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Repeated passage of small or large quantity of loose stools is known as diarrhea. Diarrhea is very common disease and is easy to cure. If not treated in time Diarrhea can cause excessive loss of water from body, results in dehydration and may cause even death. Aetiological...

Definition: The shortness of breath is known as dyspnoea. It is a serious disease of respiratory system. Air hunger is a subjective symptom of dyspnoea. Types: Mahashwaas Urdhva shwaas Chhinna shwaas Tamak shwaas Kshudra Shwaas Doshaj Predominance in various...

The condition in which praana vayu (air of breathing) which comes out of the mouth suddenly with expectoration and produces a loud noise as from a cracked bell-metal vessel, is called as cough. Aetiology: 1.    Over-exposure to smoke as also to dust particles. 2.   ...

Collection of pus in the thoracic cavity is known as urahkshata. It is generally known as Thoracic cavity is also known as chest cavity. Its diagnosis is confirmed when the chest is tapped with the needle and pus is obtained from inside of chest cavity. The pus...

Illustration depicting bronchitis, a disease in which the mucous membranes of the bronchi (airways in the lungs) become inflamed and clogged with mucus. There are two types: acute and chronic. The former is usually the result of a cold or viral infection, and...

Bumped in to the door? Had a bang on with your friend or some random stranger, while you were busy with your thoughts? You will laugh when you will see the reminder for your clumsiness, yes they are the bruises. A bruise is an injury to the tissue just below the...

Obesity has become one of the major problems facing the people now a day. The problem become severe if the mom is obese then there are chances that child will also be obese but if mom continue overeating then chances become high that child is obese too. Many pregnant...

As a mother you hate the nappy rash on your child’s bottom. The condition is equally discomforting for the little one. What makes it worse is the fact that the little ones cannot put their discomfort and irritation in words. Diaper rash is a very common amongst...

What is Chaffing? Chafing is a condition in which the skin becomes sore, inflamed or irritated as a result of prolonged friction due to rubbing of the skin, body parts or clothes. It can be experienced by any person irrespective of the age but obese people are...

Psoriasis is a chronic disorder of the skin characterized by reddish, scaly patches of inflammation. It is a non-contagious and very common skin condition. It commonly affects the skin of elbows, knees and scalp. Some people have such mild psoriasis i.e. very small,...