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Migraine involves recurrent attacks of moderate to severe headache. It usually appears before middle age; it usually affects about 20% of females and 6% of males at some point in life. Some patients have a misconception that any severe headache is migraine. The exact cause of migraine is unknown. The risk factors include family history […]
Gestational diabetes also known as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), is when a woman without diabetes, develop high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes generally results in few symptoms. Rarely, an increased thirst or increased urinary frequency may be noticed. Condition is diagnosed via screening tests. But it increases risk of other condition in pregnancy […]
A pimple is a small pustule or papule. Pimples are small skin lesions or inflammations of the skin – they develop when sebaceous glands (oil glands) become clogged and infected, leading to swollen, red lesions filled with pus. Pimples are also known as spots or zits. The development of pimples is primarily connected to oil […]
MASTOIDITIS Mastoiditis is an inflammation of mastoid process (bone), the portion of the temporal bone of the skull that is behind the ear. Mastoid process contains open, air-containing spaces. Mastoiditis used to be a leading cause of child mortality.Mastoiditis can be acute, chronic or recurrent. CAUSES Mastoiditis usually occurs following an untreated middle ear infection. […]
NASAL BLOCKAGE IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS Blocked Nose Blocked nose can also be referred to stuffy nose or nasal congestion which is one of the mostcommonly occurring problem. Nasal congestion occurs when the tissues lining the nose becomes swollen due to the inflamed blood vessels. Nasal Obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of one […]
PHARYNGITIS Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat. It’s most often referred to simply as “sore throat.” Pharyngitis can also cause scratchiness in the throat and difficulty swallowing.More cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months of the year. It’s also one of the most common reasons why […]
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision. It can affect one or both eyes. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and is the principal cause of blindness in the world. Cataracts happen when protein builds up in the lens of your eye, making it […]
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye’s optic nerve and gets worse over time. It’s often associated with a buildup of pressure inside the eye.Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life. Glaucoma usually occurs when pressure in your eye increases. This can happen when eye fluid isn’t circulating normally in […]
Conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the thin clear tissue that lies over the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid. Typical symptoms exhibited by all patients include reddened eyes and sticky eyelids in the morning due to increased secretion. If the patient has not experienced pain […]
CROHN’S DISEASE Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Signs and symptoms often include abdominal pain, diarrhea (which may be bloody if inflammation is severe), fever, and weight loss. Other complications may occur outside the gastrointestinal tract and include […]
Retinal detachment is a very serious eye condition that happens when the retina separates from the tissue around it. Since the retina can’t work properly under these conditions, you could permanently lose vision if the detached retina isn’t repaired promptly. Who’s at Risk for a Detached Retina? The following factors increase your risk of retinal detachment: Aging — retinal detachment […]
