Health Conditions
Pilonidal sinus
What is a pilonidal sinus? A pilonidal sinus (PNS) is a small sinus tract or …
Diabetic foot ulcer
What are diabetic foot ulcers? Diabetic foot ulcers are open wounds or sores found on …
Breast augmentation
What is breast augmentation? Breast augmentation (augmentation mammoplasty) is an elective procedure that enlarges or …
Circumcision
What is circumcision? Circumcision is a surgery that removes the foreskin from the penis head. …
Hemorrhoids
What are Hemorrhoids? The word hemorrhoids is derived from the Greek word “haimorrhoides” meaning painful …
Anal fistula
What is an anal fistula? An anal fistula is a narrow tunnel between an infected …
Anal fissure
What is an anal fissure? Passing hard stools can result in a tear on the …
A few facts about Carcinoid syndrome
What is Carcinoid syndrome? The carcinoid syndrome is a specific type of syndrome that occurs …
Everything you need to know about COVID-19
What is the full form of COVID-19? COVID-19 is the abbreviated name for Coronavirus Disease …
DOMS (Delayed Onset of the Muscle Soreness)
What is DOMS? DOMS refers to the Delayed Onset of the Muscle Soreness. It leads …
Night sweats
What are night sweats ? Extreme or excessive perspiration in your normal bedroom temperature during …
Croup
What is Croup? Croup is an upper Respiratory Infection which mainly occurs in children below …
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is Generalized anxiety disorder? GAD(Generalized Anxiety Disorder) is very different from normal anxiety. In …
Medication-Overuse Headache
What is Medication Overuse? Every medication has its own threshold. When a person has an …
Caffeine-related headaches
What is a caffeine-related headache? An overdose of caffeine triggers headaches in many people. The …
Sinus Headaches
What is Sinus Headache? Sinuses are air-filled spaces present inside the forehead and the cheekbones. …
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD – What is it? PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental disorder …
Night Terrors
What are night terrors? Much similar to a nightmare but much more dramatic in nature, …
Tourette's Syndrome
What is Tourette’s syndrome? Tourette’s syndrome is a type of tic disorder. Tics are uncontrollable …
Varicocele
What is varicocele? Enlargement of veins present in the scrotum is called varicocele. These veins …
Pain disorder
What is pain disorder? Any pain that persists for a prolonged period of time which …
Tension headaches
What is a tension headache? A persistent pain that keeps lingering around the head associated …
Exertional headache
An overview Headache seems to be the most common problem faced by numerous people all …
Manic depression
What is manic depression/bipolar disorder? Bipolar, which was formerly known as manic depression, is a …
Sensory diabetic neuropathy
Understanding diabetes Diabetes is a health condition characterized by high blood sugar levels. Sugar in …
Lymphadenopathy
What are lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are small rounded glands that are found in various …
Rubella
What is Rubella? Rubella, also known as three-day measles or German measles, is a contagious …
Syncope
What is syncope? Syncope is a medical term used to describe a person fainting. It …
Dry cough
Overview of a dry cough Coughing is a natural phenomenon of the body where mucus …
Dyshidrotic eczema
What is dyshidrotic eczema? Have you been experiencing red and itchy skin with scaling affecting …
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
What is DIC? Disseminated intravascular coagulation is a medical condition where the normal process of …
Yellow poop
Why is my poop yellow? Passing yellow poop is nothing uncommon. What food you eat …
Contact dermatitis
Understanding dermatitis Dermatitis is a general medical term that is used to describe skin irritation. …
Fanconi anemia
What is Fanconi anemia ? Fanconi anemia is a serious blood disorder that is characterized …
Bloom Syndrome
What is Bloom Syndrome? Bloom syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by short …
Plague
What is the plague? Plague, also referred to as the black plague, is a zoonotic disease …
Cloudy Urine
Introduction Healthy urine is normally clear and light yellow in color with no sediments. The …
Pneumothorax
Overview Pneumothorax is a painful condition of the lung, commonly referred to as a collapsed …
Yellow Jacket Sting
What are Yellow Jackets? The yellow jacket is a predatory social wasp that is common …
Itchy Scalp
What is itchy scalp? Itchy scalp is caused by a number of health conditions. This …
Prediabetes
Understanding prediabetes Prediabetes (also known as borderline diabetes) is a health condition characterized by higher …
Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis: Quick Facts The incidence of histoplasmosis in adults aged 65 years and older was …
Hypocalcemia
The role of calcium Calcium is one of the minerals found as an electrolyte in …
Dark Urine
How urine is produced Urine is composed of wastes and excess fluid from the body. …
Stuffy Nose
What is a stuffy nose? Breathing is something we take for granted especially when our …
Smegma
