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What is Candidiasis (Thrush)?

Candiadiasis, or Thrush, is a fungal infection caused by a group of yeast.

7 Jun 2012

Treatment of Whooping Cough

There are a few possible treatments for whooping cough including antibiotics, supportive therapy and so forth.

6 Jun 2012

Diagnosis of Whooping Cough

Whooping cough or Pertussis is difficult to diagnose in the initial phases. This is because the initial signs and symptoms mimic a cold or flu or bronchitis.

6 Jun 2012

Symptoms of Whooping Cough

Whooping cough is characterized by severe, violent bouts of coughing.

6 Jun 2012

Causes of Whooping Cough

Whooping cough is a highly infectious disease caused by bacteria: Bordetella Pertussis.

6 Jun 2012

What is Whooping Cough?

Whooping cough is an infectious disease also called Pertussis. It is an infection of the airways and the mucus layers lining it.

6 Jun 2012

Treatment of PKU

There is no specific cure for phenylketonuria. The condition results from the overloading of phenylalanine that the body is unable to metabolize due to lack of enzyme Phenylalanine hydroxylase.

6 Jun 2012

Diagnosis of PKU

Newborns who are diagnosed with phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency may show no initial symptoms or signs.

6 Jun 2012

Symptoms of PKU

Symptoms range widely among sufferers and the condition may be detected at routine screening tests at birth without the baby manifesting any symptoms.

6 Jun 2012

PKU or Phenylketonuria is a genetically inherited condition.PKU occurs due to the lack of an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase. This enzyme is a protein. Consequently, it is synthesized based on the genetic code that lies in the DNA.

6 Jun 2012

What is Phenylketonuria (PKU)?

There are 20 essential amino acids in the body. Phenylalanine is one of these.If this amino acid builds up in the brain there may be irreversible and sometimes severe brain damage. This condition is called Phenylketonuria or PKU for short. (1)

6 Jun 2012

Treatment of Gynecomastia

In many cases, Gynecomastia does not require urgent treatment. In pubertal boys the condition resolves by itself.

1 Jun 2012

Diagnosis of Gynecomastia

Once symptoms of Gynecomastia are seen, patient needs to be evaluated in detail to exclude breast cancer. Although breast cancer is rare in men, it still needs careful attention. (1, 2, 3, 4)

1 Jun 2012

Symptoms of Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia describes the swelling of breast tissue in males, caused by a decrease in the level of testosterone compared with the level of estrogen.

1 Jun 2012

What is Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is a condition where men develop abnormally large breasts. The enlargement is not of fat but breast tissues.

1 Jun 2012

Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

There is no specific cure for Irritable Bowel syndrome. However lifestyle and diet changes are important in reduction of symptoms in most patients.

31 May 2012

Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is commonly diagnosed based on symptoms. Patients are often asked to maintain a symptom diary. Based on the frequency and severity of the symptoms diagnosis is usually made.

31 May 2012

Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The actual causes of Irritable bowel Syndrome or IBS is as yet unclear. Some researchers speculate that the disease has roots in the central nervous system while another theory speculates that its associations are with the body’s immune system.

31 May 2012