DoctorNDTV For the better health of Indians in India and around the world. Our panel of more than 250 experts will answer your medical queries. The complete Indian Health portal from NDTV. en-us http://doctor.ndtv.com/ © Copyright NDTV Convergence Limited 2009. All rights reserved. 5:25 AM DoctorNDTV.com - Latest Topics http://doctor.ndtv.com/images/doctor_ndtv_logo.png http://doctor.ndtv.com/ The heart is a marvel of nature. It is a hollow, muscular organ about the size of your fist. It lies in the center of the chest, slightly to the left. It beats almost one lakh times a day, day after day, year after year. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/501/Valvular_heart_disease.html Dr OP Yadava, CEO&Chief Cardiac Surgeon, National Heart Institute, New Delhi Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:31:12 GMT Swine influenza, or 'swine flu', is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs, caused by one of several swine influenza A viruses that cause regular outbreaks in pigs. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/500/Swine_influenza_(flu).html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:55:05 GMT Cholangitis is an infection of the common bile duct, the tube that carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder and intestines. Bile is a chemical that helps digest food. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/499/Cholangitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:34:52 GMT Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a sleep disorder caused due to the obstruction in the upper airway. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/498/Obstructive_sleep_apnoea.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:39:34 GMT Sebaceous hyperplasia is a common harmless enlargement of the skin oil glands affecting the face and resulting in yellow growths. Though it is not a dangerous condition, it may be a cause of embarrassment for the patient. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/497/Sebaceous_hyperplasia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:08:47 GMT You may not have heard of it, but you use it hundreds of times every day. The temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) the joint where the mandible (the lower jaw) joins the temporal bone of the skull, immediately in front of the ear on each side of your head. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/496/Temporomandibular_Joint_(TMJ)_dysfunction.html Dr Kumaresh Krishnamoorthy, Senior Consultant, ENT and Head&Neck Oncosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:02:56 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/495/Fathers_role_in_breastfeeding.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:29:01 GMT It is possible to continue breastfeeding the baby after returning to work. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/494/Work_and_Breastfeeding.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:41:36 GMT Breastfeeding is the most natural thing for every mother and is an experience to be cherished http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/493/Problems_during_Breastfeeding.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:30:37 GMT There are number of myths popular in breastfeeding. Some of them are described below. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/492/Myths_about_Breastfeeding.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:51:28 GMT As a mother, you should establish good breastfeeding skills as it helps in effective milk transfer to the baby. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/491/Breastfeeding_Facts,_Tips_-_Skills.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:57:28 GMT ACL is the short name for a ligament of the knee called Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Ligaments are tough, chord-like structures, which connect bones. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/490/Surgical_treatment_of_ACL_deficient_knee.html Dr J Maheshwari, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon,Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science&Research,Head, Department of Orthopaedics, Delhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics,Delhi Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:51:45 GMT Enlarged adenoids refer to swollen lymphatic tissues at the back of the nose. These tissues are similar to tonsils. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/489/Enlarged_Adenoids.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:50:28 GMT Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs) or Enzyme Immuno-Assays (EIAs) are the most widely used screening tests for HIV/AIDS and detect antibodies produced by our body against HIV. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/488/Diagnosis_of_HIVAIDS.html Dr Anuj Sharma, World Health Organization, Country Office for India, New Delhi Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:28:49 GMT Diskitis is an inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the intervertebral disk space (the space between the bones of the spine). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/487/Diskitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:32:26 GMT Buerger's disease is a disease that causes obstruction of the blood vessels of the hands and feet. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/486/Buergers_Disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:52:29 GMT An excessive accumulation of CSF in the ventricles results in a ballooning of the ventricles that is called hydrocephalus. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/485/Hydrocephalus.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:51:56 GMT Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy or X-ray therapy) uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells. The aim of radiotherapy is to cure cancer, where possible, whilst maintaining acceptable function and cosmesis. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/484/Radiotherapy_(Radiation_therapy).html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:03:16 GMT Dermabrasion is a cosmetic medical procedure in, which the surface of the skin is removed by abrasion (sanding). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/483/Dermabrasion.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:34:43 GMT Acne is a skin condition that affects up to 80% of people in their teens and twenties, and up to 5% of older adults. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/482/Acne_scarring.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:33:04 GMT Premature ovarian failure (POF) is defined as the cessation of ovarian function prior to the age of 40 years. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/481/Premature_ovarian_failure.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:29:11 GMT Nail abnormalities are identified through changes in shape, colour, thickness and texture of the finger and toenails. These differences in these characteristics give an indication of the nail disease or an underlying systematic disease in the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/480/Nail_abnormalities.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:16:26 GMT A skull fracture is a break or fracture in one or more bones of the skull caused by head injury. Although the skull is tough, resilient and provides excellent protection to the brain, a severe head injury can result in skull fracture. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/479/Skull_fracture.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:53:59 GMT Dislocation of the shoulder joint happens when the bones that make up the shoulder joint are moved apart so that the joint no longer functions. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/478/Shoulder_dislocation.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:58:03 GMT Postpartum is the period of time after the birth of a baby when the body is changing back to normal. It lasts about 6 weeks or until the uterus returns to its normal size. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/477/Postpartum_care.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:27:47 GMT Urinary incontinence is the accidental release of urine. It can happen when a person coughs, laughs, sneezes or jogs. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/476/Urinary_incontinence_in_women.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:59:38 GMT Lactose intolerance means the body cannot easily digest lactose, a type of natural sugar found in milk and dairy products. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/475/Lactose_intolerance.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:07:42 GMT The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry defines “Conduct Disorder” as a group of behavioural and emotional problems in youngsters. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/474/Conduct_disorder.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:11:52 GMT Nephrotic syndrome is a condition marked by very high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria); low levels of protein in the blood; swelling, especially around the eyes, feet, and hands; and high cholesterol. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/472/Nephrotic_syndrome.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Itching around the anal area is called pruritis ani. It is a common condition leading to an irresistible urge to scratch. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/471/Pruritis_ani.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Pruritis is the medical word for itch. It is defined as a sensation that provokes the desire to scratch. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/470/Pruritis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT Peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of the stomach where it joins the small intestine (duodenum) http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/469/Peptic_ulcer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT The appendix is a finger-like structure at the junction of the small and large intestines. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/468/Appendicitis_in_children.html Dr Anurag Krishna, Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery, Max Institute of Paediatrics, Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi Fri, 17 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT Tennis elbow is a painful condition of the elbow that occurs due to repeated forceful impact on the extended arm. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/467/Tennis_elbow.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Crush syndrome is a condition caused when an excessive force is applied to a group of muscles for a long time. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/466/Crush_syndrome.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Hydatid disease results from an infection due to the Echinococcus species, a microscopic tapeworm found in foxes, dogs and cats. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/464/Hydatid_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT This is a severe form of tissue death caused by the Clostridium species of bacteria. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/463/Gas_Gangrene.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Dandruff is an overproduction and build-up of dead skin cells. It occurs as snowy dust-like flakes. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/462/Dandruff.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT A man who cannot develop or sustain an erection to perform satisfactory sexual intercourse is termed 'impotent'. Unfortunately, this term has serious social consequences and should be used with caution and after due consideration of the complex process of male sexual function. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/461/Impotence.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Teething is the phase during infancy and early childhood when children get their first set of teeth known as primary teeth or milk teeth. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/460/Teething.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 13 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT A stroke or “brain attack” occurs when the vessels supplying blood to the brain are blocked, interrupting the blood flow. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/459/Stroke.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 13 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT Contraception is the voluntary limiting of producing offspring by artificial methods. It is done to restrict the number of children and to increase the spacing between them. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/458/Birth_control.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 13 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT Bowel movements may vary for each individual and across cultures depending on the intake of fibre in the diet. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/457/Constipation.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 13 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex disorder characterised by persistent, excessive fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and may be worsened by physical or mental activity. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/456/Chronic_fatigue_syndrome.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 13 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT Obesity is defined as a condition of excess bodyweight and fat. The size and number of fat cells increase in obese people. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/455/Obesity.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 13 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT It is a condition of decreased activity of the thyroid gland and its failure to produce adequate quantities of thyroid hormone. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/454/Hypothyroidism.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Morning sickness is a term used to describe nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy. It begins around the fourth week and often ends by the twelfth week. In some cases it may last until the end of pregnancy. It is a normal occurrence but in some cases it may be excessive and distressful. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/453/Morning_sickness.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Spondylosis is a disorder that is caused by the degeneration of the discs which are soft cushions, present between the vertebrae. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/452/Cervical_spondylosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/451/Insect_bites_and_stings.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Japanese encephalitis is a viral disease that is spread to humans by infected mosquitoes. The mosquitoes breed in rice fields and become infected with the Japanese encephalitis virus usually by biting infected pigs. The pig is therefore called the reservoir of the infection and the mosquito is called the vector. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/450/Japanese_encephalitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Dementia is a condition characterized by a chronic decline in mental abilities, especially memory. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/449/Dementia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Endometriosis is a condition in which the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, grows in areas outside the uterus causing pain and infertility. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/448/Endometriosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Anthrax is a disease primarily found in animals, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Humans can be infected with it when they are exposed to infected animals. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/447/Anthrax.html Prof (Dr) DM Thappa, Associate Professor and Head, Dermatology and STD Department, JIPMER, Pondicherry Sat, 27 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMT Diets high in total fat, cholesterol and saturated fats contribute to high blood cholesterol. Both, the amount and the type of fat influence blood cholesterol. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/446/Diet_and_cholesterol.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 10 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMT Rickets is a disorder in which there is softening and weakening of the bones of children, primarily caused by the lack of vitamin D or calcium and phosphate. It is most likely to occur during periods of rapid growth when the body requires high levels of calcium and phosphate. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/445/Rickets.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 09 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMT Stammering is the inability to speak in a typically fluent manner and maintain a smooth flow of words in the form of sentences. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/444/Stammering.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Parents get too worried about their kids' fevers. When a fever strikes a child most parents overmedicate, use cold baths unnecessarily and check temperatures too frequently. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/443/Fever_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT The eye is extremely sensitive, delicate and susceptible to infection, so all injuries are potentially serious. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/442/Eye_injuries.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Prolonged exposure to cold conditions, particularly wet and windy weather, or immersion in cold water can cause the body's heat regulating mechanism to fail, with severe, even fatal, results. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/441/Over-exposure_to_cold.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Learning disability (LD) is a disorder in which the child has difficulty in learning or assimilating information that is easy for other children. LD is usually caused by neurological factors, which include abnormal functioning of the brain due to faulty structure or hormonal imbalance. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/440/Learning_disability.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Hirsutism is the term for excess body or facial hair in women. It can be described as a male pattern of hair growth or distribution on a female body http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/439/Hirsutism.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Flatulence is the presence of excess wind or gas in the digestive tract. This gas consisting primarily of carbon dioxide, oxygen, hydrogen and methane gas. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/438/Flatulence.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Haemoptysis is defined as coughing out of blood originating in the lower respiratory tracts that is trachea, bronchi and lungs. