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Diagnosis of Infectious Arthritis - Lab Tests & Physical Examination
Severe pain and swelling in affected joint, warmth in the area around joint, shaking chills and fever are the major symptoms of infectious or septic arthritis. This type of arthritis is caused by the bacterial infections mainly by the organisms like staphylococci, streptococci, gonococci and hemophilus influenzae. It most frequently[...]
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Rubella Pregnancy
Rubella Pregnancy
Rubella is also known as German measles. This disease is different from regular measles and an immunity from regular measles doesn’t protect you from Rubella . The Rubella virus is a Teratogenic agent which means that it can cause birth defects and/ or malformations. A pregnant woman who[...]
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Grape juice and pectin are effective home remedy for arthiritis pain
Arthritis is a condition which is caused because of inflammation of your joints. This condition weakens the people suffering it and often makes it difficult for them to lead a normal life. People suffering form Arthritis find that not only are they unable to bend their hands and feet in[...]
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Itchy lips home cure
Honey and almond oil are excellent sootheners. Allergy to certain lipsticks, lip balm or any particular food stuffs might contribute. Moisturizers or baby oils are helpful for dry and itching skin. If the causative factor is allergy to foods, a physician's guidance is recommended to identify the culprit[...]
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Remedies for Freckles
Freckles are formed due to over exposure of sun mostly on fair skin individuals. Try these few simple freckles remedies: Use sour milk to clean your face and as a mask, as the lactic acid in it is the natural peeling agent and will help in gentle peeling of the[...]
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Health advice on eye redness | Alternative cures for red eyes
Intolerance to light is referred to as photophobia or light sensitivity. Pain or discomfort to bright light results in closing of eyes or squinting. It is more common in individuals suffering from migraine, cataract or those with light colored eyes. Retinal detachment, sun burn, irritation due to contact lenses are[...]
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Health advice on headache due to perfume smell | Alternative cures for headache due to perfume smell
Many times perfume or other strong smells like itar smell can be a causative factor or a trigger for headaches. Avoid using strong perfumes and stay away from itar smell as far as possible to avoid the onset of headache. The best way to turn a headache off is to[...]
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Health advice on decaf coffee
There is no conclusive evidence of an association between coffee consumption and gall bladder disease. The caffeine present in regular coffee is a central nervous system stimulant. While there are some short term benefits of improved cognition and alertness, long term effects of caffeine are adverse. Caffeine is implicated as[...]
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Query about chicken pox | Doubts regarding chicken pox
Chicken pox information- VZV or Varicella zoster virus is the main causative of chiken pox, with catarrhal and conjuntival symptoms and spots appearing in two or three waves, mainly on the body and head rather than the hands and becoming itchy pores called pox. Chickenpox incubation period is of 10[...]
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Rubella Home Remedies
Rubella Home Remedies And Treatment
Rubella: Rubella, also known as ‘German measles’, is a viral infection caused by the Rubella Virus. It has similar characteristics as measles, but is caused by a different virus. Rubella is not as infectious as measles, and its symptoms are not as severe. While the[...]
