1 September, 2012
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder, in which the body’s own immune system recognizes hair follicles as foreign agents and attacks them to remove them from the scalp. This leads..
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..
17 August, 2012
Mono or Mononucleosis is quite a familiar health problem these days, especially among the American teens. This acute infectious and contagious “Kissing Disease” is mostly caused by EBV or Epstein-Barr..
14 August, 2012
An infectious bacterial infection, lyme disease is caused when a person is bit by an infected tick. Though lyme disease brings with it very serious consequences like heart palpitations and..
10 August, 2012
When the tissues surrounding the walls of the urinary bladder get swollen due to inflammation, the condition is termed as interstitial cystitis in medical terms. The ailment is marked by..
10 August, 2012
The medical term used to describe excessive sweating is called hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis can especially be felt in the armpits, palms and soles of feet. This condition not only leads to..
9 August, 2012
Atrial fibrillation is a sudden disturbance of the heartbeat accompanied by rapid pumping of blood in the heart, dizziness and shortness of breath. In an environment marked strongly by pollution..
9 August, 2012
Our backbone consists of the vertebral column (spine), which is supported by small discs that act as cushions, with shock absorbing properties. These discs also add flexibility to the spine. ..
9 August, 2012
Parasites are microscopic roundworms, tapeworms and protozoa that infect the human intestines. They multiply very fast leading to stomach problems in the form of diarrhea, pain, bloating or vomiting...
9 August, 2012
Swelling and irritation in the plantar fascia of the foot is known as plantar fasciitis. This thick tissue located in the sole of the feet is the most overused tissue..
8 August, 2012
Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection, caused by staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria and is manifested in the form of honey-colored crusts on the nose, face, arms and legs in..
6 August, 2012
Nature has abundantly blessed us with several beneficial species of flora. Unfortunately certain noxious plant breeds also co-exist with the human friendly plants. One among such existing harmful plants is..
4 August, 2012
H Pylori Bacteria, also known as helicobacter pylori, is an infection causing bacteria that is found in the body of most humans, but causes harm in very few cases. Most..
3 August, 2012
Psoriosis is basically an auto-immune skin disorder that is characterized by the presence of thick, red or silvery-white colored patches, often found on the skin of elbows and knees. Since,..
3 August, 2012
MRSA is a bacterial infection that can be fatal, especially in people with a very weak immune system. According to medical practitioners, the MRSA bacteria spread very fast from the..
1 August, 2012
Vitiligo is a chronic disease, a sort of skin disorder. This is a skin ailment that occurs when the melanin, that provides the color for our skin, eyes and hair,..
31 July, 2012
Gonorrhea is an infection caused by the transfer of bacteria between two sexual partners. The bacteria are contagious and hence generally affect the age group 18 to 30. According to..
31 July, 2012
The human body consists of 70% water and cannot function without this precious liquid. Water is present within the cells and outside of it. The water levels in our body..
30 July, 2012
Anxiousness, worries, ambiguity and confusion are a part of our lives. When these thoughts cross the threshold and become excessive leading to compulsive behaviour like washing hands several times a..
30 July, 2012
The loss of urinary bladder control is known as incontinence. This disease is often left undetected as people avoid discussing their problems with doctors. However, a recent survey has shown..
30 July, 2012
Food particles, dead white blood cells, keratin and bacteria often get trapped in the tonsil region of the throat. They settle deep inside the skin and gradually turn into small..
27 July, 2012
Pinworm is a parasitic worm infection in the intestines. It generally occurs in young children between the ages of four to ten years. Though it is not a threat to..
27 July, 2012
Amongst the sexually transmitted infections, the most common one is chlamydia. Chlamydia is caused by the bacterial specie of genus Chlamydia known as Chlamydia trachomatis. This bacterium is only transmitted..
27 July, 2012
Crohn’s disease is an inflammation of the intestines. The inner lining as well as the innermost layers of the intestines start to swell and corrode in patches. The layers become aggravated..
26 July, 2012
Emphysema is a damaging lung disease which affects the working of the alveoli. In this condition, the passage leading from the alveoli to the air sacs becomes bloated with air...