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/437/Haemoptysis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT The first sound that a newborn makes is that of a cry. This is a good sign; it means that he is healthy and breathing well. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/436/Crying.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Coughs and colds are infectious diseases that are very common in children. However, there are some children who have frequent or persistent cough. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/435/Asthma_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Cloning literally means ‘making a copy'. In the context of animal or human cloning, it is the technique by which an individual's exact genetic copy is made. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/434/Cloning.html Dr Samiran Nundy, Consultant Gastro-Intestinal Surgeon, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Euthanasia can be defined as the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependent human being for his or her alleged benefit. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/433/Euthanasia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Watching a baby grow is a fascinating and unique experience for the parents. A child's growth is a complex and continuous process. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/432/Developmental_milestones_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Minor cuts, scratches and abrasions do not usually require medical attention. Abrasions, such as gravel or sand rash, may have dirt embedded in the wound and are likely to become infected. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/431/Cuts_and_wounds.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Snoring is a sound caused when there is an obstruction to the free flow of air through the passages at the back of the mouth and nose. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/430/Snoring.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Septicaemia is the presence of bacteria in the blood that may give rise to symptoms. It is a serious infection that usually spreads from some other part of the body to the blood, where the bacteria multiply. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/429/Septicaemia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT X-rays are short wavelength rays that can pass through tissues, which are opaque to normal light. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/428/X-Rays.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Incest is sexual intercourse that takes place between individuals related by blood. The act may be committed by a father with his daughter, between a grandparent and a grandchild and between a brother and a sister. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/427/Incest.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Herpes is an infection that causes sores or ulcers. It is caused by a virus called Herpes simplex. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/426/Herpes_infection.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Worm infestation of the digestive tract by parasites may cause disruption of digestive processes. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/425/Worms.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a biologically based disorder, which involves a pattern of decreased attention span interspersed with periods of hyperactivity and impulsivity. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/424/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_(ADHD).html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast, usually to remove a malignant tumour. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/423/Mastectomy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Plague is an infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. This organism is carried by rats and other rodents and spread by the bite of a flea http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/422/Plague.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 17 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT Premature ejaculation is the inability to delay ejaculation till the man wishes or when ejaculation occurs too early in the sexual act to satisfy both partners http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/421/Premature_ejaculation.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 17 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling of the tonsils which are oval-shaped lymph nodes located in the back of the mouth and the upper part of the throat. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/420/Tonsillitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 17 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT Haemetemesis is the vomiting of blood from the stomach. It is a symptom of an underlying disease condition. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/419/Haematemesis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 17 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood are increased and is characterised by a metabolic imbalance. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/418/Hyperthyroidism.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 17 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT Masturbation is the stimulation of the sexual organs usually by a person himself, to obtain an orgasm. Though masturbation can be done by partners on one another, the term is more commonly used when sexual satisfaction is provided by self. Most people use their hands to masturbate, but instruments like vibrators and dildoes may also be used. These imitate the movements of the hand and provide sexual pleasure.







Masturbation is a way of releasing pent up sexual energy. Most people start masturbating at the time of puberty. With changes in an individual's hormonal profile during puberty, there is a surge of sexual energy which can be released with the help of masturbation. Masturbation is reported more in males than in females. More than a physiological difference in libido, this may be due to sociological taboos on females. Females also tend to discontinue or reduce masturbation when they form sexual relationships. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/417/Masturbation.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 17 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that is spread from animals to human beings. It is caused by a bacterium Leptospira interrogans, which occurs more commonly in tropical climates. The disease is more common in the rural areas of most countries where people come into contact with animals regularly. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/416/Leptospirosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Normal body temperature varies with different people, but the average is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Centigrade). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/415/Fever.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT The lipid profile is a blood test done to assess the status of fat metabolism in the body and is important in heart disease. This includes measuring lipids (fats) and its derivatives known as lipoproteins. Lipoproteins are compounds containing fat and proteins and include free cholesterol, cholesterol esters, triglycerides, phospholipids and apoproteins. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/414/Lipid_profile.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Mammography is a special type of X-ray that is used for detailed images of the breast. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/413/Mammography.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Acute diarrhoea or gastroenteritis is the passage of loose stools more frequently than what is normal for that individual. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/412/Acute_gastroenteritis.html , Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT Autism is a communication disorder characterised by a child's inability to relate to the outside world - physically and emotionally. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/411/Guidelines_for_working_with_autistic_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT A baby's mind is like a sponge, constantly soaking up information. Everything is a new and exciting experience for a newborn baby. She is always absorbing information through her five senses – sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. Human beings never stop learning, but the rate at which babies learn cannot be achieved by an adult. The baby's emotions and intellect are developing during the first weeks of life, just as rapidly as size, weight and coordination. Babies do not grow, develop and learn at a constant rate. During a learning spurt, the baby will devour new ideas and skills and apply them immediately. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/410/Intellectual_Development_of_Children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT Cigarette smoking kills nearly about 420,000 people a year, making it more lethal than AIDS, accidents, homicides, suicides, drug overdoses, and fire. Smokers are also inhaling other chemicals including cyanide, benzene, formaldehyde, methanol (wood alcohol), acetylene (the fuel used in torches), and ammonia. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/409/Smoking.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 22 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Food intolerance is the general term used to describe a range of reproducible adverse responses to a specific food or food ingredient http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/408/Food_allergy_and_intolerance.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 28 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT Children between the ages two and 11 spend an average of one full day per week watching television. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/407/Children_and_Television.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 22 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes is a chronic illness and needs to be continuously managed. However, it does not mean that diabetics cannot travel or will have any problems while on a trip. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/406/Travel_tips_for_diabetics.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 13 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT People with this type of diabetes mellitus make little or no insulin in their body, and need regular insulin injections to manage the problem. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/405/How_to_take_an_insulin_shot.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 13 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT A multiple pregnancy is one in which there is more than one baby in the uterus. Multiple births are a relatively rare phenomena and only about 1 in 36 babies born is a pair of twins. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/404/Twins.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT All children have fears of one kind or another. Fear is an emotion like others such as love, happiness, anger, hurt and sadness. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/403/Dealing_with_fears.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Babies and toddlers are naturally curious, and the best way to discipline a young child is to eliminate temptations. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/402/Disciplining.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Also called manic-depressive disorder, bipolar disorders are characterised by extreme fluctuation in moods ranging from acute depression to hysterical elation. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/401/Bipolar_disorders.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 13 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Bowel movements may vary for each individual and across cultures depending on the intake of fibre in the diet. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/400/Constipation_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Smallpox was a severe viral disease that was eradicated worldwide, more than twenty years ago. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/399/Smallpox.html Dr Anuj Sharma, World Health Organization, Country Office for India, New Delhi Thu, 25 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMT Cholesterol content of foods http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/398/Cholesterol_content_of_Foods.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 10 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMT In infants, thumb sucking is a common self-comforting behaviour that has pleasurable associations with feedings and cessation of hunger. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/397/Thumb_sucking.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 10 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMT Alcohol ingestion affects the liver, nervous system, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system, muscles and the reproductive system. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/396/Alcoholic_Liver_Disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 10 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT Dry mouth is the condition of not having enough saliva, or spit, to keep the mouth wet. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/395/Dry_Mouth.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 26 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Many new mothers sometimes experience mild depression called ” baby blues”. It is very common, affecting an estimated 50 to 75 percent of all new mothers. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/394/Post_natal_depression.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 22 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Dysmenorrhoea is the clinical term for painful menstrual periods when cramps are frequent and severe. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/393/Painful_menstruation.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 19 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT Liposuction (fat removal) one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure. By removing deposits of excess fat, liposuction improves body appearance and smoothes irregular or distorted body shapes. The procedure is sometimes referred to as body contouring. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/392/Liposuction.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 31 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a painful condition in which the shoulder loses its range of movements. This condition is referred to as "frozen shoulder" because it becomes very difficult for a person to move his shoulder. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/391/Frozen_shoulder.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 29 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT One of the most traumatic events in your child's life can be the arrival of a new baby. For a toddler, adapting to a new baby in the house can be a very stressful experience. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/390/Sibling_rivalry.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 22 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of the large intestine or colon. It is the most common gastrointestinal disorder. It affects twice as many women as men and usually begins in early adult life. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/389/Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 17 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT Hypospadias is a defect in which urine passes from an opening sited not at the tip of the penis but from somewhere on the under surface of the shaft. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/388/Hypospadias.html Dr Anurag Krishna, Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery, Max Institute of Paediatrics, Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT Some interesting trivia on Autism… http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/387/Autism_trivia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT The social development of the child is as important as her physical and intellectual development. The child must be able to communicate and interact with other people. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/386/Social_behaviour_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 13 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/385/Sex_education_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 28 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT A health insurance policy is a contract between an insurer and an individual or a group, in which the insurer agrees to provide specified health insurance at an agreed-upon price the premium. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/384/Health_Insurance.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 23 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes mellitus is diagnosed based on a high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Blood sugar test, done fasting and 2 hours after breakfast, is used for the diagnosis of diabetes. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/383/Blood_glucose_test.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Some interesting, but lesser known facts about Diabetes. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/382/Diabetes_trivia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT Diwali is a festival of lights. Unfortunately it also results in tragedies. The emergency services of most hospitals report a rise in burn cases on this day. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/381/Guidelines_for_a_safe_Diwali.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 12 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT A school is not just a place where the child learns these subjects. It is also a place where he learns to get on with people and is thus preparing for adult life. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/380/The_child_at_school.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 14 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT Babies are totally dependent on us to look after them. During the first year the baby relies on his mother to feed him, move him from place to place, keep him clean, talk to him, and most important of all, love him. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/379/Baby_hygiene.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT Dental health is an important part of your general health. Whatever your age, you can and should have healthy teeth. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/378/Dental_scaling.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 10 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT Sleep is essential for the normal functioning of the human body. The duration of essential sleep varies from one individual to another. