Patient information: Acne (The Basics) Written by the doctors and editors at UpToDate What is acne? — Acne is the medical term for pimples. Pimples happen when pores get clogged with dead skin and oil, and bacteria build up. Then the skin gets inflamed and can turn red or swell (picture 1). Picture 1. Is there anything I can do …
Constipation in
Patient information: Constipation in adults (The Basics) Written by the doctors and editors at UpToDate What is constipation? — Constipation is a common problem that makes it hard to have bowel movements. Your bowel movements might be: ●Too hard ●Too small ●Hard to get out ●Happening fewer than 3 times a week What causes constipation? — Constipation can be caused …
Acute Diarrhea in Adults (patient information)
Patient information: Diarrhea in adults (The Basics) Written by the doctors and editors at UpToDate What is diarrhea? — Diarrhea describes bowel movements that are runny or watery, and happen 3 or more times in a day. Diarrhea is very common. Most adults have diarrhea about 4 times a year. Just about everyone has it at some point. What causes …
Dietary tips for the holy month Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims fast during daylight hours and eat at the sunset. Diet during Ramadan should not be different from a normal diet that we usually follow. It should include balanced foods from each food group, i.e. fruits, vegetables, meat/chicken/fish, bread/cereals and dairy products. Here are some healthy nutrition tips for this …
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
The Basics Patient information: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (The Basics) Written by the doctors and editors at UpToDate What are temporomandibular joint disorders? — Temporomandibular joint disorders are problems with the jaw joint and the muscles around it. The jaw joint, called the “temporomandibular joint,” is located in front of the ear where the jawbone connects to your head. To …
Love Your Bones
Osteoporosis occurs when bones become thin and fragile. The result is that they break easily, even following a minor bump or fall from standing height. Worldwide one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will suffer a fragility fracture (broken bone) due to osteoporosis. Although fractures can occur in any part of the body, …