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What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A, is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. Some people suffer from a mild disease that lasts only for a few weeks. Others have more serious problems that may last for months. You usually get sick when you eat or drink...

What is appendicitis? Appendicitis can occur when mucus, stool and growth block the appendix. It may also be due to abdominal trauma or inflammatory bowel disease. In each case, bacteria multiply in the besieged area and infect the lining of the appendix. Where is the...

Signs of sunstroke in children Warm weather often means fun in the sun for children - spending long days in the garden, or spending hours in the pool, or exercising. But when temperatures (and humidity levels) rise, young people can be at risk of heat-related diseases...

What is migraine Migraine is a neurological condition that can cause multiple symptoms. It is often characterized by severe and debilitating headaches. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, difficulty speaking, numbness or tingling, and sensitivity to light and...

Headache Headaches are a very common condition that causes pain and discomfort in the head, scalp or neck. It is estimated that 7 out of 10 people suffer from at least one headache each year. Headache can sometimes be mild, but in many cases, it can cause severe pain...

What causes earache Earache usually occurs in children, but it may also occur in adults. Earache may affect one or both ears, but most of the time it is in one ear. It may be persistent or come and go, and the pain may be mild, severe or incendiary. If you have ear...

Ear infections Ear infections occur when you have a bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear – sections of your ear just behind your eardrum. These infections can be painful due to inflammation and fluid build-up in the middle ear. Ear infections can be chronic...

What is psoriasis Plaque psoriasis is a chronic condition of autoimmune diseases that lead to rapid accumulation of skin cells. This cell build-up causes crusts to appear on the surface of the skin. Inflammation and redness around the crusts is fairly common. Typical...

IVF What is in vitro fertilization? In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a type of assisted reproduction technique (ART). They include pulling eggs from a woman's ovary and fertilizing them with sperm. This fertilized egg is known as the fetus. The embryo can then be...

What is depression Depression is classified as a mood disorder. it can be described as feelings of sadness, loss or anger that conflict with a person's daily activities. It is also fairly common. A reliable source from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Dizziness Dizziness refers to a range of sensations, such as feeling as if the room is rotating, dizziness, and a feeling of physical instability has many possible causes, which may be related to a person's external environment, medications, or underlying condition....

Overactive bladder The bladder (vesica urinaria) collects urine from the kidneys and excretes it when full. If the bladder is overactive, a person cannot control when to urinate, and how often during the day to urinate. The condition occurs when a person's bladder is...

Over sleeping Although many people understand the potential health effects of not getting enough sleep, they may not know that excessive sleep regularly may also be harmful to the body. Excessive sleep can sometimes lead to dizziness or fatigue the next day. However,...

What are kidney stones? Kidney stones are solid blocks of crystals. Kidney stones usually arise in the kidneys. However, it can develop anywhere along the urinary tract, which consists of these parts: kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra. Kidney stones are one of the...

What is insomnia Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you find it difficult to fall asleep and / or stay asleep. The condition can be short-lived (acute) or it can last for a long time (chronic). It may come and go as well. Acute insomnia lasts from one night to a...

Eye irritation, its causes and symptoms The term eye irritation refers to the feeling of dryness, pain or itching in the eye. Many factors can cause eye irritation, including injuries, dry eyes, and conjunctivitis. The shape or feel of an irritated eye depends on the...

Eye pain causes and symptoms Mild eye pain can be a symptom of eye strain or fatigue. The area around the eye may also be in pain during migraines or sinusitis. In some cases, eye pain can also be a symptom of a more serious condition. It can hurt the eyes in many...

HIV /AIDS HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that targets and alters the immune system, increasing the risk and impact of infection and other diseases. Without treatment, the infection may develop into an advanced stage called AIDS. Due to medical advances,...

Botox: Cosmetic and Medical Uses Botox is a drug that weakens or paralyzes muscles. In small doses, it can reduce skin wrinkles and help treat some medical conditions. Botox is a protein made from botulinum toxin, produced by clostridium botulinum bacteria. Botox is...

Diseases affecting pregnancy Pregnancy is a normal and healthy condition that many women look forward to at some point in their lives. However, pregnancy can make women more likely to develop a particular infection. Pregnancy may also increase the severity of this...

Congenital defects and deformities Congenital defects are problems that occur when a child grows in the womb and approximately one in 33 children in the United States is born with a birth defect. Birth deformitiesare the leading cause of child mortality and account...

Harelip Harelip is a congenital malformations that occur in the face during fetal development. The incision can be visible and can lead to medical, behavioral and social difficulties. Modern medicine has developed surgical corrections to the cleft lip or rabbit. Cleft...

What should you know about alopecia? Alopecia is a common autoimmune disorder that often leads to unpredictable hair loss. In most cases, hair falls in small patches about a quarter size. For most people, hair loss is no more than a few spots, although in some cases...

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol (also called a lipid) is a fat-like wax that is naturally produced by the liver. It is necessary to form cell membranes, certain hormones and vitamin D. lipid does not dissolve in water, so it cannot be transmitted through the blood on...

