Pus cells in urine indicate some type of infection. Pus is thick glue like substance which is whitish or yellowish or slightly green in color. Pus in urine signifies that there is an infection in the lower or upper urinary tract. Pus cells are made up of dead white blood cells and other cellular matter. In…
Everyone nowadays is living in this mobile world and so even the doctors. People are more conscious about their health than previous time and they are using various apps to measure their fitness. But still, for doctors, the need for these apps is bit different from rest of the people. They are using several apps…
Stomach pain, occasional spasms in the abdomen take place due to a number of reasons. The most common ones are gas, food poison, indigestion, heavy loose motion. Although in some cases, ulcer, liver, menstrual problem etc. can also be the causes. To get quick relief from the ache, you don’t have to run to the…
Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease which is caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. It causes flu like symptoms and can be fatal. So you might have several questions regarding it. This FAQ guide will help you answer most of the common questions and treat the disease better. What are the symptoms of dengue…
Heartburn, Acid reflux and GERD are considered as similar conditions and these words are generally used synonymously. But this is not the case. Heartburn is not a condition rather it is the symptoms which may be due to acid reflux and GERD. Acid reflux is a moderate and acute condition which can be managed by…
When our body forms excessive gas and accumulates in esophagus, not reaching the stomach, then our body expels the excessive gas through a process that is termed as burping or belching. It feels very embarrassing to burp in front of friends or at public places and it is not something to be boastful about, so while…
Travelling abroad for health and wellness purposes, or medical tourism, is no longer an exceptional phenomenon. Countries with the developed healthcare systems and unique treatment techniques are ready to admit foreigners regardless of their origin country. Modern world already has enough data to determine the risks and benefits of receiving medical care abroad, as well…
When you are suffering from fever, it is really important that you get sufficient nutrition but your diet should be simple enough so that it is not very difficult for your digestive system to cope with the food. Deciding a diet that is easy to digest and yet full of nutrition is not very difficult…
Diabetes is the condition characterized by abnormally high level of sugar in the blood. Types include type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. Diagnosis is done through a random blood glucose test, glucose tolerance test, and HBA1C. Symptoms include increased hunger and thirst, fatigue, blurred vision, and frequent urination. Diabetes is a medical condition in…
Unlike popular perception, vomiting is not harmful. It is, in fact, the reaction of the body to a temporary problem. Some of the causes behind vomiting include drinking too much alcohol, overeating, food poisoning, pregnancy, emotional stress, and motion sickness. Here are some home remedies to overcome the problem of vomiting. Vomiting is a general…
