Runny Nose is a condition caused by irritation and inflammation of the inner lining of the nasal passages and sinuses that leads to excessive nasal discharge. This troublesome condition is more common in children. In medical terms, Runny Nose is known as Rhinorrhea. This common ailment is often associated with common colds and allergies. Effective … Read more
Cholera is an intense intestinal infection which results from ingesting contaminated food and water caused by bacterium Vibrio Cholerae. The disease has short-term incubation period i.e. the time period between getting infected with cholera and emergence of its symptoms varying from less than one day to five days. Cholera is a water-borne intestinal disease which … Read more
Also known as Alzheimer’s or Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer Type (SDAT), Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a condition that destroys brain cells and leads to a decline in mental function. It is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys almost all cognitive functions: memory, learning, reason, judgment making, communication and … Read more
Burn is an injury caused to the skin surface, when it is exposed to a source of heat and electricity. Burns vary according to the tissues affected, the severity of harm caused and the resultant complications. Muscle, bone, blood vessel and epidermal tissue can all be damaged during burns. There are three main degrees of … Read more
The condition of itching was given honor in 1660 by assigning it a definition, “An unpleasant sensation that provokes the desire to scratch.” Interestingly, this definition has not been upgraded since then! Itching is a tingling sensation on the surface of the skin which prompts scratching. Allergies, Skin aging, sunburns, diseases, emotions, infections and some … Read more
Premenstrual syndrome or PMS is a collective term used to refer to a variety of physical as well as psychological symptoms associated with menstrual cycle in females. These symptoms usually begin after ovulation and last till the onset of menstruation, mostly till the first two days. Though, in rare cases, the problem may last throughout … Read more
As the name suggests, Dehydration is a condition characterized by considerable loss of water and fluids from the body. Depending on the extent of fluid loss, the condition can be classified as mild, moderate or severe causing symptoms ranging from dry mouth, headache, and lightheadedness to permanent organ damage, even death. This problem can be … Read more
Nail biting is a common nervous habit like tooth grinding, hair twisting, picking at skin etc. The term Nail Biting refers to the act of biting nail, cuticle and soft tissues surrounding the nail. Children and young adults are more prone to develop this habit. Medical term for Nail Biting is Onychophagia. Getting rid of … Read more
Chigger Bites are raised red welts on skin caused when these tiny pests bite and inject a fluid in the body. They symptoms usually appear after four to eight hours but normally, the wound heals within two weeks. The bugs causing Chigger Bites are actually larvae of chigger mites, belonging to a family of mites … Read more
Intestinal worms can be found in any part of the world, especially the tropical regions. Generally, children are more prone to suffer from this disease. Though, adults are no exceptions. These worms are actually parasites that mostly reside in the gastrointestinal tract and fed on the nutritious bowel contents and blood of the affected individual. … Read more