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. …
Hiccups
What Are Hiccups? We are all familiar with hiccups. When we experience an attack of …
Bronchiectasis
Introduction When you breathe in, air is drawn through your nostrils into your lungs through …
Leprosy
What Is Leprosy? Leprosy is a chronic and progressive infectious ailment that mainly targets the …
Albinism
Overview of albinism Skin ailments are very common in all age groups and ethnic groups …
Empyema
Introduction Formation of pus indicates the presence of an infection, often bacterial in origin. Pus …
Ectopic Pregnancy
How Does Pregnancy Normally Occur? In order for a woman to become pregnant, at least …
Beriberi
Overview Vitamins are essential nutrients that our bodies need in order to remain healthy and …
Acute Pericarditis
Overview The human heart is enveloped by a set of membranes together known as the …
Lisp
Overview Among humans, speech and spoken language are the powerful and effective tools of communication. …
Cat-Scratch Disease
Overview Humans can acquire a variety of infectious diseases from animals. This includes not only …
Throat Cancer
Overview of throat cancer Throat cancer is very common in people habituated to unhealthy lifestyles …
Actinic Keratosis
Overview It is important to ensure that you catch some amount of sunlight every day. …
Diplopia
Overview Have you ever had a sensation of seeing double? Sometimes, this can happen to …
Cerebral Cavernoma
What Is A Cavernoma? What Does It Look Like? A cavernoma or cavernous malformation is …
Trichomoniasis
What Is A Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)? Certain parasites, bacteria or viruses can be transmitted …
Myopia
What Is A Refractive Error? The human eye works like a camera. It bears a …
Cervicitis
Overview The term ‘cervix’ refers to a neck. In a woman’s body, the uterine cervix …
Narcolepsy
Introduction Unlike what most of us may believe, our brains do not merely ‘switch off’ …
Addison’s Disease
Introduction The adrenal glands are a pair of glands located on top of the kidneys, …
Aortic Dissection
What Is The Aorta? The aorta is the largest and most important artery in the …
Cervical Polyps
What Are Polyps? Polyps are abnormal fleshy tumors that can arise within hollow organs such …
Gonorrhoea
Overview of Gonorrhoea The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently presented a statistics that shows that …
Skin irritation
Overview of skin irritation The scenario of skin diseases and infections is very grave in …
Proctitis
Overview of Proctitis Rectal diseases are generally very serious and can give rise to bowel …
Urinary Problems
Overview of urinary problems In a survey conducted by WaterAid in 2017, it was found …
Hypotension
Overview of hypotension Blood pressure is an important parameter that determines the overall health of …
Cold Intolerance
Overview How does the human body respond to variations in temperature? Especially when the outside …
Eye Fatigue
Overview Eyestrain or eye fatigue is a very common condition, especially in today’s times when …
Acoustic Neuroma
Overview Brain tumors are not always life-threatening or cancerous. An acoustic neuroma is a kind …
Meningioma
Overview The brain and spinal cord are enveloped by three layers of protective tissue known …
Phlebitis
Introduction Sometimes, blood vessels can become inflamed. This condition is known as vasculitis. It causes …
Dry Mouth
Overview If you are generally healthy, you will notice that your mouth is normally moist …
Hydrocele
What Is Hydrocele? Sometimes, there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the scrotum. Normally, …
Pressure ulcers
Overview of pressure ulcers Ulcers and sores are very common and may result from a …
Ascites
What Is Ascites? Ascites is a condition involving the excessive accumulation of a protein-rich fluid …
Hemochromatosis
What Is Hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is a metabolic disorder that causes the body to absorb too …
Enlarged Heart
What Is An Enlarged Heart Or ‘Cardiomegaly’? When the heart becomes abnormally enlarged, often to …
Lymphangitis
Overview The main function of the lymphatic system is to maintain immunity in the body. …
Nipah Virus Infection
Previous Outbreaks NiV is an emerging zoonosis, which was recognized in the year 1999 for …
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Overview Cancer arising in the lymphatic system and affecting its lymphocyte cells is known as …
Rheumatic Fever
Overview We have all, at some time in lives (probably several times), suffered from a …
Metatarsalgia
Overview Your feet carry the entire weight of your body when you stand, walk, run …
Biliary atresia
