19th November 2009
An earache itself is not a disease. Earaches are a common occurrence in our lives. Earache is a common problem among children and adults. Earache can also be caused by pain and inflammation of the outer portion of the ear (the pinna). The ear is one of th...
16th November 2009
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand. The carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel formed by the bones and other tissues of your wrist. This tunnel protects your median nerve. The median nerve gives you feeling in your thumb, and ind...
16th November 2009
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. About half...
11th November 2009
Angina , typically chest pain, is a common presenting symptom among patients with coronary artery disease, caused by an imbalance between myocardial blood supply and oxygen demand. Myocardial ischemia can result from a reduction of coronary blood flow, ab...
11th November 2009
Acidity is quite a simple problem when it begins, but it can get out of hand easily if not taken seriously. It is a common ailment and results from a wrong diet. The excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach causes acidity. Prolonged acidity...
06th November 2009
Rheumatism or rheumatic arthritis is one of the commonest complaints of old age. As the age advances, there is wear and tear in the joints of the body. This causes the rheumatic pains. Ayurveda calls this condition as Ama Vata. It considers rheumatism to ...
06th November 2009
Sore throat means the inflammation of the pharynx (back of the throat). It occurs normally when a person has a cold or an attack of influenza. Strep throat is an infection of the pharynx, caused by group A streptococcus bacteria, while sore throat may be...
06th November 2009
Getting hooked to a habit is easy and in your hands but to escape from its clutches is totally out your hands. You just can't decide that you will not smoke from this moment and that's it. It does not work that way. Smoking cessation is a slow ongoing pro...
03rd November 2009
Hangover is the name given to the heady sensation that follows a heavy alcoholic consumption. Generally, hangovers are felt when the mind returns to its proper faculties, i.e. the intoxication has worn off. Hangovers are felt mostly in the mornings follow...
03rd November 2009
A clear understanding of the digestive processes that go on in the human body is vital to the understanding of the disorders from which digestion suffers. The major disorder is week digestion, dyspepsia or slackness of digestive processes, which are known...
29th October 2009
Cholera is a serious infection, involving the lower part of the small bowel.It is one of the most severe diseases of the intestines. It is a waterborne disease and is common during monsoon. The disease is predominant in children in endemic areas like Indi...
29th October 2009
Common cold is normally experienced by an individual at least twice each year, depending of course on one's health conditions. However, as much as the common cold is a typical condition, it can be debilitating at times and if left untreated could lead to ...
26th October 2009
Blackheads are small “plugs” that develop in the pores of the skin. Blackheads are also called open comedomes. A blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. It is caused by excess oils that have accumulated in the sebaceous gland’s duct. Blackheads are ty...
26th October 2009
Bedwetting or enuresis is one of the more common behavioral problems with small children. Bedwetting occurs when a child, instead of waking up and going to the toilet, or just 'holding it'; releases urine when the bladder gets full during sleep. There are...
