Define GangreneIt is defined as obstruction of blood flow causes damage to body tissues. It commonly appears on arms and legs. People with diabetes and weak arteries can be easily affected by gangrene.It can also be caused by bacterial infections. How to detect Gangrene?Gangrene symptoms can be analyzed through skin appearance like:Skin color changes from […]
Bipolar disorder
What do we know about Bipolar disorder?It is divided into 2 phases of depression and mania where patient emotions changes immediately from extreme stress to extreme happiness. What causes bipolar disorder?It comes from hereditarySad lifeSudden shocklife changes incident Who are at higher risks of Bipolar disorder?It can affect both males and females but commonly seen […]
Anorexia nervosa
What is Anorexia nervosa?It is a life threatening eating disorder that restricts the food intake, patients are majorly concerned regarding their body weight, they are afraid of being fat and shape, they restricted their diet to control their weight, cut off calories, resort unhealthy measure and even exercise excessively, they vomit out the food if […]
Retinal detachment
What is Retinal detachment?It is characterized as painless eye emergency when retina pulls off from back of the eye, it needs quick treatment to avoid permanent vision loss. Warning signs of retinal detachment may include one or all of the following: the sudden appearance of floaters and flashes and reduced vision. Contacting an eye specialist […]
Peptic Ulcers
Peptic Ulcers What do we know about Peptic Ulcers? It is characterized as gastrointestinal disease, occurs when layer of intestine and stomach tear down due to bacterial infection results in erosion of esophagus, stomach, duodenum linings. Which age group is more prone to Peptic Ulcers? It is rare in children.Both sexes are equally affected. What […]
E.coli infection (Escherichia coli)
What is E.coli infection?It is defined as intestinal infection that results severe diarrhoea and dysentery, sometimes it resides outside intestine and creates pneumonia and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. It is caused due to unpasteurized milk, contaminated food and water. What are the types of E.coli infection?Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coliIt is also known as traveler’s diarrhea, which is […]
Diaper rash
What is Diaper rash?It is redness over baby’s hips caused due to prolong wetness, sensitivity of skin and no change in diaper for long hours. What are the Symptoms of Diaper rash?Skin redness around buttocks and thighrash near genitalsBaby cries on touchWashing of affected area became painful What are the Causes of Diaper rash?Accumulation […]
Chickenpox
How do we define Chickenpox?It is defined as red rash with blisters, usually occurs in children under 10 years with itchy spots covered whole body. What is the cause of Chickenpox?It occurs due to virus known varicella-zoster virus.Chickenpox is contagious and can easily spread from one infected person to another. What are the precautions of […]
Bell’s palsy
What is Bell’s palsy ?Bell’s palsy is also characterized as acute peripheral facial palsy that caused due to viral infections and can lead to swollen nerve that results into inflammations of one side of face. What are the Symptoms of Bell’s palsy?Rapid onsetfacial muscles weaknessone sided facial paralysisdifficulty in eyes closing Unable to smileExpression lessdrooling […]
Atopic Dermatitis
What is Atopic Dermatitis?Atopic Dermatitis is a most common chronic skin disease also known as eczema which is most likely develop in childhood and can affect till adulthood causes skin redness, itching and inflammations. Long term eczema may cause asthma, certain food allergies and hay fever.It is non contagious skin disease that can manageable but […]