Overview of liver diseases Liver diseases have become increasingly common in the last few years. …
Lipodystrophy
Overview of lipodystrophy Aging is associated with a number of complications and one of them …
Werner’s Syndrome
Overview of Werner’s syndrome Aging is a natural process which is accelerated in some people. …
Yeast Infection
Overview of yeast infection Infections of the genital regions are common in people living in …
Skull Fracture
What is a skull fracture? A skull fracture is defined as a break or discontinuity …
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Overview The liver is located on the right side of the body, within the abdominal …
Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
Overview The function of arteries is to carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all …
Hydrocephalus
Overview The brain and spinal cord are very delicate organs. It is important to protect …
Dystonia
Overview of Dystonia Problems in muscle tone have become very common in the recent times. …
Psoriatic Arthritis
Overview of Psoriatic Arthritis Joint pain and associated musculoskeletal damages are the characteristic features of …
Portal Hypertension
Overview As a rule, most organs and tissues in the body receive blood through the …
Bunions
What Are Bunions? Some people have protruding bony deformities at the point where the big …
Seasonal Allergies
Overview of seasonal allergies Allergies are very common in some countries where the seasonal variations …
Acute Liver Failure
What Is Acute Liver Failure? Acute liver failure or fulminant hepatic failure is a condition …
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Overview Morning sickness is one of the typical symptoms of early pregnancy. It involves nausea …
Tinnitus
What Is Tinnitus? Have you ever experienced a sensation of ringing in your ears? Perhaps …
Acute Cholecystitis
Overview The liver produces a greenish-yellow alkaline fluid called bile that serves as a digestive …
Brainstem Strokes
Overview The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord. Different areas of …
Dental Fluorosis
What Is Dental Fluorosis? Fluorosis is a dental condition which affects the appearance and quality …
Placenta Previa
Overview The placenta is an important organ that develops during pregnancy in order to facilitate …
Eye-sight problems
What are eye-sight problems? “Eye-sight problems” is a collective term for a group of problems …
Lactic Acidosis
Overview The cells in our bodies produce energy through a chemical process known as cellular …
Giant-Cell Arteritis
Overview Inflammation can affect tissues in any part of the body, even the blood vessels. …
Budd-Chiari Syndrome
What Is Budd-Chiari Syndrome? Blood from the liver is carried back to the heart by …
Asperger’s syndrome
Overview of Asperger’s syndrome Cognitive and developmental complications are common in the growing children in …
Arteriosclerosis
Overview of Arteriosclerosis The global incidence rate of cardiovascular diseases is quite alarming at present. …
Osteomyelitis
What Is Osteomyelitis? Infection can affect any part of the body. It can even arise …
Lazy Eye
Introduction ‘Visual acuity’ is the technical term for clarity of vision. Most of us may …
Septic Arthritis
What Is Septic Arthritis? Arthritis is any condition involving painful inflammation of the joints. There …
Sickle cell disease
Overview of sickle cell disease In the recent years, the statistics of Global Genes have …
Arm fracture
Overview of arm fracture The arms are the most vulnerable parts of the body which …
Concussion
What is a concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury with a temporary …
Gilbert’s Syndrome
Overview of Gilbert’s syndrome In the recent years, the statistics of Global Genes have shown …
Cellulitis
Overview One of the primary functions of the skin is to serve as a protective …
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Overview of osteogenesis imperfecta The World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated that nearly 50% of …
Arachnoid Cysts
Overview The central nervous system regulates all physiological functions, cognitive processes and voluntary and involuntary …
Wound debridement and dressing
Overview of wound debridement and dressing Ulcers and wounds are very common in two categories …
Arachnoiditis
Introduction The brain and spinal cord are furnished with a set of protective membranes collectively …
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
What Is Normal Vaginal Bleeding? Once a girl hits puberty, bleeding from the vagina once …
Brain Cysts
What Are Brain Cysts? A cyst is an abnormal growth made up of a sac …
Silicosis
