Cellulite (“orange peel” skin)

Most women, even the fit ones, have cellulite – fat that causes “dimples” in the skin. Cellulite is a very common, harmless skin condition that causes an orange peel appearance on the thighs, hips, buttocks and abdomen. Many women try, with variable success, to improve the appearance of their skin through weight loss, physical exercises,…

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Cerebral atrophy: causes, symptoms, treatment

Brain tissue atrophy is a progressive decrease in the number of nerve cells and interneuronal connections which, over time, leads to loss of brain volume (brain shrinkage) and decreased cognitive function, like memory. What is cerebral atrophy Why brain atrophy occurs What are the symptoms of the condition How to diagnose brain atrophy Treatment of…

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Diabetes in children

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition in which blood glucose, or blood sugar, rises to a level that can affect the whole body. The diagnosis of diabetes is often made following routine tests where high blood sugar levels are seen. Diabetes mellitus is now a huge worldwide problem. Unfortunately, unbalanced lifestyles, a preference for sedentary…

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Burnout syndrome: causes, symptoms, treatment

The burnout syndrome represents the totality of cognitive and affective changes that cause the emergence of an exacerbated state of exhaustion, in the context of a chronic professional overload. The burnout syndrome favors the appearance of specific diseases of the cardiovascular system (hypertension, heart rhythm disorders), of the endocrine system, but also of the nervous…

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Mononucleosis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Infectious mononucleosis or “kissing disease” is a frequently encountered acute contagious disease, produced by the Epstein-Barr virus (a herpes virus). What is infectious mononucleosis Mononucleosis is a disease that occurs more frequently among young adults (who have not had previous exposure to the virus), being characterized by a limited evolution, after which antibodies appear with…

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Diabetes

Diabetes is a heterogeneous group of disorders in which there is a rise in the blood sugar level of the patient. In scientific language, diabetes is known as Diabetes mellitus. It is a hereditary disease, that passes from parents to offspring. A diabetic patient is unable to metabolize blood sugar in his body as a…

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