Insomnia refers to the condition of having difficulty in falling asleep or remaining asleep. Intensity and frequency may vary from one case to another, and can often be improved with the introduction of certain lifestyle changes. Symptoms The most straight-forward symptoms of insomnia are: difficulty falling asleep at night (delayed sleep onset) waking up intermittently…
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Acne Vulgaris
Acne vulgaris – or acne, as it is commonly known – is a skin condition that affects almost every individual at some point in their life. It is mostly incident among adolescents – around 14-17 years of age in girls, and around 16-19 years of age in boys. However, in some cases, it is more…
Polydactyly
Polydactyly affects about 1 in 1,000 individuals around the world. It is a condition where one or more extra fingers or toes are present at birth. Its name is derived from the Greek words for ‘many’ (poly) and ‘digits’ (dactylos). Symptoms There are three different ways in which polydactyly may manifest: Postaxial polydactyly or small…
Dental Caries (Cavities)
Dental caries – cavities or tooth decays, as they are commonly known – are caused by harmful bacteria in our mouth that feed on sugar and starch in food we consume, and produce acids as a by-product. Over time, these acids could attack and damage the teeth, starting with the enamel and working their way…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD – as it is commonly known, is a mental disorder that can affect an individual in numerous ways. For some, symptoms are very mild and have little effect on their daily lives. However, for others, dealing with their own thoughts and actions is an everyday battle than can have a…
Dyslexia
Dyslexia refers to a learning disability that can affect an individual in different ways. The most commonly affected skills are reading and writing, where spelling and phonetics are often particularly impacted. Organisational skills and the ability to process and retain information may also be affected. However, dyslexia does not affect intelligence. In fact, dyslexic people…
Myopia (Short-sightedness) and Hyperopia (Long-sightedness)
Eyesight/vision is one of our five senses that we largely rely on for basic survival and day-to-day navigation. The image below shows the structure of the eye. Our vision is determined by the collective function of different parts of the eye. Light from an object that enters through the clear, dome-shaped cornea passes through the…
Is it Gastritis or Acid Reflux (GERD)?
Gastritis and acid reflux – otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – are terms that are often (mis)used interchangeably due to commonalities between them. However, despite overlapping grey areas, they are two different issues that arise from reasons of their own. Symptoms Symptoms for the two diseases may include most or all of the…
Varicella (aka Chickenpox)
Varicella, or what we commonly call chickenpox, is an infectious communicable viral disease that mostly affects children. However, it can also occur in adults – particularly those who have not had chickenpox during their childhood or have not been vaccinated. Symptoms Chickenpox is typically characterised by the appearance of around 250-500 itchy blisters all over…
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition that results from exposure to some sort of traumatic experience, and is believed to affect around eight out of every 100 people. Trauma (or a traumatic experience) is referred to as a deeply disturbing or distressing event that causes an overwhelming amount of stress to an individual….
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