Introduction
Epilepsy can cause strange sensations, emotions and behavior or sometimes convulsions, muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness. The reason for these abnormalities in

Introduction
Some things that are typically harmless to most people may cause an abnormal immune system reaction in some people. Such things are known as

Introduction
The blood in the arteries exerts pressure on its walls. This pressure is known as blood pressure. There are two factors responsible for blood

Introduction
The literal meaning of the word ‘Arthritis’ is - inflammation of one or more joints. Joint, as we all know, is an area of

Introduction
First, the etymology. The English word ‘dysentery’ has its roots in two Greek words meaning “ill” and “intestine”. Dysentery is a general term

What is Chickenpox?
Chicken Pox is an ubiquitous and extremely contagious viral illness. The primary illness, characterized by a generalized skin rash, is caused by

Introduction
Encephalitis is a rare disease that occurs in approximately 0.5 per 100,000 individuals — most commonly in children, the elderly, and people with weakened

Introduction
Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but rather are symptoms of many different conditions, such as infection (”stomach flu”), food poisoning, motion sickness,

What It Is
Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease of humans caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy is also known as hansen’s disease.
Greek:  lepid

What Is Hemophilia?
Hemophilia is a group of hereditary genetic disorders that impair the body’s ability to control blood clotting or coagulation. Etymology is as

What It Is
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease. Tuberculosis was earlier known as ‘consumption’. Its symptoms include chest pain, coughing up blood and a

What It Is:
As the title declares, influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. Influenza is also known by the name ‘flu’.

What Is Appendicitis?
To understand Appendicitis, one needs to understand an organ called ‘appendix’. The appendix is a small, tube-like structure attached to the first

What Is Jaundice?
Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes, is not a disease itself but a symptom of an underlying

What It Is:
The word Migraine is French in origin and has its roots in Greek hemicrania. Literally, hemicrania means half the head.Migraine is a

What It Is
Typhoid causes fever with body temperatures reaching as high as 104° F. Typhoid is known by various names such as enteric fever, bilious

As the title suggests, Asthma is a chronic condition involving the respiratory system. Asthma happens to be the most common chronic illness in

What It Is
Contrary to popular belief, Cancer is not one disease. It is a CLASS of diseases in which a group of cells exhibit following

STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) is the new name for Veneral Diseases. These are caused by Bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites, protozoa,…Sometimes, they are also

Introduction-Symptoms And Spread
The microbe responsible for cholera is Vibrio Cholerae. It is a disease of small intestine. Cholera has been relatively uncommon in industrialized