Dengue is a mosquito borne virus infection (Female mosquito Aedes aegypti bite) presented by fever in case of classical dengue, at times bleeding manifestations may take place (dengue hemorrhagic fever) and in few cases it can lead to shock (Dengue Shock Syndrome). 4 types of Dengue virus (1,2,3,4 ) are there. It is a day […]
Conjunctiva is the thin clear tissue which lies over the white part of the eye and forms lining of the inside of the eyelid; its inflammation is known as conjunctivitis. Causes Viruses (most common) Bacteria Irritants like shampoos, dust, smoke, swimming pool chlorine, etc. Allergens like dust, pollens, contact lens allergies. Spread It is […]
When our heart beats, blood is pumped through arteries and veins , the blood vessels of our circulatory system . A condition when blood flows through the blood vessels with a force greater than normal i.e. increased pressure against walls of the arteries. It is also known as the SILENT KILLER as most of the […]
The C word scares us away to ignorance but it is important to know about it to prevent it. Cancer is the second most common cause of death after Heart Attack in India. CANCER is the result of uncontrolled growth of cells (both in number and or size) in the body. Whenever there is uncontrolled […]
Worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 1980. In 2008, more than 1.4 billion adults, 20 and older, were overweight. Of these over 200 million men and nearly 300 million women were obese. 35% of adults aged 20 and over were overweight in 2008, and 11% were obese. 65% of the world’s population live in countries […]
In every household we can see people from almost every age group having neck pain. Most commonly affected people are from professions having long hours of Desk job, long standing hours with bent neck like doctors in operation theatres, computer professionals, etc. It may be variable; Mild to severe pain Stiffness in neck Restricted movements […]
About 90 per cent of people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. It can come on slowly, usually over the age of 40. The signs may not be obvious, or there may be no signs at all, therefore it might be up to 10 years before you learn you have it. That is why it’s […]
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and prone to breaking. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a minor fall or sudden impact causes a bone fracture. Although a fracture is the first sign of osteoporosis, some older people develop the characteristic stooped (bent forward) posture. […]
