Milia
What is Milia? Milia is the plural for milium. These are small white bumps or spots that occur on the skin. They are also commonly termed as milk spots …
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is basically a sleep disorder and is considered to be serious as it affects the breathing of the person. The disorder is characterized …
Dyslexia
What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a reading disorder that is commonly seen in children who have normal intelligence levels. The common problems in dyslexia are reading fast, spelling out …
Baby Respiratory Infections
Respiratory infections are very common in babies and the commonest cause behind it is the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This virus causes symptoms of cold and cough in adults …
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva that is the thin transparent lining over the white portion of the eye and the inner part of eyelids. It is also …
Ear Infections
The anatomy of the ear is divided into three parts: the external ear that comprises of the ear lobe or pinna, the middle ear that includes the auditory canal, …
Polio
About Polio Polio is the commonly used term for poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis. It is an infectious disease that is caused by polio virus. The most characteristic symptom is …
Hepatitis
About Hepatitis Hepatitis is basically the inflammation of the liver. It can be acute or chronic in nature and the commonest causative organisms are viruses. The main function of …
Hemorrhoids
What are Hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are the swollen veins located in the lowermost part of the rectum. It is a commonly seen problem these days because of the changing lifestyle. …
Sciatica
What is Sciatica? Sciatica is the name given to pain in the lower limbs which begins from the lower back and travels down the entire leg up to the …