Stroke’ is a term used to describe a medical condition that is characterized by deficient flow of oxygen and blood to a section of the brain leading to the death of brain cells. Immediate medical assistance is required, else there may be permanent brain damage. Women may not elicit the classic stroke symptoms normally experienced… Continue reading Signs of a stroke in women
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Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Sebaceous hyperplasia is a skin infection which occurs in the form of yellowish bumps on the face. This infection occurs when the anomalies of sebaceous glands extend and turn into yellow colored bumps. These glands occur beneath the skin and its function is to secrete oily substance known as ‘sebum.’ Sebaceous glands are present mostly… Continue reading Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Symptoms of Gallbladder Problems in Women
Gallstones are solid lumps of cholesterol and bile salts that form on the gallbladder. Gallbladder is an organ, which stores the bile juice produced in liver. Bile juice helps in the digestion and assimilation of fats within the first part of small intestines known as the duodenum. Although gallstones are made up of cholesterol and… Continue reading Symptoms of Gallbladder Problems in Women
Erysipelas
What is Erysipelas ? It is a skin disease which features acute bacterial infection of the shallow lymphatic tissues and the outer dermis.It means that the upper or superficial layers of the skin get infected by bacteria. The most common pathogen is group A streptococcal bacteria, particularly streptococcuspyogenes. Erysipelas leads to formation of a striking… Continue reading Erysipelas