Also known as Cold and Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) Risk Factors For Common Cold Following factors can increase your risk of catching a ...
Description of Premature Labor Description Preterm labor is the labor that starts before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. It can lead to premature birth. ...
Description of Neuropathic pain Neuropathic pain is the pain caused by damage or disease affecting the sensory nerves. The damaged nerve can cause dysesthesia ...
Description of Abdominal cramp An abdominal cramp is an involuntary muscular contraction that involves muscle in the abdomen or of any hollow organ within ...
Overview Cough is a protective reflex that expels mucus, bacteria, and other foreign substances. It is the body’s defense mechanism to clean the lungs ...
Description of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Description It is a combination of variety of symptoms occurring about 1 or 2 weeks before the expected menses ...
Causes Of Endometriosis Endometriosis is an idiopathic disease, which means the cause of the disease is largely unknown. However, there are a few theories ...
Description of Heavy menstrual bleeding Description Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) is defined as excessive and prolonged menstrual bleeding, occurring at regular intervals. Normal menstrual ...
Description of Allergic skin conditions The term “Allergic skin conditions” is used to describe immune responses and irritation of skin resulting due to allergies. These allergic ...
Description of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (Acid reflux) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disease. It is a severe form of acid reflux. When ...
Description of Heartburn Definition of Heartburn Heartburn or discomfort under the breastbone is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is like ...
Also known as Hypersensitivity Overview Allergies are caused when the body’s immune system responds abnormally to an external trigger known as ‘allergen’. These allergens ...
Description of High cholesterol Definition Cholesterol is a type of fat in the blood which is essential for healthy growth and development. However, if ...
Also known as Diabetes mellitus, Adult onset diabetes, Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), Hyperglycemia and High blood glucose Overview ...
Description of Fever Definition Fever is defined as a state when the body temperature increases the normal body temperature (99.5 F-100.9 F) most commonly ...
Description of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Description Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disorder in which there is difficulty in ...
Description of Bacterial infections Definition Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria, a kind of microorganisms that are made of only one cell. Bacteria live ...
Description of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Description Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disorder in which there is difficulty in ...
Description of Appetite stimulant Appetite stimulants are the medications that are used to increase hunger and appetite. Lack of appetite results in missing meals. This ...
Overview Allergies are caused when the body’s immune system responds abnormally to an external trigger known as ‘allergen’. These allergens are present in our ...