Smegma Buildup: The real culprit? Are you getting worn out after intercourse or is it …
Inverted nipples
Understanding the nipple and its functions Nipples are raised tissues present on the breasts. They …
Pharyngitis
What causes pain and irritation in the throat? How many of you have experienced sudden …
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
What is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a disorder associated with a …
Temporal Arteritis
What is temporal arteritis? The inflammation of the blood vessel(s) is called vasculitis. Giant cell …
Thyroid Storm
Thyroid Storm: What is it? Thyroid storm is a case of untreated or undertreated hyperthyroidism …
Thalassemia
Thalassemia – Quick Facts Annually there are over 332,000 children born worldwide with hemoglobin disorders. …
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
What is a subarachnoid hemorrhage? The subarachnoid space is the space between the brain and …
Swollen Lymph Nodes
What is the lymphatic system? The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs. …
Pyelonephritis
What is pyelonephritis? Pyelonephritis (Kidney infection) is a urinary tract infection, generally caused by bacteria, …
Cholesteatoma
Overview Cholesteatoma is an abnormal non-cancerous skin growth or skin cyst that develops behind the …
Hookworms
What exactly are Hookworms? Hookworms are parasitic nematodes (roundworms) that live in the intestine and …
Inguinal Hernia
What is an inguinal hernia? A hernia is a common problem that especially affects elderly …
Inner Knee Pain
Understanding the Knee The knee is a complex joint in the human body that connects …
Chondromalacia
Overview Chondromalacia Patella is a condition of the knee, where the articular cartilage situated behind …
Baby Acne
Understanding Baby Acne Is your newborn’s facial skin breaking into pimples? Pimples or acne often …
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
An overview Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease. It is either caused by tubercle bacillus …
Epididymitis
What is causing pain in the groin region? Inflammation of the epididymis, which is a …
Mosquito Bites
Why do mosquitoes bite? Mosquito bites are generally associated with inflammation and redness associated with …
Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis
How is this rare skin disease caused? Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis (EV) is also called treeman syndrome …
Lower Abdominal Pain
What causes lower abdominal pain? The area between the chest and the pelvis is considered …
Capgras Syndrome
Understanding Capgras Syndrome Capgras Syndrome is a rare mental health condition characterized by a distorted perception …
Chest Pain
Overview of the condition Chest pain is a common reason for people to visit their …
Cherry Angioma
Understanding Cherry Angioma Cherry Angioma is small reddish bumps that occur on the skin. They …
Charley Horse
Understanding Charley Horse The unbelievably common leg cramps people experience is medically termed as Charley …
Cardiac Tamponade
Understanding Cardiac Tamponade Cardiac Tamponade or pericardial effusion is a condition that is caused by …
Fifth disease
Why do your cheeks look slapped? It is a viral illness that commonly affects children. …
Wolf spider bite
Wolf spider facts The moment the word spiders come to your mind, the first thing …
Alexandria’s Genesis
Fact Check It is a genetic mutation that was found in a girl named Alexandria. …
Akathisia
How and when is it caused? A state of motor restlessness or movement disorder with …
Lupus Rash
How does lupus affect our body? A systemic autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system …
Clostridium difficile infections
An overview A bacterium that affects the gastrointestinal system and considered the leading drug-resistant threat …
Tongue cancer
An overview A persistent lump of red or white patch on the tongue that does …
Pituitary Gland Disorders
What does the pituitary gland do? It is a small organ situated at the bottom …
Osteopenia
What is osteopenia? A medical condition where the density of the bone decreases is called …
Poison sumac
An overview A rare toxic tree from the genus Toxicodendron, which is closely related to …
Humerus Bone Disorders
Humerus Bone: An overview The long bone that connects the shoulder to the elbow is …
High platelet count
What does a high platelet count mean? This can be termed as a condition where …
Heel spurs
What is a heel spur? The calcaneus (the heel bone) is a large bone and …
Pinworms
What are pinworms? Pinworms are plasticky, thread-like worms that live in the large intestine of …
Panic Attack
What is a panic attack? A sudden terror that strikes one’s heart when there is …
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever? RMSF (Rocky Mountain spotted fever) is a bacterial disease …
Metabolic syndrome
What is metabolic syndrome? A group of risk factors that may increase the chances of …
Erythema Multiforme
What is Erythema Multiforme? A group of hypersensitivity disorders is called erythema multiforme. It affects …
H. pylori Infections
Characteristics of an H. pylori Host Age-related Correlation The pathogen is generally acquired during the …
