What is Tetanus? Tetanus is a disease which is majorly caused by bacterial infection. The muscle spasms in this disease are caused by toxins or poison formed by the bacteria. Tetanus is a dangerous disease but you can get the tetanus shot to prevent this disease. Seizures are also caused by tetanus which makes it difficult for you to swallow …
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The newborn baby’s skin is sensitive and prone to all kinds of rashes. Most of the skin rashes are harmless and goes away on their own but some of them may make your baby irritable and cry for a long time. If your baby develops a skin rash or a diaper rash which is not easy to fight, you should …
Fracture is a term used to describe a medical condition called broken bones. This condition is pretty common and it is found that on an average, a person can have 2 fractures in a lifetime. Fractures occur when the external physical force on the bone is stronger than the bone itself. Well, broken bones are most common in children but …
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a kind of a lung infection that can make you fall extremely ill. The patient may feel feverish, have a running cold, and hard time in breathing. Most of the time, you can treat pneumonia at home especially if it is viral. But in the case of babies, older adults, and the people having other …
What are Hemorrhoids? Piles are just another term for a medical condition named hemorrhoids. The swollen veins in the lowest part of the rectum are known as hemorrhoids. Sometimes these veins stretch so much that they bulge and get irritated especially when a person poops. One of the most common causes of rectal bleeding is hemorrhoids. In most cases, piles …
What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease. This bacteria can be transferred from infected person to the uninfected one during the sexual intercourse. It can be found in both men and women. The bacteria of this disease can attack women in their cervix, rectum or throat, while this bacteria can attack men and enter through their …
Head lice are tiny parasites which live on the human head and feed themselves by the blood of the human beings. When lice start multiplying and a large number of head lice live on the head of a single person then this condition is called infestation. Where do head lice come from? Head lice can come from coming in close contact with …
What is Depression? It is normal to get sad or feel low at some point in life but if this sad mood lingers day after day then it could indicate the signs of depression. Major depression is a series of apathy and sadness lasting for weeks or months interrupting the day to day activities. It is not a sign of …
What is Bronchitis? Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of a person’s bronchial tubes, which carry air from the lungs in the body and from the body to the lungs. People who have bronchitis often cough up thickened mucus, which can change the color of the bronchi. How long does bronchitis last? Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. …
What is Autism? Autism is a kind of disorder which develops due to the disorder characterized by dilemmas with social interaction and communication. The symptoms in the newborn child can be easily seen in the age of 2-3 years if the child is affected by this disorder. The signs of the Autism suffering child may increase and develop with their …