Stomach pain can upset your routine, rendering you too weak and uncomfortable to even feel like talking to anyone! Everyone experiences this gut wrenching pain at one point in time in his or her life. Stomach pain can be mild or severe, and either way, needs treatment. Abdominal discomforts, though not serious, can make one … Read more
The human bladder is a biological marvel, helping pump out wastes from the body round the clock, aiding wholesome health and safety from disease causing bacteria. Just like every organ of the digestive system, the bladder has to be healthy, so that it does not default in its functions. Bladder infections are common and in … Read more
Stye is a common condition caused due to a bacterial infection of the eyelid. It is characterized by the swelling of the eyelid, leading to the formation of a painful lump filled with pus secreted by the pathogen making sty (stye) contagious. Stye or hordeolum can last for several days and the lump will only … Read more
Constipation is nothing more than infrequent bowel movements, typically three times or less in an entire week. However, before we go further, it’s useful to note that the number of bowel movements gradually decrease with age. The ideal situation for anyone is to have at least one bowel movement every day. The thing with constipation is … Read more
As the weather changes, so does your skin. The dry, flaky winter skin goes onto become oily and shiny in the summer. We can control that with special soap, face washes, moisturizers and creams. But have you ever wondered what happens on your scalp? As the air starts to dry, so does your scalp and … Read more
You will hardly come across a single individual who has never experienced a ‘hive attack’ in his or her life. The term Urticaria (hives) refers to a common skin condition characterized by the appearance of reddish pink welts or swollen patches/lumps which are slightly raised above the surface of the skin. Even though these ‘hives’ … Read more
Skin irritation in the inner thigh area is actually quite common. This might happen due to allergies, due to constant contact with damp clothes, specific chemicals and several other reasons. One of the reasons can be skin chafing (chub rub); for people who are overweight, or who exercise a lot. It can also happen in … Read more
About 75% of women suffer from vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast is a common condition caused by the albicans fungus. The infection develops at the time when there is improper balance between the yeast and the bacteria that occur naturally in the vagina. Though not life threatening, the overgrowth in the yeast can be very … Read more