Meningitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the meninges. These are the membranes that surround the brain and the spinal cord. In most cases, the inflammation is caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can also sometimes occur without an infection as a result of cancer or... Continue Reading →
Mumps is a contagious infection caused by a virus that spreads easily through saliva and mucus. The salivary glands, commonly known as the parotid glands, are largely affected by the condition. These glands are in charge of creating saliva. On each side of your face, there are three pairs of salivary glands placed behind and... Continue Reading →
Your brain requires a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients from blood, which is delivered by your arteries; without oxygen or nutrients, your brain cells may die and the affected area may suffer permanent damage. Stroke is a medical emergency which occurs as a result of poor blood flow to the brain due to a... Continue Reading →
PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a group of symptoms caused by a hormonal imbalance that can affect women and girls of reproductive age. PCOS is commonly associated with at least two of the following three conditions: Ovulation failure, resulting in irregular menstrual cycles or no periods at allHigh androgen levels (a type of hormone)... Continue Reading →
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas) are made up of muscle and connective tissue from the uterine wall. These growths are not generally cancerous (benign). Fibroids varied in size from tiny seedlings that are unnoticed to the visual inspection to bulky masses that can deform and expand the uterus. You can have a single fibroid... Continue Reading →
What is postpartum hemorrhage? After the birth of a baby, postpartum hemorrhage occurs when there is more bleeding than usual. Postpartum hemorrhage affects from 1 in 100 to 5 in 100 women. With a cesarean birth, it's more likely. It usually occurs after the placenta has been delivered, but it can occasionally occur later. What... Continue Reading →
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung illness. It has an effect on your airways, which are the tubes that transport air into and out of your lungs. When you have asthma, your airways might become irritated and narrowed. This can cause wheezing, coughing, and chest discomfort. When these symptoms worsen, this is referred to as... Continue Reading →
Dementia is an umbrella term for a variety of neurological disorders that damage the brain and worsen with time. It is the loss of ability to think, recall, and reason to levels that interfere with everyday lifestyle and activities. Some dementia patients lose control of their emotions and other actions, and their identities may change.... Continue Reading →
Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes joint pain and swelling, usually in flares that last a week or two and then resolve. Gout flares commonly occur in your big toe or a lower leg. Gout occurs when your body's serum urate levels rise, causing needle-shaped crystals to develop in and around the... Continue Reading →
Anemia is a disorder in which you do not have enough healthy red blood cells to transport enough oxygen to your body's tissues. Anemia, commonly known as low hemoglobin, can make you feel fatigued and weak. There are several types of anemia, each with its own cause. Anemia can be acute or chronic, and it... Continue Reading →
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