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Urinary Tract Infections

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common and can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. One in ten people will experience a UTI at some point in their lifetime. Urinary tract infections are a type of bacterial infection that affects the urethra, bladder, and kidneys. They are more common in women than men because of structural differences in the urinary tract. In this article, you will learn all about urinary tract infections and how to spot the early signs so you can get treatment as fast as possible.

In my last article on Kidneys, at the end I had mentioned that my next article will be on urinary tract infection

What is a Urinary Tract Infection?

A urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection that affects any part of the urinary system. This includes the kidneys, ureters (the

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Are You Aware Of Hashimoto’s Disease? How To Treat It If You Have It

What is Hashimoto’s disease?

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Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body mistakenly makes antibodies that attack its own thyroid gland as if it were a foreign invader.

This can lead to gradual enlargement of the thyroid gland, known as a goiter, and other problems such as feeling cold all the time, feeling hungry all the time, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and losing weight with difficulty.

If left untreated, Hashimoto’s disease can significantly shorten life expectancy. Fortunately, treatment is effective if caught early enough.

What Are the Symptoms of Hashimoto’s Disease?

The most common symptom of Hashimoto’s disease is feeling cold all the time. This is due to the inability of the underactive thyroid gland to produce enough metabolic energy, which is responsible for regulating our body temperature.

If left untreated, Hashimoto’s disease can cause weight

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What Is Hypothyroidism? LEARN IT’S SIGNS SYMPTOMS AND COMPLICATIONS

Signs/symptoms of Hypothyroidism

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Sheela Nayak came to my clinic with complaints of extreme tiredness, breathlessness, swelling of legs and feet, dryness and itching of skin and extreme hair loss. What was this due to? I then advised her to do a few blood tests. One of them was Thyroid profile [T3, T4, TSH]. These were the findings-

  • Hemoglobin level- 8.6g%;
  • Blood sugar fasting- 100 mg/dl;
  • TSH- 13.9 [normal range0.3 to 5.5].

There you are- it was the raised TSH that showed she suffered from Hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism is a condition caused by insufficient levels of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). It can lead to a number of different complications.

The symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, increased weight, hair loss, dry skin and depression.

Left untreated, the disease may cause serious consequences. It may even lead to death. Here’s what you need to know about hypothyroidism and its treatment options:

If

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Diet To Keep Your Bones Strong

Custard apple TO IMPROVE BONE HEALTH
Custard apple contains lots of Calcium needed to keep bones strong and healthy

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Keeping your bones strong and healthy throughout life is an important part of preventing osteoporosis and other bone diseases as you age.

There are many things you can do to improve your bone health, including staying active, monitoring your calcium intake, and maintaining a healthy weight.

With diet alone, you can positively impact your bone health by following a specific eating plan that increases the likelihood of stronger bones as you age. The key to improving your bone health with diet is reducing intake of sodium and sugar while increasing intake of foods high in Vitamin K2 and Calcium.

A balanced diet that includes the right combination of these foods will support your bones now and into old age.

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