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Acupuncture Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that uses thin needles to insert into specific points on the body. The practice focuses on balancing the flow of energy or life force. This energy is known as chi or qi and is believed to flow through 14 channels (meridians) in the body. The location and number of needles placed in acupuncture procedures can vary from patient to patient. This is adjusted to the health condition, severity, and type of disease being treated. At first, the acupuncture treatment technique was one type of traditional medicine. However, along with the development of the medical world and science, acupuncture…
Acanthosis Nigricans Acanthosis Nigricans is a skin condition characterized by dark, discolored, velvety areas in skin folds and body creases. The skin affected by acanthosis nigricans can become thickened. It typically affects the armpits, groin, and neck. Skin changes in this disease usually occur in people who are obese or diabetic. Children who experience this skin condition are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Symptoms of Acanthosis Nigricans Skin discoloration is the only symptom of this disease. Sufferers will find thickening and darkening of the skin in the folds. Changes usually occur slowly. The main symptoms of this…
Acromegaly Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder that develops when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. When you have too much growth hormone, your bones will increase in size. In childhood, this condition causes an increase in height called gigantism. However, in adulthood, body changes do not occur. Instead, the increase in bone size is limited to the bones of the hands, feet, and face, and is called acromegaly. Symptoms of Acromegaly Symptoms of acromegaly can vary and usually develop slowly. Initially, symptoms usually include: Swelling of the hands and feet. Usually, marked by changes in…
“Seeing white patches or coating on your tongue? In most cases, this is harmless and can go away on its own. However, a white tongue can also be caused by certain medical conditions, which can be serious if left untreated. Starting from leukoplakia, fungal infections, to syphilis.” White tongue is a common symptom when the tongue looks like it has a thick white coating, or may appear in patches. This can also be accompanied by unpleasant symptoms and bad breath. White tongue can also build up over time or may appear suddenly if there is irritation or infection on the…
“Premature babies can trigger various serious medical conditions. It is important to take preventive measures, such as adopting a healthy lifestyle and having regular pregnancy check-ups.” Pregnant women are said to experience premature birth when they feel contractions that cause the cervix to open before the 37th week of pregnancy. This condition certainly needs to be watched out for, because premature birth increases the risk of various serious problems in babies. This is why mothers need to know how to prevent premature birth. Most babies born prematurely require intensive care in the hospital. This is because premature babies also have…