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Hashimoto’s disease that affects the thyroid gland. It is also called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis , chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis. Hashimoto’s disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a part of our endocrine system, which produces hormones that coordinate many of our body’s function.  Hashimoto's disease typically progresses slowly over years and causes chronic thyroid damage, leading to a drop in thyroid hormone levels in your blood. The signs and symptoms are mainly those of an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Causes Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system creates antibodies that damage your thyroid gland. Doctors don't know what causes your immune system to attack your thyroid gland. Some scientists think a virus or bacterium might trigger the response, while others believe a genetic flaw may be involved. A combination of factors — ...

Our body produces oil, known as sebum,   to help our skin soft and simple, but if too much sebum is produced , it can lead to   acne flare –ups and oiliness , which are some of the leading causes of acne. Oily skin is seen , when excess skin oil is seen within the pores. During puberty and other life events , fluctuating hormones can result in increased androgen levels, which is considered one of the top oily skin causes.   Androgens are male hormones present in both males and females that signal the maturation of the skin’s sebaceous glands. As these glands mature oil production increases. The higher amount of androgens present, the more sebum is funneled through the pores, which then sits on the surface of the skin , creating an oily sheen. When this excess oil become trapped in the pore and combine with dead skin cells and bacteria on the surface of the skin and inside the pore, pimples, blackheads and other blemishes will form. Genetics also play an important...

School phobia is when your child is very nervous and refuses to go to school. It is also called school avoidance. A phobia is a strong fear of something for no obvious reason. Phobias can cause very bad anxiety or panic attacks. School phobias are common when children start school between 5 to 7 years of age. But, adolescents can also have school phobia. School phobia sometimes starts after a child has been absent from school for a vacation or an illness. This fear of going to school can be very stressful for your child and for you. But school phobia can be treated successfully . School phobia can cause anxiety or depression later in life. Causes One of the reasons why your child have school phobia is that your child may be afraid to be separated from you. This is called separation anxiety. Also, if you are upset about being separated from your child , your child might start to fear going to school. Causes can also related to home and school. Home causes : ·   ...

Despite the name, dust allergies are not caused by dust. Instead, the culprits are dust mites, microscopic organisms that feed on dead skin cells. Signs of dust allergy include those common to hay fever, such as sneezing and runny nose. Many people with dust allergy also experience signs of asthma, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing. Causes Dust allergies are caused by dust mites, small organisms often found in person’s home. Dust mites are microscopic creatures that are smaller than one millimeter. Dust mites thrive in warm, humid conditions. While they may be present year-riund, dust mites often die in humidity levels are low. A person who suffers from dust allergies may experience worsening symptoms after sweeping or vacuuming. This type of household cleaning can stir up dust particles making them easier to inhale. Symptoms Dust mites cause inflammation of a person’s nasal passage. This leads to an allergic reaction , which may result in the following symptoms- ...