William Rawson Bronchitis refers to a condition when the lining of the bronchial tubes gets inflamed or swells up. The bronchial tubes carry the airflow from the trachea to the lungs. It is a respiratory disease and causes symptoms like cough, chest tightness and shortness of breath. It is often accompanied by the formation of yellow-grey mucus. … Read more
Herpes is a virus that gives rise to problems like fever blisters or cold sores, genital herpes, Herpes Whitlow etc. Some common types of Herpes virus include Herpes Simplex 1, Herpes Simplex 2, Herpes Zoster, etc. It is a highly infectious disease. The disease may or may not produce any noticeable symptoms or discomfort. In … Read more
The name of this disease itself clarifies a lot about it. When an individual is bedridden then due to continuously lying on the bed for several hours, the blood supply gets interrupted and prevented from reaching vulnerable parts of the body. This damages the skin and initiates the development of a Bed Sore. As it … Read more
Pin worms are parasitic roundworms that are white in color. They are about the size of a staple. Pin worm infestation occurs when an individual swallows microscopic Pin worm eggs. The threadlike worms usually develop about 3-4 weeks after swallowing the eggs. It is more common in children than adults. It is an infectious disease … Read more
Stomach Ache is a common yet non specific ailment that can be caused by a number of serious or non serious diseases. The pain can be mild or severe, depending on the condition causing it. Apart from the diseases of the abdominal cavity, Stomach Ache could also be caused by diseases in organs lying close … Read more
Neck Pain is a common complaint these days that forces the afflicted individuals to look for a number of conventional as well as natural home remedies for Neck Pain that sometimes work and sometimes do not work. The reason behind this inconsistency is the lack of knowledge about the actual reason causing this non specific … Read more
Jet Lag is an extrinsic circadian rhythm sleep disorder that causes disruption in the internal body clock of individuals travelling across several time zones. This temporary disorder causes symptoms like insomnia, fatigue, headache and several other symptoms. In medical terms, Leg Lag is known as Desynchronosis. The rapid transitions across multiple time zones are more … Read more
Gum Disease, also known as Periodontal Disease is a painful condition that often creates further troubles like receding gums and loose teeth. It is mostly caused by bacteria and eventually leads to the destruction of attachment fibers and bone that support teeth. The disease tends to give rise to Gingivitis, a comparatively mild form of … Read more
Measles is a common disease especially in low income countries. It is one of the leading causes of death in young children. Morbillivirus, a Paramyxovirus can be held responsible for causing this highly contagious condition. The disease affects the upper respiratory tract and is characterized by typical rashes all over the body. Fortunately, nowadays, vaccines … Read more
There is a famous saying “The beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”; many times we become this beholder for ourselves. We must admit that we are our best critic. Hair attributes a lot to our looks; also it is a reflection of our internal health. What is Frizzy Hair Wavy hair that gets … Read more