What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a condition in which body joints become inflamed that causes pain and stiffness. In these conditions movement of joints becomes difficult […]
Definition of Kidney Failure Kidneys perform a very important function in our body. They filter blood, collect waste products from the blood and then excrete them […]
What is Parkinson’s Disease? A nervous system disorder that gradually affects body movements is called Parkinson’s Disease. This disease may start with a slight tremor in […]
What are Fibroids or Uterine Fibroids? This problem is seen in women. Sometimes some non-cancerous growths (benign tumors), made up of fibrous tissue and smooth muscle, […]
What is Goiter? Goiter is commonly known as Gelhar. In this condition the thyroid glands, located at the neck, swell and become enlarged. Thyroids are butterfly-shaped […]
What is Tonsillitis? Sometimes, due to some bacteria or virus, the tonsils are infected. As a result of this bacterial or viral infection, the tonsils swell […]
Definition of Hydrocephalus The term “Hydrocephalus” is derived from the Greek words hydro means “water”, and ceph means “head”. It is a medical disorder that is […]
Definition Varicose veins are the condition in which twisted and enlarged veins appear near the surface of human skin. These enlarged veins are normally seen in […]
Definition of Psoriasis Psoriasis is a widespread, persistent, reverting, revoking, an immune-mediated disorder that occurs due to skin lesions including red, scaly patches, papules, and plaques […]
Definition of Hair Falling or Baldness: When your hair is falling rapidly at a continuous rate then this condition is called hair falling. It is also […]
What is Angina or Angina Pectoris? The term Angina is used for severe chest pain that usually spreads to other nearby body parts like shoulders, arms, […]
What Actually is Pollen Allergy? Every year during spring, summer, and fall, small particles are spread everywhere from trees, weeds, and grasses. These tiny particles are […]
What is Leucorrhea or Leukorrhea? Leucorrhea can be defined as a condition in women in which a white or yellow-colored discharge of mucus occurs from the […]
What is Infertility? Infertility is a term that is used for a woman that has been unable to conceive a baby after having regular intercourse without […]
Definition of Typhoid Fever Typhoid Fever causes severe sickness and the Salmonella typhi bacteria is responsible for this fever. Salmonella paratyphi can also cause typhoid fever […]
What Actually is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis is a disease which, is caused by a specific bacteria (Mycobacterium Tuberculosis) and it is spread through lymph nodes and bloodstream […]