Monthly Archives: October 2011

#Eczema

Eczema is a noncontagious inflammation of the skin, characterized chiefly by redness, itching, and the outbreak of lesions that may discharge serous matter and become encrusted and scaly.

#Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain.

#DVT

Deep Vein Thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs.

#EatingDisorders

Eating Disorders refer to a group of conditions defined by abnormal eating habits that may involve either insufficient or excessive food intake to the detriment of an individual’s physical and … Continued

#DownSyndrome

Down Syndrome is a chromosomal condition caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome.

#Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is a swelling (inflammation) of an abnormal pouch (diverticulum) in the intestinal wall. These pouches are usually found in the large intestine (colon). The presence of the pouches themselves … Continued

#Dialysis

Renal Failure or kidney failure describes a medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter toxins and waste products from the blood.

#Diabetic

Diabetes Mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not … Continued

#Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not … Continued

#ColonCancer

Colon Cancer is a cancer that is characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining or epithelium of the first and longest portion of the large intestine.