An ongoing cough that gets worse or persists could indicate that your lungs are developing a serious problem. You might begin noticing signs that your cough is turning into pneumonia.…
Surgery is usually the first thing people worry about when their doctor diagnoses them with a "slipped disc". However, the reality is that most cases never get there. Research published…
Lower back pain has been reported by over 80% of people at some point in their lives, but every backache doesn't qualify as a slip disc. Many times the term…
Laparoscopic surgery (also called Keyhole surgery) is a surgery technique that is performed with the help of a laparoscope. The surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen. A laparoscope (a…
Knee replacement is a surgical procedure where the knee joint affected by severe arthritis or injury is replaced with an artificial implant. With an increasing number of arthritis cases and…
A kidney infection can cause much more than fever and back pain, revealing the not so fun reality of the condition. When untreated or poorly managed, a kidney infection can…
If you wake up in the middle of the night gasping and coughing for air you may be a victim of a pattern known as "nocturnal asthma". The definition of…
Arthritis has become a common health condition affecting millions of Indians today and therefore suffering from pain for years is highly undesirable. Arthritis is simply inflammation of the joints leading…
It all started as a mild burning sensation which occurred during urination. However, now you’re experiencing back pain and fever, wondering if it is a UTI infection. Well, more people…
Medical emergencies do not announce themselves. A road accident, a severe fall, or an industrial injury can occur suddenly within seconds and force people to act immediately to save the…