
Lactose intolerance occurs when your small intestine doesn’t produce enough enzyme (lactase) to digest milk sugar (lactose). If you’re lactase deficient, lactose in your food moves into the colon instead of being processed and absorbed. In the colon, normal bacteria interact with undigested lactose, causing ...
Read MoreLactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose, the main carbohydrate in dairy products. People with lactose intolerance don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to digest lactose. Without sufficient lactase, lactose moves through your gut undigested ...
Read MoreHow is Hematuria diagnosed? ⦁ Physical exam. which includes a discussion of your medical history. ⦁ Urine tests. Even if your bleeding was discovered through urine testing, you’re likely to have another test to see if your urine still contains red blood cells. A urinalysis ...
Read MoreUrinary tract infections. These occur when bacteria enter your body through the urethra and multiply in your bladder. Symptoms can include a persistent urge to urinate, pain and burning with urination. Kidney infections. These can occur when bacteria enter your kidneys from your bloodstream. A ...
Read MoreWho are more at risk? ⦁ people who have been taking steroid medication for more than 3 months ⦁ women who have had their ovaries removed ⦁ people with a family history of osteoporosis ⦁ people with an eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia ...
Read MoreWhat causes osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is caused by bone loss. Most often, the reason for bone loss is very low levels of the hormone estrogen. Estrogen plays an important role in building and maintaining your bones. The most common cause of low estrogen levels is menopause. ...
Read MoreHow to Handle Cravings in Gestational Diabetes Why do cravings take place during Gestational Diabetes? Due to the need to feed glucose to the growing baby, a woman’s body naturally modifies how it uses the insulin generated during pregnancy and increases the sugar level in ...
Read MoreBreastfeeding: A wonderful mix of warmth, nourishment, and love Breastfeeding is something new that you and your baby discover together, it is a learning process for both of you. It can take a little time to get hold of this blissful journey. But, once you ...
Read MoreHow to celebrate holi in pregnancy? The festival of colours and fun “holi” is just around the corner. With the onset of this auspicious festival, there comes a handful of doubts about celebrating holi if you are pregnant. Many mothers-to-be think about not celebrating holi ...
Read MoreOsteoporosis is a disease of the bones. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle. People have bone loss (the amount of minerals, such as calcium, that your body absorbs (takes) from your bones) for many years without any symptoms. Who gets osteoporosis? Osteoporosis affects ...
Read MoreCan fibroids turn into cancer? Fibroids are usually benign (not cancerous). Rarely (less than one in 1,000) a cancerous fibroid will occur. This is called leiomyosarcoma. Doctors think that these cancers do not arise from an already-existing fibroid. Having fibroids does not increase the risk ...
Read MoreIn the previous blog, we talked about how uterine fibroid is treated through a surgical method known as Myomectomy. If your condition worsens, or if no other treatments work, your physician may perform a hysterectomy. However, this means that you will not be able to ...
Read MoreHow are fibroids treated? Your doctor will develop a treatment plan based on your age, the size of your fibroids, and your overall health. You may receive a combination of treatments. Medications Medications to regulate your hormone levels may be prescribed to shrink fibroids. Gonadotropin-releasing ...
Read MoreWhat are the symptoms of fibroids? Your symptoms will depend on the number of tumors you have as well as their location and size. For instance, submucosal fibroids may cause heavy menstrual bleeding and trouble conceiving. If your tumor is very small or you are ...
Read MoreWhile in many instances the cause is harmless, blood in the urine (hematuria) might indicate a serious disorder. When to see a doctor Some medications and certain foods, including beets, rhubarb and berries, can cause your urine to turn red. A change in urine color ...
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