Sweating is a product of your body’s natural ability to self-regulate your internal temperature. However, when sweat production exceeds the necessary level to maintain a stable body temperature, you may experience excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis. Primary factors like family history, age of onset, frequency and duration of episodes, and disruption of increased sweating may trigger […]
The domain of biomedical sciences encompasses many techniques of rehab and therapy that do not involve the use of pharmaceuticals. These different types of physical therapy have evolved throughout the time and are aimed to treat various disorders and pathologies more properly and efficiently in a patient-centric environment. People nowadays have a broad range of therapeutic options at […]
If your stomach hurts after you drink milk or your body reacts negatively to eating nuts, you most likely have a peanut allergy or lactose intolerance. But what makes the two conditions different from each other apart from the trigger foods involved? How do you know whether you have a food intolerance or are simply […]
As unreal as it sounds, cockroach allergy can be diagnosed by doctors. This allergy has lasted for as long as these pests have been around. While it is common knowledge that cockroaches are the means of spreading various bacteria, very few people realize that they can be allergens too! What is a cockroach allergy? The […]
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGDs) are digestive system abnormalities that lack detectable biomarkers hence symptoms cannot be attributed to the presence of physiological or anatomical abnormalities. This condition is marked by persistent or recurring stomach pain or distress accompanied by abnormal bowel movements. As a result, many conventional medical tests to be carried out to identify FGDs, including CT scans, x-rays […]
A mood swing is a phenomenon that indicates rapid fluctuation in emotion over a short period. This can look like unpredictability in the change of emotions at little triggers. You might feel happy and content one minute and shift to unproportionate anger at a slight annoyance in the next minute. Alternatively, mood swings can also […]
People have started becoming more conscious about their health and well-being, including being more aware of allergies. Knowing what triggers your immune system and what exacerbates it is vital, and the same goes for everyone with a latex allergy. Not only is that provoked by certain rubber items, but some latex allergy foods may also […]
Diabetes occurs when your body becomes unable to produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that your body uses to convert glucose or sugar into energy. If your body experiences difficulty in metabolizing glucose, this may cause high blood sugar levels to take place. The condition is called Hyperglycaemia, which may further lead to lessening your body’s ability to […]
Allergy season brings the onset of rhinitis and sudden coughing fits, amongst other symptoms. If you notice a sudden increase in symptoms like sneezing, itching, and watery eyes, you’re experiencing an allergic reaction caused by a seasonal allergen. The seasonal allergy calendar prepares you for what to expect. Allergies are genetically acquired immune reactions, so […]
