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WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME? The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway on the palm side of your wrist made up of bones and ligaments. The median nerve, which controls sensation and movement in the thumb and first three fingers, runs through this passageway along...

Can vitamin B-12 improve memory in Alzheimer's disease? Vitamin B-12 helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells and so its deficiency can cause various signs and symptoms, including memory loss. In such cases, vitamin B-12 supplements can help improve...

WHAT COMPLICATIONS ARE CAUSED BY DIABETES? Microvascular complications - those resulting from damage to small blood vessels - are the most common complications of diabetes and include:  Retinopathy - disease of the eye  Nephropathy - disease of the kidneys ...

CANCER SYMPTOM TO KNOW Heartburn or Indigestion Almost everyone has this burning feeling sometimes, often because of their diet or stress. If lifestyle changes don't work and your indigestion doesn't stop, your doctor may want to do some tests to look for a cause. It...

Laparoscopic or “minimally invasive” surgery is a specialized technique for surgery. Traditionally in “open” surgery, the surgeon uses a single incision to enter into the abdomen whereas Laparoscopic surgery uses several 0.5-1 cm incisions. Each incision is called a...

Nerve damage may cause loss of sensation or numbness in the fingertips, making it harder to do things with your hands. Due to this some daily activities like tying your own shoes may turn out difficult. Many people with nerve damage say that their sense of touch...

Symptoms of celiac disease can vary from mild to severe. Some people have no symptoms, though they still are developing intestinal damage. Some common symptoms are as follows: • Abdominal bloating and pain. • Diarrhea • Vomiting • Constipation • Pale, foul-smelling...

You may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Often first noticed by the bed partner or a person who observes the patient at rest, the person suffering from OSA fails to recognize its symptoms. However, many people who suffer from OSA have no sleep complaints. Following...