Hangnails
Hangnails: All you need to know Hangnails are those irritating, jagged pieces of skin that …
Blood blister
What is a blood blister? A blister containing blood in it is called blood blister. …
Balanitis
What is balanitis? Infection or inflammation of the glans of the penis is called balanitis. …
Bacterial Pneumonia
What is bacterial pneumonia? It is an inflammation of the lungs, which is caused by …
Atelectasis
What is Atelectasis? It is the complete or partial collapse of a lung. It is …
Anaphylactic Shock
What is anaphylaxis? It is an allergic reaction that is severe and potentially life-threatening. Anaphylactic …
Pernicious anemia
Understanding Pernicious anemia Anemia is the decrease in the red blood cells in your body. …
Sebaceous Cyst
What are sebaceous cysts? Sebaceous cysts are slightly hardened, fluid-filled bumps within the skin, which …
Pellagra
What is pellagra? Pellagra is defined as a nutritional disorder which is caused by a …
Deficiency & Developmental Disorders: A Complete Guide to Best Remedies
Nutritional Deficiency The cult of mass-produced processed food has now been identified as a major …
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Vital Organs & their diseases: A Complete Guide to Best Treatment and Remedies
Cardiovascular and circulatory Enlarged heart Symptoms Excessive thickening of cardiac muscles results in enlarged heart …
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Leaky Gut
What is leaky gut? Leaky gut is known as increased intestinal permeability. It is a …
Occupational Exposure & Lymphomas: A Complete Guide to Dangers & Remedies
What is occupational exposure? A person’s occupation or profession holds critical importance in his/her life. …
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Enlarged adenoids
What is an adenoid? Adenoid is also called as nasopharyngeal tonsil, which is a mass of …
Poison oak
What is the poison oak? Poison oak is a plant species in the genus Toxicodendron. Toxicodendron is a …
Ménière’s Disease
The ear and your balance The inner ear has loop-shaped canals that contain fluid and …
Molluscum contagiosum
What is Molluscum contagiosum? It is a skin infection caused by a virus named Molluscum …
Typhus
What is Typhus? Vector-borne diseases are transmitted by insects or animals. They account for 17% …
Walking Pneumonia
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is known as an inflammation of the airways caused by a bacterial, …
Short Breath
What is shortness of breath? Shortness of breath, which is also called dyspnea, is a …
Deadly infections guide: Find the best & safest cures for them here
Is the fear of microbes justified? The most widespread infection in the world, transmitted by …
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Your Complete Guide to Preventing Birth Defects
What are birth defects? A birth defect or a congenital disorder is an abnormality in …
Your complete guide to STDs and Reproductive Health
STDs – Stay aware, stay safe STDs are sexually transmitted diseases; diseases where the infectious …
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Your Complete Guide to Oral health: Best supplements for your teeth & gums
More than just a sparkling smile How long do you spend brushing your teeth? Most …
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Your complete guide to an improved and disease-free skin
Skin is a reflection of your overall health Skin is not only the largest organ …
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Ketoacidosis
Understanding ketoacidosis Ketoacidosis is a condition where there is a high concentration of ketone bodies …
Influenza A
What is flu? Flu is an infectious or a spreadable disease. It occurs very commonly …
Crohn’s Disease
Understanding Crohn’s disease Crohn’s disease is a severe inflammation of the digestive system. There is …
Blue Balls
What are blue balls? Blue balls are medically called epididymal hypertension (EH). Blue balls refer …
Autonomic Dysreflexia
What is autonomic dysreflexia? Autonomic dysreflexia is a condition that crops up due to a …
Maladaptive Daydreaming
What makes daydreaming a maladaptive activity? Daydreaming, in its most harmless form, is an activity …
High Blood Pressure
Overview of high blood pressure Stress, environmental pollution, physiological factors and numerous other triggers stimulate …
Food Poisoning
Overview of food poisoning Global mortality rates are exponentially increasing every year due to lack …
Hyperlipidemia
Understanding hyperlipidemia It literally means abnormally high lipids in the bloodstream. Chemically speaking, lipids are …
Breast Cancer
Overview of breast cancer Malignancies of any form arise within the body due to abnormal …
Malaria
Overview of malaria The rise and spread of communicable diseases have posed a major threat …
Typhoid
Overview of typhoid Pathogenic diseases are common in those parts of the world which are …
Cold and Flu
Overview of cold and flu On a regular basis, people are unaware of cold and …
Cancer
Overview of cancer Systemic diseases of different degrees are common in adults and children. In …
Kidney Stones
