A potassium deficiency leads to a condition called hypokalemia. The normal serum potassium level ranges between 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/liter. While the normal daily intake of potassium is 70-100 mEq, the kidneys should remove the same amount consumed every day or it could lead to low potassium in the body. Function of potassium Potassium is...
Hyperkalemia is a condition in which the potassium levels in the body are more than the normal range. According to experts, the normal blood potassium level ranges between 3.6 and 5.2 millimoles per liter. When the reading goes higher than 6.0 millimoles per liter, it can be dangerous to health and needs immediate medical attention. ...
Lifestyle Modification to Manage GERD should be used for all patients as a first step in treating GERD. Some lifestyle modification may help with the symptoms of GERD. -Sleep with head elevated -Avoid late night meals -Avoid smoking and alcohol -Avoid foods/drinks that lower LES such as chocolate, high acid foods like tomato, peppermint, fatty...
Diabetes can be termed as a condition where people do not produce enough insulin to meet their body’s needs or when the cells do not respond properly to insulin. Insulin is an important component in the body because it moves glucose, a simple sugar, into the body’s cells from the blood. If insulin isn’t available...
Cancer is defined as the abnormal growth of cells that occupy the tissues and spreads all over the body. Cancerous cells obtain nutrients from the blood vessels and spread massively creating tumors that eventually destroys the tissues in the body. It is to be kept in mind that tumors can be both cancerous (malignant) as...
Melanoma is one of the serious types of skin cancer. It usually develops in the melanocytes, which produce the pigment melanin that gives color to the human skin. While melanoma can occur in other parts of the body as well, such as the eyes or internal organs, skin cancer is the most common and dangerous...
Gout is an intensely painful type of arthritis that affects both men and women. Men over the age of 40 are more prone to being affected by it as compared to women. Women can experience gout attacks after menopause. Attacks usually last for a few days or it may even prolong for a week or...
Brain cancer is a rare kind of cancer which arises due to the growth of malignant cells in the tissues of the brain. The cells that grow in the brain tissue generally take the form of a tumor. This tumor is a cancer tissue which largely interferes with the functioning of the brain. These tumors,...
Celiac disease is developed due to the immune reaction to the consumption of foods which has gluten in them. It is generally found in food items like rye, wheat, and barley. Villus, a small intestinal component, is affected due to this disease which leads to mal-absorption of nutrients. Malnutrition is one of the main condition...
Autism is a complex disability that triggers during the early development of the child. This is predominant among the younger generation and is recognized as a neurological disorder that interferes with the normal functioning of the brain. Autism leads to retarded mental development, causing poor interaction and communication skills in the affected children. It is...