Conditions

Skin cells like all cells have a life cycle. Old cells are replaced by new ones regularly. In case of skin cells the entire process takes about 21-28 days. Psoriasis is a condition where this process is speeded up. It...

Gingivitis is a gum disease, a condition where the gums become inflamed, red and swollen. In this condition the gums bleed on brushing the teeth. Plaque which is a sticky substance builds up in the teeth and causes...

An essential tremor is a condition characterised by trembling or quivering of a body part that is unintentional and a person is not able to manage or control it. Usually, it is present for a few seconds only. Though it...

There are several preparations available for each type of treatment and no simple single treatment is available for curing discoid eczema. Special attention is required for determining the correct method and application...

Catarrh is excessive development of mucus in the cavities or airways of the body. It is associated with blocked nasal passages though it could occur in the throat, chest, and ears. It is a symptom of an underlying...

For timely advise and good treatments always make sure you contact the best eye specialist in town. Refer with your general physician; he will certainly help you find a good ophthalmologist at the hospital or a private...

Contraception helps one to choose when one needs to have a baby. Some of the contraceptive methods also help to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. The two different approaches to contraception are using...

Causes Age Maximum chronic subdural haematoma cases are of people above the age of 60, as the chances to develop increases with age. As you get old, the brain decreases in size creating huge subdural space resulting in...

Measles is a contagious, air-borne viral illness causing distinctive red-brown spots, fever and cough. Children between one and four years are most commonly affected. However, people who have not been immunized with the...

Hydrocephalus is a state that takes place when there is excessive CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) in the cavities of the ventricles of the brain. The cerebrospinal fluid is fabricated in the brain, and is essential for the...

Corticosteroids are also known by the name of glucocorticoids. Simply, there are referred to as steroids. Corticosteroids are those drugs which can prove to have a very significant effect on conditions like arthritis...

The human foot is a combination of 26 bones with the heel being the largest one. The heel of the foot performs an important function of absorbing the impact, when the body is in walking or running motion, and springing...

Multiple myeloma is an uncommon cancer that generally affects people above 65 years of age. It does not occur in children and very rarely affects younger people. Multiple myeloma is caused when the plasma cell becomes...

The emergency contraceptive methods are used for preventing the woman from getting pregnant due to unprotected sex. The two emergency contraceptive methods are: The use of emergency contraceptive pill which is also...

The prostate is a unique gland seen in males. This gland is located beneath the bladder and to the front of rectal wall. The urethra passes through this gland. Its major function is the secretion of prostatic fluid...

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disease affecting the peripheral nervous system. It is also known as post-infective polyradiculoneuropathy or acute inflammatory. In this condition the nerves are attacked by the body’s...

SA also called as Staphylococcus aurerus is a special type of bacterium found on the surface of the skin or in the nose and data shows that one in every three persons carries the bacteria but it does not develop into an...