Keratitis and scleritis refer to inflammation of the cornea and sclera respectively. The front eye surface is made up of the transparent cornea in the center, and the conjunctiva. Below the conjunctiva is the outer layer of the entire eyeball called the sclera (or the white of the eye). Inflammation or diseases of these eye
WHAT IS HEMIPLEGIA Hemiplegia is a condition precipitated by spinal cord injury or brain damage, which leads to one side of the body being paralyzed. It causes muscle stiffness, weakness, and problems with muscle control. The extent of hemiplegia symptoms varies depending on the location and intensity of the injury. Hemiparesis is a mild or
Menopause is an important phase in a woman’s life and can impact her in various ways. A woman is said to have attained menopause if she does not get a period for 1 year (12 months). It occurs due to a decline in the levels of female sex hormones estrogen (estradiol) and progesterone, reduced functioning
It is important to first understand mental health and the types and causes of mental health disorders. If you think you or a loved one are suffering from mental health issues or symptoms of a mental health disorder, it is important to have a medical consultation with your treating physician, psychologist, or psychiatrist, who will
Updated Aug 2022 Monkeypox is caused by a virus of the orthopoxvirus group. This group includes viruses causing smallpox (variola) in humans, and animal pox like cowpox, monkeypox, camelpox, horse pox, raccoon pox, and many others. CAUSATIVE VIRUS Pox is a viral disease in humans and other animals, characterized by rash and eruptions of the skin