What is Hypoxia? Hypoxia is a medical condition in which tissues (especially the brain and other vital organs) do not get enough oxygen and may be the product of hypoxemia, a disorder in which the oxygen and saturation levels are low in the bloodstream. Hypoxia is dangerous because it can cause irreversible damage to vital […]
What is Trachoma? Trachoma is a Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the eyes, which is the leading cause of preventable blindness. While being very strong in developed nations, it is abundant in overcrowded regions with restricted access to clean water and healthcare. It’s characterized by eye discharge and repeated infections tend to curl the eyelashes into […]
Claudication is discomfort that you experience when the muscles in your leg do not get enough blood when you’re exercising. It is also called intermittent Claudication. It’s a symptom of atherosclerosis, which means plaque in the arteries of your legs has built up and caused blockages. This makes it more difficult for the blood to […]
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition characterized by tics that are considered frequent, stereotyped, involuntary gestures, and vocalizations. The early signs of Tourette syndrome (TS) are usually first observed in childhood, with an average onset between the ages of 3 and 9 age. TS occurs in people from all ethnic groups; males are affected […]
A cataract occurs when the lens of your eye is foggy, as it is usually clear. For your eye to see, light passes through a clear lens. The lens is (colored part of your eye) behind your iris. The lens focuses the light so that the brain and eye can work together to capture details. […]
A chalazion is the eyelid is a slight swelling or lump. It can begin as a tender, small red area in the eyelid. Days later, it may change to a painless lump in the eyelid. A chalazion is identical to another bump which may appear called a sty on the eyelid. Here will know about […]
Dizziness is the sensation of being lightheaded, woozy, or unbalanced. It affects the sensory organs, particularly the eyes and ears, and it can also cause fainting. Dizziness is not a disease, but a symptom of different disorders. Vertigo and disequilibrium may cause dizziness, although these two words reflect different symptoms. Vertigo is described by a […]
Jock itch is a fungal skin infection. It is caused by a fungus commonly present in gyms and locker rooms. Jock itch mostly affects males, although it is possible for females to get it, too. Jock itch occurs around the groin as a skin rash but can occur on your upper thigh, scrotum, vagina, and […]
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, also the second main cause of cancer death in women, after the lung cancer. Breast cancer develops in the breast tissue, primarily in the milk ducts or glands. The cancer is still called and treated as breast cancer even if it is first discovered after the […]
Ticks are small arachnids. To complete their complex life cycles ticks require blood meals. Normally a tick bite is harmless but it may often cause an allergic reaction or serious illness. When you’re having a tick bite, extracting the tick as soon as possible is really necessary. They are drawn to people and their four-legged […]
