Bad taste in the mouth is a common problem and may be perceived as lingering, bitter and unpleasant. It can decrease appetite and the ability to relish food, and also be quite distressing throughout the day. There may be a persistent salty, metallic, bitter, foul or acidic taste perceived in the mouth (dysgeusia or parageusia).
Dark circles under the eyes are a common problem that can cause cosmetic concerns in any age group. WHY DO THEY OCCUR? The skin below the eyes contains fat, and proteins like collagen which act as paddings. There are also blood vessels in this area. Aging There is a gradual loss of fat and collagen
A swollen eyelid (swelling on the eyelid) is common and distressing due to both irritation and cosmetic disturbance. These are mostly innocuous and resolve within a few days to weeks. STRUCTURE OF THE EYELID The eyelid is made up of protective eyelashes (hairs) that come out of hair glands (called follicular glands) on the
Back pain is one of the most common health problems encountered which can reduce work capacity, productivity and quality of life. THE BACKBONE Our back is made up of the vertebral column (backbone or spine) along with muscles and nerves. The vertebral column is made up of several individual ‘vertebrae’, joint by cushion-like cartilage pads
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) started with its first wave in December 2019 in China and soon spread to the rest of the world with a large number of cases in the first half of 2020 in several countries across all continents. Subsequently, many countries saw the 2nd COVID wave with mutant variant strains of the virus,