Fungal infection of the mouth is the colloquial term for the medical condition known as, 'candidiasis' or 'oral thrush'. It is the name given to any infection which is caused by fungi of the Candida culture...

Freckles are considered to be attractive by some people, but most who do have freckles want to get rid of them. They are small brownish spots that appear on the skin and are the result of excessive and uneven pigmentation generally caused by sun damage...

The lining of the sinus passage has membranes that secrete mucous, which is normally drained through the nasal passage. A sinus infection may interrupt and obstruct this drainage due to which there can be congestion and a swelling of the cavity...

Ear wax is secreted by the glands in the outer ear and serves as a sort of a recycling centre. It helps to trap the dust that enter the ears and moves it to the opening of the ear...

Bones are held together in the joint socket by a network of ligament, tendons and muscles. Articular cartilage, a mix of collagens, proteoglycans and non-collagenous proteins, not only lubricates the joints allowing smooth movement of the bones, it also acts as a cushion and a sort of a shock absorber since it lines the bones...

Teeth are composed of three layers - enamel, dentine and pulp. There is a colony of bacteria present in the oral cavity which coats the teeth with a fine film known as plaque...

Hemorrhoids or piles, is a common ailment affecting many people today. This is a condition of varicose and often inflamed veins in the rectal region...

Neurogenic bladder can affect both males and females. This is usually caused by some kind of diseases or when someone is affected by an injury...

Your brother is probably suffering from a mild cement burn. Cement contains calcium oxide which combines with water to form calcium hydroxide...

Your body's cells require a constant supply of oxygen to function normally. Any disruption or reduction in this oxygen supply can cause a person to develop a condition called hypoxemia, which is low blood oxygen level...