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Anaemia is a condition where there’s a lack of haemoglobin – the chemical in red blood cells which carries oxygen around the body. There may be a deficiency of red blood cells, or low levels of haemoglobin within the red blood cells.

One of the commonest reasons for anaemia is a shortage of iron. Iron-deficiency anaemia is a common cause of tiredness and lethargy among women of all ages.

Many women aren’t aware they have a problem until they’re tested or try to donate blood, but there may also be symptoms such as getting tired easily, feeling short of breath, palpitations and looking pale. Read more »

What causes it?

The noise of snoring is caused by parts of the nose and throat – in particular, the soft palate – vibrating as you breathe in and out. At night, the muscles that help keep your airways open relax and become floppy. This causes the airways to narrow and vibrate more, making snoring more likely.

There are also a number of factors that can make snoring worse: Read more »

Definition

It’s the middle of the night or maybe the beginning of a busy workday when you suddenly feel pain in your chest. You try to ignore it at first, but your chest pain has you scared and worried. Could you be having a heart attack? Should you go to the emergency room?

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons people call for emergency medical help. Every year emergency room doctors evaluate and treat millions of people for chest pain.

Fortunately, chest pain doesn’t always signal a heart attack. Often chest pain is unrelated to any heart problem. But even if the chest pain you experience has nothing to do with your cardiovascular system, the problem may still be important  and worth the time spent in an emergency room to have your chest pain evaluated. Read more »

Are you among the 6.2 million people in the India who have diabetes but don’t know it? I ask because an estimated one-third of the almost 21 million Indians who have this cruel disease don’t even know it.

Since 90 percent to 95 percent of people with diabetes have type 2 (adult onset) diabetes, chances are you can avoid becoming a statistic. Unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes is a preventable disease.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you have diabetes, now’s your chance to find out. First, take a moment to look at the following risk factors: Read more »

Is this topic for you?

This topic provides information about asthma in teens and adults. If you are looking for information about asthma in children age 12 and younger, see the topic Asthma in Children.

What is asthma?

Asthma causes swelling and inflammation in the airways that lead to your lungs. When asthma flares up, the airways tighten and become narrower. This keeps the air from passing through easily and makes it hard for you to breathe. These flare-ups are also called asthma attacks or exacerbations. Read more »