tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16624678686870917712011-07-30T18:34:09.878-07:00Chillapple Health Tips is a new blog on blogger blogspot which is a free guide to live a healthy life. Daily health tips and fitness guide. Easy to do Yoga technics and helpful articles on healthy food, Beauty Tips , Make Up, Hair Care, Skin Care, Health Disease, Diet Tips & Weight Loss, $ex, Pregnancy, Child care, G@y, |e$bian, Vag!n@, Ma$turbation etc.,CHILLAPPLE Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327287974131199350noreply@blogger.comBlogger1321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1662467868687091771.post-57818006982009263632010-11-02T03:06:00.000-07:002010-11-02T03:06:00.612-07:00

The growth of your child into adolescence may put your parenting and communication skills to the test. $ex education varies according to the beliefs of a particular community. It depends on many factors – religious, cultural, economic and social. Why is $ex education in children important? How to deal with children between the ages two and four? When does he become aware about himself ? How can

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Speech disorders refer to difficulties in producing speech sounds or problems with voice quality. There may be a problem in the flow of words (stuttering), unclear production of speech, or problem with the volume and pitch of voice. There may also be trouble in using certain speech sounds like substitution of ‘f’ with ‘s’ (lisping). The child may also have the problem of limited speech where he

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Shyness is felt as a mix of emotions, including fear and interest, tension and pleasantness. There may be an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Shyness can be a normal, adaptive response to social experience. By being somewhat shy, children can withdraw temporarily and gain a sense of control What is shyness? What are the causes for shyness? What can parents and teachers do to help

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$exual abuse in children is a term used when the offender, who may or may not be a member of the family, uses a child for his $exual gratification. Very young children as well as older teenagers may be victimized. Children generally do not tell if they are being $exually abused because they may be afraid of the perpetrator. The abuser may threaten to harm the child or any member of her family if

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Rickets is a disorder in which there is softening and weakening of the bones of children, primarily caused by the lack of vitamin D or calcium and phosphate. It is most likely to occur during periods of rapid growth when the body requires high levels of calcium and phosphate. It is usually seen in young children 6 to 24 months old and is uncommon in newborns. What is rickets? What is the cause?

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Poliomyelitis or polio, is an infection caused by the poliovirus leading to nerve damage and muscle paralysis. Transmission of the poliovirus occurs by contact with infected secretions from the nose and throat (airborne), or contact by the faeces (faeco-oral). The virus enters mouth and nose, multiplies in the throat or digestive tract, and spreads through the blood to the rest of the body.

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Otitis media, or middle ear infection is a condition which occurs when the eustachian tube becomes swollen as a result of cold, a throat infection, or an allergic reaction causing fluid to accumulate in the middle ear. If this gets infected, it may lead to an inflamed eardrum and a build up of pus and mucous behind the ear drum. At times, the pressure in the middle ear becomes so high that the

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Nosebleed or epistaxis is bleeding from the nose due to damage to the tiny and delicate blood vessels. Nosebleeds can affect all ages, but are twice as common in children as in adults. Nosebleeds occur more frequently in winters when infections are common or in extreme hot conditions. Sometimes bleeding from the nose may occur in patients who have suffered a head injury. In these cases, prompt

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Absence of a normal anal opening occurs in about 1 in 5000 births. The diagnosis is apparent shortly after birth by a routine physical examination. The cause of this abnormality is unknown. Babies who have imperforate anus may also have other congenital anomalies. What is imperforate anus? How is it diagnosed? How is imperforate anus treated? What is the long-term outlook for children with

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Children with other health problems may need to avoid certain vaccines or get them later than usual. For example, children with certain types of cancers or problems with their immune systems should not get live virus vaccines like the MMR, varicella (chicken pox), or oral polio vaccines Is it unsafe to immunize a child who has a mild illness? Can a child be given more than one immunisation at a

