If you have coeliac disease, your body cannot tolerate the gluten in wheat and similar grains. When you eat these, your immune system reacts by damaging the lining of your small intestine. This can cause a range of symptoms, such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating.
The good news is that there are many treatment options available to help you control your symptoms and live a normal life.
If you're not sure if it's right for you to see a gastroenterologist about coeliac disease, here are four ways a gastroenterology specialist can help: Read More...
If you have an itchy, inflamed scalp, you could have atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. This problem can cause much discomfort, but it is manageable. You may need a dermatologist or even an immunologist's help to reduce your symptoms or get a full diagnosis. Continue reading to learn more about atopic dermatitis, how it is similar or different from other scalp conditions, and ways to get relief.
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Have you ever seen a person in a restaurant or public place eat something and then start having a serious allergic reaction? You might have even heard someone shout for an EpiPen.
This is what is known as anaphylaxis; it occurs when you ingest food or medication that you are allergic to. Such an allergic reaction can lead to swelling of your tongue and throat that can lead to suffocation. You can even break out in hives or rashes on different areas of your body, especially your face, neck, arms, chest and back. Read More...
Teledermatology is a method in which consultation between a patient and a dermatologist occurs through the web, using telecommunication devices. It is a fast, affordable and efficient way for you to get skin treatment with minimal hassle. With the minimum requirement of devices with telecommunication devices, this new way of dermatological consultation is likely to change the manner in which dermatologists manage their patients and work.
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Skin problems can deal a big blow to your self-confidence. One of the most common ailments people are afflicted with is acne. Instead of letting this skin disorder take over your life, there are ways that you can manage it or get rid of it altogether. Most people who have acne tend to try to burst the pimples. What this does is irritate the skin further and cause scarring, which inadvertently develops into blackheads. Read More...