Overview of Silicosis Pulmonary diseases are very common in different parts of the world, particularly …
Tremor
Overview of tremor Neurological disorders are common after a certain age and may arise from …
Colloid Cyst
Introduction The brain is a highly complex organ, not only in terms of the diversity …
Niemann-Pick disease
Overview of Niemann-Pick disease In the recent years, the statistics of Global Genes have shown …
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Overview When you hurt yourself and bleed, your body deploys certain inbuilt mechanisms to prevent …
Sitophobia
Overview of sitophobia Dietary disorders may arise mainly from alterations in appetite which are in …
Stickler syndrome
Overview of Stickler syndrome Genetic diseases of dominant or recessive nature are becoming increasingly common …
Salivary Gland Infection
Overview The saliva in your mouth performs a variety of important functions. It lubricates your …
Bruxism
Overview of Bruxism Oral parafunctional activities are very common and are considered as normal mechanisms. …
Lipoma
Overview A tumor is any kind of abnormal growth that results from the excessive multiplication …
Ear pain
Overview of ear pain The ear is the most important sense organ that plays a …
Hypersplenism
What Is The Spleen? The spleen is an important lymphatic organ that performs a number …
Ataxia
Overview of Ataxia Neurological diseases are becoming increasingly common in all age groups and demographic …
Pulmonary Embolism
Introduction Blood circulation within the body involves two distinct cycles or circuits. The first and …
Cervical Cysts
Introduction In the female body, the uterine cervix serves as a passage linking the vagina …
Embolism
Overview Healthy circulation of blood is essential. Without it, your organs and cells will not …
Dysphagia
Overview of dysphagia Incidences of strokes, cardiovascular disorders or neurological disorders give rise to a …
Ventricular diseases
Overview of ventricular diseases Worldwide, around 25% of the children are born with chronic heart …
Tachycardia
Overview of Tachycardia The prevalence rate of Tachycardia or “fast heart-rate” all over the world …
Astigmatism
Overview of Astigmatism The World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated that around 39 million people …
Endometritis
Overview The human uterus is a hollow organ designed to shelter a growing fetus for …
Cerebral Aneurysm
What Is An Aneurysm? An aneurysm is an abnormal formation that sometimes arises in arteries. …
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Introduction The human nervous system is composed of two main parts, namely, the central and …
Folliculitis
Introduction The human body naturally produces hair of different qualities. The hair on your head …
Herniated Disc
Introduction Your spinal cord is safely encased in a flexible bony shell known as your …
Thyromegaly
Overview of Thyromegaly The thyroid gland is an essential part of the human body responsible …
Oligohydramnios
What Is Amniotic Fluid? A woman becomes pregnant when her ovum is fertilized and when …
Bacterial Vaginosis
Introduction In order to maintain good health, the body must protect itself from foreign contaminants …
Chikungunya Fever
Introduction While many diseases are spread by insects, they are not all necessarily caused by …
Carotid Artery Disease
What Are The Carotid Arteries? As much as one-quarter of the body’s entire oxygen supply …
Calluses
What Are Calluses? Any area of skin that is repeatedly exposed to friction or pressure …
Hemolytic Anemia
Overview Blood is made up of three main types of cells suspended in a liquid …
Foot Corns
Introduction Human skin contains a tough structural protein known as keratin. This substance is what …
Aneurysm
What Is An Aneurysm? The blood pumped through your arteries exerts considerable pressure on the …
Winter skin hazards
Overview of skin hazards The Biospectrum India predicted estimated that the burden of skin diseases …
Impetigo
Overview Skin infections are very common. This is hardly surprising because it is the skin’s …
Ventricular hypertrophy
Overview of ventricular hypertrophy The heart is the most vital organ of the body that …
Baldness
Overview of baldness Environmental pollution and other stress factors contribute to a number of diseases …
Ankle sprain
Overview of ankle sprain Overuse injuries are common among athletes. An ankle sprain is the …
Asthenia
Overview of Asthenia Asthenia is a health condition characterized mainly by weakness and fatigue. A …
Spina Bifida
Overview of Spina Bifida Birth defects are on a steady rise due to the increasing …
Myocardial infarction
Overview of myocardial infarction The heart is the most vital organ of the body that …