Overview of kidney stones The National Institute of Health reports that nearly 15% of India’s …
Emphysema
Emphysema – understanding the respiratory disease Emphysema is a type of COPD or Chronic Obstructive …
Diabetes
Overview of diabetes Old age is associated with numerous pathological complications and diseases that disrupt …
Cardiac Arrest
Overview The beating of the heart muscles is controlled by a series of electrical impulses. …
Stroke
What is a stroke? Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders are major threats to healthy living. These …
Arthritis
Overview of arthritis Every other person we daily come across is affected by some or …
Asthma
Overview of asthma Globally, asthma is prevalent in more than 200 million people. This has …
Dengue Fever
Overview of dengue fever Pathogenic diseases are common in those parts of the world that …
Substance Abuse
Overview of substance abuse The youth of the present generation are the easy targets of …
Chicken Pox
Overview Infections mediated by virus or bacteria are usually contagious in nature. Despite appropriate vaccinations …
Ear Infections
Overview of ear infections The ear is the most important sense organ which plays a …
Hepatitis
Overview of hepatitis Viral infections are extremely common in tropical and temperate regions of the …
COPD-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Understanding COPD COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease refers to a group of non-contagious progressive …
Hypertension
Overview of hypertension Environmental stress factors combined with existing physiological conditions can lead to several …
Depression
Overview of depression Mental health is an integral component of life. It is affected on …
Colorectal Cancer
Overview Cancers can arise in practically any part of the body when cells begin to …
Tuberculosis
Overview of Tuberculosis Pathogenic diseases are more prevalent in the countries having climatic conditions ideal …
Pneumonia
Pneumonia – a deadly disease In the recent years, viral and bacterial infections have become …
Heart Diseases
Overview of heart diseases Premature death rate in India increased by 59% between the years …
Obesity
Overview of obesity Obesity is a primary global concern at present, affecting children, teens, and …
Prostate Cancer
Overview of Prostate Cancer The prostate gland is a small organ present below the bladder …
Atherosclerosis
Overview The heart sends oxygenated blood to the various organs and tissues of the body …
Pancreatic Cancer
Overview of Pancreatic Cancer The pancreas is one of the most essential organs of the …
Brain Diseases
Overview of brain diseases Disorders of the peripheral and central nervous system are very severe …
Gum Disease
Overview Your mouth contains a soft tissue known as the gums or the gingiva which …
Lung Cancer
Overview of lung cancer Malignancy can arise due to more than one etiological factor and …
Liver Failure
Overview of liver failure The liver is one of the most vital organs of the …
Liver Cancer
Overview of liver cancer Liver diseases have become a major threat to healthy living in …
Alzheimer’s
Overview Old age is associated with many disorders. One such disorder where the memory and …
Whooping Cough
Overview of a whooping cough Bacterial and other microbial infections may give rise to a …
Conjunctivitis
Overview of conjunctivitis Eye diseases can occur in any form due to multiple factors like …
Bronchitis
Overview of bronchitis World Health Organisation’s recent reports reveal that countries having a tropical or …
Anxiety and Panic
Overview of anxiety and panic From the moment we wake up, we are dragged half-willingly …
Thyroid Disorders
Overview The thyroid gland is an essential part of the human body responsible for the …
Blood Disorders
Overview Blood makes up about 7-8% of the body weight and is significant for the …
Bipolar disorder
Overview of bipolar disorder The World Health Organization has recently reported that nearly 450 million …
AIDS
Overview of AIDS Health organisations all over the world are bent upon curbing the “wildfire” …
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Overview of sexually transmitted diseases Unprotected sexual activities can lead to numerous clinical complications within …
Liver Cirrhosis
Overview Like any other organ, the liver can fall prey to infection, inflammation or even …
Diarrhea
Overview of diarrhea Gastrointestinal disorders are very common in low and middle-income countries which lack …
Measles
Overview of measles Viral infections are very common in the tropics and the subtropics. These …
Neonatal Jaundice
Overview of neonatal jaundice The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that …
Trypophobia
Understanding trypophobia Technically speaking, a phobia is an excessive, unconscious, and persistent fear that constantly …
Sleep Disorders
Introduction to sleep disorders Sleep disorders are very common after a certain age. But one would …
Lung Diseases
Overview of lung diseases Lung diseases also referred to as respiratory tract diseases are one …
Oral Leukoplakia
Overview of oral leukoplakia Oral diseases are very common in all age groups and genders. …
Athlete’s Foot