What is the difference between colds and flu? Flu may look similar at first to colds. Both are respiratory diseases and and can cause similar symptoms. But different viruses cause these two problems. Your symptoms can help you know the difference between them. Both...

What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is a progressive form of dementia. Dementia is a broader term for conditions caused by brain injuries or diseases that negatively affect memory, thinking and behavior. These changes interfere with everyday life....

Foods to eat during pregnancy Pregnancy is the period that every female wishes to live, but that does not mean that pregnancy is an easy period as it is known in all women, pregnancy is the most difficult period for women in their life because of mood swings, hormones...

What is Peptic ulcer? Intestinal ulcers including peptic ulcer are sores that appear in the lining of the stomach or below the esophagus or small intestine. They are usually formed by infections caused by pylori bacteria, and they are also formed as a result of the...

How do I take care for the Elderly? Ageing is a fact of life and affects all families. As adult children, when our parents imagine them as older, you may not fully understand how much their old age will affect them or how they will affect us. In fact, if they are...

What are hearing aid devices?   Hearing aid device stethoscope is a small electronic device that you wear inside or behind your ear. Makes some sounds higher so that a person with hearing loss or hearing loss can listen, communicate and participate fully in daily...

Hand sanitizer or handwashing: Which is better against Corona virus? While supermarkets are almost empty of hand sanitizer as people rush to protect themselves from the Corona virus. Is washing hands with water and soap better? As scientists and governments race to...

Open Heart Surgery Open heart surgery is any type of surgery in which the chest is cut open and surgery is performed on the heart muscles, valves or arteries of the heart. According to a reliable source from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI),...

Heart attack - stroke A heart attack is the death of part of the heart muscle due to the loss of blood flow. Blood is usually cut off when the artery that supplies the heart muscle with a blood clot is blocked. If some heart muscle dies, a person suffers from chest...

Varicose veins Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen and curvy blood vessels, often appearing in dark blue or purple. It occurs when defective valves in the veins allow blood to flow in the wrong direction, causing blood to collect. More than 23 percent of all adults...

Benefits of some herbs and spices Herbs and spices uses has been very important throughout history. Much was celebrated because of its medicinal properties, long before the use of cooking. Modern science has now shown that many of them already carry significant health...

Aspirin Aspirin, or acetyl acid salicylic (ASA), is commonly used as a pain reliever for minor aches and pains and to reduce fever. It is also an anti-inflammatory drug and can be used as a blood thinner. People with a high risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack...

low Blood Pressure Low blood pressure is the medical term for low blood pressure (less than 90/60). Blood pressure reading appears as double digits. The first and highest of the two is the measurement of systolic pressure, or pressure in the arteries when the heart...

What is checkup? Check up is early diagnosis and treatment is the most important step in preventing the progress of diseases.People make an appointment to see their doctor for many different reasons.  Some people may only go to the doctor when they are sick or have a...

Endoscopy Endoscopy is a procedure in which organs are examined inside the body using a tool called endoscope. The endoscope is a long, thin and flexible tube with a light and a camera at one end. Images of the inner body are displayed on the TV. Endoscopes can be...

Yoga Types and Benefits Yoga is a mind and body exercise with a 5,000-year history of ancient Indian philosophy. Different yoga styles combine physical postures with breathing, meditation or relaxation techniques. In recent years, it has become common place as a form...

Coronary Tomography (Angio CT) Angiography is routinely performed to gain knowledge about cardiac or coronary anatomy, to detect or diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD),Doctors use vascular imaging to diagnose and treat vascular diseases and conditions. Vascular...

Bone pain types and causes Bone pain is severe pain or discomfort in the bones or more. It is different from muscle and joint pain because it exists whether you are moving or not. Pain is usually associated with diseases that affect the function or natural structure...

Cancer and nutrition Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. studies suggest that simple lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, can prevent 30-50% of all cancers. Growing evidence suggests certain eating habits increase or reduce your risk of...

High blood pressure symptoms, causes and treatment High blood pressure occurs when your blood pressure rises to unhealthy levels. Blood pressure measurement takes into account the amount of blood that passes through the blood vessels and how much resistance the blood...

Spinal cord and spinal cancer spinal cord is part of the central nervous system, and extends as a column of nerve tissue from the base of the brain to the lower back. Carries important messages from the brain to the rest of the body. Spinal cancer is formed when...

Balanced Diet A balanced diet provides your body with the nutrients you need to work properly. To get the nutrition you need, most of the daily calories should come from: Fresh fruit Fresh vegetables Grains Legumes Nuts Lean Proteins Calories The number of calories in...

Chronic knee pain Chronic knee pain is long-term pain, swelling, or allergic reaction to one or both knees. The cause of knee pain can determine the symptoms experienced by the patient. Many conditions can cause or contribute to chronic knee pain, and there are many...

Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a broad term used to describe a range of neurodevelopmental disorders. These disorders are characterized by problems with communication and social interaction. People with autism spectrum disorder often show restrictive,...

Robotic surgery In recent years, robotic surgery has become an alternative to traditional open surgery as well as minimally invasive procedures. Specially trained surgeons at the Robotic Surgery Center in medical centers can perform procedures using advanced surgical...

