Throat Problems
What are Throat Problems? Sore throats, for example, can be both painful and annoying. Because the throat is a common passage for food and air, it is more vulnerable to infections and other conditions. Fortunately, most throat problems are caused by minor illnesses or irritants, and most of these problems resolve on their own. Throat...
Ear Infection
What is Ear Infection? When a bacterial or viral infection disturbs the middle ear — the sections of your ear just behind the eardrum — it is called an ear infection. Because of inflammation and fluid backlog in the middle ear, ear infections can be painful. Chronic and acute ear infections are both possible. Acute...
Tuberculosis
What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a transmissible infection which is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). Tuberculosis principally affects the lungs, but it can affect other parts of the body as well. Most infections are asymptomatic, in which case it is referred to as latent tuberculosis. When people with active tuberculosis affecting their...
Hypothyroidism
What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is a thyroid condition in which the body does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Because thyroid hormone’s primary function is to regulate the body’s metabolism, people with this condition will experience symptoms associated with a slow metabolism. Because the body expects a certain amount of thyroid hormone, the pituitary gland will...
Insomnia
What is Insomnia? Insomnia is trouble falling or remaining asleep, even when a person has the opportunity to do so. People who suffer from insomnia may be dissatisfied with their sleep and may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: fatigue, low liveliness, struggle concentrating, mood disturbances, and decreased performance at work or school....
Bronchitis
What is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes (bronchi), which are the air passages between the mouth and nose and the lungs. Bronchitis, in more specific terms, is a condition in which the lining of the bronchial tubes becomes inflamed. Bronchitis patients have a reduced ability to breathe air and oxygen into...
Hair Fall
What is Hair Fall Disease Keratin, a protein produced in hair follicles in the skin’s outer layer, is the main component of hair. As follicles produce new hair cells, old cells are pushed out through the skin’s surface. Hair Fall Disease is a condition in which a person experiences excessive hair loss (more than 100-150...
Sore Throat
What is Sore Throat? Sore Throat disease is a condition characterized by throat pain, scratchiness, or irritation, which is usually caused by inflammation caused by a cold or another virus. This inflammation may also affect the tonsils, adenoids, and lymph glands in the neck. Hoarseness and laryngitis can result from a sore throat. At an...
Thyroid Problems
What are Thyroid problems? The thyroid gland influences the body’s metabolic processes through the hormones it produces. Thyroid problems or disorders can include goiter or an enlarged gland, Grave’s disease, toxic adenomas, and so on. The majority of thyroid disorders are caused by abnormal thyroid hormone production. Thyroid problems may be inherited in some cases....
Hyperthyroidism
What is Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive and produces an excess of thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is a small organ in the front of your neck. It is more common in women than in men, and it is thought to have a genetic component. When the...
