Conditions

Contraceptive implants and injections are comparatively newer methods of contraception. They have been found to be highly effective and have a 99% success rate. The injections are a form of synthetic progestin which is...

The medical condition where the skin of a person becomes dry, reddened, cracked and itchy is known as eczema. Atopic eczema is the most commonly found type of eczema that is normally found in children. Children who are...

A parasitic worm infects bowel or urinary tract, causing bilharzia. There are five types of worms, which belong to Schistosoma family. Therefore, Schistosomiasis is another name for bilharzias. It occurs commonly in...

Diagnosis The below factors help in diagnosing the disorder A detail study of family history, a close family member having the disorder increases your risk Medical history, any past symptoms or illnesses which point...

Gingivitis or gum disease as it is usually known is the condition which causes the inflammation, swelling and redness of the gums. This causes the bleeding of the gums while brushing the teeth. So it is also called the...

The removal of a diseased heart and replacing it with a healthy heart of a donor who has died is termed as Heart Transplant. Heart Transplant is the last resort and is advised when the doctors feel that the diseased...

A woman who does not want any pregnancy but wishes to have unprotected sex can use the oral contraceptives containing only progesterone. Women who smoke or above thirty five years can use this pill as the combined oral...

When supply of blood to brain is disturbed a stroke occurs which is a severe medical condition. Similar to other organs of the body, the brain also needs nutrients and oxygen supplied by blood for proper functioning, if...

Gilbert’s syndrome has been diagnosed as the major trigger for the genetic condition known as unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. This is an autosomal recessive condition. The major characteristic associated with the...

Recommended Daily Allowance also known as RDA. Vitamin A RDA in UK for men is 0.7 mg & women is 0.6mg. Improves eye sight and immune system. Present in Cheese, liver, oily fish & eggs. Vitamin B6 RDA in UK for...

Toxoplasmosis is a disease that is common among birds and other warm-blooded mammals. This is caused by the world’s most common parasite called the Toxoplasma gondii and is usually found in raw and undercooked meat...

HEART LUNG TRANSPLANT RECOVERY After the surgery is performed the person is shifted to the cardiothoracic intensive care unit for a constant close monitoring of the functions of the new heart-lung transplanted into the...

How is it performed, Before HPV vaccination is given, you shall receive all the required information on the schedule and also consent form. The vaccination schedule HPV vaccination is given in form of an injection and...

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas which is produced by partial combustion of fuel like oil, coal, gas, and wood. Carbon monoxide has no taste, smell, or colour. Hence, one may breathe in carbon monoxide without...

Beta-blockers are mainly used to treat cardiovascular diseases. These include heart attack, heart failure, angina, hypertension and irregular heart beat. Beta-blockers are also useful for preventing migraine. They treat...

Treatment 80% of Acute otitis media cases get cured in three days without treatment. Usually perforated ear drum heals itself. Antibiotics are used for symptoms which are short term. However it is not yet confirmed...

Marfan syndrome is a relatively rare genetic condition which affects the body’s connective tissues. It is a hereditary disorder and has 50% chances of occurring in a child with affected parents. It is the most common...

One or both members of the family can use various devices and techniques to avoid unwanted pregnancies and eventual child birth. All these methods that are used to prevent pregnancies are known as contraceptives, and...