Found 26 Articles for Symptoms & Diseases

Introduction A network of organs and tissues constitutes the respiratory system. Lungs are the part of the respiratory system that helps us to breathe. Lung diseases refer to the disorders of the lungs that restrict them to function properly. Lung diseases affect the respiratory and pulmonary functions of the lungs. Lung diseases are caused by bacteria, and viruses, as well as they, are associated with environmental factors. In this tutorial, we will learn about lung diseases in depth. Types of Lung Diseases Lung diseases refer to any problem that leads to malfunctioning of the lungs. The types of lung diseases ... Read More

Introduction A network of organs and tissues constitute the respiratory system. Lungs are the part of the respiratory system that helps us to breathe. The disorders that restrict the lungs to function properly are known as lung diseases. Lung cancer is a type of lung disease. It can affect any part of the lungs and have various forms. Most often it occurs surrounding the areas of alveoli. In this tutorial, we will learn about lung cancer in depth. Definition of Lung Cancer Lung cancer can affect any part of the lungs and have various forms. Most often it occurs surrounding ... Read More

Introduction Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. The thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck just below Adam's apple, produces hormones that control the body's metabolism. A person with hyperthyroidism has an overactive thyroid gland, which sets off a chain reaction of symptoms. The most common symptoms include increased heart rate (tachycardia), abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), muscle weakness or tremor (tremor), insomnia, weight loss, sweating, and heat intolerance. If you're feeling more anxious, irritable, or moody than usual, it could be a sign of hyperthyroidism. Images Coming soon Other common ... Read More

Introduction Having high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a medical condition. Two digits represent the reading of one's blood pressure. The systolic number is the highest, and the diastolic number is the lowest. For example, 120/80 mmHg signifies that the systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) pressures are 120 and 80, respectively. A lack of treatment for high blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to more serious health issues, including heart disease and stroke, kidney failure, and even death. The following are the most common symptoms of high blood pressure Images Coming soon Physical Symptoms 1. Excessive sweating You ... Read More

Anemia is a common disease, affecting more than 600 million people globally, with more than 100, 000 cases per year in India alone. It is a condition that results in the decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells which may be due to decreased amount of red blood cells and/or decreased levels of haemoglobin in the blood. Anemia may be a result of varied causes. In fact, there are about 400 different types of Anemia! Most commonly, however, Anemia is a result of decreased iron levels in the blood, although other cases of Anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency and ... Read More

AIDS is a prevalent condition in the world right now. In many societies, this serious condition is often not talked about and is considered a taboo which has unknowingly led to its rapid spread around the globe. People often confuse AIDS and HIV for the same thing and hence use these terms interchangeably. However, they are not, although they are closely related. Through the following sections, we attempt to clear this confusion and provide insights into the various aspects of this medical condition in detail. AIDS: Details AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and is a serious medical condition. It ... Read More