Browsing: List of Diseases, Conditions & Syndromes (A-Z Index)
The page provides quick access to a list of common diseases, syndromes, health conditions, and other topics of health importance. The list is organized alphabetically. Links are provided to respective disease sections that serve as a comprehensive and ultimate guide about the disease or health condition.
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Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria. If the disease is left untreated, it can be fatal. The bacteria can live in the body of the host without making him/her sick. The person may or may not feel any obvious symptoms of the condition in the beginning. When the bacteria actively multiply, symptoms become visible.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent of tuberculosis infection in humans. These bacteria are slow growing and oxygen utilizing and can grow in our body cells. The bacterium has a cell wall that helps to protect it from the body’s immune system and defense mechanism. It is an intracellular parasite.
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Both men and women can develop the infection. Women can develop it in the cervix, rectum, or throat. Men can get it in the urethra, rectum, or throat. Symptoms are not clear and you may not realize that you have it.
The objective of the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) is not only to cure the patient but also to prevent the outspread of the infection. The treatment is directed towards inhibition of bacteria causing latent infection, which can further develop into an active one if not treated well.
Strep throat is a pediatric throat infection which is caused due Streptococcus species bacteria. Strep throat is a very common infection which causes sore throat in children. This infection usually takes around 3 to 7 days to go away on its own with or without any specific treatment.
The most commonly prescribed antibiotics for Chlamydia infection are azithromycin and doxycycline. Your doctor may give you other antibiotics if you have an allergy to these medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may experience some side effects during the treatment. But these are generally mild.
Diabetes is a serious disease. Treatment needs monitoring your blood sugar (glucose) levels. Eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy body weight and engaging in regular physical activity are important for managing the diabetes. Oral diabetes drugs are usually used only after lifestyle changes have been unsuccessful in lowering your glucose levels.
Diabetes is a multi-factorial disease. The reason for developing it depends on the type of diabetes, genetics, lifestyle and environment-related factors. Genetics is certainly the most important reason why some people develop it and others do not. Lifestyle and growing age are other risk factors.
Avoid dairy such as milk products by substituting these by water and juices instead. Dehydration is normally accompanied by the croup; clear liquids can help in preventing dehydration and also loosen the congestion caused by the mucus in airways. Learn about how you can treat it at home.
Treatment of tuberculosis is a challenging task because of heterogeneous sites of infection. Even with proper treatment, tuberculosis (TB) can cause major health complications. Lungs are the primary site of infection by M.tuberculosis. If it is left untreated, the disease can cause many fatal complications.
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