Conditions

COMPLICATIONS IN MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM Molluscum contagiosum normally gets cleared on its own and it rarely causes complications however there are certain category of persons who carry a high risk of developing further...

Bronchodilators are drugs which are helpful in the opening up of the bronchi, which are the small ways present in the lungs through which, the movement of air occurs. This in turn results in an easier breathing...

Causes of Dystonia Dystonia has been categorized into two parts on the basis of its causes; Primary or Idiopathic : Dystonia comes under the primary category when there is no fundamental reason behind it, except for...

This is a test done to evaluate magnesium level in the blood to determine the cause of abnormal levels of calcium and / or potassium. Magnesium is an electrolyte and any abnormality in its levels affects the electrolyte...

The double tin lining which is present in between the rib cage and lungs is known by the name of pleura. Pleurisy is a medical condition when the pleural linings develop irritation due to the presence of some disease or...

There is no permanent cure for diabetes, however, treatment is imperative, to maintain normal blood glucose levels and to keep other health problems at bay. Type 2 diabetes calls for regular exercise and healthy diet...

Heart attacks are not always fatal. Immediate medical attention to the affected person increases the chance of survival largely. It becomes complicated only when it is not diagnosed. The person having a mild attack...

The costochondral joint is a cartilage which lies between the bones of the breast and the ribs of a human. The medical condition which affects this costochondral joint is known by the term called Tietze’s syndrome. The...

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone or bone marrow usually caused by bacteria staphylococcus. It is chronic or acute and can occur irrespective of age. Osteomylitis can be an outcome of infection in another body...

Doctors use this procedure to detect the presence of polyps, colitis or tumours in the large bowel. The large bowel comprises colon and rectum. The Barium Enema involves a special x-ray procedure to look into the large...

A virus which is transmitted sexually and attacks the immune system in the body is HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The main function of the immune system is to protect the body against infection and diseases. CD4...

Streptococcal infections are bacterial infections caused by various different strains of streptococcus bacteria, the most commonly occurring strains being A and B. The strain A streptococcus most often causes throat and...

The Combined Contraceptive Pill is the pill primarily used to prevent unwanted pregnancy; it is a highly used method of contraception by women around the world. It is made up of two different hormones- Oestrogen and...

Tics are repeated involuntary movement or contraction of muscles. Motor tics generally affect the face muscles, eye, neck and head; this causes twitching of face muscles, shrugging of shoulders and blinking. The vocal...

This is one condition which is a disability towards learning motors. The disability can hamper the movement and ability of understanding the basic co-ordinates to judge the distance and speed. This normally happens due...

Osteoarthritis is the medical condition which affects the joints of a person. The presence of osteoarthritis in a person is identified by the cartilages getting damaged, the development of bony growths at the joints’...

Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a constant feeling of anxiety .It is a long term condition where a person feels anxious on different situations and issues rather than a specific event. People affected with this...

The medical term for the head of the penis is glans. When the glans has inflammation caused by bacteria, it is known as Balanitis. It also affects the foreskin, which covers the head of the penis. This is a common...

Treatment of Maculur Degeration Dry AMD – There is very little probability of finding a permanent cure for this type of macular degeneration. This is considered to be a slow process of central vision impairment, though...