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  Skin disorders ·         In today’s age,skin related diseases are common in many of us due to various reasons such as chronic ailments, allergies, cosmetics, etc.   What is Eczema….? ·         Eczema is a skin disease resulting from the thickening of the outer layer of skin. What are the symptoms…? ·         Redness of skin ·         Inflammation of skin ·         Itching and dryness of skin ·         Changes in outer layers of the skin ·         Crusts in the outer layer, blisters, cracks or bleeding are common ·         At times, unhealed wounds can remain as it is ·         Scratching of a healing woundmay leave a mark ·   ...
  Psoriasis What are the functions of the skin...? ·         As the largest organ of the body, skin acts as a protecting layer enhancing the beauty thereby reflecting self-confidence. ·         Skin diseases destroy the beauty of the skin. ·         One of the most dangerous among them being ‘Psoriasis’. What is psoriasis…? ·         Psoriasis is an ‘auto immune disorder’, which is an obstinate skin disease and is chronic in its nature. ·         It is estimated that about 3-4% of world population are suffering from psoriasis. ·         It equally affects male and female irrespective of age and sex. What is the process of psoriasis…? ·         It is generally believed to be caused by damage to certain factors in the immun...
  Piles, fistula, fissures ·         In the name of modern life styles the immune system of the body has been compromised and weakened thereby leading to many diseases. ·         Due to various reasons the number of people suffering from constipation, piles, fistulas, etc., are increasing day by day. ·           Due to piles the start of the day itself is disrupted.   What are piles….? ·         Haemorrhoids, commonly known as  piles , are swollen blood vessels in or around the anus and rectum.  ·         Piles are due to painful swelling of the veins/blood vessels which supply the inside of the rectum. ·         When in much pressure the blood vessels here enlarge and appears like protruding mass. ·       ...
  Pediatric ailments   Tonsillitis   ·         Tonsillitis is the infection of the tangential tonsils . The tonsils work as a defensive barrier of the body on two sides. ·         The dust and pollution is prevented from entering inside. ·         This is seen more in the children than in adults. ·         The tonsils are situated on either side of the nasopharynx.Increase in their size is only called tonsillitis.   Reasons : ·         In throat the bacteria streptococcus causes infection spreads due to various viruses. ·         Taking cool drinks and cool air/atmosphere may trigger it.   Symptoms: ·         Throat pain and burning ·         Hoarseness of v...