Hemorrhoids
What are Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are defined as the venous swelling of the internal and external hemorrhoid veins together with inflammation. Piles may thus be internal or external. Generally, middle-aged individuals are affected.…
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most common conditions of the digestive system and although not life-threatening, it causes great distress to the affected person.
The basic abnormality in irritable…
Beri Beri
What is Beri Beri?
This condition is mostly seen on a background of prolonged ingestion of alcohol. It is present in more than 80% of cases of Wernicke-Korsakoff's disease.The development of vitamin B1 deficiency in chronic alcoholics…
Gonorrhoea
What is Gonorrhoea?
GONORRHOEA (CLAP) is one of the most common communicable diseases. The concerned bacteria directly act within the urethra, rectum, and pharynx. Gonorrhoea is spread by sexual intercourse with sex workers. It can affect…
Diverticulosis – Diverticulosis diet, symptom, treatment, cause
What is Diverticulosis?
Diverticulosis is a disease where small pouches like herniations are formed through the entire thickness of the intestinal wall. This condition may be present anywhere in the digestive tract from the duodenum to the…
Graves Disease – Graves Disease Symptom, Treatment
What is Grave's Disease?
Grave's disease is a disease of unknown cause, although fairly common. It is suspected to have a genetic origin. In this case, the thyroid gland is diffusely enlarged, soft, non-tender. All the tissues within are…
Cataract – eye cataract surgery, treatment, symptom, cause
What is a Cataract?
Any opacity in the lens within the eye whether congenital or acquired is called "Cataract".The commonest cataracts are the acquired ones especially "Senile cataracts", where due to sheer age the lens begins to…
Hypothyroidism – sign and symptom of hypothyroidism, its treatment, cause info
What is Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition where structural or functional abnormalities lead to the insufficient synthesis of thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is more prevalent in women than in men; in the United States, the…
Whooping Cough
What is Whooping Cough?
Whooping Cough is an acute infection of the respiratory tract, seen only in children. It is typically a prolonged illness with an average duration of 6-8 weeks. The incubation period is 7-10 days.
Whooping Cough…
Prostatitis
What is Prostatitis?
This condition is caused by an infection of the male reproductive gland by bacteria.
Causes
1. Usually affects young male adults.
2. Sex workers.
3. Indwelling catheter.
Clinical Features
1. Fever, chills,…