Monthly Archives: September 2011

BREAST DEVELOPMENT

Breast Development Breast development starts at puberty, under the influence of  estrogen, progesterone, growth hormone, prolactin, insulin  and probably thyroid hormone, parathyroid hormone and  cortisol. This complex process typically begins between ages 8 to 14 and spans about 4 years. … Continue reading

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TONSILLITIS

Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, it is very common  ailment in children and young peoples, but it can occur at any  age. The tonsils are masses of lymph tissue located on the right and left at the … Continue reading

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BAD BREATH (HALITOSIS)

Bad Breath (Halitosis) Bad breath is breath that has an unpleasant odor. It is a  harmless condition known as ‘Halitosis’ in medical parlance.  This odor can occur from time to time, or it can be long lasting,  depending on the … Continue reading

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RENAL CALCULI (KIDNEY STONE)

RENAL CALCULI (KIDNEY STONE) The condition of having kidney stones is termed  nephrolithiasis. Having stones at any location in the urinary  tract is referred to as urolithiasis Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. … Continue reading

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PSORIASIS

PSORIASIS Psoriasis is an autoimmune noncontiguous disease affecting  the skin and joints. Due to this skin becomes red, scaly with  elevated patches called plaques. Psoriasis affects both sexes  equally, occurs at all ages To understand how psoriasis takes place we … Continue reading

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