Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a psychological disorder characterized by frequent, intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear and upsetting thoughts called obsessions. To try to control the thoughts, one feel an overwhelming urge to repeat certain rituals or behaviors. These are called compulsions.. Read more...
Neonatal Respiratory Disease Syndrome(NRDS)
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It is also called as Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS). It is a serious medical condition where a newborn baby's lungs cannot provide their body with enough oxygen. NRDS is also known as hyaline membrane disease, infant respiratory distress syndrome or newborn respiratory distress syndrome. IRDS begins shortly after birth and is manifest by tachypnea, tachycardia, chest wall retractions (recession), expiratory grunting, nasal flaring. Read more...
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
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Myocardial Infarction(MI) also known as heart attack is one of the most common non-communicable diseases/ chronic diseases, which cannot be transmitted from person to person. It gradually progresses and affects the bloody supply to heart. A myocardial infarction is a serious medical emergency that occurs due to the blockage of one of the arteries which is supplying blood to the heart . Due to which ,lack of oxygen to heart causes characteristi. Read more...
Migraine
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Migraine is a neurological disorder often described as intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head. Typically the headache is unilateral (affecting one half of the head) and pulsating in nature, lasting from 2 to 72 hours. Migraines are believed to be due to a mixture of environmental and genetic factors . Migraines typically present with self-limited, recurrent severe headache associated with autonomic symptoms. https://www.m. Read more...
Meningitis
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Meningitis is a disease caused by the inflammation of thin lining covering the brain and spinal cord known as meninges. The infection of the fluids surrounding the brain and spinal cord leads to inflammation of meninges. The severity of illness and treatment of meningitis differ depending on the cause. So, its important to know the specific cause of meningitis.. Read more...
Measles (Khasra)
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Measles (khasra) is a highly contagious disease caused by virus. It is also known as Rubeola. It is one of the leading causes of death among children, despite the availibility of a safe and effective vaccine. It is an infection of the respiratory system caused by a virus, specifically a paramyxovirus. It is transmitted via droplets from the nose, mouth or throat of infected persons.. Read more...
Lymphoedema
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It is also known as Lymphatic Obstruction, is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system returns the interstitial fluid to the thoracic duct and then to the bloodstream, where it is re circulated back to the tissues. There are two main types of lymphoedema: Primary Lymphoedema – which develops at birth or after puberty and is caused by faulty genes. Secondar. Read more...
Leukemia
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It is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". There are two forms of leukemia: Acute leukemia is identified by a rapid increase in the number of immature blood cells. Congestion due to immature blood cells makes the bone marrow unable to produce healthy blood cells. Prompt treatment is required in acute leukemia due to the rapid progression and accumulation of th. Read more...
