Plantar Fascia is a thick connective tissue starting from the heel bone and extending up to the sole of the foot. Swelling occurring in this plantar fascia is referred to as Plantar Fasciitis. Individuals with naturally flat foots or high arches of the foot are more susceptible to this painful condition. Any overuse injury or … Read more
Diseases affecting the respiratory system of the body are referred to as Respiratory Diseases. They include diseases like Asthma, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, Influenza, Pulmonary Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Lung Cancer and many other diseases. Some of these are common while some are rare. These diseases tend to affect the lungs, air passages, air sacs, windpipe … Read more
As per the dictionary the hiccups is defined as an abrupt involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that causes an intake of breath and closes the vocal cords, resulting in a convulsive gasp. Hiccups are also known as hiccough the typical sound is produced when hasty gust of wind rushes in to diaphragm thereby causing an … Read more
Mouth Ulcers are small, painful open sores that mostly develop inside the mouth, tongue, lips or palate. The pain is usually accompanied by a constant burning sensation in the mouth. Contrary to the popular misconception, most of the Mouth Ulcers are not contagious in nature. They generally heal by themselves within 10 to 15 days. … Read more
Gout is a type of Arthritis. It attacks one joint at a time and causes inflammation, swelling and pain. Because of similar symptoms, Pseudogout is often confused with Gout. The difference between the two is that Pseudogout is caused by calcium phosphate whereas Gout is caused by uric acid in the blood. Gout is caused … Read more
As the name suggests, Razor burns are caused due to the use of razors while shaving hair. Inadequate shaving preparation and poor technique often result in red bumps on the irritated skin, that is, Razor Burns. This is a very common problem encountered while shaving. Both men and women can develop this sort of skin … Read more
Hives is a common skin problem that can affect any individual. In medical terms, it is referred to as Urticaria. It leads to uncomfortable, itchy, red rashes or bumps on the skin. They can vary in shape and size. Any part of the body like arms, legs, face, throat etc can develop Hives. Depending on … Read more
The condition of Lost Voice is a throat problem that is mostly caused by inflammation of voice box. Basically, when you speak, air is pushed through the lungs and causes vibration in the vocal cords, thereby producing sound. However, during inflammation of tissues present in the larynx, air is simply forced out of lungs and … Read more
On an average, nails grow about 0.1 mm per day. Fingernails usually grow faster than toenails. Moreover, it has been observed that nails grow faster in men as compared to women. However, women’s nails tend to grow faster during pregnancy. They grow faster in summers than winters. Needless to add, rate of nail growth varies … Read more
A headache is a condition of mild to severe pain in the head. Headache is also referred to as cephalagia. Headaches are very common and usually do not point to a serious illness. But even a mild headache can disrupt one’s daily activities. Headache disorders impose recognizable burden on sufferers including sometimes substantial personal suffering, … Read more