Psychiatry is closely connected with the civic law, and for most psychiatrists the legal aspects of their work represent a…

Originally, the term ‘forensic psychiatry’ referred to the interaction between psychiatry and the law. However, psychiatry is intricately connected with…

Recurrent miscarriage is defined as a sequence of three or more consecutive spontaneous abortion before 20 weeks. Some, however, consider…

Renal stones are the result of a buildup of dissolved minerals or salts on the inner lining of the kidneys.

The placenta is said to be retained when it is not expelled out even 30 minutes after the birth of…

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term, progressive, and disabling autoimmune disease. It causes inflammation, swelling, and pain in and around the…

Rhinitis also known as coryza, is irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside of the nose.

Ringworm is a common infection of the skin that is caused by fungus & characterised by itchy red circular rash.…

Rubella is an exanthema caused by a RNA virus of the toga virus family.

Scabies is a contagious skin Disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by the itch mite.

Sciatica is pain along the sciatic nerve. It usually results from compression of nerve roots in the lower back.

Separation anxiety disorder is a condition in which a child becomes fearful and nervous when away from home or separated…

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint (synovial) fluid and joint tissues. It is also known as “Infectious Arthritis.”

Sexual dysfunction is difficulty experienced by an individual or partners during any stage of a normal sexual activity, including physical pleasure, desire,…

Sexual dysfunction is difficulty experienced by an individual or partners during any stage of a normal sexual activity, including physical pleasure, desire,…

Shoulder pain is defined as Physical discomfort of the shoulder, including the joint itself or the muscles, tendons and ligaments…

Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the sinuses resulting in symptoms that may include…

This is an autoimmune disorder of unknown cause, characterised by lymphocytic infiltration of salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to glandular…

Snoring is an undesirable disturbing sound that occurs during sleep.

Somatoform disorder is a syndrome of prolonged physical symptoms in the absence of an identifiable organic cause with associated functional…

Speech disorder is a group of conditions where there is problem in speech formation and creation which leads to difficulty…

Stomach ulcers, which are also known as gastric ulcers, are painful sores in the stomach lining.

Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death.

The harsh sun rays and the pollution are the main causes of skin problems during this time. Excessive exposure to…

Sunburn refers to redness, irritation, and burning of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to sunlight. It is commonly known…

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus

Systemic sclerosis is a connective tissue disease of unknown cause characterized by diffuse fibrosis and vascular abnormalities in the skin,…

Systemic sclerosis is a connective tissue disease of unknown cause characterized by diffuse fibrosis and vascular abnormalities in the skin,…

The term tension-type headache (TTH) is commonly used to describe a chronic head-pain syndrome characterized by bilateral tight, band-like discomfort.

Thalassemia are genetic disorders of Hb synthesis in which there is reduced production of one or more chains of Hb.

Threatened Miscarriage is a clinical entity where the process of miscarriage has started but has not progressed to a state…

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the two oval shaped pads of the tissue called tonsil located at the back of…

Tuberculosis (TB), which is caused by bacteria of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, is one of the oldest diseases known to…

A mouth ulcer (aphtha) is an ulcer that occurs on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.

UTI may be asymptomatic (subclinical infection) or symptomatic (disease). Thus, the term urinary tract infection encompasses a variety of clinical…

Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly;…

Fibroid is the commonest benign tumour of the uterus and also the commonest benign solid tumour in female. Histologically, this…

Varicose vein are dilated, tortuous and elongated superficial veins of the limb.

True vertigo is characterized by a sensation of turning either of the patient or his environment, and is caused by…

An acute Viral Infection of the nasopharynx and respiratory tract which occurs in epidemics. The virus is spread by airborne…

Viral Warts (Verrucae) are epidermal growths resulting from infection of the skin with a filtered DNA virus called the Human…

Vitamin B 12  deficiency or Vitamin B 12  deficiency anemia also known as cobalamin deficiency is the medical condition of…

Vitiligo is a loss of skin pigment (Melanocytes) that causes white spots or patches to appear on the skin.

Vomiting in contrast, is a highly specific physical event that results in the rapid, forceful evacuation of gastric contents in…

Vomiting in Pregnancy is defined as the complaints of patient about nausea and occasional sickness on rising in the morning,…

It is not a process of giving advice, but it is a process of helping your patient who is genuinely…