Disease

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION( ED)

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a fairly common condition affecting men worldwide. Though the term ED covers a wide range of disorders, it commonly refers to having trouble getting or maintaining an erection. ED is not uncommon and its incidence increases with progressive age. It was formerly called impotence and its incidence increases in ages above 65. Persistent ED has a significant impact on the man’s self-image as well as on his partner’s sex-life. Indeed for many men & their partner [...]

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EPILEPSY (FITS/ CONVULSIONS)

Epilepsy is a serious neurological disorder affecting children as well as adults. The patient experiences episodes of convulsive body movements medically termed as seizures. The seizures are typically described and observed as spasmodic, irregular body movements, affecting various muscle groups of the body. It may present with varying intensity and duration, and different groups of muscles in different individuals, at different times. Typically, epilepsy or seizures occur due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain which is reflected in different [...]

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ENDOMETRIOSIS

Introduction Endometriosis is a common health problem in women. It is a common cause of severe recurring pain in women. One in every 5 women belonging to 13 to 45 age group suffer from endometriosis. Yet, it is not uncommon in women after menopause. The primary problem lies with the ‘endometrium’, which is the normal inner lining of the uterus. The uterus houses the baby when the woman is pregnant. In endometriosis, these cells of inner lining of the uterus grow [...]

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DYSMENORRHOEA(PAINFUL MENSES)

It can be defined as pain which is in relation to menses that is troublesome so as to disable a woman from performing her routine chores. Dysmenorrhea can be classified into primary dysmenorrhea where no underlying pathology can be demonstrated and secondary dysmenorrhea which has a definitive underlying causative pathology. On the basis of the character, dysmenorrhea can also be classified into spasmodic and membranous type. As the names suggest, the spasmodic type of dysmenorrhea involves severe pain which waxes and wanes [...]

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DYSLEXIA(LEARNING DISABILITY)

Introduction: Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities and about 4% of people over the world suffer from it. These patients have difficulty in processing language, especially in tasks involving reading and writing. Dyslexia is more common in males as compared to females and it can continue into adulthood also. Symptoms: Symptoms of dyslexia may vary from mild to very severe and can be broadly grouped into the following categories: 1) Reading (and spelling): The child is often confused by letters, numbers, [...]

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DRY EYES (KERATOCONJUCTIVITIS SICCA-KCS)

Introduction: The Dry-eyes occurs due to decreased secretion of tears in the eyes’ tear glands. Types of Dry Eyes It is of two types: A Primary: Where the problem is inherent and the tear glands secrete less amount of tears. B Secondary: Where the tear glands secrete less tears due to some systemic problem or auto-immune disease or some medications. Symptoms of Dry Eyes: 01 Itching 02 Dryness 03 Burning 04 Redness 05 Irritation 06 Excessive tears 07 Blurred vision improving with blinking 08 Increased sensitivity to bright light 09 Sensation of speck in the eye 10 Pulling sensation behind the eye 11 Increased discomfort after reading, watching TV or working [...]

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DIABETES MELLITUS

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome (= set of symptoms) characterized by increased level of sugar (glucose) in the blood due to deficiency or inactivity of hormone ‘Insulin’ that is absolutely necessary to monitor glucose metabolism of the body. By and large, IDDM is an early-onset disease and is frequently seen in children through adults can also be affected by it. Diabetes is prevalent worldwide and if not attended properly, it may lead to serious complications. Causes of Diabetes 1: IDDM occurs [...]

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DEPRESSION

Definition: Depression is a chronic, long-lasting or recurring and treatable disorder, where the patient experiences sadness, worthlessness, loss of motive, loss of interest and/or hopelessness. A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the mood and thoughts and in simple words can be expressed as persistent sad mood. Depression is not a character flaw or a sign of personal weakness and the suffering person can’t make himself well by trying to snap out of it. Depression affects the way a person [...]

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DENGUE FEVER

Dengue is a serious viral infection prevalent mostly in the tropical countries like India, Africa etc. Causes: It is transmitted by an infected female Aedes aegypti mosquito. When the mosquito bites a person infected with dengue, the dengue virus enters the body of that particular mosquito. When the infected mosquito bites a healthy human being, the dengue virus enters the human body and the person shows the symptoms of dengue. Symptoms: High-grade fever with chills. Fever is as high as 104*F Severe headaches Severe joints [...]

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DANDRUFF

Dandruff is one of the most common ailments affecting the scalp. Dandruff is nothing but excessive scaling of dead cells of the skin of the scalp. As you are aware, the body undergoes constant but gradual renewal every 24 hours. However, when it is a much faster renewal of the skin, it becomes visible in the form of scales, which we call dandruff. Symptoms of dandruff: Dandruff, per se, is not a disease but a symptom. Excessive and obvious scaling of [...]

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