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An infection or another autoimmune condition may sometimes trigger neuromyelitis optica (NMO). An infection or another autoimmune condition may sometimes trigger neuromyelitis optica (NMO). Some of the risk factors associated with NMO include: Female gender Africans, Americans, Asians, or Native Americans People of age between 40 and 50 years What is NMO? Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) …

Diabetic macular edema (DME) is an eye condition that affects people with diabetes Living with diabetes takes special care to avoid falling prey to its complications. Some steps can help you prevent its complication, diabetic retinopathy as well as the resulting diabetic macular edema. These include: Getting your blood sugar levels regularly checked. Getting your eye checked by an eye …

Preparation H is a popular topical (applied over the inflamed area) treatment for hemorrhoids, both external and internal. Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen, inflamed veins around the anus or the lower part of the rectum (the terminal part of the large bowel). Hemorrhoids are common in both males and females. It is estimated that 1 in 20 Americans have …

Transient lingual papillitis is the small, painful, reddish-white bumps or spots on the tongue Transient lingual papillitis is the small, painful, reddish-white bumps or spots on the tongue that come and go away on their own. They are completely harmless, although they tend to recur. It is also known as “lie bumps”. Usually, the classic form of transient lingual papillitis …

Air purifiers can remove the stuff that causes allergies and infections. If you have allergies and conditions such as cystic fibrosis and a weak immune system, you can consider using an air purifier at home. The benefits are more pronounced when you have children and old people in your home. If you are looking for a portable air purifier for …

The mindfulness practice of meditation is based on relaxation response techniques. It is a state of deep relaxation in which our breathing, pulse rate, and blood pressure are kept under control. Although practicing mindfulness is linked to complex meditation techniques, it is easier than you think and can be practiced anytime, anywhere. However, it is recommended to put aside a …

AHA is most commonly used for skin conditions such as wrinkles, dry skin, aging skin, or acne. AHAs mean alpha-hydroxy acids. They have become increasingly popular over the last 20 years. In the United States alone, there are over 200 makers of skin care products containing AHAs. AHA is a group of natural acids found in food items. It includes …

Cankles It is quite normal to have big ankles by birth and the condition may be hereditary in some people. Cankles is “slang” (and not a medical term) for the part of the leg where the ankle meets the calf without any defining contour of the ankle. It may be due to a large ankle that you are born with …

A cleft palate is a facial defect in babies that occurs when they are developing inside the womb. A cleft palate is a facial defect in babies that occurs when they are developing inside the womb. A baby’s facial features develop in the first 3 months. Their lips form first, followed by the mouth and palate. Clefts occur if the …

Acquired apraxia of speech can affect someone at any age although it most typically occurs in adults. Apraxia of speech (AOS) is a poorly understood neurological condition that causes problems in a child’s or an adult’s ability to speak properly. Depending on the cause, there are two main types of apraxia of speech: Acquired apraxia of speech Childhood apraxia of …