What is Ebola virus Ebola Virus is a rare virus but really deadly in nature. It causes a disease known as Ebola Haemorrhagic fever, which causes bleeding both within and outside the body. The platelet count goes down and this can cause difficulty in clotting of blood. In more severe cases, the bleeding starts spontaneously… Read more
Enuresis or bedwetting in children explained A common troublesome problem in children is enuresis or bedwetting, which means that the child is unable to exercise control over his urinary bladder and ends up urinating while sleep. This is involuntary and child does not do this on purpose. In fact this happens because the child has… Read more
Acne or pimples explained Acne is a common skin problem that is seen in the youngsters or teenagers, though it can affect even those past this age group. If you understand the thinking of the youngsters, you will know that the biggest fear in the minds of youngsters, more so in girls is that pimples will… Read more
What is Dengue Fever Dengue fever is a fever that causes high fever with intense pain in the bones of the body including that of legs, arms and back. The pain is sometimes so intense that patients often describe it as if their bones had been broken. That is why Dengue fever is also known… Read more
What is Allergic Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye In summers, one often meets children and even adults with pink eyes or blood shot eyes. There is irritation in the eyes as depicted by the constant rubbing of the eyes. Lachrymation or watery discharge from the eyes is also present in such people. The cause of this… Read more
The prevalence of constipation has increased over the ages and affects many more people than ever before. This is not just a coincidence but a clear indication that the present day lifestyle has to do a lot with it. Here one must understand what constipation is. Most people think that it is necessary to have… Read more
While the monsoon is able to bring a little relief from excess heat to the general polpulation and to the farmers for their agricultural activity, it can be a nightmare for those who suffer from or are prone to fungal and other diseases of the skin like urticaria, dermatitis, eczema and ringworms. Allergic skin diseases… Read more
What is Anaemia Anaemia is a condition of the blood when either the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin levels of the red blood cells decreases. Haemoglobin is the protein present in the red blood cell which is responsible for the transport of oxygen through the blood to the various body parts. Therefore,… Read more
Understanding GERD or Heartburn or Acidity GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is a chronic disorder of the digestive system in which the contents of the stomach or acid flow back into the esophagus or the food pipe. Reflux means the flowing back or return while gastroesophageal means that of the stomach and the food pipe…. Read more
Varicose veins Veins are those blood vessels that perform the function of returning deoxygenated blood to the heart as opposed to the arteries which supply oxygenated blood from the heart to the various body parts. Varicose veins are swollen veins that are visible under the skin. Such varicose veins are commonly present in the legs,… Read more
