Conditions

Antihistamines are drugs that can be used to alleviate the effects of histamine found in the blood. Histamine is the natural chemical which is produced by the immune system of the human body. The release of histamnes...

There are natural chemicals secreted out by the body and they are known as Histamine, and the drugs to stop its effect in blood, are known as Antihistamine Drugs. The chemical on its release, lets the mucous membranes...

Dermatophytes are the fungi which cause infections to human body through the waterproof tissue of the skin called keratin that is on our nails, hair as well as on the outer surface of the skin. Invasive fungal...

What is depression, Depression can be defined as mental health disorder that will affect the way a person sleeps, eats, what he or she feels about oneself and his or her views on other things. Without proper treatment...

Anticoagulant drugs are those which are used to help the human body reduce the time taken in the process of blood clotting. Some of the commonly used anticoagulants are heparin, aspirin and warfarin. These can be...

Antibiotics are medicines which will help human body fight the bacteria. It either kills the bacteria directly or it weakens it to that level that the immunity system of human body can kill them, Even though the...

The low dosage of Aspirin is considered as an anitplatelet medicine and minimizes the blood clotting which can happen. The dosage is given to the patients showing signs of a heart attack, stroke, or any artery bypass...

The gel, named Clopidogrel is given to the patients, suffering from a heart attack, stroke, minor heart attack or a coronary stent. At times, this may also be recommended in place of a low dose of Aspirin, since it...

The Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs are great drugs which can counter different types of conditions. The drugs are available OTC and some types of these would need a specific prescription from the doctor to get...

Antenatal screening is the way of finding out if the foetus had developed any anomalies or whether it will be developing any, in the course of pregnancy. Screening lets the doctors know how the abnormal conditions will...

Antenatal healthcare starts right from the moment a woman conceives her baby and continues during the entire cycle of her pregnancy. Enough care must be taken for the health of the pregnant woman as well as her baby...

Antacids are drugs, either tablets or liquid, used for the symptomatic treatment of heartburns. They usually fall into the category of over–the- counter drugs. What is meant by “heartburn” “Heartburns” normally occur...

Anorexia nervosa is a mental condition as well eating disorder. People having anorexia nervosa are very much concerned about the weight. So they have very restricted and controlled in take of food. People having...

The chronic arthritis affecting the spinal ligaments, muscles and bones is known as the Ankylosing spondylitis. It normally occurs more in men than women of the age group of fifteen to thirty-five. How does this...

The surgical method of opening up the narrowed or blocked coronary arteries is known as coronary angioplasty. It is a straightforward keyhole method used for treating. Medically coronary angioplasty is termed...

The technique also known as arteriography is used for seeing the blood flow in the human body through the veins and arteries. This is a special form of an X-ray examination. The Area to be investigated can be looked...

The acute local swelling occurring around the nose, lips, tongue, larynx, eyes and hands is known as angioedema or angioneurotic oedema. This swelling occurs because the collection of fluid under the deeper layers of...

The discomfort or chest pain caused due to the lack of oxygen to the heart because of reduced supply of blood is called Angina. It is a major symptom of the coronary disease of the heart. The coronary arteries supplying...

The angry feelings which affects the work, health, personal relationships or social behaviour of a person is managed by a form of counselling known as anger management. Anger is expressed by all the human beings in form...

Androgen Sensitivity Syndrome or simply AIS is a condition related to the development of the internal and the external reproduction organs and the genitals of a person. The gender of an unborn baby is determined by the...