General Health Tips & News
Duchene Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): What are its Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on June 28, 2023
What is Duchene Muscular Dystrophy?
Duchene muscular dystrophy is one of the most severe types of muscular dystrophy. This disorder is characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy [1]. The muscles progressively become smaller and waste away, resul...
General Health Tips & News
Cerebral Palsy: Things You Need to Know About It
By S.I. (staff writer), published on June 26, 2023
What is Cerebral Palsy (CP)?
Cerebral palsy is a permanent disorder affecting posture and movement. A person with cerebral palsy is unable to move and maintain balance and posture. CP is one of the most common diseases among children. Male childre...
Infections - Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment
Meningitis: What are its Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on June 23, 2023
What is Meningitis?
Meningitis is an infectious disease characterized by inflamed meninges. Meninges are the membranes that surround our brain and spinal cord [1]. The most common presenting symptoms of meningitis include fever, photophobia, stiff...
Infections - Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment
Bronchiolitis: What are its Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on June 16, 2023
What is Bronchiolitis?
Bronchiolitis is an infection of the bronchioles in infants and young children. Bronchioles are a smaller part of the lower respiratory tract [1]. The infection leads to swelling and narrowing of the airways causing respirat...
Family, Children & Elderly
Rickets: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on June 14, 2023
What is Rickets?
Rickets is a disorder that affects bones of the young children. It is caused by vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate deficiency. These nutrients are essential for the normal growth and development of the skeletal system. A deficiency ...
Female Topics
Turner Syndrome: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on June 08, 2023
What is Turner Syndrome?
Turner Syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of the X chromosome. This disorder affects females only. The absence of the X chromosome manifests itself as many physical and developm...
General Health Tips & News
Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS): What are its Symptoms, Risk Factors, Causes, Types, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on June 06, 2023
What is Guillain Barre Syndrome?
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder. In GBS, the body’s immune system damages the normal nerves, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis [1]. It mostly follows a bacterial or viral infection su...
General Health Tips & News
Bronchiectasis: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on June 02, 2023
What is Bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by the permanent dilation and damage of the bronchial tubes, which are the airways in the lungs. This damage hinders the normal clearance of mucus, ...
Digestive System
Lactose Intolerance: Things You Need to Know
By S.I. (staff writer), published on May 30, 2023
What is Lactose Intolerance?
Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder that affects individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. It occurs when the small intestine does not produce enough of an en...
Female Topics
Dysmenorrhea: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on May 29, 2023
What is Dysmenorrhea?
Dysmenorrhea is a medical condition characterized by menstrual cramps and pain during the menstrual cycle. It is a common and often debilitating condition and the pain can range from mild to severe.
Its Symptoms ...
Digestive System
Meckel's Diverticulum: What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on April 10, 2023
What is Meckel's Diverticulum?
Meckel's Diverticulum is a congenital disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract [1]. It occurs when a small pouch, or diverticulum, forms in the wall of the small intestine. This disease affects 2% pop...
Female Topics
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): What are its Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment?
By S.I. (staff writer), published on April 07, 2023
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an infection of a woman's reproductive organs. It is caused by bacteria that spread from the vagina to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and other areas of the repr...
