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Lakshmi is a qualified post-graduate medical doctor and an alumni from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai. During her academic career she developed and published an Android App called 'drexampill' that contains study material for First and Second year MBBS view more..
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Nail Biting
Nail biting can occur as a result of anxiety, boredom, or imitating others. It is usually observed in children and progressively reduces in adults. Nail biting can cause skin infections around the nail and may damage teeth.
Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea is the spontaneous breast milk production in a woman who is not pregnant or nursing a child. Around ninety percent of women with high levels of the hormone prolactin suffer from galactorrhea.
Somatoform Disorders
Somatic symptom disorder is said to occur when a person’s focus, feelings and behavior related to physical symptoms is excessive and affects normal functioning.
Cervical Cancer
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder refers to excessive and irrational worries about daily activities and events, that persist for a minimum period of six months.