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/377/Sleep_disorders.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT Every parent knows it is difficult to get children to eat nutritious food, whether it is a toddler who wants nothing but instant noodles or a teenager who lives on junk food and soft drinks. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/376/Fussy_eaters.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Unintentional injuries are common among children aged 14 years and under. Most of these injuries are caused by burns, scalds, drowning, suffocation, choking, poisoning, falls and electric shock. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/375/Injury_control.html Dr Suresh Gupta, Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 GMT When children feel frustrated, angry, or disappointed, they often express themselves by crying, screaming, breaking things, rolling on the floor, whining, holding their breath, kicking or hitting. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/374/Temper_tantrums.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 17 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT Shyness is felt as a mix of emotions, including fear and interest, tension and pleasantness. There may be an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/373/Shyness_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 17 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT There is a 1 in 10 chance that a woman will have breast cancer during her lifetime. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/372/Breast_Self-Examination.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 21 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Pleurisy, also called pleuritis, is an inflammation of the pleura, which is the moist, double-layered membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the rib cage. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/371/Pleurisy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 13 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Routine health checkups are important for quality health care. They help find problems that can be treated early. Many disorders do not produce obvious symptoms until the disease is well advanced. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/370/Routine_health_care.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 09 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT It is a medical policy, which can be availed by the employees who are presently in service and would like to contribute to the scheme while in service and provide for their retirement benefit. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/369/Long_term_retirement_medical_benefit_plan.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 07 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Jan Arogya Yojna is a special low-priced medical insurance scheme. This policy has been designed for the lower income group of society. It is meant for the benefit of individuals who are unable to afford more comprehensive medical insurance covers. The idea is to protect them from the high costs of hospitalisation. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/368/Jan_Arogya_Yojna.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 02 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease characterized by varying degrees of weakness and rapid fatigue of the skeletal (voluntary) muscles of the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/367/Myasthenia_gravis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 31 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT Health insurance policies guard you against calamities that may cause long-term harm to your life and even hamper your earning ability for a lifetime. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/366/Selecting_the_right_medical_policy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) involving decreased nerve function associated with the formation of scars on the covering of nerve cells. Symptoms may be mild such as numbness in the limbs, severe paralysis or loss of vision. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/365/Multiple_sclerosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 24 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT Tonsil Stones or tonsilloliths are irregularly shaped, whitish-yellow, foul-smelling globs of mucous and bacteria that get caught in the back of the throat. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/364/Tonsil_stones.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 24 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT The best defence against the sun is covering up. Wear a hat with a three-inch brim or a shade facing forward, sunglasses (look for sunglasses that block ultraviolet rays), and cotton clothing with a tight weave. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/363/Safety_tips_for_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT Sciatica is pain resulting from irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and begins from nerve roots in the spinal cord in the low back and extends through the buttock area to send nerve endings down the lower limb. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/362/Sciatica.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 26 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT Urticaria (Hives) is a condition in which there are raised red spots or eruptions of various size on the surface of the skin, often itchy, which come and go. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/361/Urticaria_(Hives).html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 09 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT Senile or atrophic vaginitis is an inflammation or irritation of the vagina caused by thinning and shrinking of the tissues of the vagina and decreased lubrication of the vaginal walls. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/360/Senile_Vaginitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 09 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT Pertussis, commonly known as "whooping cough," is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacteria. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/359/Pertussis_(Whooping_Cough).html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT Non-surgical or medical treatments for different cancers include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endocrine therapy and immunotherapy http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/358/Medical_treatment_for_cancers.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 30 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition that affects the body's ability to regulate the level of glucose in the blood. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/357/Oral_glucose_tolerance_test.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT From sharing the womb to discovering the world together, twins are two individuals bound to each other by nature. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/356/Taking_care_of_twins.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 22 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT The words "profession" and "professional" come from the Latin word "professio," which means a public declaration with the force of a promise. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/355/Professionalism.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 26 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Azoospermia is the term used to describe a complete absence of sperm in the ejaculate (semen) or the failure of formation of spermatozoa. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/354/Low_sperm_count.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 07 May 2002 00:00:00 GMT Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or whirling motion making it difficult to maintain balance while standing or sitting. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/353/Vertigo.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 30 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT The medical term for "spitting up" is gastroesophageal reflux. It is the spitting up of milk after feeding. It is not the same as vomiting, which is the forceful expulsion of food from the stomach. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/352/Spitting_up_in_babies.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 30 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to the formation of a blood clot or thrombus within a vein commonly in the thigh or calf. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/351/Deep_vein_thrombosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis (the structure that is the first part of the duct draining the testis). This can occur as the result of injury or infection. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/350/Epididymitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 09 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT When a damaged cornea cannot be improved by other treatment, a corneal graft may be performed. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/349/Corneal_Grafting.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 09 Jul 2002 00:00:00 GMT Travelling with children can be a pleasure if one makes some extra preparations and planning. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/348/Children_and_travel.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 02 Apr 2002 00:00:00 GMT Mediclaim insurance is a cover, which takes care of the hospitalization expenses subjected to maximum sum insured. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/347/Mediclaim_Insurance_Scheme.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 26 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT While wearing of seat belts for the front seat passengers in motor vehicles has been made compulsory by the Supreme Court, the Government will make it mandatory for even rear seat passengers to wear safety belts from October 2002. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/346/Safety_belts.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 22 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT Injuries to the head are so common that almost everyone in their lifetime will sustain some form of trauma to the head. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/345/Head_injury.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 17 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT This surgery is done to by-pass clogged arteries supplying blood to the heart. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/344/Bypass_surgery.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 15 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Influenza, also called the flu, is a contagious viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by the influenza virus. Outbreaks of flu occur almost every year, usually in the colder months. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/343/Influenza.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 30 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT Hearing loss is the total or partial inability to hear sound in one or both ears. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/342/Hearing_loss.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness that has recently been reported from Asia, North America and Europe. It is an atypical pneumonia of which the cause has not yet been determined. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/341/Severe_Acute_Respiratory_Syndrome_(SARS).html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 03 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Exercise has been defined as a rhythmical activity for the purpose of improving fitness or health http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/340/Exercise.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 03 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Menstrual cycles vary in length from one woman to another. They may occur at the same time each month or be irregular. Typically, a cycle occurs about once a month, but can be as short as 21 days or as long as 35 days and still be considered normal. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/339/Irregular_periods.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT A ventricular septal defect is an opening in the ventricular septum, the dividing wall between the two lower chambers of the heart known as the right and the left ventricles. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/338/Ventricular_Septal_Defect_(VSD).html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 25 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Fibromyalgia is a condition characterised by pain in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/337/Fibromyalgia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 18 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Intentional weight loss is the process of consciously making and executing a plan to decrease total body weight. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/336/Weight_loss.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Haemophilia is a genetic (inherited) bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency of substances called clotting factors that are necessary to control bleeding in the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/335/Haemophilia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 10 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Proctitis is an inflammation of the lining of the rectum causing discomfort, bleeding, and occasionally, a discharge of mucous or pus. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/334/Proctitis_(rectal_inflammation).html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterised by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/333/Polycystic_kidney_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT Lupus is a autoimmune disease in which the immune system, for unknown reasons, becomes hyperactive and attacks normal tissue. This attack results in inflammation and brings about symptoms. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/332/Lupus.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 14 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT Mouth ulcers are painful shallow ulcers (sores) in the lining of the mouth, usually on the inside of lips, inside of cheeks, and gums. They are caused by many disorders. Aphthous ulcer is most common in young adults. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/331/Mouth_ulcers.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 04 Feb 2002 00:00:00 GMT Gene therapy is a new approach to treat, cure, and ultimately prevent disease by changing the expression of a person's genes. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/330/Gene_therapy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 24 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden death of an infant under one year of age that cannot be explained after a thorough case investigation, including a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/329/Sudden_Infant_Death_Syndrome_(SIDS).html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 10 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT Air pollution is a large number of gases, droplets and particles that reduce the quality of the air. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/328/Air_Pollution.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 06 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT Sinusitis is an infection of the paranasal sinuses that occurs due to obstruction or bacterial growth. Among the many causes of such obstruction or congestion are common cold, allergies, certain medical conditions, and abnormalities in the nasal passages. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/327/Sinusitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 03 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT A coma is a profound or deep state of unconsciousness. The affected individual is alive but is not able to react or respond to life around him. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/326/Coma.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 26 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT This is a condition of abnormal deviation of alignment of one eye in relation to the other. It is normal for newborn babies to have eyes that cross or wander sometimes, especially when they are tired. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/325/Squint_(Strabismus).html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 19 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which many benign cysts form on the ovaries under a thick, white covering. It is most common in women under 30 years old http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/324/Polycystic_ovary_syndrome.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 27 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Confidentiality is one of the basic tenets of medical practice and each day doctors face challenges to this long-standing obligation to keep all information between physician and patient private. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/323/Confidentiality.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 26 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Most people suffer from bad breath occasionally. However, if it becomes permanent you should consult your dentist. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/322/Bad_breath_(Halitosis).html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Colour blindness is the inability to distinguish differences between certain colours. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/321/Colour_blindness.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Contact lenses are delicately crafted, very thin optical discs generally worn directly on the eye. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/320/Contact_Lenses.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 21 Aug 2002 00:00:00 GMT Diarrhoea is the passage of loose, watery stools occurring more than three times in one day. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/319/Diarrhoea_in_adults.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 05 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Rape is a crime in which a person is forced to have sexual intercourse without giving consent. It is not known if the number of rapes has increased or if more victims are now willing to report the crime. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/318/Rape.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 06 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Medical consultation may be sought because of abnormal wetness, a change in the pattern or amount of sweating, sweaty palms, stained clothing, or offensive odour. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/317/Hyperhidrosis_(Excessive_Sweating).html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 02 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT Huntington's disease(HD) was first described in 1872 by an American doctor called George Huntington in 1872. