Showing posts with label disease. Show all posts
Showing posts with label disease. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

What is Molluscum Contagiosum?

Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious skin infection, which is mostly seen in children and the elderly. The infection comes with uneven bumps on the skin, which get bigger in size. The bumps are itchy and develop blisters when scratched.


Tuesday, May 16, 2017

What is A Concussion?

A concussion is a common traumatic brain injury that alters your brain functions.It is characterized by headache, and disturbances in concentration, memory, cognition, balance and coordination.


Tuesday, April 18, 2017

What Does Melanoma Look Like?

Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, develops in the cells (melanocytes)
that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

What is MRSA?

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infection is a bacterial infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus that has become resistant to many of the antibiotics commonly used for the treatment of a staphylococcus infection.


Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Is Bronchitis Contagious?


Is bronchitis contagious? In most cases, only acute bronchitis is contagious. Learn more about when bronchitis is contagious, and how to prevent it from spreading.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Hepatitis Symptoms

Hepatitis A is a very contagious infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV).This virus is one of several hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and can  affect the liver ability to function normally.


Thursday, February 9, 2017

What is Bronchospasm?

Bronchospasm, otherwise Known as bronchoial spasm, is associated with a very sudden constriction of the bronchial muscles, making breathing difficult.


Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Cold Sores VS Canker Sores


Cold sores are tiny, fluid-filled blisters that ooze and then crust over the surface of the mouth.Canker sores appear as small, oval-shaped, gray or white area that is surrounded by a red halo.

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

What is Addison's Disease?


Addison’s disease or adrenal insufficiency is a rare disorder in which the adrenal glands are unable
to produce adequate amounts of steroid hormones; cortisol and aldosterone.

Monday, January 2, 2017

What Causing your Abdominal Pain?

A pain that may start or spread from anywhere in between the chest to the pelvic region is often      referred to as abdominal pain. Abdominal pain is of different types. Some of them are acute, while others are chronic.





Saturday, November 19, 2016

Dengue Fever : Get the Facts


Dengue Fever is caused by a virus that is transmitted to human beings by mosquitos. Over a million cases are reported worldwide each year with the majority of cases being from Southeast Asia,western Pacific islands, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Alzheimer's Statastics


Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder characterized by loss of memory and cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease accounts to 60-80% of dementia cases. As the disease progresses, memory loss and intellectual decline worsens, affecting their ability to respond to their immediate environment.