Tag: causes
The Most Common Causes of Dementia
If a person is experiencing a decline and/or loss of memory, reasoning, judgment, behavior, language and other mental abilities that are not a normal part of aging, it means that they are suffering from dementia. According to the World Health...
Congenital Heart Disease: Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment
What is congenital heart disease? This is a birth defect that affects blood vessels, heart valves and heart walls with the level of severity varying according to the complexity of the condition. The disease could be anything from a simple,...
Low Testosterone: Causes, Symptoms, Health Risks and Therapy Options
Testosterone is a hormone produced by both men and women. It is produced by men in higher amounts and it is responsible for sexual organs and other essential body functions. It is produced in the testicles and its production is...
Causes of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis & Their Treatment
Characterised by symptoms like joint pain, stiffness and swelling arthritis is one of the most common conditions that’s found largely in older people across the globe. Found more in women than men, arthritis has more than 100 forms. It’s a...
What Causes You to Snore and How to Fix It
Snoring is caused by restricting the passage of air through your throat and nose. If you can’t breathe freely when asleep, then you will start producing irritating sounds. Nearly half of the population suffers from the problem and it hard...
Teeth Grinding in Children: Causes and Treatments
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a condition where you grind, clench, or gnash your teeth. This condition can occur both while you are awake or while you sleep. Teeth grinding does not just affect adults. Somewhere between 15%...
Hearing Loss in Children : Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Hearing loss is of two types: Congenital – This is when the child is born with a hearing impairment which is largely due to inherited genetic factors or problems in the prenatal environment or at the time of birth. Acquired...
Angioplasty causes and Treatments
Angioplasty is derived from Greek word “aggayyon” which means cavity and “plasso” mould or form. Angioplasty was first elaborated by US radiologist Dr. Charles Dotter in the year 1964. Since then, this surgical technique with some modification and innovation has...