Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS as it is commonly known, is a condition that affects around one in ten women around the world. It is caused by a hormonal imbalance which can bring about several metabolic and physical changes in the sufferer. The ovaries (left and right) are the organs in the female reproductive system…
Category: Non-communicable Diseases
Dementia
The term ‘dementia’ refers to the state of experiencing symptoms such as loss of memory, cognitive (problem solving) function, thinking and language due to damage in the brain. This state can be caused by several different diseases, Alzheimer’s being the most common of them. Being degenerative in nature, dementia is known to affect older people…
Allergic Rhinitis (aka Hay Fever)
Rhinitis (with its suffix -itis) refers to an inflammation of the nose. Allergic rhinitis refers to nasal inflammation that occurs in response to some sort of allergen. It is a non-communicable condition which has been estimated to affect around 30% of the world’s population. Symptoms Symptoms may vary between individuals, but usually include most or…
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