What is Vitiligo Vitiligo is also known as ‘. In India, it is called ‘safed kod’ or ‘safed dag’ and is considered as a social stigma. Vitiligo is appearance of single or multiple depigmented patches on any part of the body. These patches gradually increase in size & cause lot of psychological stress in the patient. It is an auto-immune […]
LEUCORRHOEA Leucorrhoea is a condition, which is characterized by the discharge of whitish element from the female genitals. More commonly, it is known as whites. This problem is associated with the woman’s reproductive organs. The condition can last for a few weeks or even months. If you ignore this problem, it can become chronic at later stages. LEUCORRHOEA,
JAUNDICE In Jaundice, the skin and the front white portion of the eye turn yellow. It is a condition that takes place as a result of building up of a substance called Bilirubin. Newborn babies are more susceptible to jaundice, as it takes time for their livers to function properly. There are three kinds of jaundice that tend
Infertility – Male and Female Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a man or a woman to contribute to conception. Infertility may also refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term. There are many biological causes of infertility, some which may be bypassed with medical intervention. Women who are
Sexual Impotence Sex forms a part of man’s basic needs like food, clothing and shelter. If one has to indulge in sexual activity, there arises a need for proper concentration. There must be a feeling of complete relaxation, only then one can enjoy and derive pleasure. It is not something to be carried out in haste and
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a “syndrome,” meaning a group of symptoms. The most common symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain or discomfort often reported as cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, and/or constipation. IBS affects the colon, or large bowel, which is the part of the digestive tract that stores stool. IBS is not a disease. It’s a
Cirrhosis of the Liver The liver, the largest organ in the body, is essential in keeping the body functioning properly. It removes or neutralizes poisons from the blood, produces immune agents to control infection, and removes germs and bacteria from the blood. It makes proteins that regulate blood clotting and produces bile to help absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins. You cannot
HEPATITIS Did you know you can get hepatitis through close personal contact with a person who has the infection? What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is a liver disease that makes your liver swell and keeps it from working correctly. Several viruses cause hepatitis. The most common types are the hepatitis A, B, and C viruses. How could I get hepatitis? Hepatitis
Hair Loss / Hair Falling / Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) / Female Pattern Baldness (FPB) / Baldness Hair fall or Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp and can be the result of heredity, certain medications or an underlying medical condition. Anyone — men, women and children
GASTRITIS Gastritis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It is an ailment in which pain takes place in the upper abdomen, medically known as dyspepsia. Gastritis can be acute or chronic, varying from person to person. Read on to know more gastritis information, its causes and symptoms… Types Acute Gastritis
