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..
24 January, 2013
Liver plays an integral part in the process of digestion by processing nutrients such that they are readily available for apt use by the human body. This unique, solid organ..
23 January, 2013
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that results in severe impairment in many areas of brain function. This disabling mental condition hampers the ability of a person to distinguish or..
22 January, 2013
An autoimmune disease, where the central nervous system and brain gets majorily affected, is called as multiple sclerosis (MS). It causes damage to myelin sheath that protects the neurons. This..
21 January, 2013
Cerebral palsy affects people specially babies of any age. Doctors may detect the symptoms of cerebral palsy in your new born too. To get the best form of health and..
21 January, 2013
Behavioral problems manifest themselves in several forms and one such form is known as Asperger syndrome or Asperger’s disorder. There is no particular symptom or any single symptom that can..
18 January, 2013
A chronic syndrome that leads to widespread musculoskeletal pain, crippling fatigue with stiffed and achy muscles, is referred to as fibromyalgia. The symptoms usually differ from person to person and unlikely..
18 January, 2013
Thrush is an infection caused by candida fungus, forming creamy white, raised lesions in mouth, mainly on tongue and inner side of cheeks. The lesions at times can appear on..
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..
31 December, 2012
An inherited chronic disease affecting lungs and digestive system is known as Cystic Fibrosis. Around 70,000 patients are afflicted with this disease worldwide. It is caused by a defective gene..
27 December, 2012
You wake up early in the morning and discover that your voice sounds like that of a frog. You seem to croak instead of talk! Then you remember that it..
