It is the medical condition that occurs due to collection of air in the pleural cavity, which causes lungs to collaps...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a type of hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with cyst formation on the ...

A prolapsed intervertebral disc is a technical term for what is commonly called a slipped disc. These discs are place...

Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate gland of the male reproductive system. Most prostat...

Prostatitis is a condition that arises due to abnormalities in the prostate gland. Prostate gland is a small, walnut ...

Ptosis is an eye disorder in which the eyelids droop. More precisely the upper eyelids bend down on the lower ones. A...

Pulmonary atresia is a form of heart disease in which the pulmonary valve does not form properly. It is present from ...

Pulmonary edema is a condition in which excess fluid fills up in the lungs. This fluid accumulates inside the lungs a...

It is a defect that is identified by the difficulty for blood to flow smoothly from the right ventricle to the pulmon...

Chronic sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is a condition in which the person affected has swollen nasal passag...

Refractive error is an eye disorder, in which the patient has a distorted eye shape and vision. Technically it means ...

Renal tubular acidosis refers to the electrolytic disturbances caused due to impaired excretion of renal Hydrogen ion...

Respiratory failure happens when some fluids get accumulated in the air sack of the patient's lungs. Due to this flui...

Rheumatic heart disease describes a group of short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic) heart disorders that occur as...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is an autoimmune disorder affecting the joints of the hands and feet. RA occurs when the b...

Accidents on the road are the most common scenario these days. Reckless driving, increased number of vehicles, and ca...

Rosacea or acne rosacea is a condition that majorly affects middle-aged women. The disease begins as redness on the f...

Scabies, previously known as the seven-year itch, is a contagious skin infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabi...

Scrotal is the loose skin or muscular sac portion in the male testicle organ (male reproductive system). The scrotum ...

Sepsis arise when chemicals discharged into the circulation system to fight diseases trigger inflammatory responses. ...

A severe bone fracture is a condition in which the bone becomes discontinuous owing to the damages caused due to stre...

Burns, as commonly associated with injuries, is a condition in which the patient experiences a heightened burning sen...

Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a painful rash with blisters. It is caused by reactivation of the chicken pox...

Skin allergies are referred to as irritated skin with symptoms like bumps, red patches, and itching. They are caused ...

Since skull base tumour is rare, risk factors are hard to determine but once caught, it can be life threatening. Most...