Conditions

The painful condition which develops as a result of the strenuously overusing the tendons and muscles of forearm as well as the muscles around elbow joint is known as the tennis elbow. The condition called tennis elbow...

Croup is a condition affecting the larynx as well as the trachea. A person suffering from croup will have a barking cough like that of a seal spontaneously. He will also experience a rasping sound while he breathes in...

The connection between the windpipe and back of the throat is called as voice box or the larynx. The inflammation of the voice box or larynx is known as laryngitis. It is the condition associated with the throat and is...

Laparoscopy is the procedure of looking into the abdomen which helps the doctors in the identification as well as diagnosis of conditions like ovarian cysts as well as appendicitis. An incision is made on the wall of...

The inflammation of the labyrinth, which is the part of the inner ear controlling the balance and hearing, is known as labyrinthitis. Labyrinthitis occurs as a result of viral infections, but rarely bacteria can also...

A pregnant woman’s body will prepare itself for the delivery of the baby as the time for the birth of the baby nears. The baby starts moving down and exerts pressure on the ribs. The woman experiences a gushing out of...

A light outward curvature of the spine at the chest level and an internal one at abdomen is common in every person. When the spine is abnormally bent at the chest region, the condition is termed as Kyphosis. This gives...

This is the procedure involving transfer of kidney from a healthy person to another who is need for one owing to an irreversible damage to it leading to total cessation of its functions. The person from whom the kidney...

These are stone like calcifications that develop in either one or both the kidneys. This is a common condition and the stones are divided into four types. Calcium stones – due to the deposition of calcium and...

The condition also termed as chronic renal failure is the result of a persistent and permanent damage occurring to the kidneys. As the functions of kidney are quite important, including blood flow regulation and waste...

This is an atypical disease affecting children and causes fever and inflammation in them. Those below five years of age especially boys are likely to suffer from this condition. It is also called as mucocutaneous...

This is a rarely seen form of cancer. The way this disease progresses differentiates it from others. Usually cancerous growths develop at a particular part and spreads all over the body. But this condition is marked by...

It is a condition featured by unusually great range of joint movement that affects few or all joints. The person may find his/her joints to be more flexible than before. Such people have loose connective tissue in the...

Aphasia is a disorder caused by damages in the brain area. The disorder is caused in the part of the brain, which is responsible for controlling language. The trigger is done by a stroke or a head injury which can even...

The Replacement of the valve means, an open heart surgery which would treat the issue happening due to the aortic valve. The valve is responsible for letting the blood flow through the left ventricle to the aorta. The...

Anxiety is one feeling people experience day in and out. The feeling is perfectly normal but there are people with generalized anxiety disorder, and it’s a different ball game all together. The feeling of anxiety is...

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...

The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are those medicines which are used for the treatment of numerous conditions. Some of these drugs are available as over-the-counter drugs, but certain others require the...