Definition: Frequent cold which includes allergic cold, viral cold, etc. is a major cause of human discomfort and loss of human hours in the world. Colds being the most common of the ailments that the humanity suffers from, it is … Read More
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Fissure-in-ano (fish’er) is a condition characterized by a longitudinal crack or slit (ulcer) in the skin of anus. If the skin lining of the lower end of the anus gets scratched, it may break up into a fissure. Fissure-in-ano is observed in children … Read More
Fibromyalgia is a disorder which causes muscle pain and fatigue. The word Fibromyalgia means pain in the soft fibrous tissues in the body- the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) share a number of symptoms and … Read More
Fibro adenomas are non cancerous (benign) and harmless tumors which are made up of fibrous tissues of the breast. These are common in adolescent women. The incidence of Fibroadenoma reduces with increasing age. Signs and symptoms Fibro adenomas are smooth, … Read More
What is Fatty Liver? Fatty liver has large amounts of fats (triglycerides) accumulating within the liver cells. Excess aggregation of fats within the small hepatocytes swells them up and occasionally the whole liver is enlarged enough for feeling it. Fatty … Read More
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a fairly common condition affecting men worldwide. Though the term ED covers a wide range of disorders, it commonly refers to having trouble getting or maintaining an erection. ED is not uncommon and its incidence increases … Read More
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting children as well as adults. The patient experiences episodes of convulsive body movements medically termed as seizures. The seizures are typically described and observed as spasmodic, irregular body movements, affecting various muscle groups of … Read More
Endometriosis is a common health problem in women. It is a common cause of severe recurring pain in abdomen & lower back. One in every 5 women belonging to 13 to 45 age group suffer from endometriosis. Yet, it is … Read More