Overview Athlete’s foot is a very commonly experienced fungal infection and is said to affect …
Tongue Diseases
Overview of tongue diseases Oral health is a matter of crucial importance in our daily …
Vitamins – Deficiency & Excess
Overview Vitamins are essential ingredients for a healthy life. Deficiency of these elements can lead to …
Excretory System Diseases
Overview of excretory system diseases The excretory system is one of the major functional units …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Overview Loss of sensory function can occur in a number of ways but the direct …
Blue Waffle Disease
Blue Waffle Disease – An overview Much similar to the vaginitis, the Blue Waffle Disease …
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Overview Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. Of its four main types, Acute …
Dizziness
Overview of dizziness Vestibular disorders are becoming common in all age groups worldwide. Epidemiological studies …
Vaccines
Overview of vaccines Numerous diseases can impact health and lifestyle at any point in time …
Juvenile Diabetes
Overview In the recent years, children and teens have been suffering from various diseases that …
Burkitt Lymphoma
Overview Burkitt lymphoma is a notoriously aggressive cancer of the lymphatic system. In fact, it …
Morning Sickness
Overview Pregnancy, in most cases, is accompanied by associated clinical complications which normally stop after …
Female Pattern Baldness
Overview of female pattern baldness Hair loss is a regular phenomenon for women and can …
Meningitis
Overview Bacterial and viral infections are becoming widespread in the tropical and subtropical regions of …
Dental Care
Overview of dental care Oral health forms the basis of a healthy life. Proper hygiene …
Insect Bites
Overview Allergic reactions vary from person to person. It might be very severe in few …
Memory Loss
Overview Aging is normally associated with numerous physiological and psychological complications. One common problem observed …
Growing Pains
Overview of growing pains The years of growth of a child are marked by distinct …
Hematuria
Overview of Hematuria Diseases due to kidney malfunctions are becoming very common especially in the …
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Overview Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopment disorder that typically develops during …
Heat Rash
Overview of heat rash The steady progress of global warming is giving rise to numerous …
Cold Sores
Overview of cold sores Viral and bacterial infections give rise to numerous complications in the human …
Muscle pain
Overview of muscle pain Overstress and strain affect half the population in recent times and …
Menopause
Overview Women’s health is a matter of primary concern in today’s world and the health …
Mumps
Overview of Mumps Viral infection rates are steadily increasing on a global scale due to …
Angina
Overview Coronary heart disease is the most common heart disease whose most common symptom is …
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Overview Age-Related Macular Degeneration, AMD, is a retinal disease that is chiefly responsible for irreversible blindness …
Urinary Tract Infections
Overview Kidney disorders, renal dysfunctions, and associated urinary ailments give rise to numerous pathological complications …
Dehydration
Overview of dehydration Water is the most essential element which forms about 70% of body …
Dry skin
Overview of dry skin Different parts of the body get adversely affected due to seasonal …
Acute Renal Failure
Overview of acute renal failure Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is a frequent fallout of critical …
Ankle Osteoarthritis
Overview The ankle joint is the most commonly injured joint in the body and experiences …
Binge Eating Disorder
Overview Everyone overindulges eating from time to time, be it a special occasion, a favorite …
Avian Flu
Overview Avian means bird and avian flu is caused by avian influenza Type A viruses. …
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children
Overview Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disease that influences the behavior and mental …
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Ovarian Cancer
Overview The ovary is a very important part of the reproductive system and is directly …
Heat Exhaustion
Overview of heat exhaustion In the recent years, global warming and ozone depletion have steadily …
Constipation
Overview of constipation Proper bowel movements are critical for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Abnormalities in …
Blood Clots
Overview of blood clots On a daily basis, a blood clot is a common phenomenon …
Bloating
Overview of bloating Physiological complications of the gastrointestinal tract may give rise to associated disorders. …
Varicose Veins
Overview Vascular disorders have become a global health concern at present, mainly affecting people above …
Arrhythmia
Overview of arrhythmia The normal heart beats 60-80 times per minute. When there is a …
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overview Several diseases of the joints and bones occur at the onset of old age …
Bruises
