Ear infection, also known as acute otitis media, is an infection that occurs when a bacterial or viral infection affects the middle ear- the part of the ear just behind the eardrum. In an infection, the narrow tube called the eustachian tubes that connect the middle ear to the back of the throat becomes inflamed…
Thoracic surgery generally involves surgery of diseases related to the chest, excluding the heart and vessels. Although experts estimate that around 80% of thoracic surgeries involve those related to some type of cancer including tumours such as lung cancer, esophageal cancer, tumours of the chest wall and space around the heart, there are other types…
The nose is the main part of the respiratory system that inhales oxygen and exhales carbon dioxide in addition to functioning as an air passageway for the body. It also traps tiny particles and pathogens before they reach the lungs, warms the air to body temperature, and significantly adds moisture to the air to avoid…
Both of these issues start with a defect in the human anatomy of the rectum and colon. The anal canal gets too tight for hard stools to come out of the body. These stools get stuck somewhere in the colon or rectum. In the end, this makes you strain and becomes one of the most…
Unlike normal stones found on the ground, we are talking about unusual stones that may be found inside the human body. The kidney and gall bladder are vulnerable organs that become the site for stones. Such stones may hinder the functioning of these organs. Although both kidney stones and gallstones have certain commonalities, they have…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most commonly occurring arthritis that affects millions of people around the world, the primary cause being wearing out of the cushioned protective cartilage of the bones. Joints of the hands, knees, hips and spine are the parts which are easily affected by it. Osteoarthritis most often affects middle-age to…
Allergy is a medical condition in which our body’s immune system reacts to an allergen, i.e., a substance that enters the body from outside. This substance may be pollen, fragrance particles, foods, etc. Allergens can be introduced through breathing or contact with surfaces as well. When we are allergic to something, our immune system produces…
An anal fissure is a tiny cut or tears in the mucosal lining of the anus which causes pain and bleeding during and after bowel movements. Sometimes, the fissure can expose the muscle tissue under the mucosal lining in the anus. Generally, an anal fissure is not a serious medical condition, and in most cases,…
With monsoon, breeding season for various organisms sets in, causing various viral, bacterial and vector-borne infections. Dengue or ‘break bone’ fever is one of them. It is a fatal viral infection transmitted by the bite of infected Aedes mosquito. A non-communicable disease, mosquitoes are the major carrier of this deadly virus. Whenever a person infected…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder characterized by stomach ache, gas, diarrhea and constipation. It is also known as IBS colitis, mucous colitis, spastic colon, nervous colon and spastic bowel. It is the most common disease that gastroenterologists diagnose with about 10-15% of the adult population having IBS. Though what causes IBS is…
