Simply put, chest congestion is a feeling of congestion or tightness in the chest usually due to accumulation of fluid and mucus in the lower respiratory tract. In certain cases, symptoms of Chest Congestion could also be caused by heart ailments. At times, certain allergic reactions or respiratory tract infections cause inflammation which in turn … Read more
Endometriosis is a painful disease occurring in women, often resulting in the problem of infertility. In this condition, the endometrial tissue tends to grow on the area outside the uterus like on the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, on the pelvic sidewall etc. Basically, endometrial tissue is the tissue that lines the uterus but under normal … Read more
Oral Thrush, also called Oral Candidiasis in medical terminology is a candida yeast infection of the mouth that leads to the development of white or creamy raised spots on the surface of the tongue or inner cheeks. The disease is more common in infants but can also affect adults. The disease is usually minor and … Read more
Skin Infections are the most common and irritating problems related to the skin. Depending on the type of infection, they are categorized as bacterial, fungal, viral or parasitic infections. Out of these, the bacterial and fungal Skin Infections are usually more common. Bacterial Skin Infections include skin problems like Boils, Follicullitis, Furuncle, Carbuncles, Cellulitis, Ecthyma, … Read more
Sometimes, when the skin experiences excessive pressure or friction, it adopts a protective mechanism against the pressure which leads to the skin becoming hard and thick. These hard spots with translucent centers are known as Corns or Helomas. Continued friction tends to make these Corns more painful. More often than not, Corns develop on the … Read more
Chafing refers to a condition characterized by skin irritation which is caused by sweating and repeated rubbing of skin against skin or against any foreign material, especially coarse clothing. The most common areas affected by this condition are armpits, inner thighs, breasts, groin areas and other such sensitive areas. Overweight people and the ones who … Read more
The condition in which the eosinophil count in the peripheral blood gets increased is termed as Eosinophilia.Eosinophils are white blood cells that are responsible for combating multi cellular parasites and certain infections in vertebrates, they also control mechanisms associated with allergy and asthma.These Eosinophils also known as granulocytes are developed during haematopoiesis (the formation of … Read more
Nerve Pain is a discomforting and at times non specific condition that can be caused by a wide variety of reasons. The nature and effective treatment of Nerve Pain depends on the underlying cause giving rise to the pain. Such pains can be accompanied by buzzing or burning sensation and an overall discomfort that is … Read more
Poison Oak is one of the most terribly deceiving plants in the world, which affects millions of nature lovers each year. Oil present in and on this invasive plant contains toxin, urushiol, can cause skin rash which eventually leads to skin cancer. Wild variety of Poison Oak grows in Santa Cruiz and other areas of … Read more
Rosacea is a common chronic skin disease that tends to begin as a mild flush around the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. This progressive skin disorder causes redness and swelling. In certain cases, it may also cause eye irritation. The condition is often mistaken for acne because of the presence of acne-like skin eruptions on … Read more