Disease & Ailments

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11 Myths Around Coronavirus Outbreak

March 31, 2020

Coronavirus sure is the new talk across the globe. While all of us stay quarantined into our homes amid the national lockdown, we often tend to ...

Cystic Hydatid: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

May 23, 2019

What is Cystic Hydatid? Cystic hydatid disease is actually a disorder which involves parasitic infection of a tapeworm. It is also known as cystic ...

Cystic Hydatid: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Rickets: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

April 10, 2019

What is Rickets? Rickets is a bone-related disorder which can cause weakening and softening of bones. It is a rare disorder which is also known as ...

Rickets: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Double Eyelashes (Distichiasis): Causes & Treatment

December 14, 2018

Distichiasis is a rare disorder where an abnormal growth of lashes from the orifices of the meibomian glands on the posterior lamella of the tarsal ...

Double Eyelashes (Distichiasis): Causes & Treatment

Torn miniscus (Tear of miniscus) : Causes & Treatment

December 11, 2018

The medial and lateral menisci are shock absorbers and force distributors located between the femur and the tibia. Consequently, menisci can tear ...

Torn miniscus (Tear of miniscus) : Causes & Treatment

Stomach ulcer (Peptic ulcer) : Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

December 3, 2018

A peptic ulcer —peptic is defined as pertaining to, or associated with, digestion— is a break in the surface lining of the stomach or duodenum which ...

Stomach ulcer (Peptic ulcer) : Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Myositis (Inflammatory myopathy): Causes & Treatment

December 3, 2018

Myositis is a term meaning inflammation in the muscles. There are several types of myositis, the most common being polymyositis and dermatomyositis. ...

Myositis (Inflammatory myopathy): Causes & Treatment

Mastocytosis (Urticaria Pigmentosa): Symptoms & Treatment

December 3, 2018

Mastocytosis is a condition that occurs when mast cells accumulate in skin and/or internal organs such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and small ...

Mastocytosis (Urticaria Pigmentosa): Symptoms & Treatment

Hookworm Infection (Ancylostoma Duodenale): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

November 30, 2018

Hookworm infection is an infection of the intestines that can cause an itchy rash, respiratory and gastrointestinal problems, and eventually iron ...

Hookworm Infection (Ancylostoma Duodenale): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

November 22, 2018

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune disorder that affects joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, and painful joints which often ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: Causes & Treatment

November 22, 2018

Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) cause disease in the alveolar sacs and the resulting infections are called pneumonia. While often used as a ...

Lower Respiratory Tract Infection: Causes & Treatment

Isabgol (Psyllium Husk) In Pregnancy: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

August 16, 2018

Isabgol popularly known as Psyllium Husk is the seed of the plant called Planovate. It has leaves that look similar to Aloe vera. It has a big ...