Bruise refers to blue/purplish/black discolored spots on the skin that result from a skin injury. When a new bruise forms, it is red which may further ...

Cough is referred to as a protective mechanism of the body to get rid of dust, mucus, and microbes (virus, bacteria) that have entered the airway. Cough can ...

Itchy throat is quite harmless but can cause a great deal of discomfort to the sufferer. There are various causes behind itchy throat. It can arise from dry ...

Morning diarrhea means the passage of loose, watery stool in the morning soon after waking up. If it occurs once in a while, it is not worrisome. But if it ...

Mood swings refer to sudden and intense changes in mood. Many women tend to experience several symptoms few days before the onset of periods and mood swings ...

Mucus is normally produced by mucus membranes of the nose and paranasal sinuses (air-filled cavities in the bones of skull) daily without our being aware of ...

Cosmetics are used by most of us these days. However, they can cause skin allergies in some cases. Cosmetics allergy refers to a skin reaction caused by ...

Piles refers to swollen, dilated, inflamed veins in or around the anus or in the lower rectum. These are broadly divided into two types — external (that ...

A very common complaint, headache can be felt in any part of the head but in some cases, it is specifically felt at the back of the head (i.e. the occiput ...

Runny nose/rhinorrhea refers to fluid discharge from the nose. Runny nose can be attended with sneezing in many cases. This may occur due to various reasons ...