Browsing: List of Diseases, Conditions & Syndromes (A-Z Index)
The page provides quick access to a list of common diseases, syndromes, health conditions, and other topics of health importance. The list is organized alphabetically. Links are provided to respective disease sections that serve as a comprehensive and ultimate guide about the disease or health condition.
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Benign Prostate Enlargement Or Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
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Strep throat is a common bacterial infection observed in children. Strep throat, normally take around 7 days to get treated naturally but it is always advisable to consult a doctor. Initially, your doctor may prescribe an over the counter medicine for strep throat which can help in treating and managing the infection.
Hepatitis C is more common in men than women. Scientists do not know the exact cause for it. Unprotected sex, sharing of needles, homosexual sex, and having multiple sex partners are some of the risk factors for the disease in men. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C virus infection yet, but you can take certain preventive measures to ensure that you do not get the virus into the body.
Croup is contagious as long it is caused by a virus. Like any contagious germ, viruses that cause croup can spread easily through coughing, sneezing, and respiratory secretions (mucus and droplets from coughing or sneezing). If your child has croup, it should be considered contagious for three days.
Hay fever or allergic rhinitis is a common condition having symptoms similar to those of a cold. Common symptoms are sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and sinus pressure. Hay fever usually lasts for weeks or months, unlike a cold, which goes away after a few days.
Thyroid hormone is an important hormone that plays a significant role in metabolism. Hyperthyroidism may be present with significant symptoms. Since overactive thyroid gland increases the metabolism, many individuals initially have a lot of energy. However, as the body tends to break down, feeling lethargic is quite common.
Albuterol contains salbutamol as an active ingredient which belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More specifically, it is used to treat shortness of breath and wheezing caused by breathing problems as in case of asthma.
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria. If the disease is left untreated, it can be fatal. The bacteria can live in the body of the host without making him/her sick. The person may or may not feel any obvious symptoms of the condition in the beginning. When the bacteria actively multiply, symptoms become visible.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent of tuberculosis infection in humans. These bacteria are slow growing and oxygen utilizing and can grow in our body cells. The bacterium has a cell wall that helps to protect it from the body’s immune system and defense mechanism. It is an intracellular parasite.
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Both men and women can develop the infection. Women can develop it in the cervix, rectum, or throat. Men can get it in the urethra, rectum, or throat. Symptoms are not clear and you may not realize that you have it.
The objective of the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) is not only to cure the patient but also to prevent the outspread of the infection. The treatment is directed towards inhibition of bacteria causing latent infection, which can further develop into an active one if not treated well.