Heartburn is a very common problem and almost all of us has experienced it at some point in time. Heartburn is defined as a painful burning sensation that rises up from the stomach or lower chest towards the throat. Heartburn occurs when the stomach acid or stomach contents flow back into the food pipe and … Read more
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common diseases that is encountered by the gastroenterologist. It is a chronic condition which is defined as a condition in which stomach contents flow back into the food pipe. Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD results from disorder valve mechanism between the esophagus and stomach. Generally, the valve … Read more
Sweating is essential for temperature regulation. In humans, sweat glands play a vital role and these exocrine glands are found under the skin and are used for regulation of body temperature. There are three types of sweat gland: eccrine, apocrine and apoeccrine. It is the eccrine sweat gland which is responsible for thermoregulation and the … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, irregular eating habits, stress, and unhealthy food choices have made Indigestion more frequent. Indigestion, also known as Dyspepsia, is a common condition that affects many. It is not a disease in itself but a group of signs and symptoms that affect the digestive system. These symptoms often occur after eating or … Read more
Hypothyroidism is one of the common hormone deficiency and it is defined as a condition of underactive thyroid gland. It occurs when the thyroid gland fails to produce thyroid hormone adequate enough to fulfill the needs of the body. In the early stage, this disorder may cause very few symptoms but as it progresses it … Read more
In medical terms, shortness of breath is known as dyspnoea and it is a complex symptom that arises due to physical impairment and increases the possibility of threatened homeostasis. Most often, shortness of breath occurs due to cardiovascular disease or respiratory disease. But, it can also be a result of metabolic derangement, neuromuscular disorders, or … Read more
The normal role of the immune system is to provide protection to the body from different invaders such as bacterias and viruses. When a person suffers from any autoimmune diseases, it means that the ability to differentiate foreign from self is compromised. It occurs when the cells of the immune system attack the healthy tissues … Read more
Abdominal pain is defined as the pain that occurs anywhere between the chest and groin area. Abdominal pain often happens when we suffer from excessive gas or bloating. Still, there is some abdominal pain that requires urgent investigation and management. Abdominal pain may be acute or chronic depending upon the underlying cause that triggers it. … Read more
Ear disorders are invisible handicaps that cause psychological stress and affects the health of the person. Our ears consist of the three major parts – the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The outer ear includes the ear canal and the pinna, which is the visible part of the ear. The middle … Read more
Crohn disease is one of the two types of inflammatory bowel disease that affects the small intestine, large intestine, stomach, esophagus, mouth, and anus. It mainly affects the ileum, which is a part of small intestine and caecum, which is a part of the large intestine. It is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal … Read more
