What is Swine Flu? Swine flu is a viral infection caused by the type A influenza virus (H1N1 virus). Cause for swine flu started as a respiratory disease in pigs in which transmission to humans did not sustain beyond three persons earlier. But now, based on Whole Health Organization Reports, the swine influenza H1N1 virus [...]
What is Infant Botulism Infant botulism is a very serious disease caused by the bacteria, Clostridium Botulinum. When spores of the harmful bacteria enter an infant’s body, they grow in the intestine and create a strong poison. Infant botulism is very serious. If your baby develops this disease, she or he may need to be [...]
Piles are also referred to as Hemorrhoids and are characterized by the inflammation of the anal and rectal veins. Piles are of two types, namely internal and external. External piles fail to result in bleeding, whereas they cause a lot of pain. Internal piles result in bloody discharge, though the pain is negligible. It is [...]
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a form of dementia is more common among older individuals. Developing Alzheimer disease can be a serious nightmare for any person as this brain disorder affects the ability to carry out simple daily routine activities. Causes of Alzheimer’s Exact cause for alzheimers is unknown but scientists believe that it does have a [...]
Hiccup is the repetition of a noise or spasms from the diaphragm. Hiccups usually range from a few seconds to a few minutes. Hiccups fall into three categories, namely, acute or transient, persistent and intractable. Acute hiccups last for a few minutes – they are seen for less than a month and more than two [...]
Hives is a kind of rash on the skin, which results in scratching and irritation. It is mainly seen as a result of allergic or non allergic reactions. This skin allergy is also referred to as Urticaria. Ring like patches are typical in hives. They affect the ears, trunk, legs, face, arms, throat and tongue. [...]
What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure (Hypertension) refers to the increase in the force which the blood exerts over the arterial walls. The heart pumps blood at a certain pace. Increase in the pace pushes the blood with increased force. This in turn increases the blood pressure, from the normal ideal range, which [...]
Headache is said to occur when there is pain in the area of the neck, mostly upper region or head. Recurrent headaches are commonly seen in many. Head aches are classified as – Primary headache (migraine, tension and cluster headache) Secondary headache (presence of an underlying structural problem) and Cranial neuralgias Headache Causes Allergies, eyestrain, [...]
Heat stroke, also called as heat exhaustion or sunstroke can be a life-threatening condition. Heatstroke is a type of hyperthermia which denotes the body’s inability to regulate its normal temperature (98.6 degrees Farenheit) resulting in high body temperatures. Normally heat is generated through metabolic activities of the body. This body heat is controlled via skin [...]
Hay fever is a result of seasonal allergic reaction. Hay fever is also referred to as pollinosis or seasonal allergic rhinitis. Hayfever is more common in the two seasons of spring and fall. Hay Fever Symptoms Poor sleeping pattern, sneezing, fatigue, running nose, itching of nose, watery or bloodshot eyes, postnasal drip, stuffy nose, itching [...]
