Common colds Definition: The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system, including the nose, throat, sinuses, eustachian tubes, trachea, larynx, and bronchial tubes. Although more …
Colic Definition: Colic or cholic is a form of pain that starts and stops abruptly. It occurs due to muscular contractions of a hollow tube (colon, urethra, gall bladder, …
Bloating Definition: Bloating is a condition in which the belly (abdomen) feels full and tight. Your belly may look swollen (distended). Signs & Symptoms: A fever Skin rashes or …
Cold Soars Definition: a group of fluid-filled blisters appearing about or within the mouth that are caused by a herpes simplex virus and upon rupturing form crusts called also …
Cholera Definition: Cholera: An infectious disease characterized by intense vomiting and profuse watery diarrhea and that rapidly leads to dehydration and often death. Cholera is caused by infection with …
Bed Soars Definition: Bed sore: A painful, often reddened area of degenerating, ulcerated skin caused by pressure and lack of movement, and worsened by exposure to urine or other …
Chicken Pox Definition: Chickenpox: A highly infectious viral disease also known medically as varicella — in many countries, this disease is always called “varicella” — that causes a blister-like …
Chest Congestion Definition: Chest congestion is a very common infection in the respiratory system. It involves inflammation of the lower tract of the respiratory system, which ultimately causes difficulty …
