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What is Impetigo?
Impetigo, or school sores, is a bacterial infection of the skin. It is caused by Staphylococcal or Streptococcal bacteria. It is a relatively common infection, and most commonly affects school-aged children. It is easily spread by skin-to-skin contact, or via…
What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is a serious, lifelong condition caused by the immune system reacting to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and several other grains. It causes inflammation and damage in the small intestine and can result in a…
What is Nephrotic Syndrome?
Nephrotic syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms which indicate that there is a problem with the kidneys. It is a syndrome rather than a disease. A syndrome is a group of symptoms that often occur together and typically…
What is Hemophilia?
Hemophilia is a hereditary genetic bleeding disorder which causes blood clotting problems due to a lack in the proteins needed for normal blood clotting to take place. This causes people with hemophilia to bleed more than other people, for example,…
What is Molar Pregnancy?
A molar pregnancy, sometimes called a hydatidiform mole, is a rare complication of pregnancy. It forms part of a group of disorders known as gestation trophoblastic disease (GTD), in which tumors grow inside a woman’s uterus. A molar pregnancy results…
What is Enlarged Prostate?
The prostate is a small gland, usually about the size of a walnut, that is situated just below the bladder and above the penis.[1] The urethra passes through the prostate, which produces fluid that is mixed with sperm to create…
What is Herpes Zoster Infection?
Herpes zoster infection, often known as shingles, is a common viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. The varicella-zoster virus is also known as herpes zoster and is a member of the human herpesvirus family. Around one…
What is Chronic Idiopathic Constipation?
Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is an ongoing condition without any known cause or identified underlying illness. Constipation is a condition that can be defined as a state of unsatisfactory defecation, with characteristic features of infrequent stools and difficulty in passing…
What is Alcohol Withdrawal?
Alcohol withdrawal is a term used to describe the symptoms that occur after an individual suddenly stops drinking after prolonged and heavy exposure to alcohol. The condition is also termed alcohol withdrawal syndrome. People who experience alcohol withdrawal often live…
What is Infantile Colic?
Infantile colic is a condition, in which an otherwise healthy baby cries excessively, frequently, and at an abnormally high pitch. These crying episodes, which often occur in the evening, are the most typical symptom. Colicky babies may also be inconsolable…