Schizophrenia is a complex mental health problem affecting 1 in every 100 people of this world. According to recently obtained statistics, USA currently has almost 2.7 million residents suffering from schizophrenia. In men, the signs of this condition generally appear first during their late adolescence; but women start experiencing the initial signs of schizophrenia when they are in their twenties or early thirties. Below we have discussed about the most common early signs of schizophrenia. Social behavior: Often schizophrenia patients tend to withdraw themselves from normal social circumstances. There are instances when the patient has stopped taking part in all forms of extracurricular activities, started to create problems at work or in the school or began to act indifferently to issues of serious importance. Some schizophrenia patients prefer spending time alone; they might love to go for long walks or stay confined in their own room all the time. Trouble in making friends can be  [...]

A person experiencing cracking or popping sounds while talking or chewing should find out the medical reasons behind it. Often we experience such sounds but tend to ignore it, which is wrong. These might be signs of a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ disorder. The common factors resulting in TMJ disorder include: teeth grinding, stress, slipped disc of the jaw etc. As the disorder progresses the patient might also experience pain in the jaw and its adjacent regions. Doctors treat TMJ disorder by realigning the patient’s jaw, which helps in reducing the pain. Besides that he will recommend performing certain exercises regularly for getting rid of the disorder completely. Below we have discussed some of the exercises recommended to patients suffering from TMJ disorder: Assisted & resisted opening: To perform this exercise, first place the middle and index fingers on the front teeth of your lower jaw. Apply gentle pressure in a way as if you are trying to open the jaw using  [...]

Pustular psoriasis is a psoriasis type found primarily in adults. The condition is a rare one and is marked by formation of pus-filled, non-infectious sores on the skin. The sores of pustular psoriasis can affect a large area of our body or can occur only as a localized skin disease. According to medical experts, patients with pustular psoriasis should be hospitalized immediately after detection of the disease as it can result in life threatening situations. Majority of the pustular psoriasis patients possess history of suffering from chronic plaque psoriasis. Plaque psoriasis is the most common psoriasis type. How will you know that you have developed pustular psoriasis? During the initial phases, the skin of pustular psoriasis patients starts becoming tender and red. Then, which a few hours, blisters filled with pus develop in those areas. Breakouts can appear in all body parts, but the most commonly affected regions are the feet, hands and genitals. Pustular psoriasis gets manifested  [...]

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is known to stimulate various health benefits in the body. First and foremost, the supplements of this essential vitamin are known to offer protection against common cold. The inflammation inhibitory action of ascorbic acid further works towards healing the wounds at a much faster pace. They protect and shield the gums from infestation of bacteria present in the food. Several doctors prescribe the daily consumption of flavonoids, an essential supplement of Vitamin C, to patients suffering from cardiovascular disorders. This is because the vitamin is known for its medicinal properties in stabilizing the level of cholesterol and lipid in the body. One of the most common diseases that occur due to the deficiency of Vitamin C is scurvy. This condition leads to the occurrence of soft and gullible gums, edema, bleeding underneath the skin and poor wound healing efficiency of the body. Further, supplements of vitamin C are known to be excellent sources of  [...]