Author: Saroj Kumari

Description of Amaryl Amaryl is the brand name for a generic drug that contains glibenclamide, also known as glyburide. Glibenclamide is an oral medication used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Amaryl belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas, which work by stimulating the pancreas to produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is important in regulating blood sugar. By increasing insulin production, the drug helps reduce high blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This drug is usually used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, such as exercise and a balanced…

Amaurosis fugax is a condition of vision loss over a short period of time. This disease can occur in one or both eyes due to lack of blood flow to the retina of the eye. The retina itself is a layer of tissue behind the eyeball that is sensitive to light. This condition has another name called temporary monocular blindness or temporary loss of vision. This condition usually occurs suddenly and disappears within a few seconds or minutes. In essence, this condition is not a disease in itself, but a symptom of another disease. Underlying health problems that can occur…

Hemorrhoids (piles) or hemorrhoids are enlargements or swellings that occur in the anus or the lower part of the large intestine or rectum. This condition is a health problem that can affect anyone but is more common in people aged 50 years and over. Hemorrhoids can be internal or external. Internal hemorrhoids develop inside the anus or rectum. Meanwhile, external hemorrhoids will develop outside the anus. In general, hemorrhoids can cause pain, severe itching, and difficulty sitting. The good news is that proper and early treatment can help the healing process to be more optimal. Symptoms of Hemorrhoids Symptoms of…

What is Ambiguous Genitalia? Ambiguous genitalia is a rare disorder, in this condition the child’s gender is not clearly visible. This disorder makes the child look like they have dual genders, namely male and female. This condition can also occur in inconsistency between external sexual organs and internal sexual organs or genetic sexual status. Generally, ambiguous genitalia can be seen from birth and can cause stress for family members of sufferers. In early fetal development, the tissue that will become the gonads (ovaries or testes) is not yet differentiated and has the potential to become ovaries or testes, depending on…

Amebiasis is a parasitic infection from a protozoan known as Entamoeba histolytica. This infection can occur in the digestive tract and cause symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. Amebiasis can occur in anyone but is more common in people who live in areas with poor sanitation and lack of clean water. Entamoeba histolytica is usually spread through water or food contaminated with human feces containing the parasite. An infected person can also transmit it to others through contact with contaminated human feces or through sexual intercourse. To learn more, you can read the article on how Amebiasis is transmitted. Symptoms…