Andropause / Male Menopause

Andropause, or male menopause, happens when men experience a decline in the body’s production of testosterone as they age. Male menopause is not as well defined as female menopause, but cause – a decline in the sex-specific hormone – is similar.

Join our online group on andropause/male menopause. If you have a question, you can post it online and get answers from experts. Share your experiences.

Anemia / Low Haemoglobin

Generally characterized by fatigue, breathlessness on exertion, palpitations, angina, and a desire to eat sand and clay, anemia is a condition wherein the body’s supply of iron to bone marrow falls dismally short of required levels. There are certain high-risk groups for anemia, such as pregnant women.

To learn more on the causes, symptoms and hazardous nature of anemia, join Medindia’s support group on the subject today.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a rheumatic disease that causes arthritis of the spine. It is a progressive disease and hence after the pelvic is affected, it moves on to the lower back, chest wall, neck, shoulders, hips etc.

Be on your guard against Ankylosing Spondylitis and learn about the preventive measures you can take, if you fall in the high-risk group prone to the disease. Join this support group today!

Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that was first described in 1868 and is found most commonly found among teenage girls, and to a certain extent, also in men. Patients with anorexia harbor low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, unhappiness and a feeling of life getting out of hand.

Medindia will offer you all the support you need to escape the clutches of this debilitating mental and physical condition at this forum.

Anosmia / Loss Of Smell

Anosmia, or the loss of the sense of smell, might happen as a result of injury, infection, or genetics. It is more dangerous than people generally imagine – an anosmic person might not be able to smell gas leaks, for example, or bad food.

Join this online anosmia support group to share notes with professionals and patients dealing with anosmia.

Anthrax

Anthrax is an infectious and potentially fatal disease of warm-blooded animals, especially of cattle and sheep, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It is communicable, albeit occasionally, to the human population.

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Anti-Ageing and Benefits of Red Wine

Red wine contains an ingredient called ‘resveratrol’ that, according to one researcher, extended the lifespan of all the life forms (yeast, worms, fruit flies, mice) they fed it to. Will it have the same effect on humans? Officially the answer is that more research is needed. But the benefits of red wine have been known a long time.

Join the conversation about anti-ageing, red wine, and resveratrol by becoming a member of this online group.

Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety is the abnormal fear or reaction towards any stress which the person can normally handle. A patient is anxious or apprehensive and may show signs like sweating, palpitation, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, frequent urination, and difficulty in swallowing.

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Appendicitis

Appendicitis, or inflammation of the appendix, is a medical emergency. Usually treatment involves surgical removal of the appendix.

Join this online group on appendicitis to meet professionals and others who deal with the disease, and find more about this disease and how it is treated.

Aromatherapy

Aroma, or smell, is associated more with emotions and memories than the other four senses. Aromatherapy uses smells or aromas to help people relax, de-stress, and heal.

Join our online group on aromatherapy to talk with others interested in aromatherapy and learn more.