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Stress on its own does not cause psoriasis. Stress and anxiety can trigger a psoriasis flare-up.  A stressed person may respond less promptly and favourably to several treatments. Therefore, treatments other than medication such as stress management are extremely vital to minimize flare-ups. Having psoriasis is stressful in itself. The self-consciousness and worries of the […]

1. Be Gentle Handle skin eruptions gently. Avoid scrubbing and rubbing of eruptions. This will only irritate your skin and make psoriasis worse. Do not to pick at scales, this can cause bleeding and increase your risk of infection. 2. Avoid Stress Avoid stress triggers. Stress can increase your psoriasis and even make it worse. […]

Gastritis is defined as the swelling of the inside layer of the stomach. Any factor that injures the wall (protective inside layer) of stomach provokes the symptoms of gastritis. Common causes of Gastritis include Infection Most commonly Bacterial H-Pylori (Helicobacter Pylori) and occasionally due to Fungal, parasitic or viral infection, Drugs: NSAIDs, Steroids, Aspirin, etc […]

Constipation is a condition characterized by difficult or infrequent bowel movements and hard, dry stool. Many factors contribute to the development of constipation like Insufficient fiber intake in diet., eating hurriedly, Reduced water intake. Iron supplements, antidepressants, stopping cigarette smoking, abuse of laxatives, under active thyroid, pregnancy, old-age or traveling, depression and anxiety neurosis, Abdominal […]

334 million people have asthma and the count is rising! It’s shocking, isn’t it? What’s even more shocking is that asthma is more common in children. Many children can develop symptoms of asthma even before they reach 5. How vital it would be to diagnose correctly and timely! A lot of health conditions can mimic asthma-like […]

The most common reason for knee pain is Osteoarthritis. What is it? By far the most common joint disease, especially in later life. Approximately 8.5 million people in India suffer from this osteoarthritis. Of which most are adults aged more than 40, but in recent times change in lifestyle is triggering it at a much […]

Do you suffer from abdominal pain or cramping, a bloated feeling in abdomen or gas? Is your bowel activity altered? You may be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). It is the most common functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder worldwide. It’s not known exactly what […]

Did you know that 4 out of 5 people experience back pain at some point in time? Yes, back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and is one of the most common reasons for missed work. A common cause of back pain is an injury to a muscle or ligament and can […]

Dermatitis (also known as eczema) is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It is often a long-term problem which tends to flare at times and then subside. Eczematous skin is prone to drying out easily as the skin allows the water to escape and environmental allergens (like those from pollen, dust mites, and food) […]

Raised, red patches covered with silvery scales on the body or spots of dandruff-like scaling are the classic sign of psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common lifelong condition and because of its systemic nature, patients exhibit a broad spectrum of symptoms that vary in severity. Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, inflammatory skin and joint condition. It can sometimes […]