The symptoms of zika virus are similar to other arbovirus infections such as dengue. Zika or Zee-ka is a mosquito borne viral disease. It is prevalent in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. The symptoms of Zika virus include mild fever, rash, muscle pain, headache, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and physical discomfort. The fall-out […]
Read MoreInfective conjunctivitis or pink eye is caused by a bacteria or virus Infective conjunctivitis or pink eye is an infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva). The conjunctiva covers the white part of the eyeball, when infected by bacteria or virus it turns red or pink. Infective conjunctivitis is highly contagious and may affect one or […]
Read MoreEarly signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include abdominal pain, lack of menstrual period, and vaginal bleeding Ectopic pregnancy is different from a normal pregnancy. In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg moves into the uterus to attach to the lining and continues to grow for the next 9 months. However, in very rare cases, […]
Read MoreA type of E. coli bacteria produces toxins that can destroy the red blood cells and block the kidneys’ filtering system Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a condition where the red blood cells are destroyed, abnormally. This leads to clogging of the kidney’s filtering system and leads to kidney failure. Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is […]
Read MoreEating low-glycemic foods helps to keep your diabetes under control Diabetics need to manage their sugar levels by having a planned diet, exercise and adequate rest. A planned or balanced diet is most crucial for managing diabetics. Any neglect as taking improper diet may spike sugar levels in the blood, and lead to further complications. […]
Read MoreDo you have a burning sensation in the throat, sometimes producing a sour or acidic-tasting fluid in the throat? Acid reflux disease is caused when the stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus or food pipe. Acid reflux is described in different ways as heart burn, indigestion and pyrosis. When acid reflux occurs more […]
Read MoreDo you have sudden or severe inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries and pelvic area? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) affects the female reproductive organs. It is a sexually transmitted bacterium that spreads from the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. Surprisingly, there are no signs or symptoms to reveal the presence of […]
Read MoreChronic kidney disease or chronic kidney failure is a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years Chronic kidney disease (CKD) also described as chronic kidney failure is a condition where kidneys gradually stop functioning. The primary function of kidneys is to filter wastes and excess fluids from the blood. […]
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