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 Hypospadias is a defect in which urine passes from an opening sited not at the tip of the penis but from somewhere on the under surface of the shaft. This is a common birth defect and occurs in about 1 of 250 male births. What is hypospadias? What are the problems with hypospadias? When should the operation be done? How is the operation performed? What are the possible complications of the

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The testes originally develop in the back of the abdominal cavity of the foetus. Later they descend to the scrotum. During their passage out of the abdomen they drag with them a sleeve of peritoneum, the thin membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. This sleeve is present on both sides, the left and the right. What is hernia? What are the symptoms? What is the treatment? What are the

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Haemangiomas are noncancerous, abnormally dense collections of dilated small blood vessels that may occur in the skin or internal organs. They may be present at the time of birth or may develop shortly after. They mostly resolve on their own by 5 to10 years of age but some may take several years to disappear. Haemangiomas on the face may be disfiguring and may interfere with vision. What are

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Hirschsprung’s disease is a disorder present from birth that is characterised by an obstruction of the large intestine or colon caused by uncoordinated muscular movement of the bowel. What is Hirschsprung's disease? How is it caused? How common is the disease? What are the symptoms? How is the condition diagnosed? What is the treatment? What is Hirschsprung's disease? Hirschsprung’s disease is

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Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that is seen in children born to mothers who consume large quantities of alcohol during their pregnancy. Earlier it was believed that these symptoms were caused due to malnutrition, but it was later confirmed that they were due to excessive alcohol consumption. These problems may be physical, mental, or behavioural What is fetal alcohol syndrome? How

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Parents get too worried about their kids’ fevers. When a fever strikes a child most parents overmedicate, use cold baths unnecessarily and check temperatures too frequently. Fever is the body's defence mechanism against either viruses or bacteria. It is an important way by which the body fights infection. The body tries to create so much heat that the virus or the bacteria cannot survive. Having

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Children who are running a high fever may have a fit. This is called a febrile seizure. This usually happens during the first few hours of a fever. The child may have a strange look for a few moments, then stiffen, twitch, and roll his eyes. Following this he may not respond to what is being said to him for a short time. After the seizure, he quickly returns to normal. The seizure usually lasts

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Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system in which seizures (also called fits) or convulsions occur repeatedly in a person. These seizures are caused due to the abnormal release of an electric charge in the brain. Information between the nerve cells are transmitted in the form of electric impulses. Sometimes when these charges become too large, a seizure occurs. What is epilepsy? What are

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Never spank, hit, or slap a child of any age. Babies and toddlers are especially unlikely to be able to make any connection between their behaviour and the physical punishment. They will only feel the pain of the spanking. Do not forget that children learn by watching you. Make sure that your behaviour is perfect as it has a strong impact on the child’s behaviour. How do you discipline a child of

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The first semi-solid foods are normally introduced at 6 months of age. It is important to make this transition to semi-solid foods an enjoyable one. The amount of food offered and swallowed in the beginning is a teaspoon or so. Patience is needed when babies are first introduced to semi-solids. What is the ideal food for babies? What are the advantages of breastfeeding ? What are the feeding

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What are its causes in children?Diarrhoea in children is most commonly caused by one of several diarrhoea-causing viruses. It usually gets better by itself within a week. In some children specific bacteria or parasites may cause diarrhoea. Amongst these are Shigella, Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae (cholera) and Clostridium. What is diarrhoea? What are its causes in children? What are the symptoms?

