Bird Flue
Bird flu is caused by a type of influenza virus that rarely infects humans. Symptoms Cough Fever Sore throat Muscle aches Headache Shortness of breath When to see a doctor See your doctor immediately if you develop a fever, cough and body aches and have recently traveled to a part of the world where bird […]
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 […]
Aphthous Ulcer
What are aphthous mouth ulcers? Aphthous mouth ulcers are painful sores that can occur anywhere inside the mouth. They are the most common type of mouth ulcer. What causes aphthous mouth ulcers? The cause is not known. They are not infectious, and you cannot ‘catch’ aphthous mouth ulcers. In most cases, the ulcers develop […]