Sore throat is the state of inflammation and pain in the throat. Inflammation can be of the pharynx, larynx or the tonsils. Swelling of tonsils is called tonsillitis. This infection can be caused by a virus or bacteria. Sore throat can also be a symptom of another illness. It is common and can affect men, women and even children.

Viral throat infection is usually an airborne infection. It is spread by coughing, sneezing or unhygienic habits. It is contagious. Bacterial infection is caused by
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The ache or pain experienced in the head is called a headache. This pain and discomfort may be for a short duration or for a prolonged period of time. Headache may be felt in a specific area or in more than one location. There are different kinds of headaches.

One type is called Tension. This happens when the muscles tighten and become stiff. It usually starts at the back, near the base of the skull. The area near the temples of may feel tight. This kind of headache is the most common kind. T
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Obesity is the accumulation of fat in excess. It is more serious than being just a little overweight. Obesity can pose major health risks and can interfere with the day to day functioning of a person.

Obesity can be measured by measuring the Body Mass Index or BMI. If BMI is under 25, it is considered healthy and normal. BMI in the range of 25 to 30 is considered overweight and above 30 is considered obese. This usually mean the body weight is more than the normal healthy weight by at least 2
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The condition of gallbladder stone can be very distressing problem and this condition is known as Cholelithiasis. Usually adults suffer from this disorder. This problem can be treated as soon as possible otherwise it may cause a number of digestive problems. Gall bladder is situated in the abdomen near the liver and it is an important digestive gland. Bile juice is stored in the gallbladder after the secretion from liver and this bile juice is released to aid the digestion process after the cons
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Mainly due to deficiency of Vitamin A, people suffer from the problem of poor eyesight. Many people suffer from poor eyesight originating from childhood and continue till adulthood. To prevent the problems of weak eyesight in future, parents must take proper care of their children especially in their diet. People may suffer from the problem of night blindness or total loss of vision due to extreme nutritional deficiency.

Some of the important and common symptoms of poor eyesight are given bel
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