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Congenital heart disease or CHD is a group of abnormalities of the heart, which are present in the child from birth. Though these defects are present before birth, they may not be immediately in the child. The defects of the heart may be in the chambers of the heart, rate of heartbeat or the blood vessels that carry blood to and from the heart. What is congenital heart disease? What are the

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The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry defines “Conduct Disorder” as a group of behavioural and emotional problems in youngsters. Those with this disorder find it really difficult to follow rules and behave in a socially acceptable way. Others often view children with conduct disorder as bad or delinquent, rather than mentally ill. What is Conduct Disorder? What are the

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Chickenpox is a viral illness that generally starts with a fever. There are multiple small, red bumps on the skin that become thin-walled blisters filled with water. These become cloudy blisters or open sores and finally dry up with brown crusts (all within 24 hours). What is chickenpox? What are the symptoms of chicken pox? What if I am pregnant? What is the cause? What is the course of the

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Bowel movements may vary for each individual and across cultures depending on the intake of fibre in the diet. Normal bowel movements may vary from 3 per day to 3 per week. When a person has infrequent or hard stools or has to exert considerable effort while passing stool, he may be said to have constipation. What is constipation? What are the causes? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed?

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Clefts of the lip and palate are frequent birth defects. In a cleft lip, also called 'hare lip', there is an obvious gap dividing the upper lip on one or both sides. This may be incomplete and presents as only a notch in the lip but, more commonly, the defect extends to the nostril, the upper gum margin and even the palate, that is the roof of the mouth. What is cleft lip and palate? How is the

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Children and television:Children between the ages two and 11 spend an average of one full day per week watching television. This is a very familiar scenario in many Indian homes today. With both parents away at work, in the urban, middle class families this trend is very common. Even when parents are at home, watching television is still the favoured family pastime Children and television: What

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Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders resulting from brain damage that occurs before, during or shortly after birth. It is characterised by loss of movement and nerve functions. Those affected by it have problems in mobility (crawling, creeping, walking), use of hands (eating, writing, dressing) and communication. What is Cerebral Palsy? What are the causes? What are the various kinds of

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Children with constipation have bowel movements that are hard, dry and painful to pass. These stools may occur every day or may be infrequent. The condition is very common, occurring in at least 2% of 7-year-old children, and probably similar numbers in other age groups What is constipation? What are the causes? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? What is

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The common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper airways including the nose, voice box, throat, windpipes and the lungs. There are more than two hundred viruses that can cause colds and are commonly known as rhinoviruses or the nose viruses What is the common cold? What are the causes? What are the symptoms? What is the diagnosis? What is the treatment? What is the common cold? The

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The appendix is a finger-like structure at the junction of the small and large intestines. It serves no function in the human body. Inflammation of the appendix is called appendicitis. This is a common surgical emergency in children that requires prompt medical attention and hospitalisation. What is appendicitis? What are the causes? What are the symptoms? When should the doctor be called? How

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Abusive head trauma (AHT) is a form of inflicted traumatic brain injury, which can be caused by direct blows to the head, dropping or throwing a child, or shaking a child vigrously. What is abusive head trauma? How does it happen? What are its effects on the child? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How can it be prevented? How to console a crying child? What is abusive head trauma?

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Coughs and colds are infectious diseases that are very common in children. However, there are some children who have frequent or persistent cough. There may be a number of diseases like tuberculosis and respiratory infections that may cause this, particularly in children living in slums and overcrowded areas. Introduction: What exactly is asthma? What is the treatment? Introduction: Coughs

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A habit is a strong behaviour pattern that is repeated over and over again. Habits may develop as entertainment for a bored child or, more commonly, as a coping mechanism to soothe anxiety. Sucking is a normal phenomenon in early occasional infancy. Thumb sucking when the child is hungry, disturbed and lonely, or is satisfying his urge for sucking, is a perfectly acceptable and normal phenomenon

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When children feel frustrated, angry, or disappointed, they often express themselves by crying, screaming, breaking things, rolling on the floor, whining, holding their breath, kicking or hitting. Parents may feel angry, helpless or embarrassed at such behaviour. Temper tantrums are a normal part of a child's development as he learns self-control. in fact, all children have tantrums between the

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Many people think that school is a place where the child learns to read, write, do arithmetic, memorise facts about geography, history and science. It is much more than this. A school is not just a place where the child learns these subjects. It is also a place where he learns to get on with people and is thus preparing for adult life. Which school to choose? When to put the child in school?