Prostatitis
What Is The Prostate Gland? The prostate gland is an important part of the male …
Weight gain
Overview of weight gain Obesity has become a major health burden in the recent years. …
Peptic Ulcers
What Are Peptic Ulcers? Although peptic ulcers are commonly known as stomach ulcers, these are …
Burning mouth syndrome
Overview of burning mouth syndrome Oral health is of crucial importance for the maintenance of …
Vitiligo
Overview of vitiligo Skin ailments are very common in all age groups and ethnic groups …
Ankylosing spondylitis
Overview Degeneration of bones, cartilages, and joints occur at the onset of old age and …
Enteritis
Background The small intestine is an important organ in the digestive system. It is a …
Bone fracture
Overview of bone fracture Musculoskeletal injuries are common in professional athletes and common people. The …
Cholecystitis
Overview of Cholecystitis Diseases associated with liver dysfunctions or improper diet patterns are impacting a …
Blood thinners
Overview of blood thinners The global estimates by the World Health Organisation (WHO) show that …
Acanthosis nigricans
Overview of acanthosis nigricans The scenario of skin diseases and infections is very grave in …
Leukocytosis
Overview of leukocytosis Human blood is formed of different components, of which red blood cells …
Spinal cord tumors
Overview of spinal cord tumors The spinal cord is a very essential part of the …
Dyspepsia
What Is Dyspepsia? Dyspepsia is a very common disorder of the digestive system. You may …
Leukoplakia
Overview of Leukoplakia Oral diseases are very common in all age groups and genders and …
Metal toxicity
Overview of metal toxicity People living in the industrial areas and the other pollution zones …
Dyslexia
Overview of Dyslexia Cognitive and learning disabilities are very common among children. In the majority …
Glycemic Index
Background A balanced diet contains healthy amounts of all three macronutrients, namely, carbohydrates, proteins and …
Scoliosis
Overview of scoliosis Spinal curvature disorders are common in elderly people especially in men above …
Bacterial infections
Overview of bacterial infections Infections of bacterial, viral or fungal origin are very common in …
Amoebiasis
Overview of Amoebiasis Gastrointestinal disorders, especially the ones resulting from the infectious pathogens are more …
Tongue infections
Overview of tongue infections Oral diseases are becoming increasingly common at present. These may arise …
Orofacial cleft
Overview of orofacial cleft The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 3-6% …
Diphtheria
Overview of diphtheria Microbial infections are common in the tropics and the subtropics. These regions …
Hyperventilation
What Is Hyperventilation? Sometimes, when people are extremely stressed or anxious or for a variety …
Spondylitis
Overview of spondylitis The current global burden of musculoskeletal diseases is extremely high. The World …
Rett syndrome
Overview of Rett syndrome Neurological disorders are common in different age groups, genders, and demographic …
Connexin 26 deafness
Overview of hearing problems Hearing loss affects 1 in every 5 individuals above 50 years …
Otitis media
Overview of Otitis media The ear is an important sense organ which plays a direct …
Lead Poisoning
What Is Lead? Lead is a naturally occurring metal. It is present in a variety …
Bell’s palsy
Overview of Bell’s palsy Neurological disorders arise from problems of the central and the peripheral …
Rabies
Overview of Rabies Zoonotic diseases are the ones that spread through animals. These diseases may …
Hypermetropia
Overview of Hypermetropia The World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated that around 39 million people …
Traumatic fractures
Overview of traumatic fractures Musculoskeletal injuries are common in professional athletes and common people. The …
Edema
What Is Edema? Edema is the technical term for swelling that occurs when fluid accumulates …
Polycystic Kidney Disease
What Is Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)? A cyst is an abnormal growth consisting of fluid …
Giardiasis
What Is Giardiasis? Giardiasis is a gastrointestinal disorder caused by parasitic infection. The pathogen, in …
Klinefelter’s Syndrome
Overview of Klinefelter’s Syndrome The occurrence of genetic diseases has been on a steady rise …
Male pattern baldness
Overview of male pattern baldness Hair loss and baldness are closely related. Both have become …
Hearing Loss
Overview The ear is a vital sense organ that not only assists in hearing, but …
Gout
Overview Arthritic conditions were always common in the medical history of elderly patients. But these …
