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Measles is one of the leading causes of death among young children even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available. Measles, or rubeola, is a viral infection of the respiratory system. Measles is a very contagious disease that can spread through contact with infected mucus and saliva. An infected person can release the infection […]
Dengue fever is a painful, debilitating mosquito-borne disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses. It may include a highfever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. Recovery generally takes less than two to seven days. In a small proportion of cases, the disease develops into the life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever, resulting in bleeding,low levels […]
Acidity is a set of symptoms caused by excess production of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach. Your stomach naturally produces gastric or hydrochloric acid (HCl) to help digest and break down food. Acidity issues arise when there is excess production of this acid due to triggers such as acidic foods, alcohol, dehydration […]
A condition characterized by intense cramping or colicky pain, which may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Types include: Baby colic, a condition, usually in infants, characterized by incessant cryingRenal colic, a pain in the flank, characteristic of kidney stonesBiliary colic, blockage by a gallstone of the common bile duct or cystic ductHorse colic, a potentially fatal condition experienced by horses, caused by intestinal displacement or blockageDevon colic, an affliction […]
Diarrhoea is defined as the abnormal passage of loose or liquid stools more than three times daily and/or a volume of stool greater than 200 g/day. There is no agreement on the duration of symptoms that define chronic as opposed to acute diarrhoea. Some authorities define persistent diarrhoea as that which lasts longer than 14 […]
Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea, isinflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that involves thestomach and small intestine. Cause Viruses (particularly rotavirus) and the bacteria Escherichia coli and Campylobacter species are the primary causes of gastroenteritis. There are, however, many other infectious agents that can cause this syndrome. Non-infectious causes are seen on occasion, but they are less likely than a viral or bacterial cause. Risk of infection […]
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins located around the anus or in the lower rectum. Hemorrhoids can either be internal or external. Internal hemorrhoids develop within the anus or rectum. External hemorrhoids develop outside of the anus. Hemorrhoids are also known as piles. Of the two forms of hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids are the most common and the […]
It is a chronic condition of mucosal damage caused by stomach acid coming up from the stomach into the esophagus. Occasional reflux causes heartburn, but chronic reflux leads to reflux esophagitis.the contents of the stomach reflux backwards into the esophagus. Since the stomach contents are acidic in nature, this damages the inner lining of the […]
The appendix is a small (3 1/2-inch-long) worm-like appendage attached to the colon. Inflammation of appendix is appendicitis. Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked, and bacteria invade and infect the wall and lumen of the appendix. Function of appendix is not certain. We can live without it, without apparent consequences. Appendicitis is a medical […]
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long term condition that results in inflammation and ulcers of the colon and rectum .The primary symptom of active disease is abdominal pain and diarrhea mixed with blood. Weight loss, fever, and anemia may also occur. Often symptoms come on slowly and can range from mild to severe. It usually […]
Milk allergy, one of the most common food allergies in children, is an abnormal response by the body’s immune system to milk and products containing milk. Cow’s milk is the usual cause, but milk from sheep, goats, buffalo and other mammals also can cause a reaction. An allergic reaction usually occurs minutes to hours after […]
Colitis is inflammation of the colon. Your colon is part of your large intestine. If you have colitis, it may also affect other parts of your intestines. You’ll feel discomfort and pain in your abdomen that may be mild and reoccurring over a long period of time, or severe and appearing suddenly. Causes Causes of […]
