Diseases and Treatment
Sinusitis is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, which may be due to infection, allergy, or autoimmune issues.
Classification:
By duration
Acute (going on less than four weeks)
Subacute (4–8 weeks)
Chronic (going on for 8 weeks or
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When veins (blood vessels) in the anal region enlarge and form a mass, the condition is called as Hemorrhoids (piles). This mass (piles) may protrude outside the anus, may bleed, itch or even become tender.
Hemorrhoids are fairly common and the in
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Infertility is grouped into two categories:
1.Primary infertility refers to couples who have not become pregnant after at least 1 year of unprotected sex (intercourse).
2.Secondary infertility refers to couples who have been pregnant at least onc
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It (Latin: Pityriasis simplex capillitii) is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp (not to be confused with a dry scalp). Dandruff is sometimes caused by frequent exposure to extreme heat and cold.Dandruff is a common scalp disorder affectin
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Corn is a horny induration and thickening of the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin). Corns appear on the surfaces of the skin which is frequently subjected to friction, like soles and palms. It may be single or multiple. Sometimes it i
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Cervical spondylitis is a common degenerative condition of the cervical (neck) spine that most likely is caused by age-related changes (wear and tear) in the intervertebral disks and vertebrae of the neck.
‘Spondylo’ is a Greek word-meaning ve
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Acute bronchitis is most often caused by viruses that infect the epithelium of the bronchi, resulting in inflammation and increased secretion of mucus.
Acute bronchitis is characterized by the development of a cough, with or without the production
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A gallstone is a crystalline concretion formed within the gallbladder by accretion of bile components.Presence of stones in the gallbladder is referred to as cholelithiasis (from the Greek: chol-, “bile” + lith-, “stone” + iasis-, “process
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Back pain (also known as dorsalgia) is pain felt in the back that usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones, joints or other structures in the spine.
It may have a sudden onset or can be a chronic pain; it can be constant or intermittent,
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Defined as a disorder characterised by chronic airflow inflammation and increased airway responsiveness.
Causes:
One of the strongest risk factors for asthma is a combination of genetic tendency and exposure to allergens / irritants.
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