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From sharing the womb to discovering the world together, twins are two individuals bound to each other by nature. When a couple is told that they are expecting twins, it is not surprising if they feel a little ambivalent. Everyone knows that looking after one baby is a full time job, but two at the same time can be truly daunting. Twins may be double the trouble, but they are also double the joy.

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The social development of the child is as important as her physical and intellectual development. The child must be able to communicate and interact with other people. Every baby has a unique personality waiting to develop. Watching the baby grow is like meeting a whole new person. Every baby has her own likes and dislikes The First Year The Second Year Month-by-Month Development The social

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden death of an infant under one year of age that cannot be explained after a thorough case investigation, including a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history. SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants between one month and one year of age. Most SIDS deaths occur between the ages of two and

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Spitting up does not indicate a problem unless the baby is choking on the food, is spitting up excessively large amounts of milk or there is failure to gain weight. What is spitting up? What causes spitting up? What are the symptoms? What are the ways to reduce spitting up? Can spitting up affect the baby's health? What is spitting up? The medical term for "spitting up" is gastroesophageal

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Speech is a component of language by which humans communicate with each other through spoken words. Language also has other components which aid communication but are not verbal in nature. How does speech develop? What are speech disorders? How are they caused? How is it diagnosed? What is the treatment? How does speech develop? Speech is a component of language by which humans communicate

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A child with LD is usually admitted to a special school or integrated within a normal school with classes for special children. Since their educational needs are different from their non-disabled peers, they may be given special academic sessions in an integrated set up. In all other activities, they participate with other children. How is it treated? What is Learning Disability? What are the

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A baby’s mind is like a sponge, constantly soaking up information. Everything is a new and exciting experience for a newborn baby. She is always absorbing information through her five senses – sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. What is intellectual development? How does the intellectual development of a child progress as he grows? What is intellectual development? A baby’s mind is like a

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Autism is a communication disorder characterised by a child's inability to relate to the outside world - physically and emotionally. These children are usually hypersensitive to external environmental stimuli and seem to be withdrawn into an inside world only they have access to. In such a situation, autistic children need special and individualised care from their parents and other caregivers.

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 Every parent knows it is difficult to get children to eat nutritious food, whether it is a toddler who wants nothing but instant noodles or a teenager who lives on junk food and soft drinks. Children need to eat frequently to sustain their high energy levels and keep their bodies growing. What is the cause? What should parents do if their child does not appear healthy and growing normally?

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Watching a baby grow is a fascinating and unique experience for the parents. A child's growth is a complex and continuous process. They should be able to do certain things at certain ages. These are called developmental milestones. As a parent, it is important to realize that no two children develop at the same rate. It is, therefore, futile to worry that the child next door can do this and that,

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Down’s syndrome, also known as “mongolism”, a term no longer used due to its racial connotations, is an abnormality of the chromosomes. Also called Trisomy 21, it is caused due to erroneous disjunction of chromosomes during cell division. Chromosomes are present in all cells of the body and occur in pairs – one coming from each parent What is Down's syndrome? What are its characteristic

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In every child, the development of speech and language is an ongoing process, beginning at birth. The period from 0-5 years is recognized as important for all aspects of development in a child, including ‘hearing’ , ‘language’ and ‘speech’. The development of communication skill is essential for every child’s emotional, social and intellectual development. How and when do a child’s speech,

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The first sound that a newborn makes is that of a cry. This is a good sign; it means that he is healthy and breathing well. During the first few weeks, crying is the only way a baby can communicate, and soon the mother is able to distinguish between different cries. At first you wonder if he is hungry, wet or sick. Or does he have indigestion. Why does a child cry? What are the common causes?