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/316/Huntingtons_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 14 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Many conditions, diseases, and improper hair care result in excessive hair loss. People who notice their hair shedding in large amounts after combing or brushing. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/315/Hair_Loss.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 12 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Holter monitoring is a continuous recording of heart rhythm during normal activity, usually for 24-hours. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/314/Holter_monitoring.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 30 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT Circumcision is the surgical removal of the sleeve of skin and mucosal tissue that normally covers the glans (head) of the penis. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/313/Circumcision.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease affecting the glands that produce mucus, tears, sweat, saliva and digestive juices in the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/312/Cystic_fibrosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT Taeniasis is a tapeworm infection. Two parasites commonly cause taeniasis are Taenia saginata and Taenia solium. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/311/Taeniasis_(tapeworm_infection).html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 18 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common, painful disorder of the wrist and the hand. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/310/Carpal_tunnel_syndrome.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 07 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT The human body needs water to maintain enough blood and other fluids to function properly. If the body loses much more fluid than what is consumed, dehydration occurs. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/309/Dehydration.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 28 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT Blindness is the loss of vision, not correctable with lenses. Blindness may be partial, with loss of only part of the vision. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/308/Blindness.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 21 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of genetic diseases characterised by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal or voluntary muscles which control movement. The muscles of the heart and some other involuntary muscles are also affected in some forms of MD, and a few forms involve other organs as well. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/307/Muscular_dystrophy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 13 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT Coeliac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/306/Coeliac_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 19 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT Diabetic neuropathies are nerve disorders caused by diabetes. People with diabetes can, over time, damage their nerves throughout their body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/305/Diabetic_neuropathy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/304/Antioxidants.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT Cysticercosis is an infection caused by the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. Infection occurs when the tapeworm larvae enter the body and form cysticerci. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/303/Cysticercosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 27 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT A muscle cramp is a sudden contraction of one or more of the muscles. The result can be intense pain and an inability to use the affected muscles. In athletes, common causes of leg cramps are overuse, stress and dehydration during sports played in warm weather. Overuse, injury, muscle strain or staying in the same position also may cause cramps. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/302/Muscle_cramps.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT Jaundice is a condition of excessive build up of a substance called bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a product of break down of red blood cells and is normally processed by the liver and excreted from the body in bile. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/301/Jaundice.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 19 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT Ageing is an inevitable part of growing older. There are certain factors that can minimise this process like the appearance of blotchy skin, age spots, wrinkles etc. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/300/Ageing.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 08 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT Boils are painful, pus-filled bumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect one or more of the hair follicles. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/299/Boils.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 08 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) are a method of birth control that uses hormones to prevent pregnancy. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/298/Birth_control_pills_(Oral_Contraceptives).html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 29 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT Cervical cancer is a disease caused by the abnormal growth and division of cells that make up the cervix (the portion of the uterus attached to the top of the vagina). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/297/Cervical_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 22 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT A Pap smear is a test that checks for changes in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/296/Pap_smear.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 11 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT Botulism is a serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/295/Botulism.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 08 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT The main function of the kidneys is to eliminate excess fluid and waste material from the blood. When the kidneys lose this filtering ability, dangerous levels of fluid and waste accumulate in the body leading to a condition known as kidney or renal failure. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/294/Kidney_failure.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 15 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT A hearing aid is an electronic, battery-operated device that amplifies and changes sound to allow for improved communication. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/293/Hearing_Aids.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 22 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT Bruxism (teeth grinding) is a condition involving grinding or clenching of the teeth, often during sleep. Bruxism can be mild and occasional or can be so frequent or violent that the teeth are damaged. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/292/Teeth_Grinding_(Bruxism).html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 19 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT Abortion is the termination of pregnancy by any method (spontaneous or induced) before the fetus is viable (less than 20 weeks of pregnancy) to survive independently. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/291/Abortion.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT Absence of a normal anal opening occurs in about 1 in 5000 births. The diagnosis is apparent shortly after birth by a routine physical examination. The cause of this abnormality is unknown. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/290/Imperforate_Anus.html Dr Anurag Krishna, Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery, Max Institute of Paediatrics, Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi Mon, 02 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT A stillbirth is the death of a baby in the womb after the 20th week of pregnancy. Stillbirths occur in about 1 in 200 pregnancies. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/289/Stillbirth.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT The female reproductive system consists of the external and the internal genitalia. The external genital organs are visible outside the body and begin to mature when a girl reaches puberty. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/288/Conception_and_Pregnancy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 17 Jun 2003 00:00:00 GMT Allergy is a condition characterised by a level of sensitivity greater than normal to a specific substance or group of substances. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/287/Allergy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 03 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT Viral fever refers to a broad spectrum of conditions where viral infections are associated with elevation of body temperature. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/286/Viral_fever.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 03 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT A cough is a sudden, often involuntary, forceful release of air from the lungs. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/285/Cough.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT An "aneurysm" is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a section of a blood vessel. When an aneurysm occurs in the brain, it is called a brain or cerebral aneurysm. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/284/Brain_aneurysm.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 29 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT A keloid is a patch of excessive scar tissue that may form following a skin injury. Occasionally scars enlarge spontaneously to form firm, smooth, hard growths called keloids. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/283/Keloids.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 23 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT Sports injuries typically occur while participating in organised sports, competitions, training sessions, or organised fitness activities. These injuries may occur for a variety of reasons, including improper training, lack of appropriate footwear or safety equipment. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/282/Sports_Injuries.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/281/Fibroadenoma_(Breast_lump).html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 27 May 2003 00:00:00 GMT Gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the abdomen, just beneath the liver. Its main function is to store bile; a fluid that helps digest fats and carries cholesterol and toxins from the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/280/Gall_bladder_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 09 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a rare lung disorder in which the blood pressure in the pulmonary artery rises far above normal levels for no apparent reason. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/279/Pulmonary_Hypertension.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 08 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size. The spleen is an organ involved in the production and maintenance of red blood cells, the production of certain circulating white blood cells, and is a part of the lymph system and the immune system. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/278/Splenomegaly_(Enlarged_spleen).html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Moles are usually harmless collections of pigmented cells called melanocytes on the skin. They can appear alone or in multiples. Most moles are present on the torso, but they are also commonly found on the face, arms and legs. Moles can also be present in more obscure locations such as the scalp, under the nails, in the armpits and around the genitals. Moles can be cancerous in rare cases. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/277/Moles.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 16 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Ptosis is also known as ‘drooping eyelid'. It is caused by weakness of the muscles responsible for raising the eyelid. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/276/Drooping_eyelid_(Ptosis).html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 11 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Holi is the most colourful festival of the Hindus that falls on the full moon day in the month of March. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/275/Skin_Care_for_Holi.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 04 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Lice are tiny brown and grey parasites that cause itching and scratching, especially on areas of the body that are covered with hair (typically the scalp, neck, and behind the ears). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/274/Lice.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT "Bird flu", or avian influenza, is an infectious disease of animals caused by viruses that normally infect birds and, less commonly, pigs. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/273/Bird_flu.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 14 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a condition characterised by impulsive actions, mood instability, and chaotic relationships. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/272/Borderline_personality_disorder.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 09 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by the Brucella bacteria. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/271/Brucellosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 20 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT Angiography is an x-ray study of the blood vessels. An angiogram uses a radiopaque substance, or dye, to make the blood vessels visible under x ray. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/270/Angiography.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 19 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Coronary angiography is a procedure in which a contrast material that can be seen using X-ray equipment is injected into one of the arteries of the heart. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/269/Coronary_angiography.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 19 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Amblyopia is the medical term used when the vision in one of the eyes is reduced because the eye and the brain are not working together properly. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/268/Amblyopia_(Lazy_eye).html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 15 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT It is an inflammation (irritation and swelling with presence of extra immune cells) of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot that causes heel pain and disability. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/267/Plantar_fasciitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT A stye, medically known as a hordeolum, is a small lump that appears on, inside or under the eyelid or on the eyelashes. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/266/Styes.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT Hepatitis C virus causes an inflammation of the liver. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is found in the blood of persons who have this disease. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/265/Hepatitis_C.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 04 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT Coronary heart disease (CHD) or coronary artery disease is the narrowing of the small blood vessels (coronary arteries) that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/264/Coronary_heart_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 04 Mar 2003 00:00:00 GMT Anorexia nervosa is a lack of appetite or an aversion to food that leads to starvation. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/263/Anorexia_nervosa.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT Backpacks are a popular and practical way for children and teenagers to carry schoolbooks and supplies. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/262/Back_to_School_Tips.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 16 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT Bone marrow transplant is a procedure in which healthy bone marrow is transplanted into a patient whose bone marrow is not functioning properly. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/261/Bone_marrow_transplant.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 17 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT Lichen planus is an inflammatory disease that usually affects the skin and mucous membranes resulting in inflammation, itching, and distinctive skin lesions. It may affect the genital skin as well. It is not an infectious disease, it does not appear to be inherited, and it is not related to nutrition. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/260/Lichen_planus.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 11 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT Neuralgia means burning, numbness, and pain that extends along one or more nerves. A nerve is a cord-like bundle of fibres through which sensation and motor impulses pass between the brain and the body. Neuralgia may occur in any nerve. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/259/Neuralgias.html , Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT Cellulitis is a skin allergies infection caused by bacteria. The infection develops anywhere the skin has been broken - often from a cut, burn, or an insect bite. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/258/Cellulitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 25 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT Shingles is a skin rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus responsible for these conditions is called varicella zoster. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/257/Shingles_(herpes_zoster).html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 25 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT If a person has kleptomania, he is unable to resist an urge or impulse to steal, although he may know that it is wrong to do so. The urge makes the person anxious, tense or aroused. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/256/Kleptomania.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT The knee joint has three parts. The thigh bone (femur) meets the large shin bone (tibia) forming the main knee joint. This joint has an inner (medial) and an outer (lateral) compartment. The kneecap (patella) joins the femur to form a third joint, called the patellofemoral joint. