25 Jun
Posted by varsha as General Advice, current worries, internal medicine
Gastroentritis is an ailment characterized by the inflammation of the stomach lining along with small and large intestines as well. This is caused by microorganisms or intake of chemical toxins and drugs; the condition causes mild to severe diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and loss of appetite, cramps, ulcers, severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and discomfort in the [...]
14 Jun
Posted by varsha as Gynaecology, current worries, internal medicine, nervous system
Cervical cancer claims the lives of almost 4000 women annually in the United States. It happens to be the second top killer disease in women the world over. This cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus [HPV] virus group that has around 100 strains.
Men are the carriers of this HPV virus and it is transmitted [...]
30 Oct
Posted by varsha as Preventive & Social Medicine, current worries, internal medicine
Minutes make all the difference in a cardiac emergency. The first 30 minutes are the most important and getting the best emergency care right then is essential.
The Golden Hour
The first 60 minutes called the Golden Hour; the first 30 minutes are even more crucial and critical in ensuring survival. The issue is not with respect [...]
Symptoms of candidiasis
1. Vaginal: soreness and/or itch; a burning sort of discomfort around the vaginal opening, especially when the urine touches the area; and pain/discomfort during sexual intercourse. Signs of vaginal discharge also may be present; the discharge is often soft and cheesy like cottage cheese consistency.
2. Oral candidiasis also known as thrush manifests as [...]
What is candida?
It is a fungus and belongs to genus of yeasts, it’s commonly found as commensals on the surface of not only us humans but also on some animals. These organisms however lead to disease when the normal environment of the body is altered due to disease. The last century has seen an increase [...]