Angina Pectoris
What is Angina Pectoris? Angina, which is also known as angina pectoris, is chest discomfort or pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles. Angina is not a disease iitself but a probable symptom of coronary artery disease. It is not a life-threatening condition when experienced on its own. However, if a person is […]
Adenoid Hypertrophy
What Is Adenoid Hypertrophy? Adenoid hypertrophy (or enlarged adenoids) is the unusual enlargement of the adenoid tonsil. Adenoid hypertrophy is a childhood disease, and this health challenge is common in children in age group less than 1 year to 6 years. The enlargement of the tissue can be either due to bacterial infection or physiological […]
Athlete’s Foot
Achalasia
What is Achalasia? Achalasia is a disorder in which the rhythmic contractions of the esophagus (called peristalsis) are absent or impaired, the lower esophageal sphincter does not relax normally, and the resting pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter is increased. How the Esophagus Works. The esophagus is the hollow tube that leads from the throat (pharynx) to […]
What is Achilles Tendon?
What is Achilles Tendon? The Achilles Tendon is a band of connective tissue that runs down the back of the lower leg and connects the calf muscle to the heel bone of the foot.Your Achilles Tendon helps you point your foot downward, stands on your tiptoe and pushes off your foot as you walk. It […]
Apendicitis
Appendicitis is inflammation and infection of the appendix.The appendix is a small finger-shaped tube projecting from the large intestine near the point where it joins the small intestine. The appendix may have some immune function, but it is not an essential organ. Appendicitis most commonly occurs in people between the ages of 10 and 30 […]
Avascular Ulcers
Autism
What are Autism Spectrum Disorders? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopmental disorders in which people have difficulty developing normal social relationships, use language abnormally or not at all, and behave in compulsive and ritualistic ways. ASD is a developmental brain disorder. It affects social, behavioral, and communication skills. People who have ASD start showing signs […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause a poor or short attention span and/or above-normal levels of hyperactive and impulsive behaviors inappropriate for a child’s age that interferes with functioning or development. To throw more light to the above definition; ADHD is a brain disorder that is present from birth or […]
Aplastic Anemia
What is Aplastic Anemia? Aplastic Anemia is a disorder in which the cells of the bone marrow that develop into mature blood cells are damaged, leading to low numbers of red blood cells (that’s responsible for transportation of oxygen round the body), white blood cells (for fighting infection), and/or platelets (for blood clotting). Within the […]