Memory is humans’ greatest blessing and a curse. Even in normal living, people complain about their inability to forget bad happenings in life. Still, some of them complain about memory loss, especially from their mid-age. It can be as mild and unimportant as a rare forgetfulness but it can develop into disease conditions that affects…
Introduction Mastitis is the medical term to denote inflammation of the breasts. As sensitive and tender the organ is, such bad are the pain and sufferings caused to the patient by the inflammation of the same. It usually affects breastfeeding women in their twenties or older but rare cases are reported in teenagers with obesity,…
Lumbar spondylosis is the most common diagnosis you find when you approach a physician complaining about low back pain and stiffness. It is a degenerative condition affecting the discs, vertebral bodies and associated joints of the lumbar spine. Low back pain and other discomforts started from the time human beings started walking on two legs,…
Low Blood Pressure is rather a symptom than a disease. The value of blood pressure to be called low, differs from person to person. Blood pressure is measured using an instrument called sphygmomanometer and the normal value of a young adult is 120/80 mm of Hg. As the blood flow in the blood vessels vary…
Liver is a vital organ in human body with very important metabolic functions like enzyme release, digestion & absorption of fat, conversion of food into energy, energy storage and detoxification & elimination of waste products. It also filters toxic substances out of bloodstream. Liver disease is a general term that refers to any disease condition…
Introduction A lipoma is a lump beneath the skin caused by an overgrowth of fat cells. They are considered benign tumors or non-cancerous growths. In some cases, lipoma causes pain, complications, or other symptoms like cosmetic problems. Lipomas can occur anywhere on the body where fat cells are present, but they tend to appear mostly…
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 Leukoderma or Vitiligo is a long-term problem in which growing patches of skin lose their colour. It can affect people of any age, gender, or ethnic group. The patches appear when melanocytes within the skin die off. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for producing the skin pigment, melanin, which gives skin its colour and protects it…
Introduction Before the medical community had a better understanding of the mechanisms that cause disease, doctors believed certain ailments could originate from imbalances in the stomach. This was called hypochondriasis. (In Ancient Greek, hypochondrium refers to the upper part of the abdomen, the region between the breastbone and the navel.) This concept was rejected as science evolved…
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…
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