The exact cause of Ankylosing spondylitis is not understood. It has been considered to be an autoimmune disease (like many others such as Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Alopecia Areata, Thyroiditis, etc.). Genetic factors are likely to be involved. Read More [+]

Anemia describes the condition in which the number of red blood cells in the blood is low. Having the correct number of red blood cells and prevention of anemia requires cooperation among the kidneys, the bone marrow, and nutrients within the body Read More [+]

Alopecia areata is not contagious.The condition is thought to be an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks its own hair follicles and suppresses or stops hair growth.An unknown environmental trigger such as emotional stress or a pathogen is th Read More [+]

Allergic rhinitis, also known as pollenosis or hay fever, is an allergic inflammation of the nasal airways. It occurs when an allergen, such as pollen or dust, is inhaled by an individual with a sensitized immune system. In such individuals, the a Read More [+]

Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin called pores become plugged. Each pore is an opening to a follicle, a hair and an oil gland called sebaceous glands. Normally, oil glands that keep skin lubricated and help remove dead cells. Whe Read More [+]

Diabetes mellitus—is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. Classical symptoms are: p Read More [+]

A particular type of inflammatory reaction of the skin in which there are typically vesicles(tiny blister-like raised areas) in the first stage followed by erythema(reddening), edema (swelling), papules(bumps), and crusting of the skin followed, fina Read More [+]

There are several causes of hyperthyroidism. Most often, the entire gland is overproducing thyroid hormone. This is called Graves’ disease. Less commonly, a single nodule is responsible for the excess hormone secretion, called a “hot” nodule Read More [+]

Renal Stone or Nephrolithiasis Kidney stones (calculi) are hardened mineral deposits that from in the kidney. They originate as microscopic particles and develop into stones over time. The medical term for this condition is nephrolithiasis, or renal Read More [+]

It is a symptom complex which is characterized by yellow discoloration of tissues and body fluids due to increase in bile pigments. It may arise due to 1.Increased bile pigment load to the liver. 2.Affection of bilirubin diffusion into the liv Read More [+]