FUNGAL ARTHRITIS Fungal arthritis is a rare medical condition characterized by the swelling and inflammation of a joint brought by a fungus microorganism that has invaded the body. There are 50,000 to 200,000 species of fungi, but only about 100 of these cause infectious diseases in humans. This condition most commonly affects the knee joint, …
FOOD POISONING Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating contaminated food. Infectious organisms including viruses, parasites, bacteria or their toxins are the most common causes of food poisoning. Food poisoning is not usually serious and most people get better a few days without treatment. But in some cases, some people may need to go …
FACE BLINDNESS Face blindness is a cognitive disorder characterized by the inability to recognize or differentiate faces. In face blindness, other aspects of visual processing (e.g, object discrimination) and intellectual functioning (e.g decision making) remain contact. Depending on the severity of the impairment, some people with the condition may only have difficulty recognizing a familiar …
DIARRHOEA Diarrhoea is an illness in which the body’s solid waste is more liquid than usual and comes out of the body more often. Diarrhea is one of the most common health complaints. It can range from a mild, temporary condition, to a potentially life-threatening one. Globally, there an estimated 2 billion cases of diarrheal …
Bone Marrow Transplant The bone marrow is a fatty, spongy tissue that is responsible for the development of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The three are important components of the blood and are essential for basic life functions. Damage to the bone marrow can be a result of infection, disease, or chemotherapy. …
Blue light glasses You must have heard of these computer glasses aka blue light blocker glasses. These glasses are talk of the town nowadays. But first let us see what is this blue light that everyone wants to fight off? Our eyes are naturally trained for absorbing different colours and wavelengths of lights. Among them there is …
Toxoplasmosis Toxoplasmosis is an infection that is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. The parasite is found in undercooked meat, especially venison, pork, and lamb, and can also be found in cat feces. It can also reach the human body through contaminated water. Toxoplasmosis carries serious implications, often proving fatal. It can also cause serious birth …
Arthritis surgery Arthritis is inflammation in the joints which causes pain and stiffness that worsens with age. Although arthritis cannot be cured, several treatments can manage the condition like medications, and rest among others. In cases where these treatments don’t work, surgery can be an effective option. Arthritis surgery types There are different types of …
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT Visual impairment is a condition that is characterized by a decreased ability to see to an extent that causes problems that persist and not fixable by usual means such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or even surgery. It can be anything ranging from blindness, or very low vision to not being able to …
Bloating Bloating is a sensation of abdominal fullness. This commonly occurs as a result of a buildup of gas somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract, may be associated with gastrointestinal disorders or organic diseases. About 16-30% of people report that they regularly experience bloating, so it is very common. Bloating can cause discomfort, and sometimes pain …
