Parkinson’s disease, also called paralysis agitans or shaking palsy is a movement disorder. Cases of PD are reported at all ages, though it is uncommon in people younger than 40. This disease is more common among men and usually occurs … Read More
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Osteoarthritis is one of the types of arthritis that is caused due to degeneration and eventually loss of the cartilage of joints. Cartilage is a tissue that covers the inside of the joints and acts as a cushion between the … Read More
Onychomycosis (onycho means nails and mycosis means fungal infection) is a fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails. The actual infection is of the bed of the nail and of the plate under the surface of the nail. Onychomycosis is … Read More
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD (OCN) is an anxiety disorder where the patient experiences intrusive irresistible thoughts (obsession) that produces anxiety, fear, uneasiness. Patient ends up doing repetitive behavior (compulsion). Patient may realize that their thoughts and actions are irrational … Read More
Obesity means an excess fat collection in the body. There is always an optimal weight for every age and sex. In obesity, this weight exceeds the upper limit of normal by 30%. Morbid obesity is a condition wherein people are overweight … Read More
Anemia is the most common of all blood disorders. The term anemia (derived from Greek) means a deficiency of blood. Anemia results from reduced red blood cell production in the bone marrow. Hemoglobin is the oxygen carrying protein in blood. … Read More
Any Non-healing wound or ulcer on skin that has been present for 3-4 weeks duration, without healing is called Non-healing ulcer. Causes: Some of the major causes are listed under: Vascular congestion, Infection (mostly due to resistant bacteria) Poor nutritional … Read More
Nephrotic Syndrome is a kidney disorder which is characterized by Abnormal protein leak Low levels of proteins in blood (due to protein leakage) Increased levels of lipid Swelling of body parts (called edema). The term Nephrotic Syndrome is coined from … Read More