Conditions

A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the removal of a portion of the prostrate gland that is putting pressure on the urethra. The urethra is the tube that connects the bladder to the tip of the penis. The...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic study of the brain, spine, abdomen and pelvis, wherein, strong magnetic field and radio waves are used to produce elaborate pictures of muscles, joints, blood vessels...

Contact dermatitis is a condition which results in the inflammation of the skin due to the acquaintance with a specific substance that can result in inflammation of the skin. Contact dermatitis can be: Allergic contact...

There are arteries called carotid arteries which supply blood to brain. We have two of them, one on either side of the body. These arteries are prone to develop narrowing. Blood clots may form in these narrowed regions...

What happens in this process, The transplant centre will contact you as soon as they find the most appropriate donor heart as per your requirement. You will be asked to go to the medical centre for a complete check-up...

The process by which the semen squirts out from the penis of the men during a sexual orgasm is known as ejaculation. The problems that a man will face while ejaculating are: Premature ejaculation where the man...

Glandular fever is a viral infection where the person infected gets fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen lymph nodes. This disease is also called infectious mononuceleosis. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the major cause...

Diagnosis Diagnoses of strokes are done by analyzing brain images. This helps to determine the transient ischaemic attack (TIA) risk. Even though there are obvious physical stroke symptoms, brain imaging is recommended...

A sac that is fluid-filled is known as a cyst. It can grow in any of the body parts. They are of various sizes and the fluid in them is either dilute and water like or concentrated and paste like. Cysts that are solid...

A condition wherein clots or thromboses are formed in blood vessels us called as Hughes syndrome. In the year 1983 Dr. Graham Hughes had discovered it and from whom the name is derived. It is also called as “sticky...

Definition: The contraception patch is meant for prevention of pregnancy. It is a transdermal patch that should be worn on skin and works by releasing synthetic hormones such as estrogen and progestin. Provided that it...

Treatment Marfan syndrome has no cure; however, treatments given help in resolving the symptoms and preventing fatal complications. As this disorder involves different body parts, you will need treatment from medical...

Continuation of Symptoms from Part 1 The best way to remember stroke symptoms are by remembering the word ‘FAST’: ‘F’ stands for weakness or numbness in face, especially at one side, ‘A’ stands...

A carer is a person who, without payment, takes care of a person unable to take care of themselves. Anybody can become a carer, even those under the age of 18. Carers below 18 years of age are called young carers...

With effect from September 2008, A nationwide programme to provide vaccination for girls between 12-13 years of age against HPV (Human papilloma virus). HPV vaccine will also be offered to girls between the ages of 13...

Simple changes in your diet can help you lea a longer and healthier life. You should take note of the steps mentioned below for the same: 1) Foods with high starch content: Start is high source of energy. This also...

The range of time from the moment a couple decides for having the baby up to the time the women conceives is known as preconception. This is the period where the woman prepares herself for becoming pregnant. This...

Out of hours service is considered to be a relatively new working arrangement for health professionals like GP’s, physiotherapists, district nurses, which has been especially designed to deliver high quality and timely...

Transient ischaemic attack is the result of a part of the brain experiencing less blood supply. Less supply of blood results in less supply of oxygen and it causes weakness in the face, weakness in the legs and arms and...