Overview Mechanical and traumatic injuries are very common in daily life. They can lead to …
Metabolic Disorders
Overview The global burden of non-communicable diseases is very high at present. The most common …
Joint Damage
Overview of joint damage Degeneration of musculoskeletal structures is a common occurrence at the onset …
Head Lice
Overview of head lice Infections caused by microbial pathogens are common in both children and …
Skin Problems
Overview Environmental factors combined with numerous physiological conditions may give rise to numerous complications in …
Pelvic Pain
Overview of pelvic pain Pelvic pain conditions become very common in women after a certain …
LDL Cholesterol
Overview of LDL cholesterol Cholesterol is an essential component of the human body which helps …
Laryngitis
Overview The larynx is a very essential organ of the body which contains all the …
Kidney Failure
Overview Kidney diseases, urinary tract infections, and renal dysfunctions have become a common occurrence in …
Internal Bleeding
Overview Bleeding, be it internal or external is harmful to the human body since a …
Tennis Elbow
Overview of tennis elbow Joint damages and joint pains become very common after a certain …
Hives
Overview of hives Skin diseases are very common in the low and middle-income countries lacking …
Parkinson’s Disease
Overview of Parkinson’s Disease Neurological disorders become very prominent after a certain age, mainly above …
Osteoporosis
Overview of osteoporosis Musculoskeletal diseases result from bone deformities and other physiological factors that are …
Osteoarthritis
Overview of osteoarthritis Degeneration of bones, cartilages, and joints occurs at the onset of old …
Melanoma
Overview of melanoma Skin diseases have become very common in those countries having adverse climatic conditions. …
Skin Tags
Overview of skin tags Aging is associated with several skin ailments which are in many …
Spinal Fracture
Overview of spinal fracture The spinal cord is a very essential part of the body …
Schizophrenia
Overview of schizophrenia Mental illnesses may arise from multiple factors. In today’s world full of …
Skin Problems in Children
Overview of skin problems in children Increased levels of pollution and growth of microbial pathogens …
Infections
Overview of infections Infections of bacterial, viral or fungal origin are very common in the …
Yellow Fever
Overview Diseases due to bacterial and viral pathogens are common in the temperate, tropical and …
Wisdom Teeth
Overview of wisdom teeth Oral health is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Negligence of …
Weight Loss
Overview of weight loss Weight management programs have gained momentum in the recent years. The …
Testicular Cancer
Overview of testicular cancer Testicles or testes are integral parts of the male reproductive system …
Summer Skin Hazards
Overview of summer skin hazards Inhabitants of tropics, subtropics, humid and arid regions are subjected …
Bad Breath
Overview Deterioration of oral health may result from various factors. According to the statistical reports …
Fibroids
Overview Fibroids are benign tumors arising in the wall of the uterus. It is common …
Mad Cow Disease
Overview A small number of illnesses in humans are caused by pathogenic agents known as prions. …
Paragonimiasis
Overview Care should always be taken to cook meat properly before consumption since it could …
Cervical Dysplasia
Overview of cervical dysplasia The cervix is an integral part of a woman’s reproductive system. …
Foot Problems
Overview A large percentage of the global population suffers from foot problems of some form …
Poison Ivy
Overview Plants contain a wide variety of chemical substances. Some, such as dyes and oils …
Sepsis (Blood Poisoning)
Introduction Protecting the internal organs and tissues from the invasion of pathogens and toxic substances …
Childhood Leukemia
Overview of childhood leukemia Children, in general, are susceptible to numerous diseases that arise from …
Lactose Intolerance
Overview Milk and milk products form an important part of the daily diet in several …
Thrombocytopenia
What are Platelets? Although we do not normally think of blood as a form of …
Connective Tissue Diseases
What are the Connective Tissues? There are several types of tissue in the human body …
Sleep Apnea
Overview Breathing is an involuntary function. In other words, we do not have to make …
Gas
Overview A large percentage of the global population suffers from functional gastrointestinal disorders. Several physiological …
Subdural Hematoma
Overview Motorcycle accidents, contact sports, falls or violent attacks are all scenarios in which head …
Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye)
Overview The conjunctiva is a thin film of the vascularised mucous membrane that forms a …
Vaginal Discharge
What is Abnormal Vaginal Discharge? The vagina is often referred to as a self-regulating and …
Overactive Bladder
Overview The mechanism of urination is complex and involves multiple processes and intricate coordination between …
Jock Itch
Overview The skin is the body’s outermost line of defense. It has many roles to …
Sensory Processing Disorder
