Conditions

Eczema is a chronic skin problem, and the varicose eczema is one kind of eczema which affects the skin on the legs. This normally happens on the skin that is near or around the varicose veins of the legs. The reason...

Constipation is a frequent complains among people of all ages and races. It can be described as a difficult or infrequent passage of faeces, hardness of stool or a feeling of incomplete evacuation. Symptoms: faecal...

Ectropion is the weakening of the muscles of the eye due to old age. The lower eyelid tends to droop off from the eyes. In certain cases, the eye lids even protrude out. This causes the exposing of the inner part of the...

This is a condition which would cause the patients to pass frequent watery stools and can be acute or chronic in nature. Acute Diarrhoea is caused normally by a viral or bacterial infection and also keeps coming back...

Persons with serious conditions of heart and lung problems can be treated with a procedure involving replacement of both the heart and the lungs by using the organs of a donor which is called Heart-Lung Transplant. The...

DIAGNOSIS OF MOUTH ULCER Mild ulcer do not require any treatment in specific, however self care tips can expedite healing, however in case of recurrent ulcer or if it is severe or if it does not heal within three weeks...

An infection of skin of the genital area and anal area and the mucous membrane of the vagina, rectum and cervix are known as genital warts. This is caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). There are different types of HPV...

Fluid gets build up in middle ear between inner ear and eardrum. This is Otitis media. Air is filled in the middle ear, during cold, mucus or fluid gets filled. When this mucus gets infected with bacteria it results in...

Causes As already mentioned, stretch marks are caused by sudden stretching of the dermis layer of skin. Rapid growth – the dermis is made of tough fibres connected with each other in a way that allows the skin to extend...

If the blood stream is blocked with a substance, it is known as air embolism. The substance could be in gaseous state. It could be a solid or semi-solid too. Medical term of this substance is embolus. Blood clot is a...

Toxocariasis is a form of an infection caused due to worms that are usually found in the cat and dog intestines. The worms found in the dog’s intestine are called toxocara canis and those found in cat’s intestine are...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the condition where a woman’s ovary or ovaries contain multiple cysts. This is also known by the name of Stein-Leventhal syndrome. The egg is released into the uterus of the women during...

Malnutrition is a condition wherein the body does not get a balanced diet to stay healthy and perform body functions properly. A balanced diet comprises of a mix of various different food types like carbohydrates...

Why is HPV vaccination necessary, Continuation from part 1 HPV infection Sexual intercourse is largely responsible for transmission of HPV especially genital infection. Viruses that cause HPV infection are present...

HEART FAILURE TREATMENT The heart’s pumping action gets damaged by the heart failure, which cannot be repaired however treatments are available which can help in relieving from the symptoms and thereby keeping...

Ectopic pregnancy is a medical condition where the fertilised egg gets implanted to a place that is present outside the woman’s womb. Ectopic pregnancy occurring in fallopian tubes is termed as tubular pregnancy. This...

Bell’s palsy affects one side of the face. It paralyses the face muscles and causes weakness. The affected person may not be able to close the eye lid. The causes are unknown for this disease. There is a belief that...

A condition which causes serious paralysis of muscles is known as polio. This condition is also called poliomyelitis. Polio can sometimes cause only mild illness or flu-like symptoms. It is caused by a virus which is...

Stretch marks are thin and streaky lines that arise on the skin’s surface. These are dark purple or red tone to start with, and fade into a lighter shiny white colour over time. Skin structure The human skin comprises...