Introduction

The literal meaning of the word ‘Arthritis’ is – inflammation of one or more joints. Joint, as we all know, is an area of the body where two different bones meet. The function of the joint is to move the body parts connected by its bones. Medical name for joint pain is ‘arthralgia’. Arthritis can manifest itself in more than 100 forms. Arthritis could be because of wear and tear of cartilage. This form of arthritis is called osteoarthritis. Arthritis can also be because of inflammation resulting from an overactive immune system. This form of arthritis is called rheumatoid arthritis. Read the rest of this entry »

Introduction

Alzheimer’s is associated primarily with memory lapses that occur with advancement in age. In addition to memory lapses, persons may experience physical or verbal outbursts, emotional distress, restlessness, hallucinations or delusions. Some amount of memory loss, with advancement in age is normal and is not a sign of Alzheimer’s. In fact there is a very thin line of separation with memory lapses that are ‘normal’ and those that signal Alzheimer’s. So if you fear someone elderly in your family to be suffering from Alzheimer’s, it is best to consult a doctor. Read the rest of this entry »

What It Is

Contrary to popular belief, Cancer is not one disease. It is a CLASS of diseases in which a group of cells exhibit following traits:
1) Uncontrolled growth i.e. growth and division beyond normal limits.
2)Invasion i.e. intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues.
And in some cases,
3) Metastasis i.e. spread to other locations in the body via lymph or blood. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the major problems in treating stroke is that most people do not know what the symptoms are.

If you or a loved one has even one of the following symptoms, call an ambulance right away. Tell the correspondent that you think a stroke has occurred.

Weakness or paralysis: Loss of strength of one arm or leg or one side of the body.
Numbness: Loss of feeling or “pins and needles” on one side of the body.
Lack of intellectual capacity: Trouble understanding what someone is saying.
Vision problems: Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes or sudden double vision.
Problems with balance and coordination: Sudden change in balance and difficulty with coordination.
Headache: Sudden, explosive, severe headache. Read the rest of this entry »