Conditions

The procedure that is done for opening the womb by cutting the front abdominal wall to bring the baby out of the mother’s womb is known as caesarean section. A caesarean is done if there a high level of risk associated...

The herpes simplex virus causes infection of the genitals which is known as genital herpes. This virus can also affect the skin of the face causing cold sores to develop usually around the mouth. There are two types of...

Consent to treatment is in principle an acceptance by the patient to the treatment provided for him. This consent includes any form of medical treatment and no intervention can be administered unless and until this...

Complications Otitis externa usually do not have any complication. But there can be chance for the following complication to occur: Abscesses A pus-filled growth forming around and in the affected ear resulting in...

The diaphragms and caps are the barrier methods belonging to the contraception. They both get set inside the vagina and do not let the sperm pass through the entrance of the womb. These are made up of soft domes made up...

Toxic shock syndrome or TSS is a rare but fatal disease caused due to infection by bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus is the bacterium that causes the disease. It enters into the blood stream and discharges poisonous...

REASONS OF MOUTH ULCER Mouth ulcer does not pass by sharing cutlery or drinking glasses or by kissing. Damage caused to the mouth from a sharp tooth or by incorrect use of tooth brush or while getting a filling or...

Thrush is a yeast infection caused by fungus called candida albicans, hence it is also referred to as cadida or candidosis. This fungus is normally present in small numbers in the body at all times, especially in warm...

The health professional or consultant in charge of your treatment shall decide when will be the right time for you to leave the hospital after determining your progress. The health care consultant will also look into...

The protective coating present on the skin which forms the lining of the ear canal is known as earwax. It is composed of various materials like; The dead and flattened cells that are present in the skin’s outer layer...

These are barrier contraception methods, which get fitted inside the vagina and prevent sperm passage into the cervix or womb. Made from latex or silicone, diaphragms are bigger soft domes, while caps are smaller. For...

Definition: Congestive heart failure also known as CHF can be defined as failure of the heart to pump blood. This results in accumulation of excess fluid in the body leading to congestion of major organs especially...

Continuation of Causes part 1 Causes for different types and factors that provoke Otitis externa are given below: Causes of localised otitis externa Infection of hair root in the ear canal causes localised otitis...

Poisons damage the body cells. Poisonous substances include household products, certain plants and medications. Methods of poisoning Poisoning can be due to inhaling, ingestion, splashing on eyes or skin or may be...

Gender dysphoria also known as gender identity disorder, gender identity disorder or gender incongruence is a condition where people think that they are born into a wrong body. They desire to live as a member of...

Heart failure is a condition where the heart is not able to pump efficiently the blood in the body and is a very serious condition. It certainly does not mean that the heart has failed. It can affect the right side of...

Tourette’s syndrome or the Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is named after the doctor who first discovered the symptoms. Tourette’s Syndrome or TS is believed to be a genetic disorder, however there are cases of sporadic...

Clearly defined oval or round sores formed in the mouth are known as mouth ulcers. It is a very common disease which most people experience at least once in their lifetime and is more common in women than in men below...

Inflammation of blood vessels is known as Behcet’s disease or Behcet’s syndrome. Ulcers in the mouth and genital organs may indicate presence of this disease. Inflammation can occur in the eyes, skin, digestive system...

Clostridium difficile or C.diff as it is commonly known is the bacterium present in the gut of sixty six percent of the children and three percent of the adults. In normal cases, this does no harm to the healthy people...