Trichomoniasis (Trich)
What is Trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis (commonly referred as “Trich”) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis. The parasite settles at the urogenital tract and infects …
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Biliary colic (Gallstones pain)
Biliary Colic Bile, a substance that helps in fat digestion, is produced at the liver and stored at the gallbladder. After a meal, bile is secreted from the gallbladder …
Hypersomnia
Hypersomnia Definition Hypersomnia is the persistent excessive sleeping during daytime or prolonged nocturnal sleeping. The condition is also referred as essential hypersomnolence, non-REM narcolepsy or idiopathic CNS hypersomnia. This …
Overactive Thyroid
Understanding an Overactive Thyroid The thyroid gland is the small butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located at the anterior section of the lower neck, just beneath the larynx. This small gland …
Herpes Simplex 1 and 2
Herpes simplex is a viral disease which is caused by Herpes simplex viruses. It is a recurring disease marked by the eruption of blisters on the mouth, lips, or …
Herpes Simplex 2
The herpes simplex 2 virus generally affects human genital parts. The main but not only reason for the virus transmission is sexual activity with the infected person. It causes genital …
Genital Herpes
What is Genital Herpes? Genital herpes is common. This very contagious sexually transmitted disease is caused by a Herpes simplex virus. It is transmitted from one person to another usually …
Cystic Fibrosis
What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a disease inherited from parents wherein it affects many organs because of the glands that secretes mucus and sweat. This is only …
Genital Herpes Symptoms
Symptoms of genital herpes usually occur within 3 to 7 days of getting in contact with an infected person. The incubation period lasts only for a short period before …
Genital Herpes Treatment
Medical research is yet to find a way to completely stop the spread of herpes. There is no known cure for genital herpes, but there are treatments for the …