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Ulcerative colitis is a condition in which the large intestines are affected. It mainly involves rectum and colon. It can also affect the terminal part of the small intestine called ileum

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Nance Horan Syndrome

An inherited congenital condition affecting both sexes characterized by cataracts, impaired vision, supernumerary central incisor (mesiodens), incisor diastemas, narrowed incisal edges, anteverted pinnae and short fourth metacarpals. In some patients, developmental delay, and mental retardation. It is transmitted as an X-linked trait.

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Absence of menstruation, primary or primary amenorrhea

Amenorrhea is lack of menstrual flow. In primary amenorrhea, the menstruation does not begin even after the age of 16 years. Secondary amenorrhea is the stoppage of menstrual flow which was normally established for 6 or more months due to the condition other than pregnancy, breast feeding, menopause

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Sickle Cell Anemia

sickle-cell anemia is a inherited blood disorder presenting in childhood characterized by red blood cells which become abnormal, rigid, sickle shape decreasing the cells' flexibility due to the mutations in the hemoglobulin gene causing decreased oxygen carrying capacity

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Cleft lip and cleft palate

Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects which affect the upper lip and roof of the mouth. This occurs when the tissues which form the roof of mouth and upper lip do not join before birth. It can lead to difficulty with eating, talking and ear infections.

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Glanzmann Disease

Glanzmann?s disease is a rare disorder of blood platelets, which results in bruising and nosebleeds. Glanzmann?s thrombasthenia is a lifelong condition for which is incurable. Patients should take precautions to avoid bleeding.

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Pars Planitis

A condition which is characterized by inflammation of the peripheral retina of the eye. Pars planitis is a benign condition; there can be significant vision loss in extreme cases.

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Vitamin D and calcium

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in few foods, and available as a dietary supplement. Vitamin D is also produced endogenously when UV rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger the synthesis of vitamin D.

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Idiopathic Peripheral Periphlebitis

Idiopathic Peripheral Periphlebitis also called Eales Disease is a rare disease of eye characterized by sudden loss of vision, due to inflammation of the blood vessels of the eye leading to recurrent hemorrhage into the eyeball as well as oozing of clear thick fluid from inside of the eyeball.

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Mediterranean Diet - Say Cheers to a Longer Life

Studies have found out that people who live in Mediterranean part of the world have longer average lifespan than rest of the world. The blend of Mediterraneanian Diet is one of the reasons, find out how in the article below...

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