A layman only knows menstrual periods to be something girls go through every month until they reach their menopause. However, it’s not as uncomplicated as it sounds. There is an intricate science behind periods, but in simple terms; it’s a monthly process when the lining of the womb gets thicker with tissue and the ovaries release an egg and when this egg remains unfertilized, the body sheds the tissue through the vagina in the form of blood.… Continue Reading...
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Sweaty palms? Know more about Palmar Hyperhydrosis !
Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by abnormally increased sweating, not necessarily related to heat or exercise. You may sweat so much that it soaks through your clothes or drips off your hands. Besides disrupting normal daily activities, this type of heavy sweating can cause social anxiety and embarrassment. Although primarily a physical condition, hyperhidrosis can affect the quality of life from a psychological, emotional, and social perspective.
In Palmar hyperhidrosis, the palms usually get sweaty even when performing regular tasks.… Continue Reading...
Understanding HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a global public health issue and millions of people have become its victims, if you feel like you need to get tested, see the next link where you can get an HIV test. There are 3 different stages of HIV with symptoms that may vary for each infected individual:
- Acute HIV:This is the initial stage of HIV where the infection develops 2-4 weeks after someone contracts HIV.
“Sciatica” – Back pain running down your leg!
Sciatica is a nerve pain which arises due to the irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. The pain can range from mild to severe in intensity. Usually, Sciatica is caused when the nerve in the lower spine is compressed. The pain is not only limited to the back, it begins from the lower back, buttocks, runs down the legs on the outer side. It is described in medical terms as lumbosacral radiculopathy.… Continue Reading...