Gallstones
Overview Diseases associated with liver dysfunctions or improper diet patterns are impacting a large percentage …
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Overview of chronic pelvic pain Pelvic pain is a serious form of non-communicable disease, which …
Chronic Kidney Disease
Overview of chronic kidney disease Kidneys are integral parts of the body, responsible for purification …
Tapeworm infection
Overview of tapeworm infection Microbial infections are very common in those parts of the world …
Proteinuria
Overview Urinary disorders are common after a certain age and give rise to numerous physiological …
Thalassemia
Overview of Thalassemia Blood constitutes about 7-8% of the body weight and is significant for …
Lymphoma
What is lymphoma? Simply put, Lymphoma is a medical condition where the lymphocytes start forming …
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Background If you are a woman who uses tampons during menstruation, it is essential for …
Muscular dystrophy
Overview of muscular dystrophy The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) statistics show that an estimated 50% …
TMJ – Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
All you need to know about TMJ disorders TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint is a hinge-like …
Premature Birth
Overview Normally, human pregnancy or gestation lasts about 40 weeks. In other words, this is …
Lower Back Pain
Overview Spinal disorders and injuries cause numerous complications within the human body. Environmental and occupational …
Thrombophilia
Overview of Thrombophilia On a daily basis, a blood clot is a common phenomenon occurring …
Prickly Heat Rash
Overview When your body heats up, either as a result of high temperature in the …
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Overview of chronic fatigue syndrome Environmental stress factors, combined with physiological and psychological factors contribute …
Bed Bugs
Overview of bedbugs Different varieties of insects infest several parts of the world. These insects …
Zika Virus Infection
Overview of Zika Virus Infection Viruses thrive in a wide range of environments and even …
Peripheral Artery Disease
Overview of peripheral artery disease Diseases of the circulatory system are very common in aged …
Itching
Overview of itching The scenario of skin diseases and infections is very grave in India. …
Hand Fracture
Overview of hand fracture Musculoskeletal injuries are common in professional athletes and common people. The …
Cheilitis
Overview of cheilitis Viral and bacterial infections give rise to numerous complications within the human …
Keratitis
Overview of Keratitis Eyes are the most vital organs of the body that connects us …
Ingrown Toenail
Overview of ingrown toenail A large percentage of the global population suffers from different types …
Hyperthyroidism
Overview of hyperthyroidism The thyroid gland is a vital organ of the human body. It …
Flat Feet
Background Place your foot flat on the floor. Look at your foot and, most likely, …
Scarlet Fever
Background A healthy human body naturally harbors a variety of bacteria. These are known as …
Shoulder Fracture
Overview of shoulder fracture Musculoskeletal injuries are common in professional athletes and common people. The …
Pus
Overview Environmental pollution, microbial infections, stress and numerous other factors may contribute to diseases of …
Leptospirosis
Overview Bacterial infections are among the most common maladies to plague humans and they can …
Bowel Obstruction
Background The small and large intestines play crucial roles in digestion. As food passes through …
Lockjaw
What Is Lockjaw? Sometimes, a person loses the ability to open their mouth fully or …
Rickets
Overview It is particularly important to pay attention to nutrition during childhood and adolescence. It …
Coma
What Is Coma? In common parlance, the word ‘coma’ is often used loosely when speaking …
Freckles
What Is Melanin? Melanin is a natural pigment produced by special cells called melanocytes. This …
Prolapsed Uterus
The Uterus The female reproductive system consists of a number of organs and structures including …
Birthmarks
Introduction Most of us have birthmarks of some sort. We may have moles or red …
Preeclampsia
Background Pregnancy can be fraught with many challenges. It is an enormous upheaval and can …
Postpartum Infections
What Are Postpartum Infections? Women’s bodies are particularly vulnerable to infection during the time of …
Undescended Testes
Introduction Some of the most important organs in the male reproductive system are the testes …
Dementia
