Nausea is the feeling of extreme urge to vomit. It is a symptom of the underlying disease and caused by gastric infections, ulcers, chemotherapy, pregnancy, and diet. Diagnosis is done through physical examination, the patient’s medical history, and lab testing. On the basis of severity of symptoms, stages of nausea divided in to mild, moderate…
New Year brings new things and if you are an ardent follower of fashion, then you will always be on the lookout of new trends you should watch out for to make you look cool and also to make you stand out from the crowd. The essence of catching up with trends is so that…
Candidiasis is a fungal infection and is caused due to Candida. Symptoms include rashes, irritation, joint pain, and fatigue. Diagnosis is different for different types of candidiasis. Untreated candidiasis may cause septic shock as well as pregnancy complications. Types Following are the types of candidiasis: Oral thrush: This is the type of candidiasis found in…
Liver cirrhosis is the disease of the liver characterized by the presence of a lot of fibrous tissue or scarring. Symptoms of the disease include fatigue, swelling, weight loss, loss of appetite and yellow skin and eyes. The diagnosis is done through physical evaluation, imaging techniques, and blood tests. Types Liver cirrhosis is an irreversible…
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…
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…
Indigestion is a condition when there is discomfort or pain experienced in the upper portion of the abdomen. It normally occurs immediately after taking meals. The main symptoms of indigestion are pain or burning sensation in the upper part of the abdomen, loss of appetite, belching, burping and flatulence. It also creates an acidic taste…
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…
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…
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…
