Suicidal ideation Learning that a loved one is thinking about suicide can be scary. While we must take these thoughts seriously and take action in finding the appropriate treatment, it’s important to understand the difference between suicidal ideation and suicidal intent. Suicidal ideation is simply having thoughts about suicide, while suicidal intent indicates a clear […]
Intestinal Tuberculosis Intestinal tuberculosis (ITB) is a rare infection of the digestive tract caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis organism. It’s a type of gastrointestinal (GI) tuberculosis (TB). Gastrointestinal tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, usually after coming in contact with the respiratory fluids of a person who got already infected. This bacterium can travel […]
Esophageal cancer or Carcinoma of esophagus The esophagus is the hollow, muscular tube that moves food and liquid from the throat to the stomach. The wall of the esophagus is made up of several layers of tissue, including mucous membrane, muscle, and connective tissue. Esophageal cancer starts on the inside lining of the esophagus and […]
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the body. It can also cause fatigue, sleep issues, and cognitive problems. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Pain in the muscles and soft tissues of the neck, shoulders, back, chest, hips, buttocks, arms, and legsPain that worsens in the morning and evening, or lasts […]
Ventricular Hypertrophy Ventricular hypertrophy is a condition where the walls of the heart’s ventricles thicken. It can affect the left ventricle, the right ventricle, or both ventricles at the same time Biventricular Hypertrophy. Causes of Ventricular Hypertrophy High blood pressureHigh blood pressure can overwork the heart muscle, causing the walls to thicken.Aortic stenosisAortic stenosis is […]
Pneumonia It is a condition which denotes inflammation of the lung parenchyma. Pneumonia is a serious lung infection that causes the air sacs in the lungs to fill with fluid or pus An acute inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by inhaled pneumococci of the species diplococcus pneumonia. The alveoli and bronchioles of the lungs […]
Depression Depression is a serious mental disorder that can affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, behavior, and sense of well-being. It’s characterized by a depressed mood or loss of interest in activities that lasts for at least two weeks and interferes with daily life. Symptoms of depression Feeling sad, anxious, irritable, empty and or hopeless. Losing […]
Miliaria Miliaria, also known as prickly heat, heat rash, or sweat rash, is a skin condition that occurs when sweat ducts become blocked, trapping sweat in the skin. Miliaria is a skin disease marked by small and itchy rashes. Miliaria is a common ailment in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics and […]
Sinusitis Sinusitis is an inflammation of the tissues in your sinuses (spaces in your forehead, cheeks and nose usually filled with air). It causes facial pain, a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing and sometimes a fever and other symptoms. It’s usually caused by the common cold, but other viruses, bacteria, fungi and allergies can also […]
Adenoids Adenoids are a patch of tissue in the throat that help the body fight infection. Adenoids are part of your immune system. Located just behind your nasal passage, Adenoids help trap germs that enter your body through your nose and mouth. Adenoids begin to shrink around age 5 years Usually if there is no […]