Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
30-09-2014 | 1999 View(s)
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a relatively common condition that causes pain, numbness and a tingling sensation in the hand and fingers. The sensations develop gradually and then worsens during the night. They tend to… Read more...
Chickenpox
30-09-2014 | 1826 View(s)
Chickenpox is a viral infection and is highly contagious. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Chickenpox is generally seen in babies but can affect the adults as well as people with weakened immune… Read more...
Chikungunya Fever
30-09-2014 | 2102 View(s)
Chikungunya fever is a viral disease that is spread by the infected Aedes mosquito. It is a species of mosquito that breeds in household container and bites during the day. It is caused by a… Read more...
Cholera
30-09-2014 | 1923 View(s)
Cholera is an intestinal infection which is caused when a person consumes contaminated food or water. It is generally caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It has a short incubation period, from one day to… Read more...
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the thinning or blockage of the coronary arteries, usually caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis (sometimes called “hardening” or “clogging” of the arteries) is the buildup of cholesterol and fatty deposits (called… Read more...
Cough
30-09-2014 | 2085 View(s)
The cough is a sudden and often repetitively occurring reflex which helps to clear the large breathing passages from secretions, irritants, foreign particles and microbes. The cough reflex consists of three phases: • An inhalation… Read more...
