Fever is a natural immune response of the body where, after an infection has occurred, the body temperature increases. This increase is designed to kill the pathogens causing the infection and to also allow your immune system to fight the invaders off. Viral fevers are caused by a certain group of viruses, and they are…
Heart attacks, heart disease, and cardiac failure are no longer conditions that affect older individuals. It strikes the young, and people who are in their early 40s or even late 30s in some cases, show symptoms of heart disease, though the signs and symptoms may be very subtle and not very noticeable. Statistics in India…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a silent thief because it creeps in without much ceremony, stealing away health little by little, often without the body sounding any clear alarm. Yet for some, there are subtle hints; sometimes, the heart may race unexpectedly, a headache or a faint heaviness may linger in the…
Early Signs Of Stroke- Brain stroke signs may be no more than a slurred speech that feels as though the tongue has suddenly grown heavy, or an arm that remains still despite the mind’s urgent command to move. The FAST stroke test remains the simplest compass in this moment- Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty,…
Hernias differ in form and behavior, much like locks that each require their own key. The inguinal hernia is by far the most common, especially among men, and it occurs when a portion of the intestine or omentum, or bladder, pushes through a weakened area of the lower abdominal wall. A femoral hernia, more often…
What Are Kidney Stones? At first glance, the idea of a “stone” forming inside the body may sound peculiar, almost absurd. But the truth is, kidney stones are not rare visitors. They’re stealthy squatters, formed when minerals and salts decide to crystallize and clump together within the kidneys, much like sugar hardening at the bottom…
When a joint is damaged beyond natural healing, usually due to arthritis or trauma, the worn-out parts are removed and replaced with metal or plastic components that mimic the original structure. These prosthetic joints restore mobility, reduce pain, and offer people a chance to walk, sit, kneel, or dance again without resistance. This is not…
The large intestine, contrary to its name, is actually much smaller in length when compared to the small intestine, which can span many feet in length. The large intestine is composed of different regions called the caecum, colon, rectum, the anus respectively. Colorectal conditions that can cause painful symptoms include fissures, fistula, haemorrhoids, polyps, cancer,…
The heart is a fist-shaped organ that is forever beating in the chest cavity of an individual. It works tirelessly throughout life and does not take any breaks! The heart also has the capacity to continue to work, even when something is not quite right. That is exactly what happens when someone has heart disease….
Managing issues related to the spine and brain can sometimes be quite difficult. ‘Should I see a neurologist or a neurosurgeon?’ is one of the most common questions that patients ask. Though both of them deal with the neurological system, their functions and approaches are very different. To make it simple, neurologists diagnose and cure…
