Category: Diseases
The build-up of mucus in your chest ruining your day? We feel you! Chest congestion is annoying and so difficult to get rid of. How would you recognize the symptoms of chest congestion? If you find out that you have a stubborn cough, then you are likely to …
Ever wondered how a teeny-tiny organ like your gallbladder, located just below the liver in the upper right abdomen, can impact your health? Tiny, yes, but it has BIG effects on your body. It is a small pouch that stores a green-yellow liquid called bile that enables digestion. You end …
“It’s as easy as breathing”, we say. Yes, we associate breathing with something natural and effortless, but is it the same for everybody? A person with asthma may beg to differ! Breathing problems are a fact of life and conditions such as bronchitis and asthma are what cause …
Parkinson’s disease causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and stages What is Parkinson’s disease? It is a common neurodegenerative disorder where you start noticing movement disorders. So, are there any early signs of Parkinson’s disease? Yes, you can catch the disease early by keeping a close tab on some of the …
Have you ever heard of tonsil stones or suffered from them? It does sound very scary but it is actually harmless and can be cured easily. So, what are tonsil stones and how to get rid of them? Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths or tonsilliths, result from …
What binds 134 million Indians? Well, it is not what you think; it is, in fact, chronic sinus infection. The symptoms of which start from debilitating headaches, fever, and nasal congestion and obstruction. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ (NIAID) has come out with the startling revelation …
A Strep throat is an inflammation-causing disease caused by streptococcal bacteria. This leads to inflamed mucous membrane linings at the back of the throat and the tonsils. The strep throat condition usually affects school-going children, and a quick diagnosis can avoid any potential complication. Any kind of throat infection …
Hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver, liver abscess (collection of pus), liver tumors and so on. Wondering what these are?They’re nothing but diseases of the liver which start with minor symptoms of liver problems and go on to reach chronic levels. The conditions and symptoms of which vary from person to person. The …
