West nile symptoms
West Nile infection West Nile infection is a viral infection that is transmitted through mosquitoes. Symptoms of infection vary amongst people. Most people experience no symptoms, while some experience minor symptoms, such as mild headache and fever. In a few […]
Graves disease symptoms
Graves’ disease arises from the disorder of the immune system that results in an over-production in the thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Though hypothyroidism can arise from many disorders, but Graves’ disease is the most common cause. Graves’ disease rarely threatens life; […]
Crohns Disease Symptoms
Crohn disease is an inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. It commonly affects the ileum though it can extend all the way up to the mouth and all the way down the rectum. In this […]
E Coli in Urine
Escherichia coli, often called E.coli is a bacterium that is responsible for the development of urinary tract infections. A urinary tract infection (UTI) refers to an infection of the bladder or the kidney, and is characterised by burning micturition with […]
Ovarian Cyst Symptoms
Ovarian cysts refer to a collection of fluid within the ovary. They can occur in women of any age and can cause a variety of symptoms. In this article we shall take a look at these symptoms. Symptoms of ovarian […]
Symptoms of pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is a condition where there is inflammation in the pancreas. Pancreas is a large elongated glandular organ lying near the stomach whose work is to secrete juices into the small intestine. In addition, it also releases hormones into the […]
Whooping cough symptoms
Whooping cough, also called Pertussis, is a clinical condition caused by Bordetella pertussis. It is a disease that is exclusive to humans and typically lasts for a period of 6 weeks. It is common in infants and children but can […]
Aspergers Disorder,Disease and Symptoms
Asperger’s disorder (also called Asperger’s syndrome) is a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) that causes delay in the development of many basic skills in a child. The most notable ones are the ability to communicate, to use imagination and socialize with […]
Pandas Disease
PANDAS – OCD and Strep Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated (PANDAS) is a relatively new disorder that seems to be caused as a response to a strep (streptococcus) infection as a child. There are a few different ways that the […]
Genetic Disorders Lists: What are genetic disorders?
The genes that everyone inherits in their DNA from each of their parents, is the manual for your cells to create and replicate to allow people’s bodies to function properly. A genetic disorder is when a mutation occurs inside a […]