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Chickenpox: Definition and Clinical Picture Chickenpox (varicella) is a viral illness where an itchy red rash is a chief symptom. Since vaccination became widely used to prevent this condition from the 1990s onward, it has become rare now. While chickenpox is usually mild in children, adults experience serious complications such […]
In a human body, the appendix is situated in the lower right portion of the abdomen. The appendix is quite narrow and usually its length is about 5-10 cm. It is a small tube-like structure that comes out of the caecum. The caecum is a part of the large intestine […]
What is Pituitary Adenomas? Pituitary Adenomas is a type of pituitary tumour. A tumour of this kind is a growth of abnormal cells in tissues of the pituitary gland. Pituitary tumours are formed on the pituitary gland also known as the master endocrine gland as it makes hormones that affect […]
Guarding Against High Blood Pressure: Natural Remedies for Hypertension According to the CDC, close to 1/3rd of American adults have high blood pressure. In developing countries, the figures are even higher as healthcare facilities are not meeting the increasing requirements. Blood pressure is basically the force that blood exerts, pushing […]
Multiple Sclerosis Types MS or Multiple Sclerosis is a dreaded disease. There is not cure for it and as symptoms progressively worsen, the patient faces more debilitation and loss of functionality. Patients experience the first neurologic event characteristic of MS called CIS or Clinically Isolated Syndrome lasting for an entire […]
Suspecting there’s more to your sleepless nights than just the loud snoring? You may be right. What is sleep apnea? Do I have it? Often referred to as ‘obstructive’ sleep apnea (because it obstructs sleep – including breathing). It is the result of a collapse of a person’s upper airway […]
What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? Ramsay Hunt Syndrome/Herpes Zoster Oticus refers to a neurological disorder. In this, the Varicella zoster virus (VZV) specifically affects certain nerves in the head which is basically an infection of the facial nerve. The main symptom of this is a painful rash around the ear […]
What is Pheochromocytoma? Pheochromocytoma/PCC is a rare tumour forming in cells in the middle of adrenal glands. If the tumour is benign, it requires surgery. In the case of a malignant tumour, however, chemotherapy and or radiation may be required. PCC affects the adrenal gland to release a high level of hormones that […]