Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the mucus membrane which covers the white portion of the eye and the inner side of the eye. This membrane is called conjunctiva. Conjunctivitis generally starts from one eye and affects both the eyes ultimately. This may take a day or so, however the effect in one eye may be more…
Common cold is a viral infection which affects the upper respiratory system of the human body. Two known viruses which are the cause of common cold are rhino and corona viruses. The symptoms of this disease are cough, sore throat, running nose and fever. It takes 5 to 7 days for a child to be…
Cold sore is in the form of a blister of purple or reddish color which is formed on the outer edge of the lip of the child. This sore can appear as a single sore or in certain case in the form of bunches. The blister or blisters so formed are sometimes filled with fluid….
Chickenpox is a childhood skin related disease which is caused by viral infection. Though at one time it would spread like an epidemic at various places, but due to advancement of preventive medicines and general awareness of masses, the incidence of chicken pox have reduced considerably especially in the developed societies all around the world….
Canker sores are basically ulcers that occur inside the mouth and can be found both in the case of children and adults. These are not contagious and a day or two before they appear the patients feel burning or tingling sensation in that area of the mouth where this sore is developing. In rare cases…
Bronchiolitis is a viral infection which affects the lower respiratory tract. This is common in babies below the age of two. The viral attack causes inflammation in the tiny wind tract of the kids, resulting in blockage of the airway. The partial blockage results in a whistling sound emerging with the breath, resulting in lesser…
What is Pneumonia ? Pneumonia is a disease spread by virus or bacteria and infects the lungs and obstructs the free flow of oxygen. The air that we breathe contains oxygen. This oxygen is filtered by the lungs. This is dissolved in the blood through alveoli which are small air sacs that surround the blood…
Reflux is the physical process of coming back of the contents of stomach into the gullet or even mouth. Esophagus is the medical name for gullet, therefore the complete term for reflux is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The chest cavity in our bodies is separated from the abdominal cavity by a muscle called as diaphragm…