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What is Acute Peritonitis? Acute Peritonitis is a localised or generalised inflammatory process of the peritoneum. The peritoneum is a membrane that lines the abdominal wall. Due to various reasons like intestinal obstruction or rupture…

What is Plague? Plague is an acute disease caused by Yersina pestis. It is one of the most lethal infectious disease known. The plague bacteria is present in India where rodent menace exists. It is transmitted to humans typically by the…

What is Ectopic Pregnancy? This is a pregnancy where a fertilized egg instead of growing in the uterus grows within a fallopian tube. As the egg grows, the fallopian tube wall gets stretched and eventually ruptures. Causes 1. Previous…

What is Leucoderma? Vitiligo or Leucoderma is an acquired depigmentation of the skin, which is extremely common with a worldwide prevalence. Both sexes are affected equally. Leucoderma, also known as vitiligo, is a distressing skin…

What is an Ovarian cyst? OVARIAN CYST is the growth of a sac within an ovary, which is filled with fluid or solid material. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled, saclike growths on the ovaries. An ovarian cyst can occur and regress, undetected,…

What is Acute Appendicitis? The appendix is a blind-ended outgrowth tube about 1-9 cm long, which projects from the caecum, that is, the first part of the large intestine. It is located close to the ileocaecal junction. An obstruction of…

What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease? Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is defined as the acute or chronic inflammation of the female reproductive organs. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an acute, subacute, recurrent, or chronic infection of…

What is Hansen's Disease? Hansen's Disease is a chronic infectious disease caused by the leprosy bacillus. It affects mainly the peripheral nerves, the skin, muscles, eyes, bones, testes, and internal organs. It is one of the oldest…

What is Vaginal Itching? In women, vaginal itching is a common condition, which occurs particularly in hot humid weather where undue sweating occurs. In India, where women are clad in extremely loose-fitting clothes like the sari, the…

What is Intestinal Obstruction? Intestinal obstruction is an emergency condition due to mechanical obstruction of the small intestine due to various reasons. 1.Lesions outside the intestine e.g. adhesive fibrous bands, hernias. 2.Lesions…