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| Unique Visitors: 95 |
| Total Unique Visitors: 266769 |
| Visitors Out: 1928 |
| Total Visitors Out: 6176 |
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| Cervical Spondylosis (Degenerative neck disease ) |
| 2009-10-09 04:34:12 |
Cervical Spondylosis/ Degenerative neck diseaseGeneral Info about Cervical SpondylosisThe area, which are commonly affected by Cervical Spondylosis are from the fourth to seventh vertebral bones. The discs present in between the two vertebrae loses height due to ageing or degeneration or sometimes due to injury.In cervical spondylosis the ligament of the joints become thick and shortened. The disc space becomes narrow and gradually compresses the nerve. In advanced cases of Cervical Spondylosis, spinal cord is affected and may also lead to paralysis of the arm.Galen as far back as in 160 AD recognized this protective effect of the discs and said:'Probably then, provident nature made the nerves grow out from the spinal medulla right at the point where the lateral parts of the vertebrae come...
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| Cervical Dystonia (Torticollis / Stiff Neck / Wryneck ) |
| 2009-10-09 04:32:37 |
Torticollis / Stiff Neck / Wryneck / Cervical DystoniaGeneral Info about TorticollisThe word 'Torticollis' comes from the Latin, tortus meaning "Twisted" and Collum meaning "Neck".Torticollis refers to the neck in a twisted or bent position due to imbalance of neck muscles and leads to involuntary contractions of the neck muscle refers to presentation of the neck in a twisted or bent position due to non-symmetry of neck muscles leading to involuntary contractions of the neck muscle.This condition affects the neck muscles which become tender and soft. The neck gradually begins to bend to one side. Family history of the condition increases the chances of suffering from the condition. In such cases, the condition may gradually start and begin to bend the neck to one side during the middle age...
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| Cervical Cancer |
| 2009-10-09 04:31:39 |
Cervical Cancer - OverviewCervical canceris a slowly progressing disease, which affects the lining of the mouth of the uterus, known as cervixCancer is a disease, which is caused by the uncontrolled growth and proliferation of cells. Cancer that affects the lining of the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus, is known as cervical cancer.The surface of the cervical lining comprises of two cell types, the squamous and the columnar cells. Squamous cells are resistant to injury while the columnar cells forms glands and secrete a mucus- like fluid. The region in the cervix where there is a transition from one cell type to another is called squamo-columnar junction. This is the area that is most prone to develop cancer. During a Pap-screening test, samples from this area are removed to b...
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| Cephalgia (Headache ) |
| 2009-10-09 04:30:08 |
Headache / CephalgiaAboutA headache literally means ‘pain in the head’. It is a common complaint that may occur frequently in some'Every head has its own headache'- Arab proverbA headache literally means ‘pain in the head’. In many cases, it does not stop with the head and may extend on to the neck and upper back. It is a very common complaint that may occur frequently in some people.The brain is itself pain-free as it lacks nociceptors;however, the surrounding membrane, dura, and the associated blood vessels have pain receptors and are highly prone to pain. Any irritation to these membranes and blood vessels result in aches. Irritations to the head muscles too can result in a painful experience.The common causes for a headache include stress/tensions, dehydration, eye stain, ...
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| Cellulite Treatment |
| 2009-10-09 04:27:27 |
Cellulite TreatmentGet that svelte, toned look at affordable prices by traveling abroad.Cellulite is a skin condition, also known by other synonyms such as 'orange peel syndrome' or 'cottage cheese skin'. It mostly affects women of all sizes and shapes and age. It is also observed in some men.Stress and a lot of other lifestyle factors play a role in causing cellulite. The only impact of this condition is that it is considered aesthetically offensive by some as the skin overlying the thighs, abdomen and buttocks become dimpled and lumpy.If you pinch the skin over these areas, your skin may become dimply or tender, or may appear paler or may feel colder in comparison to the rest of the body. If such is your case, you are a candidate for cellulite treatment.Some of the treatments offered for...
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| Causes of Hair Loss |
| 2009-10-09 04:24:26 |
Causes of Hair LossWorried about your thinning hair? Before you leap into a course of treatment, look at what might be causing your hair to fall. Here are a few common reasons why people lose hair (listed in order of the control an individual can exercixe over them, and how common these conditions are):1. Trichotillomania,2. Hair treatments and styling3. Genetics4. Disruption of the hair-growth cycle5. Skin diseases6. Chronic diseases7. Side effect of medicines1. TrichotillomaniaPeople who suffer from trichotillomania (which is classified as a psychological disorder) pull out their hair, mostly as a result of stress – some people actually do it so compulsively they even go bald. Usually, their hair is lost in patches. Sometimes the hair shaft is broken, and oc...
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| Cataract in Detail |
| 2009-10-09 04:12:58 |
About CataractCataract is derived from the Greek word cataraetos, which describes especially running water. Rapidly running water turns white, as do nature of cataracts. The lens is a crystalline transparent structure, situated within the eyeball composed of protein and water. As long as the lens is transparent we are able to see the world. Any factor that leads to a loss of transparency of the lens can cause cataract....
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| Cataract |
| 2009-10-09 04:12:25 |
General Info about CataractThe most common condition related to aging is cataract. More than quarter of all Indians aged 65 and older have a cataract. A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens. When the lens becomes cloudy, the light is blocked and scattered, and therefore the image that appears is blurred. As a cataract develops, it becomes harder for a person to see. The lens is that part of the eye which helps to focus light on the retina. The retina is the eye's sensitive layer that sends visual signals to the brain. To produce a sharp image, the lens must remain clear....
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| Carcinoma of The Breast (Breast Cancer ) |
| 2009-10-09 04:07:07 |
Breast Cancer / Carcinoma of the BreastAboutBreast cancer, as the name suggests, is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands.It is the second most popular cancer after lung cancer and is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths world wide.On a global scale breast cancer is the most common cancer amongst women . According to estimates, in the 2004 alone breast cancer caused 519,000 deaths worldwide.Breast cancer incidence increases with age; the older the woman, the more aggressive the evaluation techniques employed. Nevertheless, younger women with breast lumps are at a far greater risk for breast cancer in comparison to asymptomatic women of the same age group, and to older women.Breast cancer mostly occurs in women over the age of 50, and the risk is especially high for wo...
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| Cannabis |
| 2009-10-09 04:02:52 |
About CannabisCannabis has a long history of medicinal, recreational, and industrial use and comes from a bushy plant, with thick sticky flowers, called Cannabis Sativa.Cannabis or Hemp otherwise known as 'marijuana' or 'marihuana',Cannabis is produced from dried leaves from the Hemp plant, 'Cannabis Sativa'.The active ingredients from this plant are called 'marijuana', or 'marihuana'.An interesting point about marihuana is that it makes some people lose focus on events around them, while it elevates the physical sensations in others.Cannabis is a drug that affects an individual by acting on the brain.50 percent of the chemicals that make up Cannabis are the potent 'cannabinoids', of which the most active is D-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (D9-THC).Traveling through the blood stream the chemicals...
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