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Multiple sclerosis –  Things you need to know

Multiple sclerosis – Things you need to know

There are no specific diagnostic tests for the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. The general approach is to test for usual diseases that have similar symptoms and eliminate the likely conditions. A diagnosis is then arrived at by elimination of the common conditions that mimic MS. This method of diagnosis is often employed to diagnose difficult diseases and the technique is called differential diagnosis.
Advancement in treatments of neurological disorders

Advancement in treatments of neurological disorders

Specific causes for neurological disorders are various and depends on each case. Neurological disorders encompass a vast variety of cases from congenital malformations, immune system driven, cardiovascular system related and degenerative and a lot others. Each disorder has its own peculiar symptoms. Many has no known cause and are idiopathic.
4 ways to treat deafness that you need to know now

4 ways to treat deafness that you need to know now

If you find yourself frequently asking people to repeat themselves or lose track of a conversation because you can’t hear parts of it, you should get your hearing checked. Though deafness is typically associated with elderly people, it can affect men and women of all ages. Sadly, there is no cure for hearing loss or deafness.
Early signs and symptoms of Hepatitis C

Early signs and symptoms of Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is one of those diseases that are quite hard to detect. It affects the liver and the immune system. The symptoms occur sporadically over a prolonged period. Also, most of the symptoms tend to overlap with other diseases such as flu, jaundice or diarrhea. This makes the diagnosis of Hepatitis C difficult for doctors.
A brief overview of bipolar disorder

A brief overview of bipolar disorder

Many people have different variations about bipolar disorder. For some, it could be a state of depression whereas for others, they could interpret it as a state of frequent mood swings. The truth is far from these variations and doctors usually agree that bipolar disorder is one of the most severe forms of mental disorders that a person might endure.
Some must-know facts about bipolar disorder

Some must-know facts about bipolar disorder

Mental illness can be of many forms and can be quite challenging to the person suffering as well as for the medical specialists treating them. The main reason for these could be the fact that mental illness does not show a pattern across individuals and can show many differences between every person.
Effective measures to prevent kidney disorders

Effective measures to prevent kidney disorders

Many of us are quite familiar with the age-old saying – prevention is better than cure, which has been proven right. The onus here falls on the fact that you do not have to wait till you fall ill and are forced to take drastic measures. Instead, you can start taking measures that would help you maintain a healthy body.
5 grave symptoms of kidney disorders

5 grave symptoms of kidney disorders

Being healthy and leading a “disease-free” life is almost everyone’s motto. Nobody likes being confined to the bed. Most of the disorders we suffer from are self-created, whereas some are hereditary in nature. When our body becomes vulnerable to any disease or disorder, it begins to show signs of the same, which most of the times goes unnoticed.
All about cholesterol: types and treatments

All about cholesterol: types and treatments

Cholesterol is a chemical compound found in the bloodstreams of the human body. It is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells of the body and is mostly composed of lipids and fats. The human body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest food.
High Cholesterol: Causes and prevention

High Cholesterol: Causes and prevention

Cholesterol can be your friend and enemy at the same time. A definite amount of cholesterol is a necessity for proper bodily functions, whereas an excess of it may cause a lot of trouble, sometimes as bad as a heart attack. Cholesterol is a very common ingredient of the human body and can be found in each and every cell.
Top five signs of schizophrenia

Top five signs of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is one of the most disturbing chronic mental disorders. Neither the exact cause of the disease is known nor is there a cure. However, if a diagnosis is made at the very beginning and a holistic treatment is instituted immediately, the individual can lead an active, productive and socially acceptable life.
A brief overview of schizophrenia

A brief overview of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental sickness which if treated properly would allow a person to live an active, productive, and by and large a socially acceptable life. As is understood in public, schizophrenia is neither a split personality disorder nor is it a multiple personality disorder and a vast majority of the patients are nonviolent.
Common causes and types of schizophrenia

Common causes and types of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is the most disturbing of all chronic mental disorders. To compound matters, it has no cure either. However, if detected earlier on and treated properly, one can live an active, productive life and can also be fairly well adjusted to social needs. Properly treated means not only medication but a therapy which is lifelong.
5 common signs of schizophrenia

5 common signs of schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder. It causes periodic, unpredictable flare ups. The exact causes for this disease is not known and there is no known cure for it either. The family, if it decides to look after the patient, has to make some really strong long-term commitment and willingness to sacrifice and bear a lot of inconveniences too.

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