Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a medical condition characterized by extreme weariness or fatigue that does not go away with rest and is not caused by a specific medical illness. CFS is also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (SEID).
Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder in which a panic episode is triggered by an illogical dread of being trapped or confined.
Cleft Palate/ lip usually occurs when the tissues of the lip/mouth are not formed properly during the early years of the baby. A connection between the nasal cavity and the mouth is observed in the form of a hole, which is known as the cleft palate.
Coma is a term people know of or hear from movies and news. But most individuals may be unsure of the causes, diagnostic methods, and treatments available. This blog addresses all factors surrounding coma, its causes, and treatment options.
An extended period of unconsciousness is called a coma. A person in the coma is unaware of the surroundings and appears asleep. Unlike deep sleep, coma patients cannot be woken up by any provocation, including pain.
Sudden Cardiac Dysfunction/Arrest is probably one of the largest causes of natural death in the world. This kind of heart failure is known to occur most commonly in adults within the middle age range of mid 30s to middle 50s. This condition is seen twice as much in males than females. This dysfunction of the heart leads to the abrupt stoppage of the heart functions, loss of breathing and consciousness. It could lead to death if not treated immediately. So, let us take a closer look at what it actually is.
What Are the Possible Causes of Your Ankle Pain?
Been too adventurous in sports, or started wearing those stiletto heels? Slipped on the stairs or been driving long? Whatever the reason, the worst affected part of your body is your ankle. The ankle is one joint in your body that supports your entire body, and bears your weight!
The spine forms the primary support structure of our body that helps us stay in an upright position. Our spine is a fragile structure that is protected by a vertical arrangement of vertebrae around it known as the vertebral column and various ligaments & muscles, rendering it flexible enough for multiple movements.
Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis (CIPA) is a rare medical condition in which an individual cannot feel pain or temperature, and does not have the ability to sweat. Also known as hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type IV, this condition usually manifests during early infancy and can lead patients to suffer from repeated injuries.
When a patient suffers from constrictive pericarditis, the walls of the pericardium – the fluid-filled pouch that surrounds the heart become too stiff or thick. This condition restricts the heart from beating correctly and may lead to severe long-term complications. However, the treatment options depend on the severity and cause of the condition and the patient’s overall health.
Contact dermatitis is a form of eczema that occurs when your skin comes in contact with certain metals used in jewelry, some fragrances, plants, cosmetics, and soaps. It usually starts off as a rash and causes a reaction on the surface of the skin.