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/255/Knee_pain.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis involves scarring or thickening of tissues deep in the lung without a known cause. It is a disease of the lower respiratory tract that damages the air sacs (alveoli) and leads to reduced transfer of oxygen to the blood. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/254/Idiopathic_pulmonary_fibrosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 10 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT Delayed ejaculation refers to an inhibition of ejaculation. The man is unable to ejaculate, either during intercourse, or with manual stimulation in the presence of a partner. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/253/Delayed_ejaculation.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 10 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT Uveitis is an inflammation of the the uvea, the layer between the sclera and the retina in the eye and it includes the iris, ciliary body, and the choroid. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/252/Uveitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 28 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT This is a type of nuclear radio-isotope scanning test or myocardial perfusion imaging test. It shows how well blood flows to the heart muscle. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/251/Thallium_stress_test.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 24 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT Gynaecomastia is a condition in which firm breast tissues develop in males. The breast tissue is usually less than 1-1/2 inches across and is located directly under the nipple. Gynaecomastia may be present on one side or on both sides. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/250/Gynaecomastia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 09 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT Spasticity is a condition described by stiff or rigid muscles and exaggerated deep tendon reflexes, that interferes with muscular activity, gait, movement, or speech. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/249/Spasticity.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 24 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT Encephalitis is the medical term for inflammation of the brain, a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur in people of all ages but which is fortunately very rare. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/248/Viral_encephalitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 11 Jul 2003 00:00:00 GMT Nasal polyps are soft, non-cancerous growths that develop in the lining of the nose or sinuses. They result from chronic inflammation in the lining. What triggers the inflammation is not always clear. Nasal polyps can affect anyone, they are more common in adults older than 40 and in adults and children with conditions such as asthma, chronic sinus infections (chronic sinusitis), hay fever (chronic rhinitis) and cystic fibrosis — a serious, inherited disorder that causes respiratory, digestive and reproductive problems. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/247/Nasal_polyps.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 09 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Meningococcal meningitis is an infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis (also known as meningococcus) that causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/246/Meningococcal_meningitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 23 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT Menopause happens to all women and cannot be prevented. The bad effects can be minimized by hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In this, oestrogen along with progesterone is given around the time of menopause. These reduce the symptoms of menopause, prevent bone loss and reduce the risk of heart attack. However, HRT is not without its risks, which may include cancer of the breast or the uterus. The risks and benefits of HRT must be fully discussed with the doctor before starting treatment. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/245/Metabolic_syndrome.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:35:58 GMT If the lymph nodes or vessels become blocked, by a tumour or because of scarring caused by infection, radiotherapy or surgery, the lymph fluid is unable to pass along the channel. Pressure builds up in the channel and consequently the stagnant lymphatic fluid seeps into the surrounding tissues, causing swelling. This is known as lymphoedema. In India the most common cause of obstruction to the lymphatic channels is filariasis, an infection transmitted by the bite of mosquitoes and caused by a worm called W Bancrofti. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/244/Lymphoedema.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Sexual intercourse is not merely a physical act with your partner. It is important that both of you are ready for it and enjoy it for fulfilment. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/243/Sexual_intercourse.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Vaginitis is the swelling or discomfort caused by vaginal infections in females. It is commonly caused by certain microorganisms – parasites like trichomonas, yeasts like candida or certain bacteria. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/242/Vaginitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Dyspareunia means pain during intercourse. It can be caused by a variety of reasons such as local infection, hormonal changes with aging, or an allergy caused by the use of personal care products. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/241/Dyspareunia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterised by red, swollen skin lesions covered with silvery white scales. It is not infectious. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/240/Psoriasis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Haemangiomas are noncancerous, abnormally dense collections of dilated small blood vessels that may occur in the skin or internal organs. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/239/Haemangioma.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a gradual, progressive neurological condition classically characterized by a tremor (usually at first in the hand), rigidity and slowness of movement. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/238/Parkinsons_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT The pancreas is a gland that is located in the upper part of the abdomen behind the stomach and produces a hormone called insulin. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/237/Pancreatic_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that commonly affects the lungs, but can affect any part of the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/236/Tuberculosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Menstruation is a process during which women normally shed the lining of the uterus at regular intervals under the influence of the female sex hormone, oestrogen. At about the age of 45 to 50 the ovaries stop making oestrogen and the withdrawal of the hormone results in stoppage of the monthly menstrual periods. This is called menopause and it happens naturally to all women sooner or later but may also be induced if the ovaries are removed or stop functioning for any other reason. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/235/Menopause.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Osteoporosis is a disease resulting in thinning and weakening of bones making them more likely to break. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/234/Osteoporosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT The term erectile dysfunction covers a range of disorders, but usually refers to the inability to obtain an adequate erection for satisfactory sexual activity. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/233/Erectile_dysfunction.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Mumps is an acute viral illness that causes painful enlargement of the parotid glands. These glands are located in front and below the ears and produce saliva or spit. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/232/Mumps.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Peyronie's disease is characterised by the formation of hard, fibrous lumps on the penis. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/231/Peyronie’s_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Leprosy is an infectious disease affecting primarily the skin and the nervous system. Most people have a natural immunity to the disease, but usually only prolonged exposure to the causal bacteria may result in active infection. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/230/Leprosy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system in which seizures (also called fits) or convulsions occur repeatedly in a person. These seizures are caused due to the abnormal release of an electric charge in the brain. Information between the nerve cells are transmitted in the form of electric impulses. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/229/Epilepsy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Sildenafil has recently been introduced for the treatment of impotence or erectile dysfunction. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/228/Sildenafil_(Viagra).html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Baldness or alopecia results when hair loss occurs at an abnormally high rate, replacement occurs at an abnormally slow rate or when normal hairs are replaced by thinner, shorter ones. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/227/Baldness.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Malaria is a parasitic disease characterised by high fever, chills and rigors. Falciparum malaria, one of four different types, affects a greater proportion of the red blood cells than the other types and is more serious. The disease is a major health problem in India as in most of the tropics and subtropics. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/226/Malaria.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disorder, which destroys brain cells. It leads to a decline in mental function affecting memory, thinking, language and behavior. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/225/Alzheimers_Disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Ovarian cancer is the uncontrolled malignant growth of cells in the ovarian tissue. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/224/Ovarian_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are formed in the ovaries (ovaries are two small organs on each side of the womb or the uterus that produce hormones and an egg each month) which produce hormones and an egg each month http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/223/Ovarian_cysts.html Dr S Bhandari, Sr Consultant and Head, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT The word "Aphrodisiac" is derived from Aphrodite, the name of the ancient Greek goddess of love. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/222/Aphrodisiacs.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 23 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT This is a protrusion or a bulge of the organs inside the abdomen through the umbilical ring, which is the tissue around the naval (belly-button). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/221/Umbilical_hernia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that usually forms at the wrist or elbow joint and arises from the tissue lining the tendons and joints. The cyst is painless and benign and contains a clear, jelly like fluid. It may increase in size slowly. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/220/Ganglion_cyst.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Sexual orientation is a component of adult sexuality characterised by attraction towards members of a particular gender. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/219/Homosexuality.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart (endocardium) or the heart valves. The infection may damage or even destroy the heart valves. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/218/Endocarditis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Toxoplasmosis occurs in virtually all warm-blooded animals including most pets, livestock, and human beings. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/217/Toxoplasmosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 21 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Audiometry is a method of testing the hearing capacity of an individual. It is used to diagnose the extent of hearing loss in a person suffering from suspected hearing loss. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/216/Audiometry.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 15 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease spread by a species of sandfly, the female phlebotomine sandfly. The disease has two main forms – the cutaneous form which affects the skin and the visceral form that affects the internal organs. Cutaneous leishmaniasis is seen when lesions form on the skin weeks to months after the possible insect bite. Visceral leishmaniasis causes swelling and enlargement of the spleen and liver in addition to anaemia. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/215/Leishmaniasis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT A brain tumour, like a tumour anywhere else in the body, is a result of an abnormal proliferation of cells in the brain. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/214/Brain_tumour.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Congenital heart disease or CHD is a group of abnormalities of the heart, which are present in the child from birth. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/213/Congenital_heart_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT It is important to warm up for at least 10 minutes immediately before exercising. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/212/Warm-up_exercises.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Wheezing is a high pitched whistling sound emitted when a person breathes. There is difficulty in breathing. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/211/Wheezing.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Crohn's disease is a condition in which there is inflammation of the small intestine. It is a type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/210/Crohns_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT Gallstones are hard, pebble-like deposits that form inside the gallbladder. Gallstones may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball, depending on how long they have been forming. Gallstones can vary in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/209/Gallstones.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Rhinitis is a swelling of the mucous membrane due to irritation or congestion and results in a runny nose, itching, and sneezing. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/208/Allergic_rhinitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency in which the body's heat-regulating mechanism breaks down and the body temperature rises rapidly to 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) or higher http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/207/Heat_stroke_(Heat_injury).html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation in the small air passages in the lungs. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/206/Acute_bronchitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Drowning is a condition of complete immersion of the nose and mouth in water (or any other liquid). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/205/Drowning.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Angioplasty is a procedure in which a balloon catheter (thin tube) is inserted into a blocked artery to remove the blockage. The blockage may be in an artery in the arm, leg, or in the heart. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/204/Angioplasty.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Cholecystitis is inflammation or swelling of the gallbladder. Cholecystitis can be acute or sudden in onset. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/203/Cholecystitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT The ear consists of various parts – outer ear, ear canal, ear drum, middle ear, inner ear, the hearing nerve and the Eustachian tubes. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/202/Otitis_media.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Backache is a pain in the back caused by degenerative changes, injury, swelling or rarely, cancer. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/201/Backache.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT CT (Computed Tomography) scanning is a diagnostic X-ray procedure using computers. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/200/CT_scans.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT ELISA is a technique in which an antibody or antigen is detected with the help of an enzyme linked to a matching antigen or antibody. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/199/ELISA.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) caused by HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) attacks the body's immune system. In AIDS, the body can no longer fight off disease successfully. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/198/AIDS-associated_tumours.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/197/Disc_Prolapse.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Tetanus is an infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which lives in soil and in animal and human intestines. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/196/Tetanus.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT The kidneys excrete the waste products of the body. In renal (kidney) failure, the body is unable to rid itself of all the waste. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/195/Dialysis.html , Thu, 25 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT A caesarean section (CS) is an operation to deliver a baby when a vaginal birth is not possible or is not safe for the mother or child. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/194/Caesarean_section.html Dr S Bhandari, Sr Consultant and Head, Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi Thu, 25 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Gum disease (also called periodontal disease), is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth. These include the gums (gingiva), the tooth socket, and the periodontal ligaments. