Itchy Eyes- Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
The eyes are forever exposed to the environmental hazards such as dust, pet hair, pet dander, etc. and to allergens such as grass, trees, pollen, weeds, etc. In addition, the…
Symptoms of Ear Infection in Adults
Ear infections in adults are of two types, outer or external ear infections and acute or middle ear infections. When the outer ear is infected with germs and other bacteria,…
Milk Allergy in infants
When the immune system of the body responds in an adverse manner to a protein present in cow’s milk, then it produces allergic reactions in infants that can be life…
Symptoms of lactose intolerance in adults
Lactose is a sugar present in milk and milk products. When the body is unable to digest lactose from the dairy products, it results in lactose intolerance in adults. Lactose…
Symptoms of Walking Pneumonia in Adults
Walking pneumonia is an infectious and mild form pneumonia that is caused by a bacterium known as mycoplasma pneumonia. Adults inflicted with walking pneumonia may not be bedridden and may…
Itchy belly button-Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
The belly button is warm and moist place, ideal for the growth of microbes, bacteria and other organisms. Any infection of the belly button by such microbial organisms results in…
Mild Scoliosis-Symptoms,Treatment, Pictures, Causes
Scoliosis is a condition, wherein the spine has an abnormal curvature. When one looks from the side, the spine may have a sideways curve, bending either forwards or backwards. Most…
Symptoms of meningitis in children
The spinal cord and the brain are surrounded by fluid and membranes. Theses membranes are called meninges. When there is inflammation or swelling of the meninges in children due to…
Sleepwalking in children
Sleepwalking is a type of sleep disorder that is characterized by walking or other activities like urinating on the floor, etc. and may be accompanied by other sleep disorders like…
Stuttering in children
Stuttering in children or stammering is a common speech disorder in children. When a child stutters, he/she may prolong or repeat a word, a phrase or a syllable, he/she may…