Common Causes of Cough Some of the frequently seen reasons for Cough include– Smoking (smoke destroys the cells in the lining of the breathing tubes so that mucus cannot be expelled normally. This leads to chronic cough.) Common cold, influenza, and other viral infections (with yellow or white mucus) are the most common causes. Drugs– […]
Case of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Q: I’m a 34 year old female who has been in contact with a baby who has hand, foot and mouth disease. Now I have mouth sores on the inside of my cheeks. My concern is the severe headache that I haven’t been able to get rid of […]
HFMD – Symptoms, Spread and Management This is a contagious viral illness that commonly affects infants and children. It occurs most often in the spring to fall. Symptoms of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Fever Headache Vomiting Fatigue Malaise Ear pain Sore throat Painful oral lesions Body rash, followed by sores with blisters on palms […]
Throat Cyst – Causes and Symptoms It is common to get a cystic swelling in the throat. It may be symptomatic or accidentally found on routine examination. What Is a Cyst? A lump that has an outer covering, which contains some fluid, may be called a cyst. Cysts can be of different types, depending upon […]
Gastritis- Diet and Medication Gastritis is another common cause of bleeding. This refers to a mild irritation, inflammation, or infection of the stomach lining. It may be a sudden attack or chronic. Signs and Symptoms Abdominal cramping and pain Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Fever Loss of appetite Belching or gas Weakness Causes Gastritis may be caused […]
Infectious Diarrhea- Guidelines Infectious diarrhea is also called bacterial gastroenteritis. This is an acute condition. An inflammation of the stomach and intestines is caused by bacteria or bacterial toxins. Many different types of bacteria can produce the symptoms associated with bacterial gastroenteritis including Salmonella, Shigella, Staphylococcus, Campylobacter jejuni, Clostridium, E. coli, Yersinia and others. […]
Causes of Blood and Mucus in Stools Bloody phlegm in stools, that is blood and mucus in stools, can result from number of causes. Blood, as seen in the stool, can originate anywhere along the intestinal tract. The color of the stool can suggest the location of the bleeding, although this is not definitive. Black Stools A black […]
Common Reasons for Bloody Stools Some common disease causing bloody stools are: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Infectious diarrhea or bacterial gastroenteritis Hemorrhoids (Piles) Gastritis Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) IBD includes: Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease The cause of IBD is unknown, but genetic factors seem to play a role. Chronic ulcerative colitis tends to occur in certain […]
Anal Warts Warts are a type of infection caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). They are raised, rough, flesh-colored “warty” appearing tumors that may occur singly or in clusters. Left untreated, warts around the anus may rapidly enlarge, taking on a “cauliflower-like” appearance. Risk Factors Risk factors for genital warts include: Multiple sexual partners Unknown partners Early onset […]
T.B. Meningitis – Association With Fever and Blood Counts Q: My mother died of tuberculous meningitis. She did not have any fever though she was suffering from vomiting. Is it possible to have tuberculous meningitis without fever? Her total differential count was more than 11000. -By Devraj. Reply: Though fever is one of the cardinal symptoms […]
