“Sexually transmitted infections” or STIs are a major public health concern globally. Infections caused by STIs are generally contracted through sexual contact, whether that is vaginal, anal, or oral. Gonorrhoea and Syphilis are two of the many STIs, which are actually caused by certain types of bacteria.
Hepatitis affects a very important organ of our body, the liver. It causes inflammation and irritation in the liver. It can be caused by several factors, primarily viral infections. The liver performs many essential functions in our body, such as aiding in digestion, purifying the blood, and storing energy; therefore, hepatitis can be a serious illness.
A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a clinical condition resulting from the colonization and multiplication of microorganisms, typically bacteria, within the urinary system.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest diseases known to humanity, yet it still affects millions of people every year. It is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which mainly attacks the lungs but can also harm other parts of the body.
Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the amount of haemoglobin in the blood is lower than normal. Haemoglobin is the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
Alcoholic Liver Disease (AALD) is a condition caused by long-term heavy drinking that damages the liver. It is not a single disease but a progressive condition that starts with fatty liver, can develop into alcoholic hepatitis, and in severe cases leads to cirrhosis, which is permanent scarring of the liver.
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is a condition where open sores develop on the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers) or the upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers).
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a long-term condition where stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus (food pipe), known as acid reflux. While occasional acidity is common, GERD is a persistent form that can cause discomfort and complications.
Migraine is a common but serious type of headache, which is not limited to simple pain but is also associated with many symptoms. It affects millions of people around the world, and its number is increasing rapidly in India too.