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Raising a childRaising a child is one of the most responsible and satisfying tasks for a human being. Each person's knowledge of how to bring up a child usually comes from her surroundings and her own upbringing. Parents should express their love for their children, as well as provide them with the continued support they need to become self-assured and happy. It is also important that parents set

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Backpacks are a popular and practical way for children and teenagers to carry schoolbooks and supplies. When used correctly, backpacks can be a good way to carry the necessities of the school day. They are designed to distribute the weight of the load among some of the body’s strongest muscles. Backpack Safety Choosing the right backpack. Look for the following: To prevent injury when using a

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Babies are totally dependent on us to look after them. During the first year the baby relies on his mother to feed him, move him from place to place, keep him clean, talk to him, and most important of all, love him. Well-cared for babies grow up to have fewer problems later, and a well-cared-for child is in turn likely to look after his or her own children well. What is baby hygiene? Some tips

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Enuresis or bed wetting is the involuntary passage of urine beyond the age of anticipated control that is usually 5-6 years. 15-20% of children 5 years of age wet their beds. Nearly 5% of 10 year olds will wet, and 1% of adolescents and adults continue to wet. It is twice as common in boys as in girls. Bedwetting also seems to run in families. What is bed wetting? What are the types of wetting

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Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a biologically based disorder, which involves a pattern of decreased attention span interspersed with periods of hyperactivity and impulsivity. Both ADD and ADHD are similar conditions and are often difficult to distinguish in children. What is Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? What are the causes? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What is

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Some famous Hollywood movies depicting an autistic character: # Some famous Hollywood movies depicting an autistic character:The boy who could fly - 1968 # Rainman (starring Dustin Hoffman) - 1988 # Little man Tate - 1991 # House of cards - 1993 # What's eating Gilbert Grape - 1993 # The innocent - 1994 # Mercury rising - 1998 # The other sister - 1999 # Molly – 1999 Some fictional books with

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Cancer that originates in the stomach is called stomach cancer. It can develop in any part of the stomach and from there spread to other parts of the body. Stomach cancer is one of the most quickly spreading cancers and may spread to other organs like the liver and lungs. What is stomach cancer? How is it caused? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What is the treatment? What are the

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The uterus or the womb is the organ in which the foetus grows during pregnancy. The two most cancer prone parts of the uterus are the endometrium - the inner lining of the uterus, and the cervix - the birth canal. When the cancer begins in the endometrium first, it is called endometrial cancer, and when it starts in the cervix, it is called cervical cancer. In the later stages, endometrial cancer

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Cancer that develops in the larynx or the voice box or in any other part of the wind pipe is known as laryngeal or throat cancer. The throat region consists of two main tubes – the oesophagus (food pipe) and the wind pipe. The larynx is at the top of the wind pipe. What is throat cancer? How is it caused? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What is the treatment? What is throat cancer

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Skin cancer is a condition in which there is an uncontrolled cancerous multiplication of skin cells. The skin is the body’s shield against most foreign materials and is made up of many layers – the outermost layer called the epidermis and the next layer is called the dermis. Skin cancer usually originates in the cells of the epidermis called the basal cells. What is skin cancer? How is it caused

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Radiotherapy is the principal treatment for various skin cancers; cancers of the mouth, nasal cavity, pharynx and larynx; brain tumours and many gynaecological, lung cancers, and prostate cancers. What are the types of radiotherapy? What is radiotherapy used for? What are the side effects of radiotherapy? What is radiotherapy? What are the types of radiotherapy? Types of radiation therapy

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A Pap smear is a test that checks for changes in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Other terms for Pap smear are Papanicolaou smear, Pap test, and cervical smear. The main purpose of the Pap test is to find abnormal cell changes that may arise from cervical cancer or before cancer develops. What is a Pap smear? What is a pelvic exam?

