22 October, 2012
Inflammation of the bronchi or the airways in the lungs and the windpipe is called bronchitis. Infection of the upper respiratory tract is the most common cause of bronchitis. Inflammation..
22 October, 2012
Scabies is a type of parasitic infestation of the skin. It occurs when tiny mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrows into the skin, where the female mites lay eggs that hatch..
22 October, 2012
Psoriasis is a type of chronic skin condition characterized by red dry plaques on the skin. It usually affects the skin of the knees, elbows and scalp. Severe psoriasis can..
22 October, 2012
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium associated with gastritis and ulcers of the stomach and duodenum. In a small number of cases, H. pylori infection can cause stomach cancers...
22 October, 2012
Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer than affects the white blood cells of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system comprises of a network of lymph vessels that carry the..
9 October, 2012
The appendix is a vestigial (non-functional) organ in the human body which is located near the large intestine. It is somewhat a pouch-shaped organ. Inflammation of appendix is known as..
9 October, 2012
Liver is the largest organ inside the body. Liver cancer is also known as hepatic cancer or primary liver cancer that originates in the liver and kills almost all patients..
28 September, 2012
Basal cell carcinoma, also called Non melanoma skin cancer or Rodent ulcer is the most prevalent skin cancer among humans (almost 80%). This epithelial tumor stems from the round basal..
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
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..
14 September, 2012
Physical trauma to the head can transform the normal way in which the brain works and carries out its functions. The medical term for such an injury is Concussion (being..
12 September, 2012
Juvenile Diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes, is a condition that is associated with elevated levels of sugar in the blood. The ‘Journal of the American Medical Association’ states..
5 September, 2012
The pancreas is a pear shaped organ located between the stomach and the liver. When cancer occurs in this gland it is called pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer can be noticed..
4 September, 2012
All vitamins should be maintained in a balanced level in our body. If there is a deficiency in the vitamins then it leads to various diseases. These vitamin deficiency symptoms..
31 August, 2012
Everyone experiences stress and anxiety, but some people experience this more than others and this can make everyday unbearable as these people tend to get stressed and anxious even at..
29 August, 2012
This is the most common of all the liver infections. The liver infection is caused by a typical virus called as Hepatitis A virus which affects the liver and retards..
27 August, 2012
Eruption of milk or deciduous teeth in an infant’s oral cavity is an essential process that marks the initiation of transition from the edentulous state (without any teeth) to a..
27 August, 2012
The term ‘Pleuritis’ can be broken down into two separate words for better comprehension of the condition being discussed. The word ‘Pleura’ refers to the two membranes namely, Parietal and..
27 August, 2012
Of all the silent killers in the world, poisoning caused by Carbon monoxide definitely forms a distinct one. Being non-irritating in nature, sans colour, taste as well as odour it..
27 August, 2012
Conjunctivitis is commonly called as the pink eye. The major culprit of Conjunctivitis is the virus and the bacteria. The symptoms include irritation and inflammation in the eyes. This infection..
23 August, 2012
Hiccup, which refers to a sudden contraction of diaphragm muscle, can occur any time and is usually a temporary condition, which lasts for a short period of time. However, in case..
23 August, 2012
Swelling in the ankle is often accompanied with pain and inflammation in the ankle. The sufferer of ankle swelling loses his or her mobility due to severe pain...