What is Sensory Integration? Humans require sensory input in order to understand and navigate their …
Cholera
What is Cholera? Cholera is a potentially life-threatening and highly virulent waterborne disease caused by …
Colon Polyps
What are Polyps? Polyps are abnormal growths that can appear in several different parts of …
Missed Period
Introduction In women of reproductive age, the ovaries take turns month after month to release …
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Overview Humans frequently come into contact with viruses. Not all viruses are necessarily capable of …
Hot Flashes
Overview For most women, the term ‘hot flashes’ is synonymous with menopause. This is accurate …
Enlarged Prostate
Overview The prostate gland is an important part of the male reproductive system. Its function …
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Overview The mitral valve guards the opening through which blood flows from the upper left …
Neuropathy
Overview The nervous system is vital to the normal functioning of the body. Sensory nerves …
Pre-cancerous Skin Lesions
What are Pre-cancerous Skin Lesions? Certain diseases or syndromes may be benign but, if left …
Swollen Feet
Overview Foot problems are common in both men and women after a certain age. The …
Foot Drop
Overview Although we do not normally realize it, walking is a complex operation involving multiple …
Facial Hair
Overview The growth of facial hair in the form of mustaches and beards is a …
Staph Infection
Overview ‘Staph’ is the shortened term for the genus of bacterium known as Staphylococcus. This …
Porphyria
Overview The term ‘porphyria’ collectively refers to a group of medical conditions that involve the …
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Overview Nearly every woman experiences premenstrual syndrome or PMS in some form or the other. …
Urethritis
What is the Urethra? The urinary bladder is the organ that stores urine until it …
Perimenopause
Overview Unlike men, women are fertile and capable of reproducing only during a certain period …
Quadriplegia
Overview Paralysis can take many forms. It may be partial or total. It may be …
Erectile Dysfunction
Overview Having occasional difficulties in getting an erection is fairly common and could be prompted …
Nursemaid’s Elbow
Overview In young children, the bones and joints are still undergoing development and have not …
Celiac Disease
Overview Gluten is a kind of naturally occurring protein that is found in wheat, barley, …
Psoriasis
Overview Psoriasis is a common skin disorder thought to be caused by an erratic immune …
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Overview Normally, the production of blood cells in the bone marrow is a well-regulated process. …
Endocrine System Disorders
What is the Endocrine System? The main function of the endocrine system is the secretion …
Dwarfism
What is Dwarfism? Dwarfism is another name for a condition that causes a person to …
ACL Injury
Overview Vigorous physical activity such as exercise or playing a sport can often lead to …
Fibromyalgia
Overview Fibromyalgia is a disorder primarily characterized by chronic muscle soreness and aches throughout the …
Acid Reflux & G.E.R.D.
Overview Acid reflux often referred to as ‘acid indigestion’ is a common condition that affects …
Grave’s Disease
Overview The thyroid is a gland located in the neck. Its function is to secrete …
Rosacea
Overview Rosacea is a skin disorder that produces unsightly patches of inflammation and acne-like breakouts …
Gestational Diabetes
Overview Diabetes is a medical condition in which the patient has elevated levels of glucose …
Brain Cancer
What are Brain Tumors? The central nervous system, in other words, the brain, and spinal …
Mono In Teens
What Is Mono? Mononucleosis is a common disease across the world. It is usually caused …
Lupus
Overview Our immune systems defend our bodies against a variety of allergens and pathogens such …
West Nile Disease
Overview Mosquitoes are notorious for transmitting a number of serious infectious diseases to humans. These …
Pseudocyst
Overview There are several types of abnormal growths that can arise in the body. Cancerous …
Gaucher Disease
Overview Lysosomal storage disorders are characterized by the absence or deficit of enzymes required for …
Hyperkalemia
Overview The human body requires potassium in order to perform many of its vital functions. …
Neutropenia
Overview There are many different types of cells in the blood. Each type performs a …
Endometriosis
Overview Endometriosis is a common gynecological problem and it is one of the major causes …
Diverticulitis
Overview A diverticulum is a small balloon-like protrusion extending outward from the walls of the …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Overview We often underestimate the importance of restful sleep for maintaining good health and mental …
Morgellons
Overview Certain illnesses are rather mysterious in the sense that it is not clear whether …
Adenoiditis
Overview The upper respiratory tract is highly prone to infection because of constant exposure to …
Avascular Necrosis
Overview Sometimes, and for a variety of reasons, a section of bone can lose its …
Myositis
