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Tension Headache

Tension Headache

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A tension headache – or tension-type headache, as it’s medically known – is the most common type of headache, and yet its causes aren’t well understood. A tension headache is generally a diffuse, mild to moderate pain that many people describe as feeling as if there’s a tight band around their head.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of a tension headache include:

  • Dull, aching head pain
  • The sensation of tightness or pressure across your forehead or on the sides and back of your head
  • Tenderness on your scalp, neck and shoulder muscles
  • Occasionally, loss of appetite

A tension headache can last from 30 minutes to an entire week.

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Swine Flu

Swine Flu

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What Is Swine Flu?

Swine flu is a highly contagious (spreads from person to person) infection caused by a virus.

The name “Swine Flu” is however a misnomer as the infection has also been detected in people who were never in contact with pigs. Thus the World Health Organization has changed its name to a more appropriate and scientific one- Influenza a (H1N1).

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Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism

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Hypothyroidism is the disease state in humans and in animals caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

Causes

  • Iodine Deficiency
  • Diseases such as Hashimoto thyroiditis
  • Lack of thyroid gland
  • Deficiency of hormones from the brain

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Breast Cancer – Detect Early

Breast Cancer – Detect Early

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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women

Common Symptoms of Breast Cancer

  • Change in size of the breasts
  • Nipple that is pulled in or changed in position or shape
  • Rash on or around the nipple
  • Discharge from one or both nipples
  • Puckering or dimpling of skin of the breasts
  • Lump or thickening in the breast
  • Constant pain in the breast or armpit

Let’s Fight Breast Cancer

  • Do Breast Self Examination every month
  • Early detection ensures effective treatment
  • Stay fit & Live a Healthy Life
Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia

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Hypoglycemia, also called low blood sugar, occurs when your blood glucose (blood sugar) level drops too low to provide enough energy for your body’s activities.

Normal blood glucose ranges (mg/dL)
Normal blood glucose levels in people who do not have diabetes

Upon waking (fasting) 70 to 110
After meals Less than 140

Hypoglycemia: A Side Effect of Diabetes Medications
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