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/193/Gum_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 25 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Conjunctivitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the membrane covering the inside of the eyelids and the outer part of the eyeball. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/192/Conjunctivitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 25 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Chickenpox is a viral illness that generally starts with a fever. There are multiple small, red bumps on the skin that become thin-walled blisters filled with water. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/191/Chickenpox.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT MRI is magnetic resonance imaging, a special test that produces very clear and detailed pictures of the organs and structures in the body. It uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to create cross-sectional images. It is superior to X-ray and CT scan, which only pick up the bony and radio-opaque tissues. In MRI, even the soft tissue structures like ligaments, cartilages and organs such as eyes, brain, heart, etc are clearly seen. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/190/MRI.html , Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases where the optic nerve suffers a progressive and irreversible damage. The common cause is a high pressure inside the eye - called ‘intraocular pressure' or ‘IOP'. The high IOP compresses the blood vessels at the optic nerve. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/189/Glaucoma.html Dr M S Ravindra, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Karthik Netralaya, Bangalore Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the foot, and is called so as it is commonly seen in the feet of athletes. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/188/Athletes_foot.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Frigidity is a condition in which a woman is unable to achieve or sustain sexual arousal. She may not be able to exhibit adequate sexual desire, arousal, orgasm or desire for intercourse. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/187/Frigidity.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT A fracture is a break in the bone or cartilage. It may be because of injury or a disease that causes weakening of the bone. It may also be because of abnormal structure of bones since birth. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/186/Fracture.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Arthroscopy (Greek words: arthros = joint, skopion = to look) simply means to look into the joint. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/185/Arthroscopy.html , Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Dengue fever is an acute infectious viral disease, caused by all four types of dengue virus 1, 2, 3 and 4. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/184/Dengue_fever.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Rabies is a widespread infection of warm-blooded animals. It is caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. Rabies is a fatal disease; once the patient develops rabies, there is no cure. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/183/Rabies.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by infection with bacteria, viruses or other organisms. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/182/Pneumonia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT The incidence of prostatic cancer increases with advancing age to the extent that if one were to live long enough without any other disease, one would eventually die of prostate cancer http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/181/Prostate_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Oral cancers are the single most common group of cancers in any region in the body among Indians. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/180/Oral_cancer.html Prof Suneet Sood, Consultant Surgeon, Malaysia Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Adoption is the permanent placement of a child within a family. The family adopts a child legally through the court and the child as such becomes their natural offspring. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/179/Adoption.html Dr S Anandalakshmy, Advisor on Child Development&Education, Chennai Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Adhesions are pieces of scar tissue, which cause the organs in the abdomen such as the bowel, liver, uterus or fallopian tubes to stick to one another. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/178/Adhesions.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Pica is the Latin word for magpie, a bird that is famous for eating anything and everything. It is an eating disorder in which there is a constant craving for non-food items like ice, earth, dirt, clay, paint, plaster, chalk, wool, rust and other such items that are not usually considered food. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/177/Pica.html Dr PSN Menon, Consultant&Head, Department of Pediatrics Jaber Al-Ahmed Armed Forces Hospital, Kuwait Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition caused by a tiny parasite called Sarcoptes scabei. The female parasite burrows under the skin and lays eggs within 2-3 hours of infection. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/176/Scabies.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT A hiccup is a sound produced by repeated involuntary contractions of the muscles of the diaphragm, followed by rapid closure of the vocal cords, producing the hic sound. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/175/Hiccups.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Headaches are a result of irritation of nerves and pain sensitive structures such as the nerves arising from the brain, the blood vessels and muscles in the head and neck region. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/174/Headaches.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Heartburn is the symptom of a condition called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, in which acid juice from the stomach returns into the oesophagus. This may lead to a harsh, burning sensation in the upper abdomen, moving through the chest and throat to the neck. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/173/GERD_(Heartburn).html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Ulcerative colitis is a long-standing inflammatory disease of the lining of the large intestine. It has episodes of remissions (periods of disappearance of the disease) and relapses, or it may occasionally be a continuous disease. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/172/Ulcerative_colitis.html , Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT The uterus or the womb is the organ in which the foetus grows during pregnancy. The two most cancer prone parts of the uterus are the endometrium - the inner lining of the uterus, and the cervix - the birth canal. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/171/Uterine_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT A vasectomy is a permanent method of birth control for males. In this method, the tubes that carry sperms from the testes to the penis called vas are divided by an operation. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/170/Vasectomy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Nosebleed or epistaxis is bleeding from the nose due to damage to the tiny and delicate blood vessels. Nosebleeds can affect all ages, but are twice as common in children as in adults. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/169/Nosebleed.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep, or remain asleep through the night resulting in a feeling of fatigue and tiredness through the day. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/168/Insomnia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Obsessive-compulsive disorder, also called OCD, is a disorder characterised by recurrent and unstoppable anxious thoughts associated with repetitive actions that help to ease these thoughts. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/167/Obsessive_compulsive_disorder.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Bleeding is the rupture of blood vessels due to any injury or cut. Bleeding may be external when it is from the surface of the body or internal when it is within the body cavity. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/166/Bleeding.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Laryngitis is defined as the inflammation or swelling of the larynx or the voice box. It is associated with pain, hoarseness, loss of voice and sometimes obstruction of the airways. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/165/Laryngitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT The blood urea test is used mainly to test the renal (kidney) function. In kidney diseases, there is an increase in the blood urea level due to reduced excretion by the kidneys. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/164/Blood_urea.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme, which is present in the blood, intestines, liver, and bones. The levels rise in liver damage or in growing bones. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/163/Alkaline_phosphatase.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT A small percentage of haemoglobin (the pigment in red blood cells) binds to glucose resulting in glycosylated haemoglobin in the blood. This binding remains for the rest of the life of the red blood cell, which is nearly 3-4 months. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/162/Glycosylated_haemoglobin.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Creatinine is an important constituent of muscles and is broken down to creatinine. Creatinine can also be converted to ATP as a source of energy. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/161/Serum_creatinine.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Stool culture is a laboratory test to isolate and identify organisms in the stools (faeces) that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms and overt disease. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/160/Stool_culture.html Dr Anuj Sharma, World Health Organization, Country Office for India, New Delhi Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Cholesterol is a waxy substance, present in many body tissues. It is an essential nutrient necessary for healthy cell membranes, as well as synthesis of vitamin D and some hormones. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/159/Cholesterol.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Typhoid is also known as enteric fever or salmonellosis. It is an infectious disease and is a very common cause of persistent high grade fever. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/158/Typhoid.html , Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Choking is suffocation caused by blockage of the windpipe. As a result, lungs do not get a sufficient supply of air for breathing. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/157/Choking.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT IVF or In Vitro Fertilization is a procedure where female egg is fertilized with male's sperm outside the body under culture condition, which is almost similar to that of woman's tube. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/156/In_vitro_fertilisation.html Dr Abha Majumdar, Head, Centre of IVF&Human Reproduction, Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi Thu, 18 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT Food poisoning refers to poisoning that occurs due to eating foods contaminated with toxins or poisonous substances secreted by some bacteria. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/155/Food_poisoning.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Undescended testis is a condition in which one or both testes do not lie in the scrotum, the loose bag of skin below the penis. It is a common condition that occurs in nearly 4% of all newborn babies. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/154/Undescended_testicle.html Dr Anurag Krishna, Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery, Max Institute of Paediatrics, Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT Abdominal pain is a symptom of a variety of medical conditions. In majority of cases, it is due to comparatively harmless causes, which can be treated without admission to hospital. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/153/Stomach_ache_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 22 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT Haemorrhoids or piles, are an enlarged bunch of blood vessels in and around the anus. They may be associated with pain, bleeding and itching. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/152/Haemorrhoids.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Cholera is acute water borne disease that results from a bacterial infection of the intestine. It is characterised by diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and stomach cramps. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/151/Cholera.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weak area in the wall (muscles or tissue) of the cavity that contains it. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/150/Hernia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT There is no doubt that breast milk is the best milk for babies. Not only does it provide maximum emotional satisfaction to both the mother and the child, it also create a bond between the two. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/149/Breast_feeding.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood to various parts of the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/148/Heart_attack.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the jaw bone. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/147/Tooth_extraction.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT Children who are running a high fever may have a fit. This is called a febrile seizure. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/146/Febrile_seizures.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT Blood transfusion is a life saving measure in which blood from a blood bag is transferred into the vein of a recipient. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/145/Blood_transfusion.html Dr Ambika Nanu, Additional Professor&Head,Department of Transfusion Medicine,AIIMS,New Delhi Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver cells due to a viral infection of the liver or injury caused by a chemical toxin. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/144/Hepatitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT The colon and the rectum are parts of the large intestine. The intestine is an organ that helps in digestion and excretion. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/143/Colorectal_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT A pacemaker is a man-made device that controls the heart beats when the heart fails to beat normally. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/142/Cardiac_pacemaker.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Menstruation is a normal part of a woman's reproductive cycle. The ovary periodically releases an egg. It also releases a hormone called oestrogen, which stimulates the lining of the uterus to grow and get prepared to receive the fertilized egg. If, however, the egg does not get fertilized, the uterus sheds its lining resulting in menstrual flow. This flow repeats itself in a cycle of approximately 28 days until a woman gets pregnant or has approached menopause. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/141/Menstrual_problems.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are conditions associated with high blood pressure, loss of protein in the urine and swelling of the body that occur during pregnancy. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/140/Pre-eclampsia_-_Eclampsia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Angina (also called angina pectoris) is chest discomfort, caused by reduced oxygen supply to the heart muscle, in relation to its needs. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/139/Angina.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 15 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Heart patients and their spouses frequently perceive sexual intimacy as stressful or even life threatening. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/138/Sex_and_heart_disease.html , Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:56:22 GMT Lipomas are benign (not cancerous), slow-growing tumours that arise from fat cells. They are usually round, moveable, flattened lumps under the skin. They feel soft and doughy or rubbery. Lipomas usually grow in the neck, shoulders, back, or arms. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/137/Lipomas.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:35:37 GMT An ankle sprain is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, usually on the outside of the ankle. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/136/Ankle_sprain.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 20 May 2009 10:24:19 GMT Jock itch (also known as tinea cruris) is a common fungal infection that affects the skin of the inner thighs, buttocks and genitals. The fungus that causes jock itch thrives in warm, moist areas. As a result, it causes an itchy, red, often ring-shaped rash in these warm, moist areas of the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/135/Jock_itch_(Tinea_Cruris).html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:16:18 GMT Although there's no vaccine to prevent bird flu, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of becoming ill. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/134/Tips_to_prevent_bird_flu.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:24:35 GMT We have all grown up hearing the adage 'Prevention is better than cure' since our very childhood — brush your teeth twice to protect them from decaying; wash your hands before eating food to avoid a stomach upset. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/133/Prevention_is_better_than_cure.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:49:12 GMT Probiotics are live microorganisms (small single-celled bacteria) that are similar to the beneficial microorganisms found in the human gut. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/132/Probiotics.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:47:04 GMT Chikungunya is a relatively rare form of viral fever caused by an alphavirus that is spread by mosquito bites from the Aedes aegypti mosquito. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/131/Chikungunya.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:40:35 GMT Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition resulting in the redness of the face. One may mistake its characteristics - red nose, flushed cheeks and small, red, pus-filled bumps or pustules for acne. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/130/Rosacea.