Rabies

Rabies, also known as hydrophobia, is kind of an infection which affects central nervous system. Including humans, it also affects warm-blooded creatures. Rabies is a kind of a virus which spreads through the saliva of...

Cushing’s Syndrome

The condition where there are certain changes in the body that stimulates the production of steroids in excess quantities. The adrenal glands which are present on the kidneys’ top secrete the steroid hormones. The...

Diverticular Disease and Diverticulitis

Small pouches protruding or sticking on the outer side of the large intestine (colon) are termed as Diverticula. This condition of the large intestine is called Diverticulosis. This problem is very prevalent and...

Bladder Stones

Certain waste products which are present in the urine get crystallised. These crystallised wastes are called the bladder stones. In certain cases, the crystals get too large so that the flushing out of these from the...

Sunburn – 2

Causes of sunburn Sunburn is a result of overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet or UV rays of the sun. UV rays are of two types – UVA and UVB. Other sources of UV like sunlamps and sun beds can also cause sunburn. UVB...

Multiple Sclerosis part 4

Treatment Multiple sclerosis has numerous treatments that can calm the relapses & symptoms, along with slowing down progression of this condition. As of now there are no cure to Multiple sclerosis. Treatment is not...

Erythema Infectiosum

The slapped cheek syndrome is the viral infection affecting humans only. This is also called erythema infectiosum. This condition is also known by the name fifth disease as it constitutes the fifth popular disease...

Hymenolepis

Hymenolepis is also known as tapeworm infection. Tapeworms are parasites that are found living in the intestines of people. These worms are generally transmitted to humans from animals through infected water or food or...

Halitosis

The presence of much bacteria or gum disease or plaque in the mouth causes bad breath, which is called halitosis. The bacteria thrive on the remains of food debris in the mouth. You cannot realise your bad breath. When...

Hepatitis B part 2

Diagnosis A blood test will be required to detect hepatitis B. Blood test shows positive antibodies reaction. This means that the body is producing antibodies to fight against hepatitis B virus. Liver function test also...

Chest Infection In Adults

The condition where the airways that lead to the lungs become infected or the lungs become infected is commonly known as chest infection. The medical conditions such as bronchitis and pneumonia fall into the category of...

Smoking and Mental Conditions

Smoking rates seem to be high among schizophrenia patients and those with other mental disorders. This also includes patients with more common conditions like depression. Researchers are not quite sure how smoking...

Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancers are rare and accounts for only 3 % of total cancers. People amid 60 and 80 years old are more likely to develop this condition. In sexual aspect, men are found to be more prone for this condition...

Turnerr Syndrome

Known by its short form TS, is a genetic disorder found only in females. This problem arises due to the missing of the X chromosome either completely or partially. This disease condition is relatively rare and studies...

Painkillers, paracetamol

The painkiller paracetamol is used in the following cases -Treatment of mild to moderate pain like headaches, symptoms of cold and toothache. -Treatment of fever Use in children Children above the age of 3 months may be...

Hepatitis A

Virus A of hepatitis causes a infection resulting in Hepatitis A. This leads to inflammation of liver. Viral hepatitis is very common amongst people. Hepatitis A mostly occurs in countries where in the sewage disposal...

Hymenolepis II

Causes of Hymenolepis: This infection is generally caused due to eating or drinking infected food or water, which could be infected with animal or human stools. In case the soil is infected the grazing animals could...

Diverticular Disease and Diverticulitis-Part II

How to Diagnose diverticulitis Diagnose is very difficult just from the symptoms as same symptoms are also prevalent in other conditions also, therefore a blood test is the first step which will rule out possibility of...

Endoscopy

The procedure in which the inside of body is checked directly using an endoscope(a device) is called endoscopy.An endoscope is fitted with a video camera and a light source and images of internal body parts are visible...

CT scan

CT scan also known as CAT scan stands for computer tomography, where the complete picture of the body is taken using Xrays and computer is used to see various parts, even slices of the parts. This helps in detecting...