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Cancer that begins in the cells of the pancreas is called pancreatic cancer. It usually begins in the channels that carry pancreatic juices. This type is called Exocrine Pancreatic Cancer. In another form, the cancer begins in the cells that produce insulin and is called Islet cell Pancreatic Cancer. What is pancreatic cancer? How is it caused? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What

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Ovarian cancer is the uncontrolled malignant growth of cells in the ovarian tissue. The ovaries are almond shaped organs in the lower part of the woman's abdomen which produce ova and female hormones. Though ovarian cancer is an uncommon form of cancer, it usually occurs in women older than 50 years What is ovarian cancer? How is it caused? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What is the

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Oral cancers are the single most common group of cancers in any region in the body among Indians. They include cancers of the lips, cheeks, tongue and jawbones, the pharynx (throat) and the larynx (voice box). What is oral cancer? What is the cause? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? What is oral cancer? Oral cancers are the single most common group of cancers in

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What are the different mode of treatments for cancer?Non-surgical or medical treatments for different cancers include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endocrine therapy and immunotherapy What are the different mode of treatments for cancer? What is chemotherapy? What are the side effects of chemotherapy? What is radiotherapy? How is radiotherapy delivered? What are the side effects of radiotherapy?

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Liver cancer is an abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells in the liver. The liver is the largest internal organ of the body. It helps to regulate and store blood glucose (sugar). It helps get rid of drugs and toxins and produces important proteins. What is liver cancer? What is the cause? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How can it be treated? What is liver cancer? Liver cancer is

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Lymphoma is diagnosed by biopsies where a tissue sample is tested for abnormalities. If the presence of the Reed-Sternberg cell is detected, HD is confirmed. The various biopsies that are done are from the bone marrow, lymph nodes and the cancerous mass of cells. How is it diagnosed? What is the treatment? What are the side effects of treatment? What is lymphoma? What are the forms of lymphoma?

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Lung cancer is of two basic types – non-small cell (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Of these the non small cell lung cancer accounts for a majority of cases of lung cancer. it grows and spreads more slowly than small cell cancer. The small cell lung cancer grows and spreads very rapidly to other parts of the body. What is lung cancer? How is it caused? What are the symptoms? How is it

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Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells called leukocytes. Blood contains three types of cells – red blood cells or RBC’s that carry oxygen, leukocytes or white blood cells, WBC’s that help to protect the body against infections and platelets cells that help in blood clotting. These blood cells are produced in the bone marrow that is present in the cavities in bones. The

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Gallbladder cancer rarely produces signs and symptoms in the early stages. When symptoms do appear, they often resemble those of other, more common, gallbladder problems, such as gallstones or infection. What are the symptoms? How is the diagnosis made? What is the treatment? What are the complications? What are the symptoms? Gallbladder cancer rarely produces signs and symptoms in the early

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Chemotherapy is the use of medications to treat cancer. It has played a major role in cancer treatment for half a century. Years of testing and research have proved chemotherapy to be an effective cancer treatment. It may be the only treatment, or it may be used in combination with other treatments, such as surgery and radiation therapy. What is chemotherapy? What is chemotherapy used for?

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Cervical cancer is a disease caused by the abnormal growth and division of cells that make up the cervix (the portion of the uterus attached to the top of the vagina). Ninety percent of the cervical cancers arise from the flattened or squamous cells covering the cervix. Most of the remaining 10% arise from the glandular, mucous-secreting cells of the cervical canal leading into the uterus.

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 Cancer causes intolerable pain that cannot be relieved - in fact some patients with cancer pain never have pain. For those who do, cancer pain can be relieved. Pain means that cancer is getting worse - Pain can be due to cancer or the effects of cancer treatment, Sometimes the pain is unrelated to cancer. What is the aim of cancer pain management? What are the common misconceptions about

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 The colon and the rectum are parts of the large intestine. The intestine is an organ that helps in digestion and excretion. Digestion is mainly carried out by the small intestine, while excretion is the major function of the large intestine. A malignant growth of cells in the large intestine is called colorectal cancer. Separately, the cancer may be of the colon (colon cancer) or the rectum (

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A brain tumour, like a tumour anywhere else in the body, is a result of an abnormal proliferation of cells in the brain. A primary brain tumour is one where the tumour originates from the brain cells. Secondary brain tumours are cancers originating elsewhere in the body and spreading to the brain through the blood stream. It may be mentioned that some chronic infections like tuberculosis and

