Key Takeaway: Fibroadenosis of breast is a growth or abnormal lump in the breast which is benign. It usually occurs in the pre-menopausal stage or the early onset of menstruation stage of women. Fibroadenosis of breast in Indian women is caused by hormonal imbalance and a top gynaecologist will be...
Key takeaways: – Right groin pain refers to the soreness or discomfort experienced in the area between your lower abdomen and upper thighs, near your hip region. – Depending on the medical condition, groin pain symptoms can vary from person to person. – While the most common cause of groin...
Key Takeaway: ● Polymenorrhea is used to define a woman’s menstrual cycle that lasts less than 21 days. A healthy and normal menstrual cycle is anywhere between 24 and 28 days. In simple terms, it is a form of abnormal uterine bleeding. ● Common causes of polymenorrhea in Indian women...
Key Takeaway On Helminthiasis: – Intestinal Helminthiasis is a parasitic infection that occurs from worms growing inside the gastrointestinal tract of the body. – It is mainly transmitted from eggs that are present in human feces, which contaminate soil and water in places with poor sanitary conditions. – It mostly...
Key Takeaway: – Balanitis refers to the inflammation of penis head (glans) caused by skin disorders, allergic reactions, bacterial infections in the penis, or yeast infections. – Common Balanitis symptoms in Indians include pain, abnormal discharge, swelling, redness, rashes, and more. – Balanitis infection is manageable once the underlying cause...
Key Takeaway: – Facial edema, also commonly known as facial swelling, happens when facial tissues get inflamed due to an allergic reaction, bacterial infection, bruise, injury, or trauma. – Depending on the underlying cause, facial swelling can be accompanied by other symptoms as well. The most common symptoms that occur...
Key Takeaway: – Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis in Indians is a contagious infection that occurs usually due to poor hygiene and sanitation. – It is common and resolves itself in most cases but may be life-threatening in infants and elderly Indians as it can lead to dehydration. – It is...
Key Takeaway: – Lymphatic filariasis is commonly known as elephantiasis. It is a tropical infectious disease that affects the human lymph system. Caused by parasitic worms, filariasis is transmitted by mosquitoes from one person to another. – Lymphatic filariasis is more common in tropical and sub-tropical parts of the world,...
Key takeaways: – Hypomenorrhea is a menstrual disorder where a woman experiences a light period. There is less bleeding than usual during periods. It is as low as 30 ml or even lesser. – Common causes of Hypomenorrhea in Indian women include anatomical defects, PCOS, excessive exercise, hyperthyroidism, genetic factors,...
Key Takeaway: – Boils on vaginal area generally occur when there is an infection in the hair follicle of your pubic region. They appear as pus-filled, inflamed bumps near vaginal opening. – While most boils in female groin area clear up on their own in 1-2 weeks, some may require...
Key takeaways: – Perianal Hematoma, often mistakenly called external haemorrhoids, refers to an outer anal lump that consists of a pool of blood under the surface of the skin. – Causes of perianal hematoma lump include constipation, excessive coughing, pregnancy, sedentary lifestyle, and more. – Perianal hematoma diagnosis involves a...
Key Takeaway: – Lip lickers dermatitis is the eczema around mouth and lips – It occurs due to repeated lip licking habits or due to extreme dry cold weather conditions. It could also be caused by dehydration or by chemicals used in lip products. – It is also called a...
Key Takeaway: – Typhoid infection is a disease caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria. It spreads when the bacteria is deposited in food/water by an infected person/ typhoid carrier. – While it is rare in industrialized nations, typhoid fever in children is more common in developing countries and regions. (South America,...
Key Takeaway: – Pedal edema is the swelling of the feet, ankles or legs. It occurs when there is a retention of body fluids due to inactivity or due to an underlying medical condition. – Pedal edema causes swelling that is either pitting pedal edema or non pitting pedal edema....
Key Takeaway: – Herpesviral Vulvovaginitis refers to the inflammation in the vagina and vulva. It results from the herpes simplex virus (HSV) and can cause vulvar itching, rashes, and blisters around the affected region. – Herpesviral vulvitis symptoms in Indian women include itching of vulva/ vagina, irritation, inflammation, pain in...
Key Takeaway: – Hydrocele in men in India is a type of swelling that occurs in the scrotum (the thin sac of skin that contains the testicles) when there is excessive fluid build-up. – A left hydrocele/ right hydrocele is more common in boys aged 2-5 years and men above...
Key Takeaway: – Dengue disease is a mosquito-borne fever that is caused by one of four dengue viruses. Dengue infection is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. While millions of dengue cases occur every year, most occur in tropical regions of the world. – Generally, dengue symptoms in kids occur...
Key Takeaway: – Leucorrhoea is another term to describe white discharge from a woman’s vagina. Leucorrhoea is normal and helps in keeping the vagina infection-free. However, when it turns abnormal is when it is indicative of a vaginal infection. – Leucorrhoea is higher in women during pregnancy and is due...
Key Takeaway: – Jaundice is a condition associated with the yellowing of skin and eyes due to the build-up of a substance known as bilirubin in the blood. It occurs in both adults and children for many reasons, however, it is more common in children. – In many cases, the...
Key Takeaway: Xanthelasma eyelid is a condition in which the person develops bumpy, yellow plaques on or around the eyelids. These patches are cholesterol deposits around eyes and it forms under the skin. It is important to consult a dermatologist if you notice any cholesterol deposit in eyes to receive...
Key Takeaway: – A gallbladder polyp is an abnormal tissue that grows inside the lining of the gallbladder. It has a small stalk that can be detected through a CT scan or ultrasound – Gallbladder polyps are generally harmless and most polyps are benign. However, in extremely rare cases, some...