Depression is generally known as a state of melancholy or low mood that affects the behavior and thought process of a person involving actions such as losing interest and avoiding everyday activity and social contact. Depression also involves a feeling of guilt, hopelessness and in some cases even suicidal tendencies. Depression is a state which affects a person’s normal course [ Read More ]
Cogan’s Syndrome Introduction Cogan’s Syndrome is a very rare condition which involves the inflammation of the cornea of the eye and ears, apart from other symptoms such as fever. The condition is primarily associated with the disturbing signs of vision and hearing problems. The disease is a rheumatic disorder in nature and can lead to serious complications such as blindness [ Read More ]
Summer is just around the corner and while it is a time for much warmer and comfortable weather, it also opens the door for a lot of health risks. Summer means more warmth and humidity and that means a nurturing environment for germs and insects carrying infectious diseases. So while summer may induce great cheerfulness in your mood, you may [ Read More ]
What is Chest Bone Pain? Chest Bone Pain is the type of pain which originates in the bones located in the thoracic cavity or the front part of the chest. Chest Bone Pain has a particularly distinct feeling from other types of chest pains and should not be confused with symptoms of angina, heartburn or heart attack. The Anatomy of [ Read More ]
Anatomy of the Prostate Gland The prostate gland is an exocrine gland found in the abdomen of the male human body and is a part of the male reproductive system. A look at the urinary tract anatomy would give you the picture that the prostate gland is located right below the urinary bladder and not far from the rectum. The [ Read More ]
Obesity is being increasingly recognized as one of the most troubling and serious health threats in the United States for the simple reason that it leads to so many diseases. Some of the complications from obesity can even be life threatening and while starvation diets may not work for you, looking for ways to reduce fat seems to be the [ Read More ]
We often hear children complaining of stomach pain and dysentery quite often. One cause for this could be intestinal parasites. Parasites are organisms which depend on other organisms for food. Intestinal parasites which are mostly helminths and protozoans feed on either blood or stools present in the intestines. Majority of them are unaware of these intestinal parasites. Here is an [ Read More ]
