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Gastritis
Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It can be caused by a bacterial infection that usually causes peptic ulcers, or overuse of pain relievers, or excessive use of alcohol or even autoimmune disorders. It is characterized by a burning ache in the stomach, which gets either better or worse with eating. The…
Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is simply defined as the absence of the menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age. It is generally classified into 2 types, Primary and Secondary amenorrhea. Primary Amenorrhea is the failure of menses to occur by the age of 16 years, even in the presence of normal growth and secondary sexual characteristics while secondary…
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis or simply OA is a condition where the wear and tear of joints happens and is the most common type of arthritis. It is a degenerative disorder that is associated with cartilage breakdown in joints. The OA can occur in any joint/s in the body though mostly occurs in the weight-bearing joints of the…
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are small, hard mineral deposits of calcium oxalates and uric acid that form inside the kidneys. These can be found anywhere in the urinary tract. When the urine has a high concentration of minerals, which gets stuck together to form stones. There are no symptoms until the stone moves around and blocks the tubular passages. The concentration of…