Appendicitis is the condition characterized by the presence of inflammation in the appendix. Symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Appendicitis is diagnosed through physical examination, lab tests, and imaging techniques. Types Following are the types of appendicitis: Chronic appendicitis: When the examination of the appendix of the patient suffering from appendicitis…

Normal blood pressure is required to perform vital activities. Any changes, whether a reduction or increase, in blood pressure, leads to severe consequences including coma and death. Symptoms of high blood pressure include a severe headache, chest pain, nose bleed and difficulty breathing while hypotension may cause fainting and unconsciousness. Types Following are the types…

Chickenpox is the condition caused by the infection of varicella sister virus. The symptoms of this condition include rashes, blisters, fever, muscle pain, and malaise. The disease is diagnosed through physical examination and viral culture. Complications of the disease include sepsis, pneumonia, and encephalitis. Types Chickenpox can be divided on the basis of the severity…

Cholera is a type of bacterial infection and is caused by Vibrio cholerae. The condition is caused due to eating or drinking substances contaminate with bacteria.  Symptoms include watery diarrhea, dehydration, thirst, fever, muscle pain, and rapid heart rate. Diagnosis is done through physical examination, stool culture, and rapid dipstick test. Types The type of…

Constipation is the disorder of gastrointestinal tract characterized by the presence of hard stools which are difficult to defecate. Constipation may be primary or secondary and acute or chronic. Diagnosis is done through imaging techniques and the causes of constipation include low fiber diet, insufficient intake of water, medications and other diseases. Types Constipation can…

A cough is a type of protective reflex which helps in emitting any irritants, microbes, foreign particles, mucus and fluids that blocks the respiratory tract. A cough is caused due to infection, allergy, pollution, smoking, and inhalation of irritant gases. Diagnosis of a cough can be done through physical valuation, chest X-ray and lung function…

A brain tumor is a condition in which cells divide in an uncontrolled manner in the brain leading to a mass of cells. Various types of tumor exist in the brain, some are cancerous while other are non-cancerous. Symptoms of a brain tumor include a headache, vision problems, confusion, disorientation, difficulty breathing, swallowing and speaking,…

Brain hemorrhage is the condition in which the vessels in the brain bursts and there is bleeding inside the brain. Various types of hemorrhage may occur inside the brain. Brain hemorrhage is diagnosed through neurological examination, imaging techniques, and lumbar puncture. Types Following are the types of intracranial hemorrhage: Epidural hematoma: Epidural hematoma is the…

Atherosclerosis is the condition characterized by the narrowing of arteries due to the plaque. The symptoms of atherosclerosis occur due to reduced blood flow in the related tissue. The symptoms of atherosclerosis include chest pain, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and pain and numbness in body parts. Diagnosis is done through blood tests, imaging techniques, and electrocardiogram….