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Non allergic rhinitis is a condition of unknown causes, causing symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis or hay-fever. It occurs throughout the year.

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Types of Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a condition which occurs due to less production of thyroid hormones by thyroid glands. The thyroid glands are allocated in front of the neck secretes the hormones which control the metabolism. The hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine. It is also known as Myxedema.

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Causes for hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the overactive thyroid gland produces excess of thyroid hormones which circulate in the body. Thyrotoxicosis is toxic medical condition due to excess intake of the thyroid hormones or due to excess production of thyroid hormone by thyroid gland.

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Hepatitis B Vaccination

HBV infection leads to serious liver diseases, such as viral hepatitis and cirrhosis, it also leads to hepatocellular carcinoma which is a type of liver cancer. The disease can be transferred from the pregnant women to their babies when they are born. Few of those babies will suffer the long term serious effects of the disease.

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Hepatitis A Vaccination

Hepatitis A is a disease of the liver that can cause serious symptoms. It is caused by the hepatitis A virus. Infected food or water are the common modes of transmission. Some persons are carrier?s ad they do not appear to be sick but still they can spread the disease.

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Diet to treat constipation

Almost everyone gets constipated at some time during his or her life. Though not serious, constipation can be a concern. Constipation is may be caused by many factors, the most common cause is diet low in fiber and high in fat

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Functional endoscopic sinus surgery

FESS helps in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nose and sinuses using endoscopes and CT scans. Most FESS operations are done under general anesthesia.

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Thyroid Nodules

Thyroid nodules are growth of the cells in the thyroid gland. It can be benign or malignant. They are mainly seen in adults and children. It appears as lump in throat which moves while swallowing. It is an abnormal growth of the thyroid gland.

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Hashimoto Disease

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, or Hashimoto's disease, is a disorder that affects the thyroid gland. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is also known as chronic autoimmune thyroiditis and chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. It is also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Struma lymphomatosa, Lymphadenoid goiter, Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, Autoimmune thyroiditis.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Disease characterized by air flow limitation that is not fully reversible. COPD Includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Cigarette smoking and respiratory infections are most common causes of COPD.

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