Athlete foot
Athlete's foot is a common infection caused by the tinea fungus. Athlete?s foot is not serious.
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary
incontinence means the bladder is unable to hold urine for as long as needed until it can be released voluntarily. Incontinence is not a disease in itself, but a symptom of some other problem
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Aggressive child
Aggressive child usually have low self-confidence. They are attention seekers and enjoy the attention they gain from being aggressive, quarrelsomeness, vengefulness and destructiveness. Children who exhibit aggressive behavior also tend to have a multitude of other problems. Lying, solitary stealing and temper tantrums are also common. Such children tend to be sexually uninhibited and inclined towards sexual aggressiveness. Hyperactivity and inattention are often characteristics of aggressive kids. A minority may engage in fire-setting, vandalism and even homicidal acts.
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Abdominal Muscle Deficiency Syndrome
It is partial or complete absence of the abdominal muscles sorrounding the abdomen which are visible through the thin, lax, protruding abdominal wall. It is also called as
prune belly syndrome. It mainly occurs in males.
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Puberty in females
Puberty is the process of physical changes by which the child?s body becomes an adult and able to reproduce. This process allows the women to conceive, carry, bear and feed offspring. Female hormones play an important role in this transition.
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Acute sinusitis
Acute
sinusitis is most commonly caused by
common cold. Other common causes of acute sinusitis are bacteria, allergens and fungal infections. Acute sinusitis is the infection of one or more
sinuses which include maxillary, ethmoid and frontal sinuses.
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Hypoglycemia and reactive hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of blood sugar (
glucose). Hypoglycemia is commonly associated with
diabetes mellitus. However, there are variety of conditions, many of them rare, can cause
low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is not a disease by itself; it's an indicator of a health problem.
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Mental retardation in children
It is a developmental disorder characterized by significantly below-average intelligence (an intelligence quotient [IQ] below 70) and an inability to function in and adapt to daily life without assistance
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Stretch marks
Stretch marks are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They are caused by tearing of the
dermis, and over time can diminish but not disappear completely. It is a common misconception that stretch marks are solely the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth (common in
puberty) or weight gain (e.g.
pregnancy or muscle building) that overcomes the dermis's elasticity. Stretch marks are influenced by
hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, muscle building etc.
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