Stuffy Nose is a terribly annoying problem that causes a great deal of discomfort because of nasal blockage. Contrary to the popular misconception, this condition is not caused due to thick mucus. Rather, it is caused when upper respiratory tract infections leading to reddened and inflamed blood vessels cause the membranes lining the nose to … Read more
Gallstones are solid lumps that generally develop when the bile present in the gallbladder hardens into stone-like collections of materials. The disease is mostly asymptomatic and hence remains undetected in most of the cases. They usually grow at a slow rate and tend to cause problems after about 5 to 20 years, depending on the … Read more
As the name suggests, High Blood Cholesterol refers to a condition characterized by a high level of cholesterol in the bloodstream. Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the walls or membranes of cells. It is carried in the blood in small packages known as lipoproteins. These lipoproteins are of two types, namely Low Density … Read more
Nail Fungus is a fungal infection of the nails that usually leads to discoloration and abnormal thickening of the nails. Toenails are 6 to 7 times more susceptible to this problem as compared to fingernails. This nail disorder is also known as Onychomycosis in medical terms. Though not a life threatening condition, still Nail Fungus … Read more
You must be very well aware of the importance of the respiration which is very vital for the survival as it ensures availability of oxygen to body tissues and cells whereas it helps in removing the harmful gas i.e. carbon dioxide. But what if you are unable to respire effectively and feel like difficult in … Read more
Like Hyperthermia and Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke (Sunstroke) is also a heat related illness. In fact, it is the most severe kind of heat illness. Due to environmental heat, the body’s cooling system stops working and core temperature of the body keeps on rising to dangerous levels. In other words, the cooling system of the … Read more
The condition of Excessive Sweating is medically referred to as Hperhydrosis. It is a common complaint in many individuals. Excessive Sweating is usually triggered by factors like heat, physical exercise, eating habits and emotional anxiety. Apart from these, certain diseases and disorders may also cause this embarrassing problem. Individuals suffering from this ailment tend to … Read more
Sore Throat is perhaps one of the most common ailments associated with upper respiratory tract infections. It could be caused by viral, bacterial, fungal infections or allergies. It is a swelling on the back of the throat or the pharynx and hence known as Pharyngitis as well. Tonsils and the soft palate may also be … Read more
Leg Cramps are characterized by sudden and involuntary contraction of leg muscles leading to pain and discomfort. These cramps can last up to a few seconds or minutes. The calf muscles, hamstring muscles and the quadriceps are the most common muscles that cause Leg Cramps. This problem occurs more commonly in older individuals. They are … Read more
The term ENT Disorder is a collective term used to refer to a variety of ear, nose and throat related disorders. The doctors that treat such disorders are known as otolaryngologists. ENT Disorders causing inflammation can be acute or chronic in nature. Some common ENT Disorders related to ears are Hearing Problems, Ear Infections, Swimmer’s … Read more