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT Urethritis refers to the irritation or inflammation of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that empties urine from the bladder. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/129/Urethritis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 28 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum turns itself inside out and comes out through the anus. In the early stages, a portion of the rectum slips out while passing a bowel motion, but it goes back inside by itself. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/128/Rectal_prolapse.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 28 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a condition in which there is inflammation of pelvic organs, that is the uterus, fallopian tubes and the ovaries as well as the surrounding tissues. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/127/Pelvic_inflammatory_disease.html Prof Mini Sood, Associate Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics&Gynaecology,University Technology Mara,Malaysia Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Clefts of the lip and palate are frequent birth defects. In a cleft lip, also called 'hare lip', there is an obvious gap dividing the upper lip on one or both sides. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/126/Cleft_lip_and_cleft_palate.html Dr Anurag Krishna, Director of Paediatrics and Paediatric Surgery, Max Institute of Paediatrics, Max Healthcare Institute, New Delhi Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Jet lag is a feeling of tiredness, experienced after flying across time zones. The rapid travel disturbs the normal biorhythm of the body; as a result the body's internal clock is unable to cope with the change. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/125/Jet_lag.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT The Achilles tendon is the band of tissue connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle of the leg. An injury may cause the tendon to become inflamed or torn. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/124/Achilles_tendon_injury.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT For the part of the body that bears the burden of our weight the whole day, the feet are the most neglected. Here are a few useful points of basic foot care. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/123/Foot_Care.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Amoebias is an inflammation of the intestines caused by a parasite, Entamoeba histolytica. This microscopic parasite enters the body through contaminated food or water. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/122/Amoebiasis.html Dr Anuj Sharma, World Health Organization, Country Office for India, New Delhi Thu, 24 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT An endoscopy is a procedure in which the doctor uses a long, flexible tube with a light at the end to look into the inside of the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/121/Endoscopy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Amniocentesis is a test done to check the health of the unborn baby. The baby grows in the uterus, in a special bag of water called the amniotic sac. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/120/Amniocentesis.html Dr Indira Hinduja, Consultant Gynaecologist&Obstetrician, KEM Hospital, Mumbai Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT The aorta is the main artery going from the heart and supplying blood to the body. An aortic angiogram is a procedure in which the doctor looks at the aorta by putting a dye into the aorta and taking X-rays. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/119/Aortic_angiogram.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells (RBC) or the amount of haemoglobin in the blood is below ‘normal' for age and sex of the individual. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/118/Anaemia.html Dr Shirish Kumar, Haematologist, WHO, Geneva Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Pancreas is an organ behind the stomach and its swelling is known as pancreatitis. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes (chemicals needed to break down food) and insulin (which regulates the level of glucose in the blood). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/117/Pancreatitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT The Human Immuno-deficiency Virus or HIV is the organism that ultimately causes AIDS. Soon after first getting the HIV infection the person has a short, self limiting ‘flue-like disease. This only lasts a few days and is so mild that many persons do not even know it. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/116/HIV_infection_and_AIDS.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT Nausea is an urge to vomit or a general uneasiness in the stomach. Almost everyone experiences nausea at sometime in life. Nausea is not a disease, but rather a symptom of many disorders. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/115/Nausea.html , Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT The testes originally develop in the back of the abdominal cavity of the foetus. Later they descend to the scrotum. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/114/Hernia_in_children.html , Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Eczema, also referred to as atopic dermatitis, is a red, extremely itchy rash, most common on creases of elbows, wrists, and knees. It may occasionally occur on neck, ankles, and feet. The rash becomes raw and weepy on scratching. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/113/Eczema.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Skin fungi live in the dead, top layer of skin cells in moist areas of the body, such as between the toes, groin, and under the breasts. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/112/Fungal_infections_of_the_skin.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 29 May 2009 15:38:03 GMT Also known as shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma (AHT) is a form of inflicted traumatic brain injury, which can be caused by direct blows to the head, dropping or throwing a child, or shaking a child vigrously. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/111/Abusive_head_trauma.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 19 May 2009 16:50:50 GMT Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a disease of the motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. It causes progressive loss of motor control. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/110/Amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT Chemotherapy is the use of medications to treat cancer. It has played a major role in cancer treatment for half a century. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/109/Cancer_Chemotherapy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mood swings, tender breasts, a swollen abdomen, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. Women who experience some or all of these problems in the days before their monthly periods may have the premenstrual syndrome (PMS). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/108/Premenstrual_Syndrome_(PMS).html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT A transient ischaemic attack is a "mini-stroke" caused by temporary disturbance of blood supply to an area of the brain, resulting in a sudden, brief decrease in brain function. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/107/Transient_ischaemic_attack.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT In India, squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region accounts for 12% of all malignancies. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/106/Oral_cavity_and_oropharyngeal_cancer.html , Thu, 24 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT Tinnitus is often described as ringing in the ears. It may also be described as the sound of hissing, escaping air, running water, whistling, buzzing, or humming noise. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/105/Tinnitus.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:19:40 GMT The colon (large intestine) is a long tube-like structure that stores and then removes waste material. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/104/Diverticulosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 29 May 2009 12:22:07 GMT Clubfoot is a congenital deformity, i.e. present at birth. It affects the foot and/or ankle. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/103/Clubfoot.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 14 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT Rubella and measles are contagious viral infections best known by the distinctive red rash that may appear on the skin of those who contract either of the illnesses. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/102/Rubella_(German_Measles).html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 09 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT Liver cancer is an abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells in the liver. The liver is the largest internal organ of the body. It helps to regulate and store blood glucose (sugar). It helps get rid of drugs and toxins and produces important proteins. The liver also produces bile, which helps the body process fats and get rid of waste products. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/101/Liver_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 09 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm hg where 120 is the systolic pressure and 80 is the diastolic pressure. Low blood pressure is an abnormal condition where a person's blood pressure is much lower than usual, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness or lightheadedness. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/100/Low_Blood_Pressure.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 30 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus (or the womb). It may be done with or without the removal of ovaries. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/99/Hysterectomy.html , Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Speech is a component of language by which humans communicate with each other through spoken words. Language also has other components which aid communication but are not verbal in nature. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/98/Speech_disorders_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Dental fluorosis is a tooth defect that is caused by excessive intake of fluorides in the drinking water. Although the permanent teeth are affected, occasionally even the primary teeth may be involved. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/97/Dental_fluorosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Puberty is the time when the body changes from that of a child to that of an adult. These changes are brought about by chemicals in the body called hormones. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/96/Puberty.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Fainting is defined as a loss of awareness or consciousness for an interval of time. The medical term used to describe fainting is syncope. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/95/Fainting.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Clinical depression is a medical condition where a person feels very low or sad over a long period of time. It is more severe than the general feeling of hopelessness that a person may feel after a particularly stressful event in her life and often results in a change in the person's functioning. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/94/Depression.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Knee arthroscopy is a procedure used to visualise the inside of the knee joint. An instrument called the arthroscope is used. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/93/Knee_arthroscopy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Autism is a spectrum disorder. Also known as ASD, autism is a developmental and bio-neurological disorder. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/92/Autism.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT Teeth affect our physical, mental, and social health. Good teeth are needed to chew food into pieces small enough for the digestive system to handle. They also help us look and feel good. Neglected teeth become diseased and cannot perform their function. They may cause bad breath and spoil a smile as well. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/91/Diarrhoea_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder. The people with agoraphobia avoid being in certain places or situations. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/90/Agoraphobia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Two thirds of patients with cancer have pain that is severe enough to prevent them from doing their activities of daily living. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/89/Cancer_pain.html , Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Anxiety is the feeling of uneasiness, fear and insecurity when in reality there is nothing to be afraid of. Fear normally disappears after the danger is gone, but anxiety persists without any apparent danger. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/88/Anxiety.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Alcohol abuse is a condition in which a person drinks to the point that this habit interferes with his or her life. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/87/Alcohol_dependence.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Paedophilia is a form of sexual abuse of children. It is an aberration of sexual behaviour in which the preferred sexual objects are children, usually under the age of 13. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/86/Paedophilia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Jaundice is a common condition in newborn infants that is commonly noticed shortly after birth. In most cases, it goes away on its own. Hence it is also called physiological jaundice. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/85/Jaundice_in_the_newborn_baby.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Enuresis or bed wetting is the involuntary passage of urine beyond the age of anticipated control that is usually 5-6 years. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/84/Bed_wetting.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT The ends of two or more bones form a joint and are covered with a smooth tough layer called cartilage that allows movement without friction. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/83/Total_joint_replacement.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Skin cancer is a condition in which there is an uncontrolled cancerous multiplication of skin cells. The skin is the body's shield against most foreign materials and is made up of many layers – the outermost layer called the epidermis and the next layer is called the dermis. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/82/Skin_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Varicocoele is a swelling in the scrotum (the sac containing the testes), which occurs when the veins draining blood from the testes get enlarged. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/81/Varicocoele.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT A hydrocoele is an accumulation of fluid around a testicle on one or both sides. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/80/Hydrocoele.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Priapism is a state of continued painful erection of the penis for more than four hours, without any sexual stimulation. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/79/Priapism.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Cancer that originates in the stomach is called stomach cancer. It can develop in any part of the stomach and from there spread to other parts of the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/78/Stomach_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Hormone replacement therapy is the use of hormones, synthetic or natural, to treat a woman who is lacking them. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/77/Hormone_replacement_therapy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which the heart valves (flap-like structures which prevent the blood from flowing backwards) are damaged by a disease process that begins with a throat infection caused by the streptococcal bacteria. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/76/Rheumatic_heart_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Poliomyelitis or polio, is an infection caused by the poliovirus leading to nerve damage and muscle paralysis. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/75/Polio.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 GMT Varicose veins is a condition in which the veins get enlarged and become visible. Veins contain valves, which prevent the blood from flowing backward. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/74/Varicose_veins.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Warts are skin growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/73/Warts.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Root canal treatment is a dental procedure in which the infected or damaged pulp of a tooth is removed and the inside areas are filled and sealed. The pulp of the tooth is the soft tissue that contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/72/Root_canal_treatment.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Acne occurs when the oil glands of the skin become plugged. It is more common in people with oily skin. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/71/Acne.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 10 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/70/Allergic_conjunctivitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Ultrasound is a technique that uses sound waves to study the internal parts of the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/69/Ultrasound_examination.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders resulting from brain damage that occurs before, during or shortly after birth. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/68/Cerebral_palsy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Primary lung cancer is the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant cells in the airways and air sacs of the lungs. Lung cancer is an aggressive cancer that can spread to other parts of the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/67/Lung_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Breast cancer is the uncontrolled malignant growth of cells in the breast tissue. There are many types of breast cancers. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/66/Breast_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Lymphoma is the name for a group of cancers of the lymphatic system which defends the body against infections. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/65/Lymphoma.