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What is Food Allergy?
A food allergy develops if the body’s immune system produces an abnormal response to one or more proteins contained in food.[1] This will often lead to unpleasant symptoms, commonly including itching or swelling of the mouth, a raised rash and…
What is Mumps?
Mumps is a contagious viral infection. The mumps virus is spread via saliva droplets which are released into the air when coughing or sneezing or by sharing cups or cutlery. The most common symptom is a swelling of the face…
What is Stomach Cancer?
Stomach cancer, sometimes called gastric cancer, is a slowly progressing cancer that arises from the stomach. Symptoms of stomach cancer are abdominal fullness, dark stools, nausea, vomiting, and unexplained weight loss, although many people will have no symptoms in the…
What is Ebola Virus Disease?
Ebola virus disease is an infectious condition caused by the Ebola virus. It leads to an illness characterized by fever and bleeding. The transmission occurs through direct contact with contaminated body fluids. Symptoms usually appear between 2 to 21 days…
What is Dementia With Lewy Bodies?
Dementia with Lewy bodies (or ‘Lewy body dementia’) is a common form of dementia in which abnormal proteins develop inside the brain cells. This condition commonly affects older adults. It is the second most common type of progressive dementia after…
What is Unstable Angina Pectoris?
Unstable angina, also known as unstable angina pectoris, is a medical emergency with sudden chest pain or tightness that worsens over a short period of time. Although it is not a heart attack, the symptoms are very similar, and is…
What is Melanoma?
Melanoma, also called malignant melanoma and cutaneous melanoma is one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, over 91,000 new diagnoses of melanoma will be confirmed in the U.S. in 2018.[1] It is…
What is Keyhole Surgery?
Keyhole surgery, or minimally invasive surgery, is a surgical method used to access the interior of the body through a small incision, removing the need for open surgery.[1][2] Keyhole surgery is most commonly used to access the abdomen and the…
What is Acute Bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis – also commonly called a chest cold – is a short-term inflammation of the bronchial tubes which carry air to and from the lungs. Its principal symptom is coughing. This is often accompanied by:[1][2] Wheezing Shortness of breath…
What are Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swellings that occur when the blood vessels in and around the lower rectum and anal canal become enlarged or swollen. This may cause itching, bleeding and discomfort, though in some cases, no symptoms at…