Know about Symptoms of Autism
March 11, 2010 by uttoransen
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Autism can be defined as a group of complex neurodevelopmental disorders associated with repetitive, constrained and stereotyped patterns of behavior along with social apathy and difficulties in complex communication process. At present, there is 1 autistic child in 110 of normal children. Male children are four times more susceptible than female children.
Common Symptoms of Throat Cancer
March 10, 2010 by uttoransen
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Throat cancer is a group of cancerous condition of the pharynx and larynx. These are again associated with carcinoma of the lips, mouth and nasal cavity. By histological appearance, throat cancer belongs to squamous cell carcinoma where the squamous cell lining of pharynx and larynx goes into anaplasia. Rarely, it may be adenocarcinoma.
Symptoms of Pneumonia
March 5, 2010 by uttoransen
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The disease Pneumonia is generally not easy to detect. The symptoms of pneumonia vary according to the age of the patient and the cause of the infection. Proper diagnosis and medical tests can only detect the pneumonia exactly. The most common symptom is the yellow or greenish phlegm or sputum and high fever along with shivering. Shortness of breath is generally the most common symptom reported in the patients of pneumonia.
A Word about Symptoms of Colon Cancer
March 4, 2010 by uttoransen
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Colon cancer generally does not show the symptoms in early stages. They do not emerge until the disease gets into a complex stage. Thus the colon cancer screening is highly important to detect colon cancer in the initial stages, before the symptoms start appearing. Following are some of the symptoms of colon cancer:
Symptoms of Lung Cancer
March 2, 2010 by uttoransen
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The insinuations of lung cancer are critical and hence its sternness cannot be overlooked. However, it is not always possible to prevent or understand the symptoms of lung cancer but a basic knowledge about the symptoms can help us to reduce the paranoia.
Side Effects of High Blood Pressure
March 1, 2010 by uttoransen
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Blood Pressure refers to the pressure applied by the blood on the blood vessels as it circulates through the body. High blood pressure occurs when the walls of the blood vessels, mainly the bigger arteries, start to become less flexible and stiffen up causing more pressure to be exerted. In other terms, if your blood pressure goes above 140 mm Hg and below 90 mm Hg, you are said to have high blood pressure.
Side Effects of Birth Control
February 28, 2010 by uttoransen
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Birth Control, otherwise known as contraceptives, are methods through which an individual, either male or female, intentionally restricts or decreases the chances of pregnancy. Such methods may include sexual procedures, devices or medication. The most common methods of birth control are the condom for males and the Pill for females.
How to Prevent Tuberculosis – An Overview
February 27, 2010 by uttoransen
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Tuberculosis, or commonly known as TB is an infectious disease caused by a gram-positive rod shaped organism called Mycobacterium. In human, Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the principal agent that is commonly responsible. But in immunocompromised patients like AIDS, Mycobacterium avium intracellulare is the commonest causative agent for opportunistic infection.
How to Prevent Excessive Sweating
February 26, 2010 by uttoransen
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Perspiration is a natural phenomenon but some people sweat so much that it becomes obvious from outside. And you will agree that sweating creates some great awkward moments. In some cases, it is seen that, excessive sweating has compelled a person to avoid public gathering. This is the time; you should know how to prevent sweating.
How to Prevent Acne – Your Guide to Avert this Nagging Disease
February 20, 2010 by uttoransen
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Acne is a very common disease characterized by white or gray tiny papules in the skin. Generally sun-exposed part of your skin is affected. Acne occurs due to blockage of the sebaceous glands. There is bacterial colonization in the sebaceous gland and subsequently localized infection flares up. Scarring of the infected gland occurs and what we see at this stage is called acne.
