of consciousness), dehydration, and an imbalance of sodium and potassium levels in the body.
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Vaginal rings for birth control

It is small ring which is inserted in to vagina once a month. All of us who need birth control want to find the method that is best for us. And every woman has different needs when choosing a method.
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Sinus surgery

Sinus surgery involves removal of diseased sinus tissue to improve the drainage of the sinuses. It creates the path for the infected material to drain from the sinuses. There are various techniques which have been used. More commonly used is the endoscopic sinus surgery which results in less swelling, less bleeding and discomfort.
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