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 Bone marrow transplant is a procedure in which healthy bone marrow is transplanted into a patient whose bone marrow is not functioning properly. Problems in bone marrow are often caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. This procedure can also be done to correct hereditary blood diseases. The healthy bone marrow may be taken from the patient prior to chemotherapy or radiation

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Breast cancer is the uncontrolled malignant growth of cells in the breast tissue. There are many types of breast cancers, those that form in the milk glands, in the ducts that carry milk, in the fatty area or in the connective tissue of the breast. What is the treatment of breast cancer? What is breast cancer? How is it caused? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What is the

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Is it possible to breastfeed after work? It is possible to continue breastfeeding the baby after returning to work. Working outside the home is often cited as a reason for the decline in breastfeeding rates around the world because breastfeeding and working outside are seen as mutually exclusive activities. But it has been observed that many working mothers have breastfed their babies

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Problems during breastfeedingBreastfeeding is the most natural thing for every mother and is an experience to be cherished. Sometimes, certain problems faced by mothers result in stoppage of breastfeeding or giving of supplements of animal milk/commercial infant formula to the baby. Problems include flat nipples, inverted nipples, breast engorgement, swelling, sore nipples or not enough milk, etc

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Myths about BreastfeedingYou have to drink a lot of milk to produce more milk This is not true. Any type of food and fluid taken by the mother in adequate quantity is sufficient to produce enough milk. The production and quality of breast milk is not dependent on the milk intake of the mother. The baby's suckling on the breast is the key factor and more suckling makes more milk. Small breasts

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Fathers’ role in breastfeedingNeedless to say, the wife needs support from the family members to be able to breastfeed successfully. This support should be true and committed. One of the best persons to provide support is the husband. This is how all fathers can help:  Fathers can pitch in with childcare, so that the wife can rest.  They can also help the wife by giving extra time and

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As a mother, you should establish good breastfeeding skills as it helps in effective milk transfer to the baby. Good breastfeeding skills include proper positioning of the baby at the breast and effective feeding. One can feed the baby in any comfortable position such as lying (sideways) or sitting. The baby needs free access to the breast. This is important because poor positioning often results

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Tennis elbow is a painful condition of the elbow that occurs due to repeated forceful impact on the extended arm. It is the result of small tears in muscles and tendons just above the elbow. What is tennis elbow? What are the symptoms? What causes tennis elbow? How is the condition treated? What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow is a painful condition of the elbow that occurs due to repeated

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The temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) the joint where the mandible (the lower jaw) joins the temporal bone of the skull, immediately in front of the ear on each side of your head. A small disc of cartilage separates the bones, much like in the knee joint, so that the mandible may slide easily; each time you chew you move it. But you also move it every time you talk and each time you swallow (every

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Joint replacement is the procedure in which the joint is removed and replaced with an artificial joint or prosthesis. Damaged or diseased joints produce pain that may be severe and debilitating. Movement becomes gradually restricted. Total joint replacement is considered if other treatment options do not relieve pain and disability. What can be the possible complications? Is total joint

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ACL is the short name for a ligament of the knee called Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Ligaments are tough, chord-like structures, which connect bones. There are four such ligaments in the knee - one on the inner side, one on the outer side, and two in the middle. The two middle ligaments cross each other, and are called cruciate ligaments. Of these, the one in front is called Anterior Cruciate

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What is shoulder dislocation?Dislocation of the shoulder joint happens when the bones that make up the shoulder joint are moved apart so that the joint no longer functions. The shoulder is made up of two bones: the ball (the end of the arm bone, or humerus) and the socket (part of the shoulder blade, or scapula). When the ball part of the joint is dislocated in front of the socket, it is called

