Atherosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (arteries) become thick and stiff — sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues. Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic, but over time, the walls in your arteries can harden, a condition commonly called […]
Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. signs and symptoms include: Shortness of breath Chest tightness or pain Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing A whistling or wheezing sound when […]
Ascaris Lumbricoides
Ascaris lumbricoides is a nematode (roundworm) which inhabits the intestines of humans. Risk factors Eating unwashed fruit and vegetables Low socio-economic class and poor sanitation are also risk factors for infection. Walk on bare foot Presentation Adult worms usually cause no symptoms if localised to the intestinal lumen. Infestation may cause impaired growth in children. […]
Arthritis
What is arthritis? Arthritis means inflammation of joints. Arthritis is very common. There are many different causes of arthritis. Children and adults of all ages can be affected by arthritis. What are the causes of arthritis? The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. However, there are many different causes of […]
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen. However, in most people, pain begins around the navel and then moves. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of appendicitis may include: Sudden pain that begins […]
Aphthous Ulcer
What are aphthous mouth ulcers? Aphthous mouth ulcers are painful sores that can occur anywhere inside the mouth. They are the most common type of mouth ulcer. What causes aphthous mouth ulcers? The cause is not known. They are not infectious, and you cannot ‘catch’ aphthous mouth ulcers. In most cases, the ulcers develop […]
Anxiety Disorder
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks). Symptoms Common anxiety signs and […]
Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues. Having anemia may make you feel tired and weak. Symptoms Anemia symptoms vary depending on the cause of your anemia but may include: Fatigue Weakness Pale skin Irregular heartbeat Shortness of breath Chest […]
শীতকালে ত্বক, চুল, হাত ও পায়ের যত্ন
শীতকালে শুষ্ক শীতল হাওয়া ও বাতাসে বেড়ে যাওয়া ধুলাবালুর কারণে ত্বক হয়ে যায় খসখসে ও মলিন। এর ফলে দেখা দেয় নানা সমস্যা, যেমন ত্বক ফেটে যাওয়া, ত্বকে চুলকানি ইত্যাদি। তাই শীতকালে ত্বকের সুস্বাস্থ্য রক্ষায় দরকার বাড়তি যত্ন ও সতর্কতা। ত্বকের শুষ্কতা শীতে শুষ্ক আবহাওয়ার জন্য ত্বক স্বাভাবিক আর্দ্রতা দ্রুত হারিয়ে ফেলে। তাই শীতকালে গোসলে সাবান […]
মাদকাসক্তের লক্ষণ ও কুফল
মাদক আসক্তের লক্ষণ ও ব্যাবহারের কুফল