Cholelithiasis is the medical term for gall stones. A gall bladder is a pouch-like structure that stores bile produced by the liver that helps indigestion. Wate products like cholesterol and bilirubin are also contained in the bile. Too much cholesterol or too much bilirubin in the bile can lead to gall stone. Gall stones are hardened deposits of bile that…

Introduction: cirrhosis is a late stage of the liver disease in which healthy liver tissues are replaced with scar tissue and the liver is permanently damaged.Cirrhosis always develops because of another liver problem . Its condition in which the liver does not function properly due to long term damage in the cells of the liver. Cirrhosis is most commonly caused…

The climacteric period includes the perimenopausal period, menopausal (cessation of menses), and post-menopausal period. It accompanies various health consequences. These consequences result from the decline of ovarian hormones which alter brain neurotransmitters and provokes menopausal symptoms such as osteoporosis (weakness of bones and joints), musculoskeletal pains, increased risk of coronary heart disease, mood disorders, poor sleep quality, depression, Alzheimer’s disease…

Pink eye is the other name for conjunctivitis. It is the infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva ( a layer that covers the outer layer of the eyeball or white part of the eye) Types: Irritant or allergic conjunctivitis. Infective conjunctivitis. Acute conjunctivitis. Chronic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis: irritation of eyes occurs due to exposure to an allergen (dust, pollen, etc.)…

The cradle cap is also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis or pityriasis capitis.Cradle cap occurs mainly in infants. It’s a very common and harmless condition that looks like dandruff. It causes crusty scales over the scalp. It is not a painful condition. It occurs due to the overproduction of sebum from the sebaceous gland in the hair follicle that gets…

Cervical spondylosis is a condition that causes deterioration of joints, vertebrae, disc, ligaments and cartilages in the cervical spine which is the neck region. It is a common medical condition and involves mostly aged people. Cervical spondylosis is also known as arthritis of the neck or cervical osteoarthritis. With age the cervical disk gets dehydrated and shrinks, and there is…