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A skull fracture is a break or fracture in one or more bones of the skull caused by head injury. Although the skull is tough, resilient and provides excellent protection to the brain, a severe head injury can result in skull fracture. Isolated skull fractures are not very serious, but their presence may suggest underlying brain injury, which could be serious. What is skull fracture? What are

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Spasticity is a condition described by stiff or rigid muscles and exaggerated deep tendon reflexes, that interferes with muscular activity, gait, movement, or speech. This means that if one tries to move the arm or leg, resistance increases as the speed of the movement is increased. In some cases, the rapid increase in resistance leads to a ‘catch’ as the limb is moved, with a subsequent release

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Rickets is a disorder in which there is softening and weakening of the bones of children, primarily caused by the lack of vitamin D or calcium and phosphate. It is most likely to occur during periods of rapid growth when the body requires high levels of calcium and phosphate. It is usually seen in young children 6 to 24 months old and is uncommon in newborns. What is rickets? What is the cause

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Osteoporosis is a disease resulting in thinning and weakening of bones making them more likely to break. The bones in the body constantly go through a process whereby bone is absorbed and new bone is laid down. With age, this balance is disturbed, and while bone continues to get absorbed, new bone is not laid down at the same speed. This loss of bone material starts in the late thirties and

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Osteoarthritis is the commonest chronic disorder involving the joints. It is also called degenerative arthritis as it is related to the ageing process. In normal life, joint surface is covered with soft and very smooth bone that is called cartilage. In normal health it provides elastic tissue or padding in joints that act as a smooth cushioning material inside joints, and prevents bones from

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Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of genetic diseases characterised by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal or voluntary muscles which control movement. The muscles of the heart and some other involuntary muscles are also affected in some forms of MD, and a few forms involve other organs as well. What is muscle dystrophy? What is the cause? What are the symptoms? How

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Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease characterized by varying degrees of weakness and rapid fatigue of the skeletal (voluntary) muscles of the body. The name myasthenia gravis, which is Latin and Greek in origin, literally means "grave muscle weakness." What is myasthenia gravis? What causes it? What are the symptoms? Who gets myasthenia gravis? How is it diagnosed? What is the

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A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that usually forms at the wrist or elbow joint and arises from the tissue lining the tendons and joints. The cyst is painless and benign and contains a clear, jelly like fluid. It may increase in size slowly. Though the cyst can occur at any age, it is most common during the 30's and in old age. It is also more common in women than in men. What is a

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A muscle cramp is a sudden contraction of one or more of the muscles. The result can be intense pain and an inability to use the affected muscles. In athletes, common causes of leg cramps are overuse, stress and dehydration during sports played in warm weather. Overuse, injury, muscle strain or staying in the same position also may cause cramps. What is a muscle cramp? What are the causes?

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What is gout?Gout is an excruciatingly painful acute arthritis seen almost exclusively in men above 40 years of age; children and women in reproductive age do not get gouty arthritis. Similarly, it is very uncommon to see gouty arthritis in men below 40 years of age. Gout is often a familial arthritis with history of similar acute attacks in father, uncles, grandfather. It belongs to a major

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Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that commonly affects the lungs, but can affect any part of the body. It develops slowly and can lead to prolonged ill health. Approximately 14 million Indians suffer from this disease. Even today, an Indian dies of tuberculosis every minute. What is tuberculosis? What is the Cause? Who gets the disease? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? What is

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The uterus bleeds in regular cycles called the menstrual cycles that last for 3-5 days. Menstruation occurs once every month although the cycle may vary from 21-35 days. These cyclical bleeds are triggered by a fall in the oestrogen (female sex hormones) levels in the blood. What is abnormal vag¡nal bleeding? What are the causes of abnormal vag¡nal bleeding? How is the diagnosis confirmed? What

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Travelling with children can be a pleasure if one makes some extra preparations and planning. It is important to plan a pace that accommodates children without hurrying and including frequent food, beverage, and rest stops so that everyone can enjoy the experience. What preparations are needed? What should be kept in mind while travelling? What preparations are needed? Travelling with

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