What is Itching? Itching is an unpleasant, irritating, and uncontrollable sensation that makes a person to scratch or rub it. At times, itching affects the whole body and sometimes, it affects specific body parts. It means that it can be localized or generalized itching. What are the Symptoms of Itching? Redness Dry or cracked skin …
What is Menopause? Menopause is a natural as well as a biological event in the life of every woman that marks the end of menstrual cycle. It shows the final result of a slow decline in the functioning of the ovaries. It can occur in 40s and 50s. In the United States, the average age …
What is Anal Itching? Anus is the opening situated at the lower end of the gastrointestinal tract through which one defecates. Anal itching stands for the itching of skin surrounding the anus and it is quite common. The medical term for anal itching is Pruritus Ani. Generally, the itching condition becomes worse at night and …
What is Developmental Delay? Developmental delay is a condition in which there is a delay in the development of a child as normally expected at her/his age. This delay in development may be observed in one or more than one areas. The areas where a child may show developmental delay are gross/fine motor activities, speech …
What is Fatty Liver? Fatty liver is a term that stands for the buildup of fats in the liver. It is a normal condition to have a small amount of fats in your liver but too much accumulation of fats can lead to a health condition. The liver is the second largest organ in the …
What is Uterine Prolapse? The uterus is a child bearing organ which is held by pelvic muscles and ligaments. When these pelvic muscles stretch or get weak and do not able to provide enough support for the uterus, as a consequence, the uterus slips down or protrudes out of the vagina. It can affect women …
What is Hydronephrosis? Hydronephrosis stands for the swelling of one or both kidneys that occurs when urine cannot drain from the kidneys properly to the bladder, consequently it starts to build up in the kidneys. In most cases, it develops in one kidney but can develop in both kidneys too. Homeopathic remedies for hydronephrosis not …
What are Kidney Stones? The medical term for a kidney is lithiasis or nephrolithiasis and it is a deposit of minerals and salts that are present in our kidneys. In Urdu or Hindi, we call it gurday ki pathri. It can lie in kidneys, ureters and urinary bladder. Symptoms of Kidney Stones At times, it …
What are Worm Infestations? It is a very common disorder among the children and there are four types of them. It includes roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), tapeworm, pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis), and hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale). What are the Symptoms of Worm Infestation? There are a number of symptoms of worm infestation: Anal itching especially at night Vaginal …
What are Brittle Nails? Brittle nails stand for nails that are cracked, split, or beaks easily. The medical term for this condition is onychoschizia. The nails are made up of the layers known as keratin (a strong protein found in nails, hair, teeth and skin). Homeopathic remedies for brittle nails can boost the process of …