Many people feel pain or discomfort in their lower abdomen or groin area and this pain usually occurs when they are bending over, lifting heavy weights or coughing. This is probably because of hernia which is a common ailment and more seen in men than women. A hernia can be treated effectively with the Homeo […]
If you are experiencing a stiff elbow and it hurts when you make a fist, you might be affected by golfer’s elbow. If you think that only golfers are affected by this condition, you are mistaken. Anyone who stresses his/her wrist or fingers for a long time can get affected by golfer’s elbow. You may […]
It is common to hear some things from people affected by ear infections. They often say they feel that their ear is underwater or they have a feeling of plugged ears. Ear infections are due to ‘Otitis’ which refers to the inflammation of the ear and generally affects children between the ages of six months […]
We often experience different kinds of skin rashes or allergies that not only make our lives uncomfortable but also change our appearance and affect our confidence levels. One such common yet disgusting skin condition is ‘hives’ that affects nearly 15% of the population at least once in a lifetime. Instead of applying creams and taking […]
Usually, when your friends or family have a health problem, they discuss it with you and you try to understand it by putting yourself in their shoes. However, this is not possible in mental disorder cases like schizophrenia. A person with schizophrenia gets affected by the disorder in such a way that the basic processes […]
Fever is a common ailment; however, people tend to worry about viral fevers that come with seasonal changes. This is because fever is a common symptom of various viral infections that could be fatal at times. What is Viral Fever? Did you know that fevers are usually a sign that your body is fighting off […]
Stroke is the second leading cause of deaths globally and is also one of the leading causes of serious, long-term disability among people. It is essential that people understand what a stroke is and identify its symptoms so that they can seek medical help as soon as possible when somebody is affected by it. Timely […]
Some people suffer from a cold for a prolonged time and along with it comes the nasal congestion that doesn’t go away even after taking medicines that treat allergies and cold. Such a condition could be a result of nasal polyps that are a common condition among many people with around four percent of the […]
The joy of parenthood is unexplainable and so is the agony of infertility. These days, infertility has become a major cause of concern with nearly 10% of the Indian population being affected by it. It is estimated that around one out of six couples is suffering the pain of childlessness in Indian urban areas. There […]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, known in short as GERD, is a common digestive disorder affecting the lower esophageal sphincter. This happens when the stomach acid flows back into the esophagus – the tube that connects your mouth and the stomach. This kind of acid reflux or backwash can irritate the lining of your esophagus creating discomfort […]