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The normal level of blood count in male adults has to be 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter. In females, it should be 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL. Anemia is having a lower than normal count of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin levels needed to carry oxygen to all parts of your body. When you develop anemia, you’re said to be “anemic”. If you’re so, you would be showing symptoms like- fatigue, weakness, dizziness, pale or yellowish skin, shortness of birth, drowsiness, headaches. The most common cause of anemia is a deficiency in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A. Types of Anemia There are more than 400 types of anemia. Here are some of those - Iron and Vitamin Deficiency Anemia - This is caused when your diet doesn’t possess enough Iron, Folate, Vitamins B12 and A. Your bone marrow needs iron to produce hemoglobin, and folate and other vitamins are needed to produce red blood cells. Even when you intake nutritious food containing these nutrients, your body could not absorb such nutrient...

  Asthma is a lung disease in which you have a swollen and inflamed airway. It produces excess mucus that coagulates and blocks the airways. It leads to Asthma attacks. If you get asthma, you suffer from - Wheezing Shortness of breath Coughing, that worsens during cold or flu Chest tightness or pain Difficulty while talking Anxiety and fatigue Trouble sleeping Fast breathing Coughing while doing exercise or while you talk Asthma is chronic and has no cure. For some people, it may be normal. But, in most people, it is life-threatening.  Types of Asthma   Allergic Asthma - there are many allergies that trigger your asthma. That is when you’re exposed to pollution, cigarette smoke, fumes, pets, pollen, dust, mites, and molds. You can avoid being in a polluted area or use face or surgical masks and wear gloves. Clean and wash your belongings frequently with disinfectants. If you’re a pet lover, then you can vacuum your pets regularly to avoid hair fall, clean and wash them ...

What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is the Assessment and Treatment of injuries and Chronic Disabilities. It helps in physical rehabilitation and well-being. The experts who do this are called Physiotherapists.    There is a general opinion that physiotherapy can only be used to treat Orthopedics or bone ailments. This isn’t exactly true. There are several other conditions that are treated using physiotherapy. Uses of Physiotherapy Back, neck, shoulder pain   Gone are the days when only the elderly suffered from these pains. Nowadays, even youngsters and kids face these issues. Working on gadgets like mobile phones or laptops for prolonged hours while straining your neck or on improper sitting posture subsequently causes these pains.  Your therapist may suggest gentle stretches and movements including shoulder and neck roll, neck side bend and rotation, overhead arm stretch and bend, seated neck stretch, chair rotation, aquatic exercises, doorway or corner ches...

What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a type of treatment that helps restore your body movements that might have been hindered due to injury, illness, disability, or even old age. This treatment improves the mobility and functioning of your bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments.  There are numerous issues that physiotherapy can help cure. There is a common assumption that physiotherapy is sought only after an injury, surgery, or when the mobility or functioning of any part of your body is completely hindered. This isn’t true. You could include physiotherapy in your routine as you grow older, or when you encounter body pain often.  Types of physiotherapy: There are two major types of physiotherapy: Passive physiotherapy: Here the treatment method does not require any effort from the patient. Such as massage therapy, applying ice packs, heat therapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound to name a few. These methods usually aim to reduce swelling and pain. Active physiotherapy: This trea...