17 May, 2013
Cellulitis is the widespread infection and inflammation of the subcutaneous layers of the skin. It occurs due to contamination of the skin by bacteria which enter through an injury, cut..
1 January, 2013
Eating disorders can mar your self-esteem to the extent that you have a distorted sense of self. When a woman suffers from an eating disorder, her true worth is measured..
27 December, 2012
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the brain that is associated with memory loss, confusion and disorientation. It becomes progressively worse with the passage of time, forcing patients to..
26 December, 2012
Bronchitis is a painful and uncomfortable infection of the lungs caused by a virus similar to the one that causes the flu or the common cold. Often acute bronchitis follows a..
23 November, 2012
Preeclampsia is a condition during pregnancy, which occurs due to very high blood pressure. It often sets in gradually though in some women it has an abrupt onset especially after..
6 November, 2012
Mild exhaustion is something all of us routinely experience. Running for an hour on the treadmill or meeting painstaking deadlines in the office can leave us mildly exhausted...
6 November, 2012
Women who have been trying very hard to get pregnant are very keen to know if they have conceived. Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing that you are pregnant the..
1 October, 2012
Our hair is truly our crowning glory. With the hectic and fast-paced lifestyles, stress and poor nutrition, hair has taken quite a beating. Men and women all over the world..
27 September, 2012
It has been studied that adults need an average of 8-9 hours of quality sleep to function effectively the next day. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders...
27 September, 2012
Gynecomastia is a condition in which there is an expansion of the male breast tissue. This gives the appearance of male breasts. The condition can occur anytime during puberty or..
27 September, 2012
Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that is caused by bacteria. The most common infection causing bacteria are staphylococcus bacteria. The typical appearance of folliculitis is a pus-filled..
27 September, 2012
Hyper pigmentation or pigmentation is the darkening of the skin. The skin takes on a patchy appearance and becomes uneven in texture. Pigmentation can occur due to a number of..
26 September, 2012
Gingivitis is also known as periodontitis or gum disease. It is an infectious disease of the gums that starts with bacterial growth. If it is not treated in time, it..
25 September, 2012
Nausea is an intense feeling of queasiness or sickness that occurs due to a pregnancy or a stomach bug. Nausea may or may not be accompanied by vomiting. If it..
25 September, 2012
Varicose veins are a condition observed in patients in which their veins enlarge abnormally and looks tortuous and elongated. The veins can be seen very prominently through the surface of..
25 September, 2012
Sciatica is a nerve pain that occurs when the sciatic nerve gets irritated. This could occur due to an injury or pressure on the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is..
25 September, 2012
A dental abscess is an infection of the mouth, gums and teeth. The infection could also permeate to the jaw and cause considerable pain and discomfort. Most of the time..
20 August, 2012
Infectious mononucleosis also called as ‘mono’ or ‘the kissing disease,’ is spread by an infectious virus primarily through kissing, though this is rarely the case. It can be spread through..
20 August, 2012
A heel spur is often confused for plantar fasciitis. It is also called as osteophyte. In a heel spur, collections of bony growths occur on the back or underside of..
20 August, 2012
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating and a complex disorder that is characterized by intense and crippling fatigue. This fatigue is not easily alleviated with bed rest. It is worsened..
20 August, 2012
Most insect stings and bites are relatively harmless. Spiders are rarely poisonous and do no harm with the proper medical first aid. Non-toxic spiders do little harm. The spiders, which..
18 August, 2012
A sprained ankle can occur due to incorrect footwear, accidents and falls. In a sprain, the muscles surrounding the ankle get torn or bruised. This causes incredible pain and swelling...
18 August, 2012
Colic is an ailment, which affects 70% of infants worldwide. It is estimated that your baby will suffer from colic at least once during his/her infancy. The chubby and bubbly..
17 August, 2012
We all have felt irritable at some point in our lives. Work related stress, personal problems, pregnancy and PMS could leave you feeling irritable and anxious. Mild to moderate irritability..
12 July, 2012
Pharmacological drugs, OTC pills and visits to the doctor are not your only choice when it comes to pain relief. We have all suffered from pain in some form be..
