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FATTY LIVER DISEASE

FATTY LIVER DISEASE

FATTY LIVER DISEASE The liver is an essential organ performing many lifesaving functions – Producing bile that is needed in digestion Storing iron is an important component of the blood. Making protein for the body Metabolism – converting nutrients into energy...

CHIKUNGUNYA

CHIKUNGUNYA    Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease. It was first described during the outbreak in southern Tanzania in 1952. The name chikungunya derives its origin from the Kimakonde language meaning “to become contorted,” describing the stooped nature...

ANXIETY DISORDER

ANXIETY DISORDER

ANXIETY DISORDER Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It is a feeling of fear or apprehension of what is about to come. Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life and it affects everyone in different ways.Many people worry about things such as health,...

GOUT

GOUT Gout is a disorder in uric acid metabolism that causes sudden attacks of intense pain, swelling, and redness in your joints or soft tissues. It is a painful form of arthritis. When your body has excessive uric acid, sharp crystals may deposit in the joints...

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased movement of the joints. Small joints in the hands and feet are most commonly affected. Sometimes RA can affect your organs, such as eyes,...

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

PARKINSON’S DISEASE Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that can affect the ability to perform common, daily activities. It gets worse over time, if not treated.  It usually affects people after the age of 60, but it may start as early as the age of 40.  CAUSES...

HYPERTHYROIDISM

HYPERTHYROIDISM Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid gland; it is a condition where your thyroid gland makes and releases high levels of thyroid hormones than your body needs which can affect your entire body THYROID GLAND AND ITS FUNCTION Thyroid gland is a...

URINARY TRACT INFECTION

URINARY TRACT INFECTION Urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system which removes the wastes and extra water from our body. Urinary system includes two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder and one urethra. Most of the infections involve the...

POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE

POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE Polycystic kidney disease  is a genetic disorder that causes many fluid filled cysts to grow in the kidneys. (Tamil name: சிறுநீரக நீர்க்கட்டி) PKD cysts can change the shape of the kidneys, making them to look much larger in size. TYPES...

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