This is perhaps one of the most common and equally annoying problems, particularly in warm and humid tropical regions. Interestingly, it has been observed that Mosquito Bites are actually caused by female mosquitoes as they tend to feed on human blood. They rely on human blood as it contains iron and protein required for the … Read more
Coughing is a reflex action that is meant to clear your air passages. It is primarily a symptom, not a disease in itself and can be caused by a variety of reasons like allergies, common colds, upper respiratory tract infections and so on. Coughing Fits are more common during night time or early in the … Read more
Jalapeno is a medium sized chili pepper that can cause burning sensation on the skin while handling it or Jalapeno Burn in the mouth while eating it. Jalapeno Peppers are mostly cultivated in Mexico and other parts of Central America and are used in various dishes. As this is a fairly common problem, there exist … Read more
Impetigo is a contagious superficial bacterial infection that is most common among preschool and school age children. The disease is characterized by the presence of blisters or red sores on the skin. It exists in two forms, bullous and non bullous. Non bullous Impetigo is more contagious as compared to bullous. It is caused by … Read more
Constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition. At times, the colon (a part of the large intestine) absorbs more water from the food that moves slowly through the gastrointestinal tract. This leads to Constipation characterized by dry and hard stool. When the frequency of bowel movements becomes less than three times per week, this condition is … Read more
As the name suggests, Fungal Infections are infections caused by microorganisms called fungi. They are generally not considered serious unless the affected individual’s immune system is weak. Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Tinea, Ringworm and Candida infections are some common yet less harmful Fungal Infections. At times, Fungal Infections may spread to blood or internal organs … Read more
Bad Breath is a very common and at the same time, a very embarrassing problem. In medical terminology, Bad Breath is referred to as Halitosis. A simple breath test can be conducted to confirm it. The affected person simply has to blow his breath on a cloth or on his own palm and smell it. … Read more
The important gall bladder related diseases or disorders are Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis. Generally, Cholecystitis leads to Cholelithiasis. Cholelithiasis refers to a condition in which there is the presence of Gallstones in the Gall Bladder. As the name suggest, a Gallstone is a stone-like crystal deposit that forms in the Gall Bladder. Different Gallstones are of … Read more
Common Digestive Disorders include a number of digestive problems like Indigestion, Constipation, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Hemorrhoids, Celiac Disease, Crohn’s Disease, Peptic Ulcers, Ulcerative colitis, Appendicitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lactose Intolerance and a host of other diseases. These disorders can cause serious or minor abdominal discomfort depending on the type of disease … Read more
Coronary Heart Disease is also known as Coronary Artery Disease. Following hints from the name itself one can very well guess the nature of this disease which is related to the heart and coronary arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart. In this disease, the coronary arteries become clogged hence hampering the blood supply … Read more