Key Takeaway: – Eosinophilia is a condition that is associated with high levels of eosinophils, a particular group of disease-fighting white blood cells, in the blood or body tissues. – Common eosinophilia causes include parasitic infections, asthma, allergic rhinitis (or seasonal allergies), atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) and certain...
Chicken pox is a mild but highly contagious infection that spreads through the varicella-zoster virus. This disease affects about 1.5 percent of the Indian population every year. Indian Children between the ages of 1 and 14 are usually most susceptible to the condition. It is believed that the effects of...
Key Takeaway: – Geographic tongue is a disorder that gets its name from red patches on tongue that resemble a map-like structure on the surface. It is also called benign migratory glossitis. – The exact geographic tongue causes are unknown. However, experts believe that genetic factors, young age, and conditions...
Key Takeaway: – Asthenia is a condition that is associated with muscle or body weakness in the absence of any physical exertion or effort. – Asthenia is caused due to several medical and lifestyle factors. Some asthenia causes in Indians include infections, thyroid disorders, anaemia, dehydration, diabetes, chronic disorders, heart...
Key Takeaway: – Sudden pain in right testicle or left testicle can occur due to an underlying condition or an injury. Hence, it is important to get your symptoms assessed by a urologist to address the testis pain reason. – Besides injury, other causes of testicular pain include epididymitis, bacterial/...
Key Takeaway: – Oligozoospermia or oligospermia means low sperm count and is a leading cause of male infertility. Oligozoospermia is diagnosed when a man has less than 15 million sperm per ml of semen. – Sperm quality and sperm health are measured by 3 aspects – quantity, motility and structure....
Key Takeaway: – The appearance of white hair at young age/ premature white hair can occur due to an underlying condition that needs to be addressed. Premature white hair is medically referred to as canities. – Consulting a dermatologist can help you identify your underlying causes for grey hair at...
Key Takeaway: – In a normal menstrual cycle, a period is expected to occur every 21 to 35 days and can last anywhere between 4-7 days. If the duration of this cycle is longer or shorter, it is considered an irregular menstrual cycle/ abnormal menstrual cycle. – If you experience...
Key Takeaway: – Macular Amyloidosis is a skin condition that is characterized by hyperpigmentation patches in the skin usually on the upper back or upper arms areas. – The cause of hyperpigmentation patches is due to the accumulation of abnormal proteins on the skin known as amyloids. – Macular amyloidosis...
Key Takeaway: – Coccydynia is commonly known as tailbone pain and is a dull or sharp pain around the coccyx bone which is located in the lower part of the spine, right above the buttocks. – Pain in the tailbone can be experienced due to an injury, incorrect or prolonged...
Key Takeaway: – A milium cyst is a dome-shaped, small white/ yellow bump on skin that occurs on the face, typically on the nose, cheeks, and under the eyes. Multiple milium cysts are called milia. – While milia under eye commonly appear in newborns, it can occur in people of...
Key Takeaway: – Leg Ulcers occur when there is a tear in the skin of the leg. The tear allows bacteria and air to creep in and cause sores. These sores on the leg may be recurring if left untreated. – Venous ulcers and arterial ulcers are two of common...
Key Takeaway: – Tinea cruris, commonly referred to as a jock itch rash, is a fungal infection of the skin. Tinea cruris causes an itchy rash to form on the affected areas. – Most often, jock itch rashes are found in the inner thighs and genital region in Indian patients....
Key Takeaway: – Keratolysis Exfoliativa is the condition of peeling of the skin around the palms and soles. The condition may be seen around other parts of the body as well. – The number of cases for the condition of skin peeling off the body rises during the summer months...
Key Takeaway: Nasopharyngitis (also known as a common cold) is a medical term used to refer to the swelling of the nasal passages and the back of the throat. Nasopharyngitis is caused typically by a virus, the most common virus being rhinovirus. Common colds are contagious and spread via tiny...
Key Takeaway: – Mastalgia is also referred to as breast pain and most commonly occurs in younger women before or during their menstrual cycle. – Mastalgia can be cyclic (menstrual cycle-related) or non cyclic (exclusive from the menstrual cycle) in Indians. Stinging pain, tightness in breast, heaviness of breast, sore...
Key Takeaway: – Allergic bronchitis occurs due to the inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs caused by an allergic reaction. – Symptoms of allergic bronchitis include cough, formation of mucus, wheezing due to bronchitis, and others. – The key causes of allergic bronchitis are smoking, exposure to irritants,...
Key Takeaway: – Dry cough is a common problem where there is no phlegm production. There is a constant urge to cough and irritants in your throat. Dry cough treatment is necessary in prolonged and persistent conditions. We have various treatments available for the same. – Dry cough treatment is...
Key Takeaway: – Scabies in baby is a highly contagious skin infestation that is caused by a burrowing mite known as Sarcoptes Scabiei. – The main cause of scabies in children and scabies in adults is sharing items with other people who might be infected. – Major symptoms of scabies...
Key Takeaway: – Dizziness is a common health concern amongst Indians. You can get dizziness treatment done by addressing the symptoms and causes at home. – Dizziness results in feeling lightheaded, pukish, nauseous and even disoriented. It also includes feeling as if the room and surroundings are spinning. You may...
Key Takeaway: – Acne problem is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles under your skin clog up. – Dead skin cells and oil block the pores and cause an outbreak of lesions (commonly known as whiteheads, blackheads, zits or pimples. These lesions usually on your face can...