Health and Wellness - Dr Aishwarya Kelkar

Even the most mild-mannered children have occasional outbursts of frustration and disobedience. But a persistent pattern of anger, defiance, and vindictiveness against authority figures could be a sign of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). ODD is a behavioral disorder that results in defiance and anger against authority. It can affect a person’s work, school, and social life. Symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder: In children and adolescents ODD most commonly affects children and adolescents. Symptoms of ODD include: Frequent temper tantrums or episodes of anger Refusal to comply with adult requests Excessive arguing with adults and authority figures Always questioning or actively disregarding rules Behavior intended to upset, annoy, or anger others, especially authority figures Blaming others for their own mistakes or misbehaviors Being easily annoyed Vindictiveness None of these symptoms alone points to ODD. There needs to be a pattern of multiple symptoms occurring over a peri...

Infectious arthritis is an infection in a joint. It may also be referred to as septic arthritis. It occurs when an infection caused by a bacteria or virus spreads to a joint or the fluid surrounding the joint. This fluid is called the synovial fluid. This infection usually begins in another area of the body and spreads through the bloodstream to the joint tissue. The infection may also enter the body through surgery, open wounds, or injections. What Are the Symptoms of Infectious Arthritis? The symptoms of infectious arthritis can vary depending on your age and the medications you’re taking. The symptoms may include: severe pain that worsens with movement swelling of the joint warmth and redness around the joint a fever chills fatigue weakness decreased appetite a rapid heart rate irritability What Are the Risk Factors for Infectious Arthritis? Certain people are more likely to get infectious arthritis than others. The risk factors include: having joint problems such as arthritis, gout...

Coconut oil is incredibly popular — and for good reason. It offers many health benefits, has a delicate taste, and is widely available. it's also an extremely versatile oil with a number of uses you may not be aware of. Protect Your Skin From UV Rays Increase Your Metabolism Cook Safely at High Temperatures Improve Your Dental Health Relieve Skin Irritation and Eczema Improve Brain Function Make Healthy Mayonnaise Moisturize Your Skin Increase Your ‘Good’ HDL Cholesterol Make Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Protect Your Hair From Damage Decrease Hunger and Food Intake Improve Wound Healing Boost Bone Health Make a Nontoxic Insect Repellent Remove Stains Reduce Inflammation Natural Deodorant Relieve Symptoms of Arthritis Remove Eye Makeup Improve Liver Health Soothe Chapped Lips

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and damage throughout your body. The joint damage that RA causes usually happens on both sides of the body. So, if a joint is affected in one of your arms or legs, the same joint in the other arm or leg will probably be affected, too. This is one way that doctors distinguish RA from other forms of Arthritis , such as osteoarthritis (OA). Treatments work best when RA is diagnosed early, so it’s important to learn the signs.  Rheumatoid arthritis causes: The exact cause of RA isn’t known. However, certain factors seem to play a role in increasing the risk of developing RA or triggering its onset. Factors that may increase your risk for RA include: being a woman having a family history of RA Factors that may trigger onset of RA involve: Exposure to certain types of bacteria, such as those associated with periodontal disease Having a history of viral infections, such as the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mon...

Slapped cheek syndrome (fifth disease) is common in children and should clear up on its own within 3 weeks. It's rarer in adults, but can be more serious. Symptoms may include: -a high temperature of 38C or more -a runny nose and sore throat -a headache How long it lasts: The cheek rash normally fades within 2 weeks. The body rash also fades within 2 weeks, but sometimes comes and goes for up to a month, especially if you're exercising, hot, anxious or stressed. Adults might also have joint pain and stiffness. This can continue for many weeks, even after the other symptoms have gone. How slapped cheek syndrome is spread? It's hard to avoid spreading slapped cheek syndrome because most people do not know they have it until they get the rash. You can only spread it to other people before the rash appears. Slapped cheek syndrome is caused by a virus (parvovirus B19). The virus spreads to other people, surfaces or objects by coughing or sneezing near them. To reduce the risk of...