Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Prostate gland enlargement is a common condition as men get older. Also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate gland enlargement can cause bothersome urinary symptoms. Symptoms Common signs and symptoms of BPH include: Frequent or urgent need to urinate Increased frequency of urination at night (nocturia) Difficulty starting urination Weak urine stream or a stream […]
Bells Palsy
Bell’s palsy causes sudden weakness in your facial muscles. This makes half of your face appear to droop. Your smile is one-sided, and your eye on that side resists closing. Bell’s palsy, also known as facial palsy, can occur at any age. The exact cause is unknown, but it’s believed to be the result of […]
Bed Sore
Bedsores — also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers — are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips and tailbone. Symptoms Bedsores fall into one of four stages based on […]
Atherosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (arteries) become thick and stiff — sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues. Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic, but over time, the walls in your arteries can harden, a condition commonly called […]
Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. signs and symptoms include: Shortness of breath Chest tightness or pain Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing A whistling or wheezing sound when […]
Ascaris Lumbricoides
Ascaris lumbricoides is a nematode (roundworm) which inhabits the intestines of humans. Risk factors Eating unwashed fruit and vegetables Low socio-economic class and poor sanitation are also risk factors for infection. Walk on bare foot Presentation Adult worms usually cause no symptoms if localised to the intestinal lumen. Infestation may cause impaired growth in children. […]
Arthritis
What is arthritis? Arthritis means inflammation of joints. Arthritis is very common. There are many different causes of arthritis. Children and adults of all ages can be affected by arthritis. What are the causes of arthritis? The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. However, there are many different causes of […]
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of your abdomen. Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen. However, in most people, pain begins around the navel and then moves. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of appendicitis may include: Sudden pain that begins […]
Anxiety Disorder
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often, anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks). Symptoms Common anxiety signs and […]
Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues. Having anemia may make you feel tired and weak. Symptoms Anemia symptoms vary depending on the cause of your anemia but may include: Fatigue Weakness Pale skin Irregular heartbeat Shortness of breath Chest […]