Category: Disorder & Deficiency

What is an overactive bladder (OAB)? A person urinating more than 7 to 8 times during the day and more than 2 to 3 times at night is abnormal. This abnormality is a characteristic feature of an overactive bladder. OAB leads to a distorted routine, which ultimately results in stress. Abnormal Physiology of Urine in…

What about Nasal vestibulitis? Nasal vestibulitis is the inflammation in the entrance of your nostrils. It occurs due to infection or nasal hair plucking in most of the cases. It might also occur due to nose piercings or when an object stuck in your nose. It can affect both nostrils and may be short-term or…

What is Otomycosis? Otomycosis is an ear infection that occurs due to fungus. If you live in a place that’s hot and humid, you’re more likely to have it. Fungal otitis externa is another name for this condition. Otomycosis typically affects the outer ear canal. This canal begins at your eardrum and goes all the…

How does anaemia affect a woman during her pregnancy? Anemia is a medical condition in which a mother does not get enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. When the tissues don’t get enough oxygen, it affects a lot of organ’s functions. Anaemia in pregnancy conditions is likely to be…

Definition of Cavities: Cavities in teeth arise when oral bacteria and acid start damaging the tooth enamel. If cavities are not treated, they can cause toothaches, infections like a periapical abscess, apical periodontitis, and even extraction of teeth. Tooth decay (दाँत में सड़न) can affect people of all ages. Tooth decay can be avoided with…

What is Hepatomegaly? Hepatomegaly, also known as an enlarged liver, refers to a medical condition characterised by liver swelling or enlargement of the liver. It is often associated with underlying causes, including liver diseases, infections, metabolic disorders, and alcohol abuse.  One such condition is hepatomegaly with fatty liver, where excess fat accumulates in the liver.…

What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, muscles, and overall health. Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol) are the two primary types of vitamin D. It is mainly obtained from sunlight exposure, however, some foods also contain it. Dietary supplements can boost vitamin D consumption. These sources of the sunshine vitamin…

What is Multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that starts in a white blood cell called a plasma cell. It grows and spreads to other parts of the body, too. Healthy plasma cells help you to prevent infections by making antibodies that can recognize and attack germs, which helps you fight off…

What is Diastema? Diastema is a gap or space between the teeth. These spaces can happen anywhere in the teeth, but they are often most noticeable between the two upper front teeth. This condition affects both adults and kids. Gaps in children’s teeth may go away when their permanent teeth arrive in. Some gaps are…

What is a Tennis elbow?  A common term for lateral epicondylitis is “tennis elbow.” It happens when the tendons on the outside of the elbow that connect the muscle to the bone swell or damage. This makes the connection somewhere at the elbow weaker and puts a lot of stress on the area. People with…