Causes of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone and it can lead to an increased risk of
fracture. When bone mineral density or BMD reduces it is a sign of osteoporosis, bone micro architecture is disturbed, and the amount of non-collagenous
proteins in bone is altered. Osteoporosis as defined by the World Health Organization in women is bone mineral density 2.5 standard deviations below peak bone mass measured at the age of 20 years.
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Premature labor or early onset of labor
Premature labor means babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
Preterm labor accounts for seven percent of total babies born. It can happen to any women, but it is quite risky for the young, single or smoking women and those who are
underweight.
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Retinal detachment or detached retina or retinal tear
Retinal detachment is a condition of the eye in which the retina is detached from its underlying layer. It is a medical emergency and it causes sudden
vision loss and blindness. It is very common in persons who have
severe myopia.
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Developmental co-ordination disorder or Dyspraxia
The children with
dyspraxia are average or above average intelligence, but behaviorally immature. It is also known as Developmental co-ordination disorder, clumpsy child syndrome, hidden handicap, motor learning problems or sensitive integrative problems
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Teenage Depression
Modern society with all of its hustle and bustle has become a very fertile ground for mental disorders. Everyone is living a fast-paced life. And we do not have enough time to build strong relationships; therefore, we end up spending much of our time in isolation. Added by the
stress that develops from this type of lifestyle, it’s easy to fall into depression; one common misconception is that depression is experienced only by adults. Nowadays, we have such a thing called teenage depression.
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Peutz Jeghers Syndrome
It is also known as hereditary
intestinal polyposis syndrome. It is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disease. It is characterized by presence of benign hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and presence of hyperpigmented macules on lips and
oral mucosa.
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Strabismus or squint or Crossed eyes
Strabismus is a condition of the eye in which the eyes are not aligned with each other. It occurs due to lack of coordination of the extra ocular muscles. It is also known as crossed eyes, Estropia,
Exotropia, Wall eye
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Undescended testis in children
It is a testicle that has not moved in to its position which is
scrotum. It can affect one or both testes. Approximately 10% of cases are bilateral. Among unilateral cases, left side is most common.
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Transient ischemic attack
Transient ischemic attack is also known as mini
stroke or warning stroke. It occurs due to changes in the blood supply to a particular area of the brain leading to neurological symptoms which may present for less than 24 hours.
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Atkins Diet
Atkins diet one of the most popular of the low-
carbohydrate diets. Favors consuming more protein-rich foods. Body enters into
ketosis process. It consists of four phases, each having its own restrictions. Like all other diets, this too has its own advantages and disadvantages.
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