Traditional Indian home remedies have been an integral part of our country's cultural heritage for centuries. Rooted in Ayurveda, an ancient system of natural healing, these remedies offer simple and often effective solutions for common ailments and minor injuries. While these ...
Autocannibalism, also termed self-cannibalism or autosarcophagy, is a form of cannibalism where the person eats some part of oneself. Extreme auto cannibalism is a rare disorder; however, mild forms are rather common, and you may have the habit. Shocked? Well, biting ...
Sinusitis or a sinus infection, medically termed rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation or swelling of the nasal cavity. It is usually caused by a virus, but in some cases, it can also occur due to bacteria or fungus. Sinus can be acute ...
Dysphagia or swallowing difficulty occurs when you find it difficult or unable to swallow foods or liquids with ease. For an individual with the condition, it takes more effort and time to move the food or liquid from your mouth to ...
A lot of us are aware of the slow and dull pain of appendicitis. It starts in the abdominal area and then wreaks a havoc in the whole body with passing days. Though doctors mostly prescribe undergoing a surgery and getting ...
Every year, the month of November is observed as the Diabetes Awareness Month - celebrated globally to raise awareness about both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The theme of World Diabetes Day and diabetes awareness month 2019 is ‘Family and Diabetes'. Diabetes ...
Most of have faced the issue of a sprained ankle at least once in our lifetime. You can get your ankle sprained from rolling, twisting or turning your ankle in an awkward manner. This will cause your ligaments to stretch or ...
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), also called as peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is the abnormal narrowing of arteries in the leg. It is a common circulatory problem where the narrowing of the arteries will reduce the blood flow to the limbs. If ...
The irrational fear of confined spaces or being contained in small spaces is called claustrophobia. The situational phobia causes the individual to become fearful of situations and places, without the presence of any real danger. Studies reveal that 5-7% of the ...
Most of us tend to drool, especially when we are asleep. Drooling refers to the phenomenon when excess saliva comes out of our mouth. Though it's very common to drool, it can be a medical condition. The medical terms describing it ...
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is also called HFMD. It is a common viral illness found usually in younger children of less than 5 years of age. But adults can contract it, too. School children are at a high risk of ...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is common in women of reproductive age. PCOS affects the ovaries, and is the primary cause of infertility among women. Sometimes PCOS is harmless and without many symptoms, but it can interfere with the fertility of women. ...