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According to the research published in PubMed in 2011, the diverticular disease affected 45% of the individuals in the study sample. There was a significant rise in the prevalence of diverticular disease when compared to two barium enema investigations conducted in Singapore two decades earlier. What is diverticular disease? Diverticular disease is an infection in …
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In ulcerative colitis, inflammation begins in the rectum and can migrate to the colon. Symptoms may be persistent or intermittent. Diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal discomfort, anemia, and blood or pus in bowel movements are some of the symptoms. What is ulcerative colitis? According to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition of …
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Asperger’s syndrome is a communication and socializing problem that affects people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Obsessive interests, formal speech, rituals, social isolation, motor skill delays, a lack of inventiveness, and sensory issues are signs of Asperger’s syndrome. Teaching tactics and therapies can help patients have a better life. What is Asperger’s syndrome? Asperger’s syndrome, …
According to SingHealth, in Asia, diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the primary cause of visual loss. With 10% of Singaporean individuals between the ages of 18 and 69 having diabetes, Singapore has one of the highest prevalence rates of diabetes mellitus (DM) in the world. Around 30% of these people have DR, with 10% having vision-threatening …
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Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common vision problem that is generally detected before the age of 20. Myopia has a negative impact on distance vision, which means nearby items are easy to see, whereas faraway objects are difficult. What is myopia? Myopia (short-sightedness) is a common eye ailment that causes distant things to seem blurry. Prescription …
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Aerobic exercise, often known as steady-state cardio, is done at a slow to moderate speed. Doing aerobic exercises on daily basis brings many advantages that make our health better. What is aerobic exercise? Aerobic exercise is a type of cardiovascular exercise that gets your heart racing. Your blood circulates fast throughout your body during aerobic …
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Narcolepsy is a sleep syndrome characterized by excessive and persistent daytime drowsiness. Understanding the different types of narcolepsy, as well as its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and therapy can help sufferers manage it better. What is narcolepsy? Narcolepsy is a long-term neurological condition that disrupts the brain’s capacity to regulate sleep-wake cycles. After waking up, people …
Cardiomyopathy refers to a group of heart muscle disorders. These disorders may affect people of various ages and races and have a variety of causes, symptoms, and treatments. What is cardiomyopathy? Cardiomyopathy is a term that describes conditions of the heart muscle. Cardiomyopathy causes scar tissue and stiffens, expands, or thickens your heart. Consequently, your …
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According to World Health Organization (WHO), endometriosis affects roughly 10% of reproductive-age women and girls globally. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and/or infertility. There are four stages of endometriosis: Stage 1: Minimal. On your ovaries, there are little …
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Wisdom teeth removal is a surgical treatment that involves the extraction of one or more wisdom teeth, which are the four permanent adult teeth positioned at the top and bottom corners of your mouth. This surgery should be done when you have any problems with them. What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third …
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