Obesity is a condition where an individual is said to have excess body weight than the ideal weight he/she should have. It is a medical condition where excess body fat has accumulated in the body. It brings negative effects on health. One is called obese when the BMI exceeds over 30 kg/m2. The people having a BMI range of…
Nasal polyps are the growth of soft tissues on the lining of the nasal passage or sinuses. They are painless and are formed as a result of chronic inflammation of the lining. Small polyps do not cause any symptoms but the larger ones block the nasal passages and cause breathing difficulty and frequent infections. They are associated with inflammation…
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…
Insomnia is a condition where a person has difficulty in getting sufficient sleep. It can be caused by a variety of factors which include stress, anxiety, depression, medical conditions like chronic pain, breathing difficulties, medications, stimulants, some psychologically traumatic events, or even a change of sleeping pattern. The treatment includes behavioral therapies that teach new sleep…
