Chordoma is a very rare type of cancer that can be seen developing in the bones of the skull base and spine. It starts to appear from the residues of the notochord ( a structure present in the early stage of an embryo that helps to form the spinal column). ... Read More

Chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor originating from the cartilaginous tissue of the bone. It is the second most common primary bone tumor. Chondrosarcoma can be primary or secondary. The primary tumor is mainly seen in the age group between 40 and 60yrs. The secondary tumor is mainly seen in the ... Read More

Childhood schizophrenia is a type of mental disorder that is characterized by alteration of thinking, motor, and emotional processes in children and young adults under the age of 18. In this, the children interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia affects the child’s thinking, behavior, or emotions. It is rare in children under ... Read More

Childhood asthma is a condition in which there is inflammation of the airways causing the symptoms of airway obstruction. A child with a family history of allergy, a child who is more prone to recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, and a child with a weak immune system are more ... Read More

Childhood apraxia of speech is a condition in which the ability of the child to plan and coordinate the movements of the mouth, tongue, and lips that are necessary for speech production is affected. It is a neurological disorder. There is no specific cause known resulting in the condition, but ... Read More

Child abuse is any action by another person adult or child, caregiver, or parents that causes significant harm to a child. It can be physical, sexual, or emotional, but can just as often be about a lack of love, care, and attention. An abused child will often experience more than ... Read More

Chilblains is a condition in which there is an inflammation of tiny blood vessels after exposure to cold temperatures characterized by the appearance of small lesions caused. They most often affect the body's extremities, such as the toes, fingers, heels, ears, and nose. Chilblains are not life-threatening but can be ... Read More

Chiari malformation is a condition in which the cerebellum, a part of the brain, herniates into the spinal canal. The cerebellum is limited to the neck of the skull, just above the foramen magnum. In patients with Chiari malformation, the pressure on the brainstem and spinal cord is present as ... Read More

Chest pain is pain experienced by an individual because of various underlying medical causes. Various medical conditions, ranging from minor issues like gastritis to life-threatening conditions such as a heart attack can present with chest pain. Chest pain can vary from mild to the severe aching or throbbing type of ... Read More

Chemobrain is a condition that is seen in patients suffering from cancer who undergoes chemotherapy. It is also known as chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment or chemo fog. In this, cancer patients suffer from cognitive difficulties such as memory issues, concentration issues, and reduced mental processing speed after undergoing chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is ... Read More