Overview of dementia As one ages, it is possible to experience some degree of decline …
Ovarian Cysts
Background The ovaries are part of the female reproductive system. In a normal and healthy …
Fibrocystic Breast Changes
Overview In the interests of good health, women should take care to conduct regular breast …
Rectal Prolapse
Background The rectum is the final segment of the large intestine. It is a sort …
Transverse Myelitis
Background The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system which is …
Spinal Stenosis
Introduction The central nervous system is the body’s main control center. The brain is responsible …
Trigeminal Neuralgia
What Is The Trigeminal Nerve? We have twelve cranial nerves. Each cranial nerve is, in …
Sleeping Sickness
What Is Sleeping Sickness? Sleeping sickness is an infectious illness caused by a parasitic protozoan …
Huntington Disease
What Is Huntington’s Disease? Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited degenerative disorder of the nervous …
Dislocated Jaw
Overview When we chew or speak, we usually move our lower jaw to some degree. …
Postpartum Depression
Overview Women who have just given birth may experience extremes of emotion and this is …
Dyscalculia
Overview of Dyscalculia General learning and developmental deficits are observed in children in their growing …
Hay Fever
What Are Allergies? An allergy is an immune reaction that your body creates in response …
Dysentery
Overview of Dysentery Gastroenterological diseases are deadly and affect mainly the tropical and subtropical zones …
Abscess
Overview When bacteria invade the body, the immune system responds by attacking the pathogens and …
Cluster headache
Overview of cluster headache Environmental stress and a myriad of associated clinical factors contribute to …
Deafness
Overview of deafness The epidemiological statistics of the World Health Organisation, nearly 360 million people …
Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki Disease – Understanding this rare condition Also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, Kawasaki …
Genetic diseases
Overview of genetic diseases In the recent years, the statistics of Global Genes have shown …
Neural tube defects
Overview of neural tube defects Diseases of the peripheral and central nervous systems are becoming …
Alcoholism
Overview of alcoholism Addictions in more than one way are devouring the world. The primary targets …
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis : An overview Tonsils are two visible tissue masses located at the back of …
Muteness
What is muteness? Muteness or Mutism is medically defined as a speech affliction wherein the …
SARS
What Is SARS? SARS is an acronym for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, a contagious and life-threatening …
Plantar Fasciitis
What is Plantar Fasciitis? In simple words, Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the Plantar …
Dysgraphia
Overview of Dysgraphia A recent statistics published by Science Daily says that nearly 10% children …
Dyspraxia
Overview of Dyspraxia If you have ever watched a very young child reaching out for …
Pott’s disease
Overview of Pott’s disease Lung diseases and their complications are quite severe. Most of the …
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes or “Juvenile Diabetes” This type of diabetes also called as insulin-dependent diabetes, …
Encephalitis
Overview Infectious diseases, particularly those of viral origin, can affect the central nervous system and …
Intestinal Adhesions
Understanding what adhesions are The tissues and organs within are our bodies have slippery surfaces, …
Progeria
Overview of Progeria The statistics of the Global Genes have shown that nearly 350 million …
Night Blindness
Overview of night blindness A large percentage of the global population suffers from diseases due …
Color Blindness
How Are We Able To Perceive Color? The retina of the eye acts like a …
Chromium Toxicity
Role of chromium in the human body Trivalent Chromium is a trace element present in …
Heel Pain
Overview Heel pain is a common problem. It can be quite distressing. Those who suffer …
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis – A rare condition Myasthenia Gravis is a rare condition rendering the neuromuscular …
Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis or the “kissing disease” Caused by the Epstein-Barr virus or the EBV, Mononucleosis is …
Speech disorders
Overview of speech disorders Speech and language disorders are becoming increasingly common throughout the world. …
Bladder training
Overview of bladder training A recent statistics of the Indian Express has shown that nearly …
Scurvy
