Cardiac diseases are also known as heart diseases. Cardiac diseases are a very broad term for a number of conditions that affect the heart. The most leading cause of cardiac disease is a narrowing of the lumen of arteries which … Read More
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Candidiasis or Candidosis is a yeast infection caused by any Candida species. Candida albicans is the most common agent causing infections in humans. The infection is commonly called ‘thrush’ or ‘moniliasis’. Candida occurs everywhere and their infections can affect the body in many … Read More
Cancer, described in simple terms, means an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the body. This growth can spread to nearby regions and later to distant locations in the body as well. During the process of growth of cancerous … Read More
Callosities also known as clavus or corns are toughened areas in the skin, as a result of repeated pressure or repeated contact with rough surfaces. They are most common on the hands and feet but appear localized to the area … Read More
Patients complaining pain in one of the heels or back of the foot, often returns from the doctor’s office with a diagnosis of Calcaneal spur. The technical name for heel bone is Calcaneus, which is one of the foot bones. … Read More
Bronchitis simply means an inflammation of the bronchus, the windpipe. This is usually caused by infection(viral, bacterial, fungal, etc) or allergy or both. This condition is widely prevalent throughout the world and is a frequent cause of absenteeism from school and … Read More
Bell’s palsy or Facial paralysis Facial paralysis also called as Bell’s palsy, is a condition where paralysis of one side of the face happens. Bell’s palsy is a self resolving condition having partial or complete weakness of the facial muscles. … Read More
Pain in the back anywhere below the ribs and up to the hips is called low back pain. It is a condition that affects over 90% of the population at one time or the other. Next to common cold, it … Read More