Hemorrhoids are most commonly referred to as piles. They are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. The condition can cause a lot of discomforts, pain, and bleeding. When hemorrhoids (piles) develop inside the rectum, it is called internal…

All You Need To Know About Aspirin: Aspirin is also referred to as Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA). It is the most widely used type of NSAID (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent) which helps in relieving pain, inflammation, minor aches, and fever. It…

The medical term for “loss of smell” is ‘Anosmia’. Anosmia is a condition where partial or complete loss of smell. This condition could be either temporary or permanent. Temporary anosmia is usually due to irritation caused on the nose lining…

Are you wondering about the new coronavirus from China? Confirmed reports state more than 105 deaths in China with over 4500 people infected around the world (majority in China). While the testing and isolation continue in the country, the virus…

Chicken Pox? Chicken Pox, also referred to as Varicella, is a highly contagious and infectious disease caused by the Varicella Zoster virus. When an individual is attacked by this virus, he/she develops skin rashes, fever, itchy blisters spread evenly on…

Itchy skin is an uncomfortable, irritating feeling of wanting to scratch your body all the time. Among some people, this body itching could be a symptom of some other skin condition and among others, it could be an independent condition…