Payal and Abhishek Goyal were married for the past five years. As a working couple, they had quite a comfortable life till they planned a family. Though they enjoyed a healthy sexual life, things went awry when they felt it was time to have a baby. When the doctor advised tests for the couple, it was found that everything was not okay with Abhishek.
Mania is a period of abnormally heightened mood , emotions, energy level, or activity level. The intensity of a person’s physical, mental, and behavioural energy differs from who they typically are and is apparent to others. Mania leads to complications, and it is necessary to identify its signs to seek medical help. This blog is a comprehensive guide on manic episodes, their symptoms, causes and treatment options available.
Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare, severe form of viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF). It was first identified in 1967 in the German city of Marburg and is caused by an infectious agent, the Marburg virus. The virus is a hemorrhagic fever virus that is classified as a filovirus, along with the Ebola virus. The Marburg virus is currently believed to be native to Africa, where it is thought to have originated in bats.
An infection in any part of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, urinary bladder, ureters, or the urethra is called a urinary tract infection (UTI). However, they usually refer to infections in the lower part of the urinary tract, which is the bladder and urethra. Women are more prone to urine infections as compared to men. The most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are microbes like bacteria. However, some fungi can cause UTIs, as well.
There are three primary types of UTIs:
● Cystitis: When UTI affects the urinary bladder
Meconium is the first stool the newborn baby passes. Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) occurs if the newborn swallows a combination of meconium and amniotic fluid into the lungs before labour. It is a leading cause of severe illness and death in newborns and occurs in around 5 to 10 per cent of births. The condition usually occurs if the fetus is stressed during labour, mainly when the pregnancy is past its due date.
This blog explains the meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS), its symptoms, causes, complications, treatment and prevention in detail.
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, beginning in the pigment-producing cells of the skin known as melanocytes. Although less common than other skin cancers, melanoma can spread quickly if not detected early, which makes awareness and timely treatment crucial. This guide is designed to provide clear, compassionate, and easy-to-understand information about melanoma—its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, and what you can expect throughout the journey.
Meningioma is a type of brain tumor that develops in the meninges, the thin layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord. Unlike most brain tumors, meningiomas are usually benign (noncancerous), but because they grow inside the skull, they can still press against the brain or spinal cord and cause serious health problems.
Menorrhagia is described as heavy bleeding during menstruation that occurs once every 28 days. The blood flow is continuous, the clots are larger, and women may have to change their pads 2-3 times a day. The heavy bleeding may be due to varied reasons like hormonal changes etc. Profuse bleeding may lead to medical conditions, such as anemia, fatigue and stress.
You may be surprised to find that between 2% and 3% of children under 3 have milk allergy. While doctors initially thought that the vast majority of children overcome this allergy by the age of 3, new evidence challenges this belief. One study found that less than 20% of children outgrew the allergy by the age of 4. Further, about 80% of children become allergic to milk by the age of 16. Fortunately, allergists are trained to evaluate milk and dairy allergies in children and adults of all ages.
Miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy 20 weeks before the duration of gestation. Most miscarriages happen in the first trimester of pregnancy. Chromosomal problems are the most common reason for miscarriages.
This blog will further dive into a deeper understanding of miscarriage, its symptoms, causes, diagnoses and treatments.