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Cancer is the generic term used to describe a group of disorders caused by an uncontrolled multiplication of cells, which usually resulting in the destruction of neighbouring tissues. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/64/Cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT The urinary tract consists of various parts that produce, store and get rid of urine. It comprises of the two kidneys, the two ureters, the bladder and the urethra. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/63/Urinary_tract_infections.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT An electrocardiogram, also called an ECG, is a record of the electrical activity of the heart. The electrical impulses are recorded by placing leads on different parts of the body. It is a diagnostic procedure to detect any abnormality of rhythm or disease of the heart. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/62/ECG.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Sigmoidoscopy is an endoscopic procedure in which the doctor looks inside the large intestine with the help of a flexible tube with a light on the end. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/61/Sigmoidoscopy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Gout is an excruciatingly painful acute arthritis seen almost exclusively in men above 40 years of age; children and women in reproductive age do not get gouty arthritis. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/60/Gout_and_high_blood_uric_acid_levels_(hyperuricaemia).html Dr Anand Malaviya, Consultant Rheumatologist, A&R Clinic, New Delhi Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT The uterus bleeds in regular cycles called the menstrual cycles that last for 3-5 days. Menstruation occurs once every month although the cycle may vary from 21-35 days. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/59/Abnormal_vaginal_bleeding.html Prof Mini Sood, Associate Professor, Dept. of Obstetrics&Gynaecology,University Technology Mara,Malaysia Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Cancer that develops in the larynx or the voice box or in any other part of the wind pipe is known as laryngeal or throat cancer. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/58/Throat_cancer.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT A cataract is opacity or clouding of the lens. It prevents the lens from focussing light onto the retina, hence, causing hazy vision. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/57/Cataract.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Trachoma is one of the oldest infection known to man and the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world, affecting over 400 million people. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/56/Trachoma.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Measles is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus. Before measles immunization was widely available, it used to be a significant cause of childhood illness and death. Measles is often confused with other viral fevers accompanied with rash by the elders in the household. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/55/Measles.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells called leukocytes. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/54/Leukaemia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT A retinal detachment is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment. In this separation of the light sensitive membrane in the back of the eye (retina) becomes separated from its supporting layers (the outermost pigment layer). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/53/Retinal_detachment.html , Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Osteoarthritis is the commonest chronic disorder involving the joints. It is also called degenerative arthritis as it is related to the ageing process. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/52/Osteoarthritis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/51/Acid_phosphatase.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Albumin is a protein present in the blood. Proteins are normally absent in urine because the kidney cells generally prevent large molecules including proteins, from being excreted. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/50/Urine-albumin.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Protection from preventable diseases, disabilities and death through immunisation is the birth right of every child. Immunisation is one of the most cost-effective of health care interventions. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/49/Immunisations.html Dr Arvind Taneja, Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Stones can form anywhere in the urinary system. They develop when certain chemicals in the urine form crystals that stick together. The crystals grow into a stone, which can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/48/Kidney_stones.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Prostatitis is the inflammation of the prostate gland. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/47/Prostatitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT In most men, the prostate enlarges as they get older. More than 50% of men above 60 years of age have a benign (not cancerous) enlargement of the prostate. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/46/Prostate_enlargement.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Uterine fibroids are slow growing tumours made out of muscle and fibrous tissue attached to the wall of the uterus. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/45/Uterine_fibroids.html Dr Jean Amy, Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,School of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Hospital,Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels Fri, 10 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT Female orgasmic disorder is the inability to achieve orgasm by some women despite adequate sexual arousal. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/44/Female_orgasmic_disorder.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT Teeth affect our physical, mental, and social health. Good teeth are needed to chew food into pieces small enough for the digestive system to handle. They also help us look and feel good. Neglected teeth become diseased and cannot perform their function. They may cause bad breath and spoil a smile as well. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/43/Dental_caries.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Migraine is a neurological disorder that is characterised by severe and recurring headaches, often on one side of the head. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/42/Migraine.html , Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Down's syndrome, also known as “mongolism”, a term no longer used due to its racial connotations, is an abnormality of the chromosomes. Also called Trisomy 21, it is caused due to erroneous disjunction of chromosomes during cell division. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/41/Down’s_syndrome.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT The damage to body tissues on exposure to too much heat (dry or moist), cold (frostbite), radiation, electricity, friction, or chemicals is called a burn. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/40/Burns.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Refractive surgery is a procedure that changes the shape of the cornea to correct visual impairment such as myopia (near-sightedness), hypermetropia (far-sightedness), and some types of astigmatism (irregular curvature of the cornea). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/39/Refractive_surgery.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Vitiligo, also known as leucoderma, is a relatively common skin disorder, in which white spots or patches appear on the skin. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/38/Vitiligo.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 15 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT Mental retardation (MR) has been defined as below average general intellectual functioning with associated deficits in adaptive behaviour that occurs before the age of 18 years. It is classified on the basis of the individual's IQ level: http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/37/Mental_Retardation.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps out blood into the arteries. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/36/Hypertension_(High_blood_pressure).html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Treponema pallidum. It is spread from one person to another through vaginal, anal or oral sex. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/35/Syphilis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 13 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a condition in which he the most widely recognized problem is the body's inability to regulate the level of glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main form of sugar in the body. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/34/Diabetes_mellitus.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 13 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT Kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which the damaged kidneys of a person are replaced with a functional kidney from a person who is alive or has recently died. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/33/Kidney_transplant.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 13 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT Diphtheria is an acute bacterial disease caused by Corynebacterium Diphtheriae. It is highly contagious and spreads in overcrowded areas. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/32/Diphtheria.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 13 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT Intrauterine growth retardation, commonly known as IUGR, is a slower than average growth of the foetus inside the mother's womb and may be due to a variety of reasons. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/31/Intrauterine_growth_retardation_(IUGR).html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 13 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT Abnormal sexual behaviour may not only be socially inappropriate, but also offensive or injurious to the self and to others. Some of these include – exhibitionism, voyeurism, bestiality, fetishism, sadism and masochism. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/30/Abnormal_sexual_behaviour.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 13 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT Hirschsprung's disease is a disorder present from birth that is characterised by an obstruction of the large intestine or colon caused by uncoordinated muscular movement of the bowel. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/29/Hirschsprungs_disease.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT Thalassaemia is a common inherited disorder, for which no cure has yet been found. It is estimated that in India there are over 100,000 cases of major thalassaemia and nearly 30 million carriers of the thalassaemia gene. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/28/Thalassaemia.html , Fri, 16 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT The light rays that enter our eyes are bent or "refracted", so that they focus onto the retina. If the degree of bending is not correct, then the image that is formed on the retina is not focused and the picture appears blurred. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/27/Refractive_errors.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder found most commonly in girls of late adolescence and early adulthood. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/26/Bulimia_nervosa.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sat, 27 Mar 2004 00:00:00 GMT The duration of a normal pregnancy is 40 weeks. A premature birth is one that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/25/The_premature_baby.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT Fetishism describes intense sexual fantasies, urges or behaviour involving the use of nonliving objects. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/24/Fetishism.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT Aggressive behaviour includes intentional breaking of things, pushing, kicking, or hitting others, and verbal abuse of playmates or others with threats of violence, name-calling and swearing. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/23/Aggressive_behaviour_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after at least one year of intercourse while not using any contraceptive method. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/22/Infertility.html Dr Abha Majumdar, Head, Centre of IVF&Human Reproduction, Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT The symptom of pain, swelling, or stiffness with limitation of joint movement is called arthritis http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/21/Arthritis.html Dr Anand Malaviya, Consultant Rheumatologist, A&R Clinic, New Delhi Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT STIs are infections that one gets by having sexual intercourse (vaginal, oral or anal) with someone who already has an STI. There are more than 30 different sexually transmissible bacteria, viruses and parasites. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/20/Sexually_transmitted_infections.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT The brain and the spinal cord are covered by a thin layer called meninges. Meningitis is an infection of the meninges and is caused by a virus or bacterium. Bacterial meningitis (caused by bacteria), can be quite severe and may result in brain damage, hearing loss, or learning disability. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/19/Meningitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 18 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT This is a chronic liver disease in which there is extensive scarring of the liver and the liver cells are replaced by fibrous tissue (cirrhosis in Greek, means a hard, brown liver). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/18/Cirrhosis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Anal fissure is a painful crack in the internal lining of anus. This condition is common in all age groups. It is not a cancer http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/17/Anal_fissure.html Dr Subash Gupta, Surgical Gastroenterologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi Mon, 17 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the pancreas, a gland in the abdomen, produces insufficient quantities of a hormone called insulin. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/16/Diabetic_retinopathy.html , Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Lesbianism is a term, which describes women whose primary sexual and emotional attractions are fulfilled by other women. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/15/Lesbianism.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT It is a weakness or paralysis of the muscles of one side of the face. The face droops on that side and there is inability to close the eye on the affected side. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/14/Bells_Palsy.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a procedure by which the uterus is removed laparoscopically. This is done with the aid of a telescope and very fine instruments, without making a big incision in the abdomen. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/13/Laparoscopic_hysterectomy.html Dr Vivek Marwah, Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:00:00 GMT If the fissure does not get better on its own and there is a lot of pain, it is advisable to have an operation called lateral internal sphincterotomy. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/12/Surgery_for_Anal_fissure.html Dr Subash Gupta, Surgical Gastroenterologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi Tue, 24 Jul 2001 00:00:00 GMT G6PD deficiency is an inherited disease that can cause anaemia, or a low haemoglobin level. The abnormal gene is carried on the X chromosome and so the condition is much commoner in males. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/11/G6PD_deficiency.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 GMT Sexual abuse in children is a term used when the offender, who may or may not be a member of the family, uses a child for his sexual gratification. Very young children as well as older teenagers may be victimized. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/10/Sexual_abuse_in_children.html DoctorNDTV Team, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT Amylase is an enzyme for digestion of carbohydrates (glycogen and starch). It is produced mainly in the pancreas and the salivary glands. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/9/Serum_amylase_test.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 23 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Haemoglobin (Haeme=iron; globin=a type of protein) is the main component of red blood cells (RBCs). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/8/Haemoglobin.html DoctorNDTV Team, Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Pets are a common cause of bites, with dog bites occurring most frequently. Cat bites are considered more serious due to the higher incidence of infections associated with them. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/7/Animal_bites.html DoctorNDTV Team, Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT An Electroencephalogram, also called an EEG, is a record of the electrical activity of the brain http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/6/EEG.html DoctorNDTV Team, Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Blood cultures are done to look for organisms in cases of suspected infection in the blood (bacteraemia or septicaemia). http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/5/Blood_culture.html Dr Anuj Sharma, World Health Organization, Country Office for India, New Delhi Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness in which a person loses the ability to think, feel or behave normally. The patient seems to “live in a distorted world”, and is usually unaware of his illness. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/4/Schizophrenia.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Asthma is a lung condition that causes wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/3/Asthma.html DoctorNDTV Team, Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:00:00 GMT Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix which is a worm like organ in the gut situated just below where the small bowel opens in to the large bowel. http://doctor.ndtv.com/topicdetails/ndtv/tid/2/Appendicitis.html DoctorNDTV Team, Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT