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Air pollution and Stroke

November 2, 2016 | General

Long-term exposure to air pollution may be a risk factor for ischemic stroke Earlier this year in Kerala a doctor crashed into a bridge and died. It was later found that he died due to stroke while driving a car on the way to his workplace. Lack of sufficient blood flow (ischemia) affects brain tissue […]

Tuberculosis

October 31, 2016 | Pulmonology

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection of the lungs and other parts of the body Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease of the lungs. It is caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis and spreads from one person to another through expelled droplets while sneezing and coughs by the infected. TB is also […]

Here’s how you can manage epilepsy and its symptoms

October 27, 2016 | Neuroscience

Erectile Dysfunction

October 24, 2016 | Urology

Erectile dysfunction or impotence is a sign of an underlying health condition Erectile dysfunction or impotence is the inability to develop and maintain erection of the penis during coitus (sexual activity). Erectile dysfunction happens due to psychological (mental) and physical (body organs) causes. It involves a complex process with coordination of the central nervous system, […]

Itchy Skin

October 22, 2016 | Dermatology

Itchy skin is a complex health condition which may require treatment on long-term basis Pruritus or itchy skin may occur due to rash or another skin condition. It may represent an underlying disease or serious condition viz. liver disease or kidney failure. Itchy skin can be seen in people with dry skin, eczema, allergies, hives, […]

Mittelschmerz

October 13, 2016 | Gynaecology

Cystic Fibrosis

October 8, 2016 | Endocrinology

People with cystic fibrosis experience a build-up of thick sticky mucus in the lungs, digestive system and other organs Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease marked by lung infections. A defective gene causes the build-up of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. The mucus causes extensive damage to the lungs and pancreas leading […]

Chronic Constipation

October 6, 2016 | Gastroenterology

Lactose Intolerance

October 3, 2016 | General

Are you feeling sick every time you have milk, ice cream…? Lactose intolerance is a condition where the affected loses the ability to digest lactose (sugar) in milk. The fall-out of this condition is evident as diarrhea, gas and bloating. Lactase, an enzyme produced in the small intestine breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose […]