Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by a rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria called Bacillus anthracis. These are found in soil and affect both wild and domestic animals. If someone comes in contact with infected animals, they can contract anthrax. It is a life-threatening disease that can affect both animals and humans. However, early diagnosis and prompt […]
A hematocrit test is a blood test performed to evaluate the percentage of red blood cells in the blood. The function of red blood cells is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Blood contains erythrocytes, white blood cells, platelets, and a liquid called plasma. If the Hct (Hematocrit) level […]
Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis popularly known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a disease that causes problems in the thyroid gland, which is the butterfly-structured gland situated along the front portion of the neck. The condition was initially recognized by the Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto. The autoimmune condition leads to swelling and damage of the thyroid glands and […]
Hansen’s disease (leprosy) was one of the most common ailments a few decades ago, but its prevalence has declined significantly in recent times, thanks to the advancement in health sciences. Around 208,000 people suffer from the condition globally, and around a hundred are diagnosed every year in our country. Hansen’s disease is caused by a […]
To understand hamstring injuries, you need to first know what hamstrings are. These are a group of three muscles located in the back of the thigh and facilitate the stretching of legs and bending of knees. One is likely to injure their hamstring muscles during strenuous workouts or while playing sports like football. Many factors […]
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a rare infectious disease caused by hantaviruses. It affects the respiratory system. It is also called hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome. The disease is spread by infected rodents. Humans can get this infection when they inhale air contaminated with the viruses that have become airborne from affected rodents’ urine, droppings, or saliva. […]
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a viral infection that commonly affects young children. It is manifested as blisters on the mouth and rashes on the hands, feet, and buttocks, followed by fever. The symptoms usually last for 7-10 days. It is an infectious disease and is highly contagious during the first week of infection. Children aged under […]
The surgery performed to remove uterine fibroids is known as myomectomy. It’s an operation that’s done while preserving the uterus. Uterine fibroids are tissue growths that form in the uterus, which are almost always noncancerous. A myomectomy is an option for women with fibroids who intend to become pregnant in the future or those who […]
Adenoids are lymphatic tissues in the upper airway between the nasal cavity and the back of the throat. They are quite similar to the tonsils but tend to shrink after the age of 16. In children, adenoids help in fighting off the germs that enter through the mouth and nose, making them a part of […]