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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)/ Human immunodeficiency virus

Overview AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a chronic disease caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). HIV weakens the immune system by destroying white blood cells (CD4 T cells, that play a major role to fight disease ) making it harder for the body to fight infections. Without treatment, HIV can turn into AIDS in several […]

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Acoustic neuroma ( Vestibular schwannoma ) : Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Read time : 4 minutes. Acoustic neuroma also called vestibular schwannoma is a noncancerous tumor of the schwann cells that covers the Vestibular nerve. Vestibular nerve is a branch of vestibulocochlear nerve (8th cranial nerve).The nerve goes from the inner ear to the brain. It sends information regarding the position and movement of the head, therefore

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Diarrhoea: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Read time: 7 minutes. Symptoms of Diarrhoea-  Frequent loose watery stool Urgent need of bowel evacuation Stools are uncontrollable Dehydration- Volume of urine decreases, infrequent urine, sunken eyes, dry mouth, always thirsty or inability to drink due to severe lethargy.Sometimes vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, tiredness, feeling of lightheadedness, dizziness, muscle cramp, increased heart rate.Decreased responsiveness and unconsciousness in

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Signs and symptoms of snake bite

Dr.Debasish Datta, Ex Emergency Medical officer Read time: 6 minutes Signs and symptoms of snake bite can be discussed under the following headings.A) Signs and symptoms due to fear B) Signs and symptoms due to traditional first aid C) Signs and symptoms due to venom of the snake. Signs and symptoms due to fear-  Some people become

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