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Back Pain (Video)

Back Pain (Video)

Back pain may be caused by muscle strain, spinal injury or herniated disc. It can be treated with painkillers or, rarely, surgery.

16 Nov 2011

Breast pain (mastalgia)

Breast pain (mastalgia)

Mastalgia or breast pain is a common symptom encountered by women and may be due to normal changes in hormone levels or due to certain diseases.

18 Oct 2011

Alcohol hangovers

Alcohol hangovers

An alcohol hangover refers to the mental, emotional and physical symptoms which an individual experiences after they have consumed alcohol. A hangover occurs when the…

21 Jan 2011

Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)

Atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)

Atopic keratoconjunctivitis is an allergy that causes redness and itching in both eyes (red or pink eyes) in people with atopic dermatitis (eczema).

04 Aug 2010

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis is a type of allergic conjunctivitis that usually affects both eyes, causing discomfort, imflammation and red eyes.

03 Aug 2010

Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC)

Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC)

Giant papillary conjunctivitis is a type of allergic conjunctivitis caused by mechanical irritation to the eye from a foreign body, often a contact lens.

23 Jul 2010

Simple allergic conjunctivitis (seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC); perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC))

Simple allergic conjunctivitis (seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC); perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC))

Simple allergic conjunctivitis includes seasonal (triggered by allergens like pollen) and perennial (triggered by allergens like dust mites or animal hair).

23 Jul 2010

Nephrectomy

Nephrectomy

Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure involving removal of a kidney and can be indicated for both benign and malignant conditions.

19 Jan 2010

Fertility Awareness Contraceptive Methods

Fertility Awareness Contraceptive Methods

Fertility awareness contraceptive methods prevent pregnancy by relying on a woman monitoring her fertility throughout the menstrual cycle and avoiding sex on days of the cycle…

02 Dec 2009