Phobia
Phobia is an irrational, intense, persistent and disabling fear of certain situations, and activites, things, or people. It?s most common form of
anxiety disorder presenting with excessive, unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject.
Read Full Article»
1822 Views
Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a condition in which the body temperature is below normal temperature. Prolonged exposure to
cold climatic conditions and even some metabolic and some other body ailments can lead to failure of body?s heat regulating mechanism. This failure leads to more loss of heat to surroundings then what body can produce. Low body temperature is caused by excessive cold climatic conditions. several symptoms to be looked for and to provide effective measures to rewarm the patient
Read Full Article»
1819 Views
Angioedema Hereditary
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant disorder of C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency manifested by painless, nonpruritic, and nonpitting swelling of the skin. In hereditary angioedema, specific stimuli that have previously led to attacks may need to be avoided in the future. Individuals with hereditary angioedema may also have systemic
lupus erythematosus or other
autoimmune disorders.
Read Full Article»
1816 Views
Toilet training in children
Toilet training or potty training is training the children to use toilets for urination and defecation
Read Full Article»
1810 Views
Common health threats in men and prevention
There are various health conditions which are more common in men than in women. Heart disease is the most common cause of death in men. There are various precautions which when taken can prevent the various health conditions and prolonging the life.
Read Full Article»
1809 Views
Gilbert Syndrome
It is an herditary disease cause for increased
bilirubin. It is an autosomal recessive condition charecterized by intermittent
jaundice int he absence of
hemolysis or
liver disease.It is seen in 5% of the population.The main feature is that it causes jaundice which do not need treatment, caused by unconjugated bilirubin in the blood stream. It is benign condition with no mortality or morbidity.
Read Full Article»
1808 Views
Abdominal Wall Defects
Abdominal wall defects are birth (congenital) defects that allow the stomach or intestines to protrude.Abdominal wall defects, specifically
gastroschisis and
omphalocele, are rare and occur in only once in every 5000 birth
Read Full Article»
1804 Views
Caesarean section
It is an operative procedure where in fetuses is delivered through an incision on the abdominal wall and uterine walls after the end of 28th week. If it is performed for the first time it is called first caesarean section and if it is repeated in subsequent pregnancies it is called repeat caesarean section.
Read Full Article»
1799 Views