Fibromyalgia

According to ICD-11, fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain (CWP) is diffuse pain in at least 4 of 5 body regions and is associated with significant emotional distress (anxiety, anger/frustration or depressed mood) or functional disability (interference in daily life activities and reduced participation in social roles). CWP is multifactorial: biological, psychological and social factors contribute …

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Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

A metabolic disorder with heterogenous etiologies which is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. (ICD-11) Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to …

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Hypertension Disease

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the body’s arteries, the major blood vessels in the body. Hypertension is when blood pressure is too high. Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The first (systolic) number represents the pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts or beats. The …

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Fall into two broad categories: upper and lower sources of bleeding. The ligament of Treitz is the anatomic landmark of separation of upper and lower bleeds. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of gastrointestinal bleeding? Black or tarry stool Bright red blood in vomit Cramps in …

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Creativity

Effect on your health How to improve? Creativity, which has an impact on our mental and physical health, is the ability to think about a task or a problem in a new or different way, or the ability to use the imagination to generate new ideas. Creativity enables you to solve complex problems or find …

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Common Cold

Common cold is a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract. It’s usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of common cold? Scratchy or sore throat Runny or snuffy nose Cough Sneezing Headaches Muscle aches Low-grade fever Common …

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Asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways that were inflamed in the lungs. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of asthma? Wheezing Coughing Shortness of …

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Anemia Disease

The cells in blood that carry oxygen to the tissues in the human body are called red blood cells (RBC). Red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. By the time when red blood cells get older, they break down in the spleen and liver. Anemia is a condition that occurs when red blood …

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Allergic Conjunctivitis

Allergic conjunctivitis is conjunctival inflammation usually caused by airborne allergens. Signs Common causes Departments & Emergency Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Signs / Symptoms What’s common signs of allergic conjunctivitis? Most important signs and symptoms are mentioned below: Itching Conjunctival hyperemia Excessive tearing Conjunctival Eyelid swelling Common causes What’s common causes of allergic conjunctivitis? Immunoglobulin E (IgE) …

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