Sleep apnea is the disorder wherein the patient experiences stopping of breath in sleep. This disorder can be fatal as some patients can experience long pauses in breath. The pauses in breathing might be for ten to twenty seconds and these pauses might occur almost twenty to thirty times in an hour. Sleep apnea occurs [...]

Ringworm is a skin disease often caused by fungus a minute form of vegetable. Ringworm can be irritating but is not dangerous Symptoms include Formation of round or oval patches with raised pink and scaly rings which show a clean space in the center. Itching usually cause the infection to spread. Causes of ringworm include [...]

Premature ejaculation is a condition when the male ejaculates or experiences an orgasm sooner than the partner expects. Some men have the capacity to hold off their ejaculation till they make the penetration, however in some cases the ejaculation takes place ever before penetrating the female. The common symptom of premature ejaculation is the loss [...]

Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lungs and is one of the most serious infectious diseases. If both the lungs are affected it is known as double pneumonia. The most common symptoms of pneumonia are cold in head and throat. The patient experiences chill, shivering fever, difficulty in breathing and sharp pain in the chest. [...]

Phlegm is the mucus that is secreted by the mucous member of the respiratory tract and is very common. Accumulation of phlegm causes congestion of the chest and throat. Phlegm is expelled out of the body through the mouth especially while coughing. However, phlegm can be very uncomfortable and embarrassing and it leads to constant [...]

Peptic ulcer is an eroded lesion in the inner lining of the stomach and the adjoining intestinal tract called the duodenum. The ulcer located in the stomach is known as gastric ulcer and the ulcer located in the duodenum is known as duodenal ulcer. Both together is termed as peptic ulcer. Sever pain and discomfort [...]

Morning sickness also known as nausea gravidarum is a condition mainly experience by women at early stages of pregnancy. Morning sickness causes nausea and in many cases vomiting. It usually begins around the sixth week of pregnancy and stops by the twelfth week. Morning sickness is also experienced by women seeking hormonal replacement therapy or [...]

Nasal congestion is when an individual experiences stuffy nose, this can be caused due to formation of thick mucous in the nose or due to inflammation of the nasal cavity lining. Symptoms of nasal congestions are that the patient experiences difficulty in smelling or eating. The nose fells stuffy thus breathing becomes quite difficult. Usually [...]

Mononucleosis also known as glandular fever, mono, Pfeiffer’s disease and kissing disease is caused by a virus known as Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) which is transmitted through contact with the infected saliva. Mononucleosis is an infection that affects the liver, respiratory system and lymphatic system. Teenagers and young adults are more prone to this disease. Symptoms [...]

Menstrual cramps are painful cramps felt in the pelvic and abdominal area of the body. These cramps are usually a result of menstruation and are different from premenstrual syndrome. A lot of women experience these cramps however can never notice the difference between the two. These cramps can be painful at times and can lead [...]