Conditions

Radiations basically means, travelling of any type of energy like light, radio waves through space or wave or particle or other medium. Common usage of radiation is in the form of microwave and infrared light. The...

A virus which spreads through bodily fluids and blood of infected person is hepatitis B. More than HIV, hepatitis B virus are more infectious at least by 100 times. As the symptoms do not develop instantly, many of them...

Chicken pox or varicella, as it is medically known, is the infection that is caused the virus, varicella zoster. It is highly infectious in nature and is contagious. Once a person acquires the infection, the symptoms...

What is ganglion, A ganglion is a fluid filled sac that forms around the wrist. The cyst may appear near other joints of the body. The cyst is made up of a jelly like material. Ganglions may occur after an injury and...

Rabies, also known as hydrophobia, is kind of an infection which affects central nervous system. Including humans, it also affects warm-blooded creatures. Rabies is a kind of a virus which spreads through the saliva of...

The condition where there are certain changes in the body that stimulates the production of steroids in excess quantities. The adrenal glands which are present on the kidneys’ top secrete the steroid hormones. The...

Small pouches protruding or sticking on the outer side of the large intestine (colon) are termed as Diverticula. This condition of the large intestine is called Diverticulosis. This problem is very prevalent and...

Certain waste products which are present in the urine get crystallised. These crystallised wastes are called the bladder stones. In certain cases, the crystals get too large so that the flushing out of these from the...

Causes of sunburn Sunburn is a result of overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet or UV rays of the sun. UV rays are of two types – UVA and UVB. Other sources of UV like sunlamps and sun beds can also cause sunburn. UVB...

Treatment Multiple sclerosis has numerous treatments that can calm the relapses & symptoms, along with slowing down progression of this condition. As of now there are no cure to Multiple sclerosis. Treatment is not...

The slapped cheek syndrome is the viral infection affecting humans only. This is also called erythema infectiosum. This condition is also known by the name fifth disease as it constitutes the fifth popular disease...

Hymenolepis is also known as tapeworm infection. Tapeworms are parasites that are found living in the intestines of people. These worms are generally transmitted to humans from animals through infected water or food or...

The presence of much bacteria or gum disease or plaque in the mouth causes bad breath, which is called halitosis. The bacteria thrive on the remains of food debris in the mouth. You cannot realise your bad breath. When...

Diagnosis A blood test will be required to detect hepatitis B. Blood test shows positive antibodies reaction. This means that the body is producing antibodies to fight against hepatitis B virus. Liver function test also...

The condition where the airways that lead to the lungs become infected or the lungs become infected is commonly known as chest infection. The medical conditions such as bronchitis and pneumonia fall into the category of...

Smoking rates seem to be high among schizophrenia patients and those with other mental disorders. This also includes patients with more common conditions like depression. Researchers are not quite sure how smoking...

Known by its short form TS, is a genetic disorder found only in females. This problem arises due to the missing of the X chromosome either completely or partially. This disease condition is relatively rare and studies...

The painkiller paracetamol is used in the following cases -Treatment of mild to moderate pain like headaches, symptoms of cold and toothache. -Treatment of fever Use in children Children above the age of 3 months may be...

Virus A of hepatitis causes a infection resulting in Hepatitis A. This leads to inflammation of liver. Viral hepatitis is very common amongst people. Hepatitis A mostly occurs in countries where in the sewage disposal...