Introduction Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common complication of shingles. The condition affects nerve fibres and skin, causing burning pain that lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles disappear. The chickenpox (herpes zoster) virus causes shingles. The risk of postherpetic neuralgia increases with age, primarily affecting people older than 60. There’s no cure,…
Introduction Plantar warts are small growths that usually appear on the heels or other weight-bearing areas of the feet. This pressure may also cause plantar warts to grow inward beneath a hard, thick layer of skin (callus). Plantar warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). The virus enters the body through tiny cuts, breaks…
Introduction Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon neuromuscular disorder that is caused when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle is a flat, band-like muscle located in the buttocks near the top of the hip joint. This muscle is important in lower body movement because it stabilizes the hip joint and lifts and…
Introduction Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition, characterized by an itchy, non-infectious rash on the arms and legs. It consists of small, many-sided, flat-topped, pink or purple bumps. Considered to be an autoimmune disease, it typically occurs in people over the age of 30 years. It occurs more in females than in males. People with…
Introduction Nerve pain, also called neuralgia or neuropathic pain, occurs when a health condition affects the nerves that carry sensation to the brain. It is a particular type of pain that feels different from other kinds of pain. There are different types of nerve pain, including: post-herpetic — this can happen after an episode of shingles (herpes…
Introduction Nasal allergy or allergic rhinitis is the most common symptom of allergy. It occurs in almost all people regardless of gender, age or race. Happening mostly due to external factors, climate changes play a very important role in allergic rhinitis. It is seen most predominant in rainy and cold seasons. In most cases, nasal…
Introduction Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects saliva-producing (salivary) glands that are located near the ears. Mumps can cause swelling in one or both of these glands. Mumps was very common until mumps vaccination became routine. Since then, the number of cases has dropped dramatically. However, mumps outbreaks still occur, and the number…
Introduction Laryngitis is swelling and inflammation of the larynx. It can be acute or chronic, although in most cases the condition is temporary and has no serious consequences. The larynx, also referred to as the voice box, is home to the vocal cords. These are vital to the processes of breathing, swallowing, and talking. The…
Worm infestation is one of the causes of stomach ache and weight loss in children. These are the intestinal parasites, includes tapeworms, pinworms or threadworms, roundworms and hookworms. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF WORM INFESTATION CAUSES OF WORM INFESTATION PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF WORM INFESTATION DIAGNOSIS OF WORM INFESTATION TREATMENTS FOR WORM INFESTATION PROGNOSIS OF WORM INFESTATION COMPLICATIONS…
Water retention is the accumulation of fluid in the body. It may occur with or without underlying pathology. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF WATER RETENTION CAUSES OF WATER RETENTION PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF WATER RETENTION DIAGNOSIS OF WATER RETENTION TREATMENTS FOR WATER RETENTION PROGNOSIS OF WATER RETENTION COMPLICATIONS OF WATER RETENTION WATER RETENTION AND AYURVEDA NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES…
