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What is Huntington's Chorea? Huntington's Chorea is a genetic disorder characterised by the appearance of dementia and involuntary jerky movements of the whole body, beginning in mid-adult life. There is atrophy of the basal ganglia in…

Hypothyroidism - Hypothyroidism is a condition where structural or functional abnormalities lead to the insufficient synthesis of thyroid hormone. Grave's Disease - Grave's disease is a disease of unknown cause, although fairly common. It…

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma condition is characterised by a raised pressure within the eyes due to an enhanced formation of aqueous humour, difficulty in its exit, or a raised pressure in the existing veins. Glaucoma may be primary (causes…

What is Cerebral Infection? The average affected individual is middle-aged or elderly. The onset is slow and progressive (stroke in evolution). A bruit may be felt in one carotid artery in the neck indicating the area of narrowing by a…

What is Esophagitis? Esophagitis condition consists of damage to the mucous membrane as a result of reflux of stomach contents into the food pipe due to a weak lower esophageal sphincter. Causes of Esophagitis 1. Post meals when stomach…

What is Mumps? Mumps is an acute communicable disease of viral origin characterised by painful enlargement of the parotid glands. Mumps is common in children between the age of 5-9 years. One attack of mumps gives lifelong immunity. The…

What is Polio? Polio is a condition caused by the poliovirus. Polio is a serious public health problem in India. The polio virus has an affinity for the central nervous system, which they usually reach by passage across the blood-brain…

What is Herpes Zoster? HERPES ZOSTER is a sporadic disease. It is the consequence of the reactivation of latent virus from the spinal cord. This infection usually occurs in adults. It produces localized vesicular skin lesions confined to a…

What is Herpes Simplex? The Herpes Simplex virus produces a variety of infections involving mucous-skin junctions (lips), the central nervous system and the genitals. Herpes is equally common in males and females. It occurs worldwide and…

Syphilis - Syphilis is a chronic systemic infection caused by a microbe called a spirochete. Syphilis is a venereal disease, which is sexually transmitted from sex workers and is thus acquired. However, congenital syphilis also occurs…