Overview of scurvy Diseases due to vitamin deficiency are more prevalent in the low and …
Thrush
Thrush – Understanding the infection Thrush, also known as candidiasis, is a type of fungal …
Turner Syndrome
Overview of Turner Syndrome Genetic disorders have been on a steady rise in the recent …
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder – Unmasking a narcissist A superfluous sense of self, clinging need for …
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
What you should know about ALS ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative …
Polio
Overview of Polio In many of the underdeveloped, developing, low-income and middle-income countries, the practice …
Stuttering
Overview of stuttering Speech problems have become a major barrier to effective communication in the …
Whiplash
What is a whiplash injury? Whiplash is most commonly understood as a type of neck …
Sleep Paralysis
What exactly is sleep paralysis? Sleep paralysis is a sleep-related disorder where a person reaches …
Migraine
Overview of Migraine Environmental stressors, combined with psychological and physiological factors give rise to a …
Heavy Periods
What Is Menstrual Bleeding? With the onset of puberty, the female body becomes capable of …
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
What is seborrhoeic dermatitis? Seborrhoeic Dermatitis is a chronic skin condition affecting a vast majority …
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia: Are you feeling trapped-in? Derived from the Greek words -“agora” meaning public-square and “phobia” …
Arsenic Poisoning
Overview Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that is found in the free or combined …
Drug Overdose
What is Drug Overdose? The medical dictionary defines Drug Overdose as the accidental or intentional …
Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis Pilaris – The “chicken skin” syndrome Keratosis Pilaris is a relatively mild skin …
Dyspnea
Dyspnea or “Air hunger” Dyspnea is the medical condition that is characterized by shortness of …
Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) – A neurodegenrative disorder Lewy Body Dementia or LBD is a …
Listeria
Listeriosis : An overview Listeriosis is an infection caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes (a …
Microcephaly
Microcephaly : A genetic abnormality The term microcephaly literally translates to “small-headedness”. Microcephaly is a …
Hemophilia
Hemophilia – A severe blood disease The condition where the blood’s clotting abilities are impaired …
Achilles Tendon Injuries
What Is The Achilles Tendon? The role of connective tissues is to provide the glue …
Aphasia
Aphasia : Understanding this speech disorder When a person’s communication abilities are drastically reduced on …
Costochondritis
Overview of Costochondritis Costochondritis is a type of musculoskeletal chest pain that occurs due to …
Borderline Personality Disorder
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an often- misunderstood mental disorder mainly …
Anti-Social Personality Disorder
Understanding ASPD – Anti Social Personality Disorder Before addressing Anti-Social Personality Disorder, it is important …
Chiggers
Chiggers – The Unknown Arachnid Scientifically known as trombiculid mites, chiggers are actually young larvae …
Brown Recluse Spider Bites
Meeting the solitary arachnid – The Brown Recluse Spider The Brown Recluse spiders are venomous …
Cerebral palsy
Overview of cerebral palsy Neurological disorders are common in children exposed to multiple risk factors …
Amnesia
Overview Right from a very young age, we begin to form memories and build up …
Gingivitis
Overview of gingivitis Gum diseases are very common in the middle and low-income countries. The …
Gastroenteritis
Overview of the disease Digestive disorders arise from multiple etiological factors. They are common in …
Miscarriage
Overview of miscarriage Pregnancy is an important period in a woman’s life that marks the …
Fatty Liver Disease
Background The liver is a vital organ that performs many important roles. One of its …
Cystic Fibrosis
Answering the real questions about Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis is a serious genetic disorder that …
Psychosis
Psychosis – A disease or a symptom? Psychosis is defined as a psychological condition …
Scabies
What is Scabies? Scabies is a highly contagious and itchy skin infestation caused by the …
TMJ – Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
All you need to know about TMJ disorders TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint is a hinge-like …
MRSA – Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MRSA – The Superbug Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a type of highly contagious bacterial …
