01. ADHD
ADHD is a disorder characterised by three primary symptoms: hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention (difficulty focusing and sustaining attention).
Read | 02. Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior.
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03. Cold sores
Cold sores or fever blisters are small red blisters with a white centre which crop up on or around the lips. They can also be found inside the mouth, but this is less common.
Read | 04. Colds
Colds are viral infections of the nose and throat. Colds can go on to involve the sinuses, ears, larynx, trachea and bronchi directly or through secondary effects.
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05. Dandruff
Dandruff holds no health risk, even though it may be itchy and embarrassing.
Read | 06. Ear canal infection
Ear canal infection (otitis externa or swimmer's ear) is an infection of the outer ear canal skin and can occur in acute and chronic forms.
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07. Fever
Fever is a condition of increased body temperature associated with an underlying disease. A central (rectal) temperature of 37.8°C or more is indicative of fever.
Read | 08. Insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to sleep, or to sleep satisfactorily, and is the most common sleep disorder. It is an important health problem that deserves serious attention.
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09. Fits and faints in children
The terms “fits”, “seizures” and “convulsions” are often used interchangeably when we describe episodic abnormal movements, stiffening of the body, or disturbed consciousness.
Read | 10. Nausea and vomiting
- Nausea and vomiting have many possible causes, and are not always related to disease of the gastro-intestinal tract
- Vomiting starts in the brain in a specific location in the hypo...
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11. Oral thrush
- Fungal infections may occur all over the body.
- Fungal infection of the mouth – oral thrush – is usually caused by Candida albicans.
- Some people are more susceptible to funga...
Read | 12. Sinusitis
Sinusitis, inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, is a common disease that may afflict people throughout their lives.
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13. Sore throat
- The medical term for a sore throat is pharyngitis, which means 'inflammation of the pharynx'.
- Most sore throats are caused by viruses and can be treated successfully at ...
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