Author: DR K TAMILSELVAN
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Sleeplessness (insomnia)
Sleeplessness, also called insomnia or sleep deprivation, means the state of being unable or unwilling to sleep adequately, leading to poor alertness, performance, and health, marked by difficulty falling or staying asleep, causing daytime…
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Furuncle Nostril
Furuncle Nostril A furuncle in the nostril, also known as nasal vestibulitis or a nasal boil, is a painful, pus-filled infection of a hair follicle caused by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus. Treatment varies by…
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Presbyopia meaning “old eye”
Presbyopia meaning “old eye” Presbyopia comes from a Greek word meaning “old eye” and represents a natural part of ageing rather than a disease. This vision condition happens when your eye’s lens loses its…
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Oral cancer
Oral cancer Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer or cancer of the oral cavity, is a type of cancer that begins in the mouth, lips, or throat. The most common type is squamous…
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Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN)
Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN) is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) that is typically malignant. GTN arises from abnormal growth of placental tissue in the uterus and can include conditions like invasive…
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Brain tumors
Brain tumors A brain tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue that develops within the brain. These tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). Brain tumors can arise from brain tissue, or they…
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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are mental health conditions that can affect women during pregnancy and up to one year after childbirth. These disorders, which include depression,…
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Mood Swings
Mood Swings Mood swings are sudden changes in how you feel. They’re caused by changing levels of brain chemicals. They can be a regular part of life, like hunger. Or they can be a…
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis Avascular necrosis is a disease that results from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. When blood supply is cut off, the bone tissue dies and the bone…