Health Conditions

Stages of wound healing
Overview Any cut or opening in the skin can be termed a wound. Wounds can …

Pregnancy or PMS: The confusion
Overview Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a series of symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. The …

Parkinson’s stages
Introduction Parkinson’s is a disease that affects the central nervous system of the body and …

Menstrual headaches
Introduction Migraine is a common headache disorder that affects mostly women and most of them …

Head-injury headaches
Introduction Headaches are one of the most common symptoms that are experienced by individuals who …

Spider veins
Overview A smaller version of varicose veins, spider veins appear as bulging knots and bundles …

Goitre
What is Goitre? Goitre is a problem associated with the thyroid gland that causes abnormal …

Diabetic Retinopathy
What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease due to a long history …

Phimosis
What is Phimosis? Phimosis is a medical condition wherein the foreskin of the penis is …

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 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” …

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 …

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 …

Seasonal Affective Disorder
Overview Season changes and climatic variations induce several changes in the human body. The psychological …

Scalp Psoriasis
Overview of scalp psoriasis Skin infections are very common in people living in unhygienic environment. …

Shin Splints
Overview of shin splints The global estimates of the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest that …

Snapping Hip Syndrome
Overview of snapping hip syndrome A vast majority of the professional athletes, swimmers and dancers …

Strep Throat
Overview of strep throat Viral and bacterial infections are very common in the tropical and …

Stye
Overview of stye Eye infections are common in people living in poor hygiene conditions. People …

Syphilis
Overview of Syphilis Sexual health is an integral component of life. A number of diseases …

Tendinitis
Overview of Tendinitis Overuse injuries are common among professional athletes. According to one recent statistics, …

Temper Tantrum
Overview of temper tantrum A number of behavioral changes occur in the developing years of …

Blindness
Overview of blindness The World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated that around 39 million people …

Thyroid Nodules
Overview of thyroid nodules The thyroid gland is one of the vital organs of the …

Transient Ischemic Attack
Overview of transient ischemic attack (TIA) Cardiovascular disorders, combined with the disorders of the central …

Tick Bites
Overview of tick bites Incidences of bites by ticks are common in the tropical and …

Ulcerative Colitis
Overview of ulcerative colitis Inflammatory bowel diseases are becoming increasingly common throughout the world. They …

Anencephaly
Overview of Anencephaly Neurological disorders mainly encompass the disorders pertaining to the central and the …

Nail Fungus
Overview Fungal infections affect inhabitants of different parts of the world, especially the ones living …

Headache
Overview of headache The fast-paced competitive world we inhabit is constantly injecting few of its …

Aging
Overview of aging The long-lived myth related to aging is now over. Aging is no …

Infertility
Overview of infertility Reproduction is a very important stage in the life of a human …

Ingrown Hair
Overview of ingrown hair People habituated to shaving, waxing or using tweezers on a regular …

Kidney Cysts
Overview Kidneys are the organs of the human body which are essential for sustaining life. …

Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Overview of Juvenile Macular Degeneration Genetic disorders are responsible for a number of diseases in …

Acne
A brief about acne Living without skin ailments has become a major challenge today. The queue …

Burns
Overview of burns Numerous cases of burn injuries due to accidental or non-accidental circumstances are …

Alcohol abuse
Overview of alcohol abuse Addictions in more than one way are devouring the world. The …

Anemia
Overview of Anemia The prevalence of anemia is the highest in India. At present nearly …

Hypothermia
Overview of hypothermia Regulation of body temperature is essential for the existence and survival of …

Congestive Heart Failure
Overview of congestive heart failure Incidences of cardiovascular diseases are on a steady rise. These …

Epilepsy
Overview of epilepsy The peripheral and the central nervous system are the controlling centers of …

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Overview The gastrointestinal tract performs a number of vital functions in the human body. People …

Allergies
Overview of allergies One out of every five people around us is a victim of …

Enlarged Liver
Overview of enlarged liver The liver is the largest internal organ of the human body. …

Cataracts
Overview of cataracts Eyes are the primary connectors between an individual and the vast outer …

Immune System Disorders
Overview of immune system disorders The primary responsibility of the immune system is to protect …

