Conditions

In UK, this affects two in every ten people. Seasonal allergic rhinitis is called hayfever. Pollutants such as pollen affect the parts of upper respiratory system, causing hayfever. It is common in spring and summer...

Majority of the vaccinations or immunisations are administered in the childhood in the form of injections. The immunisation starts right form the birth of a baby and spreads for five years. A child receives most of his...

Ultrasound scan or the sonograph is used to create an image of the organ in the body. The procedure uses high frequency to create the image. Since the sound waves are used instead of radiation it is considered to be...

Congenital Talipes Equinovarus or CTEV or Talipes as it is most commonly called, is a type of deformation, occurring in the ankles or the foot, generally at the time of birth. The foot is seen to point downwards, and...

Rectal examination is related to the problems in the lower abdomen and pelvis. Doctors can take help of this examination to find out various diseases related to this area and it is easy to examine. For the diagnosis...

Causes: Umbilical Hernia occurs due to weakness in the area of the abdominal wall which is situated close to the naval. In pregnancy, the umbilical cord goes through an aperture into the abdominal wall of the baby. This...

Myasthenia gravis refers to the condition that leads the muscles in the body to become tired easily and week. This condition can affect any muscle that can be voluntarily controlled. Those muscles that cannot be...

Sweating in excess is a normal phenomenon and is essential so as to maintain the temperature of the body while exercising or when the weather is hot or warm. Normally in one day, there is loss of sweat from the body of...

Paracetamol is an analgesic or pain killing drugs which can be administered for the following condition – Soothing pains of mild and moderate conditions like sprains, headaches, toothaches and symptoms associated...

Herceptin is a medication used to hinder the growth of cancer of the breast. It can also be used for diminishing the size of the tumour in some cases. Herceptin is a brand name for the generic medicine known as...

Patches of cloudy areas in the lens of the eye are called cataracts. Cataracts affect infants, children, and adults. Congenital cataracts. Present in a newborn infant. Juvenile cataracts. Present in older babies and...

Diagnosis You need to consult the GP in case you develop syphilis; you can also consult a GUM (genitourinary or sexual health clinic) at the earliest. Complications are least with syphilis if treated on time. Genitals...

An embolus is a gaseous, semi-solid, or a solid particle that moves along in the blood stream. This particle could be a bubble of air, fat particle, or blood clot. This particle continues to travel in bloodstream till...

A common condition which happens in the arteries is known as Raynaud’s phenomenon and is referred to as Raynaud’s. During this condition, the vessels which are responsible for carrying blood to the skin are attacked and...

Large intestine or the colon is responsible for removal of undigested food as well as absorption of nutrient from the undigested food. Ulcerative colitis is the inflammation of the intestine and are in general referred...

Treatment: There are various treatments to cure the problem of hyperhidrosis of both the types primary and also secondary. To start off with antiperspirants are advised and in case the regular ones do not help the...

The hangover occurs due to excessive intake of alcohol. This is common to everyone. The persons with hangover problem should avoid driving and operating machinery. The law permits the presence of blood alcohol only up...

Anxiety and panic is very common when one is in a stressful or dangerous situation. This is a very natural response in such cases. People suffering with panic disorder get excited and panic without any apparent reason...

Muscular Dystrophy refers to a condition wherein disability and weakness is caused by the slow and progressive muscle wasting. There are several types of muscular disorders, each different from the other on the basis of...

Usually, the virus coxsackie A causes this disease. Coxsackie B or enterovirus 71 also can cause this. The group containing these viruses is called enteroviruses. Sores in mouth, rash on the palms and soles of the feet...