Swollen Tonsils
Swollen tonsils are often caused due to a condition called Tonsillitis; in fact both are used as synonyms to each other. Tonsillitis is a condition wherein the tonsils become inflamed.…
Progeria
Progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome is one of the rarest and progressive genetic disorders that lead to rapid ageing of children usually starting in their first two years. Children with Progeria…
Erythema Multiforme
Erythema multiforme/EM is a skin condition characterized by hyper-reaction of very sensitive skin to primarily an underlying case of herpes simplex viral infection which results in the formation of abnormal…
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Also referred to as gluten rash or Duhring’s disease, dermatitis herpetiformis is a discomforting skin condition marked by inflammation of the skin and formation of blistering, burning, and itchy skin…
Bubbles in Urine
Bubbles in urine is typically associated with the elimination of waste products produced by the body via urine. Urine may attain a bubbly nature due to simple causes like excess…
Nummular Eczema
Nummular eczema is a skin disorder marked by occurrence of itchy skin rashes. It gets the name from the Latin word, ‘nummus’ meaning a coin, and is so named due…
Chlorine Rash
Chlorine rash refers to an abnormality of the skin which occurs after it is exposed to chlorine. Most people develop the skin rash after swimming in pools, as pools are…
Ocular Migraine
Ocular migraine is a painless and temporary disturbance to the sight. It can be associated to one or both the eyes. It may cause vision loss or impairment persisting for…
Sulfur Burps
The presence of excess gas/air in the stomach is usually eliminated as a burp from the mouth. Burps typically smell like the food consumed; but occasionally they may smell like…
Is Malaria Contagious?
Malaria is a medical anomaly caused due to parasites which gets transmitted primarily through mosquito bites. The condition causes recurrent episodes of fever and tremor. It is recorded that approximately…