Janet Fudge, Pharma-D 
At some point in time, everyone gets a feeling of anxiety, and it is okay to experience it. Feeling anxious from time to time is a normal part of life. Anxiety is defined as an intense feeling of persistent worry, uneasiness, or fear that can cause physical changes in the body, like high blood pressure … Read more
Heartburn is a very common problem and almost all of us has experienced it at some point in time. Heartburn is defined as a painful burning sensation that rises up from the stomach or lower chest towards the throat. Heartburn occurs when the stomach acid or stomach contents flow back into the food pipe and … Read more
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common diseases that is encountered by the gastroenterologist. It is a chronic condition which is defined as a condition in which stomach contents flow back into the food pipe. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD results from disorder valve mechanism between the esophagus and stomach. Generally, the valve … Read more
Sweating is essential for temperature regulation. In humans, sweat glands play a vital role and these exocrine glands are found under the skin and are used for regulation of body temperature. There are three types of sweat gland: eccrine, apocrine and apoeccrine. It is the eccrine sweat gland which is responsible for thermoregulation and the … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, irregular eating habits, stress, and unhealthy food choices have made Indigestion more frequent. Indigestion, also known as Dyspepsia, is a common condition that affects many. It is not a disease in itself but a group of signs and symptoms that affect the digestive system. These symptoms often occur after eating or … Read more
Hypothyroidism is one of the common hormone deficiency and it is defined as a condition of underactive thyroid gland. It occurs when the thyroid gland fails to produce thyroid hormone adequate enough to fulfill the needs of the body. In the early stage, this disorder may cause very few symptoms but as it progresses it … Read more
In most of the developed countries, penile cancer is an uncommon disease but in some countries, the prevalence of penile cancer is increasing such as in the regions of Asia, South America, and Africa. Penile cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the penis and it occurs when the normal cells of the … Read more
Tobacco smoke is a mixture of thousands of chemicals and many of them are poisonous and causes major damage to the tissues of the body. Each cigarette delivers these chemicals quickly from the lungs into the blood and the arteries carry these chemicals to tissues in all parts of the body. When these chemicals are … Read more
In medical terms, shortness of breath is known as dyspnoea and it is a complex symptom that arises due to physical impairment and increases the possibility of threatened homeostasis. Most often, shortness of breath occurs due to cardiovascular disease or respiratory disease. But, it can also be a result of metabolic derangement, neuromuscular disorders, or … Read more
Testosterone is one of the major sex hormones that is produced by the body in both men and women. In men, testosterone is the main male sex hormone that is required for normal reproductive and sexual function. In men, it is mainly produced in the Leydig cells of the testes and of the other hand, … Read more
