Atrial fibrillation is the disturbance of the heart beat to an irregular pattern. Atrial fibrillation is due to normal wear and tear on the heart muscle and also due to cardiovascular problems such as hypertension (high blood pressure). During atrial fibrillation, the electrical activity of the atria becomes uncoordinated. The atria beat so rapidly, as […]

Tremors are a neuromuscular ailment that involves involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movements of muscles caused by irregular contractions of opposing groups of muscles. Some common symptoms are uncontrollable shaking, morning tremor, head nodding up and down, head shaking from side to side, hand tremor, body tremor, jaw tremor or even thumb tremor. BENIGN ESSENTIAL TREMORS Benign […]

Gingivitis (bleeding gums, periodontal disease) is an inflammation of the gums (or the underlying bones) caused by oral bacteria. This infection results in the formation of plaques which is a combination of bacteria and food wastes. A build up of this plaque can progress to a more serious condition known as periodontitis which can cause […]