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Vomiting
Overview of vomiting Nausea and vomiting are the common symptoms of some existing illnesses. They …
Fevers
Overview of fevers Physiological changes may occur within the body due to certain external and …
Heart failure
Overview of cardiac failure The heart is the most vital organ of the body that …
Hypothyroidism
Overview of hypothyroidism Endocrinal disorders are very common in all age groups and ethnic groups …
Eczema
Overview of eczema Environmental pollution has detrimental effects on different parts of the human body, …
Jaundice
Overview of jaundice Environmental pollution, combined with lack of hygiene, predispose an individual to different …
Sciatica
Overview of sciatica The World Health Organisation (WHO) records have shown that nearly 50% of …
Alopecia
Alopecia – the hair loss syndrome Alopecia areata or simply alopecia is a medical condition …
Knee Pain
Overview of knee pain Environmental stress factors or degeneration of muscles and skeletal structures with …
Swine flu
Overview of swine flu Viruses thrive in a wide range of environments and even in …
Viral Infections
Overview of viral infections Viruses thrive in a wide range of environments and even in …
Tetanus
What is tetanus? Tetanus is a rare illness caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani. …
Low Birth Weight
What Is Low Birth Weight? On average, human babies spend about 280 days or 40 …
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C – an introduction Caused by the HCV or Hepatitis C virus, this condition …
Cholesterol Management
Overview of cholesterol management Cholesterol is an important element of the body. It regulates several …
Joint Pain
What Is Joint Pain? The skeletal system provides a framework and support system for soft …
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins …
Glaucoma
Glaucoma and vision loss A gradual build-up of pressure on the eye which damages the …
Type 2 Diabetes
Understanding type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus type 2, is …
Hiatal Hernia
Defining Hiatal Hernia A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue exits or moves abnormally …
Tonsil Stones
Understanding tonsilloliths or tonsil stones While it is fairly normal to believe that kidneys are …
Hypoglycemia
Defining hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia is the condition where the body’s sugar level falls below the normal …
Stretch Marks
What are stretch marks? A good many of us, women more than men, have stretch …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Overview of inflammatory bowel disease Autoimmune disorders are mainly triggered by genetic factors.They adversely impact …
Motion Sickness
What Is Motion Sickness? Maintaining balance and sensing motion are complex functions without which we …
Jet Lag
Overview of jet lag Disturbance in sleep cycle affects nearly 150 million of the global …
Back Pain
Overview of back pain The tedious, backbreaking hours of every day take a heavy toll …
Fungal infections
Overview of fungal infections Fungi mainly thrive on human or animal body that serves as …
Cervical Cancer
Overview of cervical cancer Cervix is an essential organ of a woman’s reproductive system which …
Sinusitis
Overview of sinusitis The four pairs of sinuses in the human body are critical for …
Leukaemia
Overview of leukaemia One common types of malignancies affecting millions worldwide is Leukaemia. It can …
Heat Stroke
Overview of heat stroke With the aggressive growth of industrial development in the past decade, …
Ulcers
Overview of ulcers One of the most common diseases affecting the lives of people worldwide …
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis – Understanding the pain Pancreatitis is a medical condition where the pancreas gets inflamed. …
Gastritis
Overview of gastritis Health and hygiene are two primary factors that determine the quality of …
Fibroadenoma
What Is A Fibroadenoma? A fibroadenoma is a benign tumor of breast tissue that is …
Comedones
What Are Comedones? Take a close look at your bare face under bright light. Unless …
Sleep Walking
Overview of sleepwalking Sleep disorders are very common after a certain age. But one would …
Blisters
Overview Different types of skin diseases are observed in children, teen, and adults due to …
Bulimia Nervosa
Overview Preoccupation with self-image is not unique to modern times. However, it appears that today, …
Skin Cancer
Overview of skin cancer With the escalating growth of industrialization throughout the world, two major …
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