For most newborns, one of the first few activities after birth is the passage of poop. It is one of the “rituals” of being born and of healthy living. When parents and caregivers notice that a newborn is not passing stools, they become alarmed. In this article, we will examine the causes of delayed passage …
Your stool color says a lot about your gut health and overall health. Your gut processes all ingested food materials, absorbs nutrients from the food particles, and discards the waste products which we see as stool. Normal poop is formed, soft and brownish in color. When one passes frequent loose stools – more than three …
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Numbness in any part of the body is not a normal sensation, especially if it persists, and may be due to a number of reasons. It is commonly due to a problem affecting a nerve or the collection of nerves supplying an area of the body. Numbness due to nerve affectation is caused by damage, …
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Due to changes in how work is done over the last few decades and the advent of mobile phones, our posture has rapidly changed. We spend most of our days sitting or peering into our phones. Consequently, our necks suffer the brunt of it all. In this article, we will examine the different remedies for …
At some point in our lives, we have had a feeling of being ‘drugged’ or feeling drowsy after eating. It is, in fact, a normal occurrence and is no cause for concern- if it happens infrequently. While it may be inconsequential for some, it may be disconcerting for others if it happens frequently – especially …
Respiratory system problems are very common in clinical practice with many of the patients visiting the doctor having problems related to breathing, including shortness of breath. Shortness of breath is usually brought on by a problem with the functioning of the heart or the lungs. In this article, we will look at health conditions that …
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In some individuals, different factors ensure that they have to continue living with one lung, rather than two as in most people. This may be due to an inborn error, trauma, lifestyle or occupational diseases affecting the lungs. The lungs are considered vital for life and are integral for everyday functioning. In this article, we …
The nose is responsible for air exchange and the sense of smell. It allows oxygen from the atmosphere into the lungs where air exchange occurs. It cleans, warms and moisturizes the air we breathe in to make it safe before it reaches the lungs. It is much larger than it looks from the outside and …
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Many people believe that vaping is safer than cigarette smoking. It is so much more socially acceptable that even teens vape, the same ones that are legally prevented from smoking. However, is vaping actually safer? Is vaping just as bad for your lungs as cigarettes are? In this article, we will look at the effects of …
Milia are skin growths on different parts of the body, especially around the eyes. They are relatively harmless but may be a source of worry. In this article, we will discuss what they are and the different ways one could get rid of milia under the eyes. What Are Milia? Milia are tiny dots or …
