Category: Internal Medicine

Does your body feel warm? Do you have a fever? If you are not sure of that, you better find out. The thermometer reads ‘101’ degrees. You do have a fever! A person is said to be suffering from fever if his body temperature is 100 degrees or more. “But I have no symptoms!” you […]

hat’s the fifth motion you have had today, and you say you feel the urge to go again! It seems like you are suffering from diarrhoea. You say it must be something you ate. You could be right. Could it be that you are suffering from cholera? There is every probability of that. A doctor […]

Have your gums been bleeding? Mild bleeding takes place sometimes when you hurt gums by brushing your teeth too hard or with a hard toothbrush, but if it occurs for no apparent reason, there could be an altogether different reason for that: dengue. But then, this is not the only symptom of dengue. A person […]

So, you don’t feel like eating anything, there is constant pain in your liver, and you are experiencing inexplicable weight loss and are concerned! And why shouldn’t you be? It sounds serious, and it could even be so. Have you seen a doctor? If not, you better do because it sounds like you are suffering […]

It’s meal time, and you have decided to make it special for yourself and your ward by ordering something delectable from your favourite restaurant. Thirty minutes later, a smug smile lines your face as you prepare to bite that slice of pizza and burger combo you have ordered. But before you and your family dig […]

Change is the law of nature, and we see it fulfilled daily. God made the four seasons to let the world know that He rules the world eternally and remains faithful to us, notwithstanding our situation. He also made the seasons for our sustenance, enjoyment, edification, and well-being. But we, by our insolence and erratic […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Anxiety affects different people in distinctive ways. Generally, it is a feeling of tension or nervousness. But what is anxiety? What are anxiety disorders? What exactly do anxiety disorders look like? How can you tell if you or someone around you is suffering? And what distinguishes them from other types of mental illnesses? In […]