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Urticaria (Hives) is a condition in which there are raised red spots or eruptions of various sizes on the surface of the skin, often itchy, which come and go

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Ring worm

Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus

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Lice

Louse are tiny brown and grey parasites that cause itching and scratching, especially on areas of the Lice body that are covered with hair (typically the scalp, neck, and behind the ears).

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Postpartum hemorrhage

Post partum hemorrhage is defined as blood loss greater than 500 ml in a Vaginal delivery and greater than 1,000 ml in a cesarean delivery. There are vaious causes for the post partum hemorrhage. The main cause is uterine atony.

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Size of the breast

The function of breasts is to produce milk for the baby. Breasts are vital part of female reproductive organs. Each breast has milk producing glands (also called lobules or alveoli) that make milk from the nutrients and water they take from the bloodstream.

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Urinary incontinence in women

Involuntary loss of urine is called urinary incontinence. It is more common in women than in men due to pregnancy, child birth, menopause and structure of female urinary tract account for this difference. Some women may lose few drops of urine while running or coughing. Others may feel a strong urge to urinate just before losing a large amount of urine. Many experience both symptoms.

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Cleft lip and cleft palate

Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects which affect the upper lip and roof of the mouth. This occurs when the tissues which form the roof of mouth and upper lip do not join before birth. It can lead to difficulty with eating, talking and ear infections.

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Lazy sperms or low sperm motility

Poor motility means the sperm have a difficult time swimming toward their goal - the egg. Normal Sperm Motility is 40 % or more of the sperm are motile and mean sperm velocity is 20 (µm/s (micro meter / second)) or more. Asthenospermia is defined as less than 40 % motility, frequently with subnormal sperm velocity.

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Obesity management: Strategies for success

Obesity is condition in which excess fat is accumulated in the body. It leads to various medical disorders like hypertension, diabetes, heart disease.

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Diet tips for children

Young children today are victims of as many health problems as adults, at times even more. However, a balanced diet is essential for all-round growth of the child - physical, mental and emotional. There are many different ways of achieving that balanced diet. Here's a basic guideline that can help you start afresh with your kids.

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