Overview A myopathy is any disease that directly affects the muscles. Inflammatory myopathies are muscle …
Moon Facies ( Cushing Syndrome)
Overview Accumulation of fat in the facial region can give the face a rounded moon-like …
Atrial Fibrillation
Overview A healthy heart has a clear, regular beating rhythm. It contracts and relaxes alternately …
Chlamydia
Overview Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases worldwide. However, it is …
Apert Syndrome
Overview Apert syndrome is a congenital disorder identifiable by birth defects such as an abnormal …
Brucellosis
Overview Brucellosis is a disease that is humans acquire through contact with animals such as …
Anorexia Nervosa
Overview In recent times, eating disorders have become alarmingly common and this trend has generally …
Brain-Eating Amoeba (Naegleriasis)
Overview Naegleria fowleri is a species of amoeba that is notorious for its ability to …
Bladder Cancer
Overview Several types of tumors are known to develop in the urinary bladder. Some of …
Lyme Disease
Overview Humans acquire certain infectious diseases from animals. This process may occur through direct contact …
Bone Spurs
Overview When, due to stress, aging or injury, the connective tissues associated with the skeletal …
Anal Abscess
Overview Since the anus is one of the orifices of the body communicating directly with …
Multiple Sclerosis
Overview Multiple sclerosis is a potentially debilitating disease that directly affects the brain and spinal …
Amyloidosis
Overview Amyloidosis is a rare disorder that involves the abnormal accumulation of a substance known …
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Overview The social and emotional dimensions of human existence form a highly complex web that …
Pleurisy
Overview Pleurisy is a fairly common condition in which the pleural membranes surrounding the lungs …
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis
Overview Thrombosis involves the formation of a clot within a blood vessel. When the clot …
Canker Sores (Apthous Stomatitis)
Overview Most people have, at some time in their lives, developed canker sores or mouth …
Bursitis
Overview The movement of joints is complex and is made possible by cooperation and coordination …
Non-Allergic Rhinitis
Overview Most of us have experienced episodes of runny noses and sneezing. This condition is …
Hodgkin’s Disease
Overview Hodgkin’s disease is a blood cancer that arises as a result of the uncontrolled …
Eye Twitching
Overview Some people have obvious nervous tics. Others may have less noticeable ones. Twitching of …
Bowel Incontinence
Overview of bowel incontinence The gastrointestinal tract is an integral part of the human body …
Viral Gastroenteritis
Overview of viral gastroenteritis Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are prevalent in low and middle-income …
Vaginitis
Overview of vaginitis Sexually transmitted diseases have become prevalent among people engaged in unprotected sexual …
Multiple Myeloma
Overview Cancer is any condition involving the uncontrolled growth of cells to such an extent …
Rhabdomyolysis
Overview Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening condition that is brought about by the rapid breakdown …
Restless Leg Syndrome
Overview Some people experience strange sensations such as numbness and tingling in the legs which …
Plantar Warts
Overview Warts are benign, rough growths that appear on the skin as a result of …
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Overview Inside the rigid outer layer of certain bones is a mass of spongy tissue …
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Overview Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common gynecological disorder that has been on the rise …
Genital Warts (HPV)
Overview A number of diseases can be contracted by means of sexually transmitted infections. These …
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Overview Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a form of blood cancer that affects a certain type …
Urinary Incontinence In Women
Overview Sometimes a person experiences accidental voiding of the bladder because of the inability to …
Genital Herpes
Overview Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). The agent responsible for it …
Viral Meningitis
Overview of viral meningitis Viral infections are very common in the tropics and sub-tropics. They …
Painful Urination
Overview Genitourinary problems become more common after a certain age. These diseases mainly arise from …
Night Eating Syndrome
What is night eating syndrome? Stunkard et al coined the term “Night eating syndrome” in …
Pain Management
Overview of pain management Daily stress, diseases, environmental and psychological factors can collectively give rise …
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Overview Unhealthy sexual habits combined with several other pathogenic factors can cause numerous diseases in …
Congenital Glaucoma
Overview of congenital glaucoma Eye problems are common in children. They may arise from nutritional …
Rotator Cuff Disorders
Overview of rotator cuff disorders The World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that nearly 50% of …