Influenza is a viral infection and affects mainly the nose, throat, bronchi and lungs. The infection usually lasts for about a week. It is characterized by sudden onset of high fever, aching muscles, headache and non-productive cough with sore throat. The virus is easily transmitted from person to person via droplets and when infected people cough or sneeze. In seasonal…
Hypertension or high blood pressure plays a contributing role in most heart attacks and strokes. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. Normal blood pressure is recorded, when the blood pressure is lower than 120/80 mmHg. On the other hand, high blood pressure or hypertension is…
Infertility refers to the biological inability of a person to contribute to conception. Infertility may refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry the full term of pregnancy. Primary infertility is a type of infertility in which a couple never had a child. Secondary infertility is the failure to conceive following a previous pregnancy. Infertility may…
Abstract Insomnia is a symptom of trouble falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. Insomnia is not a disease. The episodes of sleeping disorder may last up for a short term or long term. More long-lasting episodes of insomnia may become chronic. As per reports, most adults have experienced insomnia or sleeplessness at some time in their lives. Globally,…
Jaundice is caused by a build-up of a substance called ‘bilirubin’ in the blood and tissues of the body. Jaundice is characterized by yellow color of the skin, mucus membranes and eyes. The yellow coloring comes from bilirubin which is a by-product of old red blood cells. In medical terms, bilirubin is a waste product that is produced when red…
Abstract Fatty liver that is generally known as Fatty Liver Disease is a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of fat cells. Fat tissue starts accumulating in excess amount in the liver when a person’s diet exceeds the amount his or her body can handle. Though the accumulation of fat is completely harmless but the excess accumulation makes…
Abstract The liver is the largest internal and most metabolically complex organ in human beings. It performs numerous and different chemical functions including fighting off infection, neutralizing toxins, manufacturing proteins and hormones, controlling blood sugar and clotting of blood. Liver problems can prevent the liver from performing its vital functions normally. Some common liver problems include infection due to viruses…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastro-intestinal disorder. It is also known as spastic colon, functional bowel disease and mucous colitis. IBS is not contagious, inherited or cancerous. As per different reports, it is estimated that more than 20% of adults show symptoms of IBS. Also, it occurs more often in women than men, at the age of 35…
Leucorrhea is a type of vaginal discharge in women. Every woman faces this problem at least once in her life. Leucorrhea secretions are little bit sticky. Vaginal discharge is a normal phenomenon in females and the discharge is a sort of fluid, in which all the worn out and dead cells in the vaginal tract are eliminated continuously from the…
Abstract Low immunity means weakening of the immune system. It further leads to lack of protection from illnesses and the body becomes more prone to develop infections, including cancers. Stress, lifestyle, dietary habits and nutritional intake can impact the immune system. Low immunity can be caused by a number of conditions which include age factor, surgical or medical treatments. These…