Skin Rashes
Overview of skin rashes Environmental pollution, microbial infections, stress and numerous other factors may contribute …

Autism
Overview of autism People belonging to different age groups exhibit diverse social and behavioral patterns. …

Smallpox
Overview of smallpox A few microbial diseases used to be a major threat in the …

Coughs
Overview of coughs The human body gets infected with several germs and diseases which manifest …

Sore Throat
Overview of sore throat Bacterial and viral infections can severely impact several parts of the …

Snoring
Overview of snoring Different types of sleep disorders are observed in both children and adults. …

Neck Pain
Overview of neck pain Musculoskeletal problems become very common after a certain age in both …

Stomach Flu
Overview of stomach flu Gastrointestinal disorders are commonly observed in the inhabitants of undeveloped countries …

Stress
Overview of stress The complexities of daily life can predispose a normal healthy person to …

Sunburn
Overview of sunburn The steady progress of global warming and ozone depletion is giving rise …

Teething
Overview of teething There are several milestones in the growing years of a child. These …

Benign Tumours
Overview of benign tumors Abnormal tissue growth is observed in many people. These are known …

Vertigo
Overview of vertigo Vestibular disorders have become a major global health concern at present. Epidemiological …

Eating Disorders
What are eating disorders? Eating disorders refer to a group of complex diseases where a …

Insulin Resistance
Overview of insulin resistance A recent statistic says that around 50% of India’s current population …

Spider Bites
Overview of spider bites Insect bite incidences have always been common in tropical, subtropical, humid …

Ringworm
Overview of ringworm infection Infections of fungal origin are very common in tropical and temperate …

Menstruation
Overview of menstruation Hormonal changes occur within the female body from the beginning of puberty. …

Hernia
Overview of Hernia Environmental stress factors combined with regular lifestyle trends and certain existing diseases …

Bone tumor
Overview of bone tumor A tumor can affect any part of the body and the …

Anthrax
What is Anthrax? Anthrax is a rare and potentially fatal infectious disease. The pathogen responsible …

Bed Wetting In Children
Overview The urinary bladder is a hollow organ that collects urine produced by the kidneys. …

Insomnia
Overview Increased stress, pollution, and other etiological factors are disrupting normal lifestyle, predisposing individuals to …

Kidney Infections
Overview Unhygienic lifestyle trends and unhealthy dietary patterns, combined with environmental and physiological factors can …

Coronary Artery Disease
Overview The heart ensures that blood circulates throughout your body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to …

Lice Infection
Overview of lice infection Microbial infections have become very common in the recent years. Out …

Spine Curvature Disorders
Overview of spine curvature disorders The vertebral column is the most essential structure of a …

Cavities
Overview Oral disease can be of many different types. For instance, it may affect the …

Fatigue
Overview of fatigue Environmental stress factors and a few medical conditions may give rise to …

Appendicitis
Overview of appendicitis In 90% of cases, abdominal pains are attributed to digestive disorders. But …

Hair Loss
Overview of hair loss On a regular basis, we are subjected to innumerable harmful environmental …

Birth Asphyxia
Overview Childbirth is a complex and delicate process. It is subject to numerous intrinsic and …

Frostbite
Overview The human body can be adversely affected by exposure to extreme temperatures and environments. …

Bradycardia
Overview The beating of your heart is regulated by a series of electrical impulses. The …

Botulism
Overview Improper cooking, handling or storage of food can become the cause for a variety …

Deviated Septum
Overview The term ‘septum’ refers to a partition. In humans, the nasal cavity is split …

Down syndrome
Overview of Down syndrome The rate of growth of genetic diseases has been very alarming …

Asbestosis
Overview An occupational hazard is a risk that a worker in a certain industry or …

Anaphylaxis
Overview An allergy is an immune response that your body creates when exposed to certain …

Anhidrosis
Why Do We Sweat? Sweat can be uncomfortable, unsightly and embarrassing. However, it performs some …

Aspergilloma
Overview The genus Aspergillus consists of hundreds of members of fungi. These are commonly referred …

Cardiac Tamponade
Overview The pericardium is a double-walled sac that forms a protective sheath around the heart. …