8 March, 2013
Scalp psoriasis is a skin disorder that affects the scalp. Red and scaly patches appear on the scalp. They can be confined to one part of the head or spread..
7 March, 2013
Blepharitis is caused by an excess growth of bacteria that is usually found on the skin. The eyelids become inflamed especially at the edge, near the eyelash where the hair..
7 March, 2013
Plantar fascia is a thick tissue on the bottom of the foot. It forms the arch of the foot by connecting the heel bone to the toes. ..
7 March, 2013
When the heart cannot pump sufficient blood, the condition is known as congestive heart failure.It occurs when an underlying health disorder weakens or damages the heart muscles or the pumping..
6 March, 2013
Swelling of the part of the eyelid where the eyelashes are located is called blepharitis. Chronic blepharitis is usually associated with malfunctioning of the oil glands present in the hair..
28 February, 2013
The immune system of the body is responsible for generating antibodies to fight against bacteria and virus, in normal conditions. Lupus is a condition when these antibodies fail to differentiate..
26 February, 2013
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. It starts off in the pancreas which is located behind the stomach. Pancreas produces digestive fluids and insulin for our..
25 February, 2013
Hemroids or hemorrhoids occur when the veins in the anal canal swell and become inflamed. If the veins swell inside the anal canal then they are known as internal hemorrhoids..
25 February, 2013
MRSA in other words is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. It is a bacterial skin infection which attacks different parts of the body. The most unique characteristic of these bacteria is that..
22 February, 2013
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. It is very contagious and is caused by bacteria known as Neisseria gonorrhea which breed in the moist and warm areas of the body...
22 February, 2013
Thyroid disease is caused due to underactive or overactive functioning of the thyroid gland. Thyroid gland, which is an essential part of our body, is located in the front side..
19 February, 2013
Many people suffer from pancreatitis all over the world. The pancreas is an important gland that produces insulin which converts glucose into energy and also controls the stores of energy..
19 February, 2013
Viruses are very tiny germs that are very difficult to kill. They attack the living cells in the body and with the help of these cells they flourish and multiply..
11 February, 2013
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that progresses gradually, leading to cognitive impairment. Degeneration of the brain cells is responsible for this condition. With increased destruction of the brain..
11 February, 2013
Presence of small pouches or diverticula in the lining of the large intestine is called diverticulosis. Diverticulosis usually occurs in older adults...
11 February, 2013
Cancer of the tissues that form the blood cells is known as leukemia. There are different forms of leukemia. Depending upon the speed of development of the cancer and from..
11 February, 2013
The formation of small pockets or abnormal pouches (diverticula) in the muscular wall of colon or large intestine is referred as Diverticulosis. Inflammation or infection of these bowel pouches lead..
6 February, 2013
Shingles are painful rashes caused by the chickenpox virus. The viral infection affects people who have suffered from chickenpox earlier in life. The varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox, remains in..
2 February, 2013
In gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), contents of stomach (like acid, food or bile) get reflex backed into the esophagus (tube connecting stomach to throat) frequently, causing symptoms of chronic..
1 February, 2013
The condition of Scoliosis refers to an atypical spinal curvature which results in deviation of the spine, either to the left or right side. The bend in the spine may..
1 February, 2013
Scoliosis is a condition that is associated with bending of the spine, in an abnormal manner. Most individuals have a slight bend in their spine; however, scoliosis is a condition..
30 January, 2013
Molluscum contagiosum belongs to the category of skin disorders caused by a viral infection. The name itself hints at the highly contagious nature of this skin disorder as the causative..
29 January, 2013
According to the information provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), Salmonella species certainly constitute one of the common causes that lead to the development of food borne illness. In..
29 January, 2013
A hernia is caused when muscle wall weakens, allowing part of an internal organ or tissue to push through a cavity wall in which it resides. It can be protrusion..
24 January, 2013
Consuming gluten can be a cause for distress in many people. Such people suffer from a troublesome digestive disorder known as Celiac disease. The indigestion of gluten or gluten containing..
