Conditions

Intra uterine Devices or IUDS are commonly known as coils. These are contraceptive devices which are usually made from copper or from plastic. It is fitted deep in the body of the uterus where it will stay, and the...

Wisdom teeth are those which appear finally in the process of dentition in both the upper and lower gums. These teeth are medically termed as third molars. These erupt in a person in his/her late teenage or near the...

Tests for hearing and vision impairment should be carried out on newborns too. This prevents further loss of vision or hearing. Children need to have this test on routine basis until they attain four years of age. When...

This occurs when there is excess thyroid hormone in the body. This condition is more common in women than in men. These glands are found in the neck portion and secrete hormones that are released to the bloodstream...

SSRIs are used for treating depression, anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsory disorder, eating disorder, panic disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. There are many kinds of SSRIs. SSRIs work by increasing the...

Menstruation in women starts at puberty or 10-16 years of age and goes on till menopause or till 45-55 years of age. One menstrual cycle can range between 24 to 35 days with the bleeding period lasting between 2 to 7...

Care for the new joint The below tips can help your new hip to adapt faster and more effectively Avoid twisting the new hip Take small treads when turning around Avoid bending hip beyond 90 degrees Avoid pivoting on the...

Antiplatelets are mainly of two types – the low dose aspirin and clopidogrel antiplatelets. A low dose of aspirin can be used as an anti platelet drug which helps in reducing the risk of clotting of blood. A 75mg dose...

Pharyngitis is a condition that is caused by infections due to viruses or bacteria. The pharyngitis is commonly known by the name of Sore Throat. It is commonly seen in all people. People may develop pharyngitis twice...

Normally, when people stand their arch will be in a raised position from the level of the ground. The level of raise from the ground varies among people. But there are cases where the people have arches that are very...

When babies cry, it does not always indicate a problem they have, but it could be for drawing your attention towards their need. Some babies stop their crying if you just hug them. Some times, they cry out of discomfort...

From the different studies about the causes of dyslexia, it has been proved that Dyslexia is actually a genetic situation that modulates how the brain processes information, and is passed on as a hereditary. Genetics If...

This is a condition which can lead the patient to severe Diarrhoea. Dysentery is an infection and can occur due to poor hygiene. This infection has been classified into two types – amoebic and bacillary dysentery...

You can take SSRIs when you have moderate or severe depression, generalised anxiety disorder or obsessive compulsory disorder. SSRIs are also useful in treating eating disorder, panic disorder and post traumatic stress...

Vitamin B12 is responsible for production of red cells in blood. The health of the nervous system very much depends on the red blood cell count. It releases energy by absorbing folic acid. Ample amount of B12 is...

Long sightedness is the difficulty in viewing objects that are very near to a person. It is known medically as hyperopia. This is a type of focussing area which worsens with age. The people who develop hyperopia are...

Normally wind is produced as a result of the disintegration of proteins and carbohydrates present in the food by the gastric enzymes and even bacteria present within the digestive system. More wind may be produced in...

Dental decay is a condition which happens due to the bacterial infection taking place in the teeth. It has been observed that a human mouth is normally filled up with millions of bacteria which are useful for...

Procedure of surgery Once the anaesthesia has its effect, the surgeon starts by removing the affected hip joint. The upper part of the thigh bone is extracted and the acetabulum or the hollow in the pelvis is hollowed...

Pertussis also known as whooping cough is a condition where the lining of respiratory tract is infected. Pertussis is a highly infectious is caused by the bacterium Bordetella Pertussis.This can spread by the droplets...