Acne Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes spots and pimples, especially on the face, shoulders, back, neck, chest and arms. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, abscesses and nodules are all types of acne. It is the most common skin condition in the...

Nasal Septum Deviation Nasal septum is the cartilage of the nose that separates the airways of the nose and is a structure that supports the nose. Usually, it sits in the center and divides the gills evenly. However, in some people, this is not the case. Many people...

Skin cancer Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Melanoma is the most serious type and is less common than other forms of skin cancer. In this article, we will describe the symptoms of the most common types of skin cancer and explain how to...

Başakşehir Hospital Başakşehir Istanbul Hospital Project or The Medical City of Başakşehir, implemented by the Ministry of Health, is one of the strongest projects of the public-private partnership in Turkey and is the third largest investment project in it, which...

Radiotherapy Radiotherapy is a treatment for cancer, and is used less frequently to treat thyroid diseases, blood disorders and non-cancer growth. Your doctor may recommend radiation for cancer at different stages. In the early stages, radiation therapy can help...

Medical Imaging Medical imaging is the technique and process of creating visual representations of the inner part of the body for clinical analysis and medical intervention, in addition to visual representation of the function of some organs or tissues (physiology)....

Bone marrow transplant Bone marrow transplant is a major medical procedure that requires preparation. This includes identifying the best type of transplant, finding a donor, if necessary, and preparing for a long stay in the hospital. The time it takes for the body to...

How surgical masks are made The intended use of medical masks is to maintain a sterile environment by preventing the spread of pollutants originating from the user, such as saliva or respiratory secretions resulting from exhalation. In addition, the surgical mask can...

Medical masks and their usefulness in preventing coronavirus In late 2019, a new corona virus appeared in China. Since then, it has spread rapidly all over the world. This new coronary virus is called SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes is called COVID-19. While some...

Medical mask and their role in preventing coronavirus In late 2019, a new coronavirus appeared in China. Since then, it has spread rapidly all over the world. This new coronary virus is called SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes is called COVID-19. While some people...

Asthma Asthma is a chronic condition of the Bronchial tubes. It causes whistling and difficulty in breathing. Some triggers include exposure to allergens or irritable causes, viruses, exercise, emotional stress and other factors. During an asthma attack, the bronchial...

Eczema Eczema is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed and are accompanied by itching, redness, cracks and roughness in the skin. Pimples may occur sometimes. Different stages and types of eczema affect only 31.6 percent of people in the United States The...

Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It occurs when blood sugar levels rise due to problems with the use or production of insulin. It can appear at any age, but is likely to occur after the age of 45. It affects more than 30 million...

Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes is a disease that occurs when blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is very high. Blood glucose is the main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food enter the cells of...

Leukemia, causes and treatment Leukemia is a cancer that affects blood cells or bone marrow. Bone marrow produces blood cells and leukemia can develop due to a problem with the production of blood cells, which usually affects leukocytes, or white blood cells. Leukemia...

Degenerative disc disease Degenerative disc disease is an age-related condition that occurs when one or more of the discs deteriorate between the vertebrae of the spine or collapse, leading to pain. There may be weakness, numbness and pain spreading from the lower...

Breast cancer and treatment methods Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women after lung cancer. Developments in breast cancer detection and treatment rates of survival have improved dramatically...

Back pain Back pain is one of the most common reasons to go to a doctor or miss work, and is a major cause of disability worldwide where most people experience back pain at least once in their lives. Fortunately, measures can be taken to prevent or relieve most back...

Injection therapy for joints, Electrotherapy, Neurotherapy, Reflexology Rehabilitation like electrotherapy, neurotherapy and reflexology aim to maximize the physical, mental, social and professional potential of a person with congenital physiological or anatomical...

Laser vision correction (LASIK) Laser surgery is the most common eye surgery for treating nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The word "LASIK"is an abbreviation for laser-assisted topical corneal correction. Like other types of refractive surgery, lasik...

Potential uses of stem cells If researchers can find a reliable way to guide differentiation between embryonic stem cells, they may be able to use cells to treat certain diseases. For example, by directing embryonic stem cells to switch to insulin-producing cells,...

As part of our continuous work in the Safar Medical Center to cover all the medical needs of our clients for consulting and treatment services in all specialties and to ensure that we continue to provide the best, A joint work agreement was recently signed between...

Stem cells Stem cells have remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body during early life and growth. In addition, many tissues operate as a kind of internal repair system, where they are essentially divided infinitely for the...

Chemotherapy treatment of cancer Chemotherapy is a pharmacological treatment that uses powerful chemicals to kill fast-growing cancer cells in the body. Doctors often use it to treat cancer, as cancer cells grow and multiply much faster than most cells in the body....

Treatment of cancer using stem cells Stem cell transplants are procedures that restore hematopoietic stem cells in people who have lost them due to very high doses of chemotherapy or radiation therapy used to treat certain cancers. Hematopoietic cells important...

Hydrotherapy   Water type : Water containing minerals Total minerals concentration in water: 2400 mg/l Medical balneological definition of water: This water can be used through ponds to treat inflammatory rheumatic diseases at critical stages such as rheumatoid...