Diseases and Treatment

What is a Bloated Stomach? A bloated stomach isn’t just about looking “puffy” after a big meal—it’s a feeling of tightness, pressure, or fullness in your belly. Sometimes, it comes with visible swelling. For many people, it’s more than just discomfort—it can be painful, frustrating, and even affect daily life. Bloating is incredibly common. In […]

What is Thalassemia? Ever heard of a condition where your body struggles to make healthy red blood cells? That’s thalassemia — a genetic blood disorder where the body doesn’t produce enough hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. In simpler terms, it’s like having a delivery truck (your red blood cell) with

What is Acute Otitis Media? Have you ever seen a child tugging at their ear, crying in discomfort, especially after a cold? Chances are, they may be dealing with Acute Otitis Media (AOM) — a common middle ear infection. In simpler terms, AOM is an inflammation and infection of the middle ear (the air-filled space

What is a Urinary Tract Infection? Ever felt a burning sensation when you pee? Or that urgent, gotta-go feeling—only to produce a few drops? That could be a urinary tract infection, commonly known as a UTI. A UTI is an infection in any part of your urinary system—kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. Most infections involve

What is Anemia? Ever felt like you’re always tired no matter how much you sleep? Or maybe you get out of breath just from climbing stairs? These could be signs of anemia—a condition where your blood doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body’s tissues. Simply put: not enough oxygen

Ever felt like your heart suddenly started racing, fluttering, or thumping loudly in your chest? That sensation is known as a heart palpitation — and while it can be scary, it’s not always dangerous. In many cases, palpitations are harmless and go away on their own. But sometimes, they can be a sign of something

What is Stroke? Have you ever heard someone say, “My uncle had a stroke and can’t move one side of his body now”? That’s not just a random health scare—it’s a medical emergency called a stroke. A stroke happens when the blood flow to a part of the brain is suddenly cut off or severely

What is GERD? Ever feel a burning sensation rising from your chest after a big meal? Or maybe you find yourself reaching for antacids a bit too often? That burning, uncomfortable feeling might not just be “bad food” — it could be GERD, short for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. So, what is GERD, really? In the

What is a Heart Attack? Let’s start with the basics. Imagine your heart as a hardworking pump, beating over 100,000 times a day to keep you alive. But what happens if this pump suddenly loses its fuel? That’s essentially what a heart attack is—a sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. In medical