Head lice are a common problem in school going children. They aren't that easy to spot and they multiply very rapidly...

Cataract may be caused by the natural ageing process or may be the result of uncontrolled diabetes, eye trauma or exposure to German measles during foetal development. The lens in the eye becomes clouded and vision is impaired to varying degrees...

Stomach ache is a non specific symptom and may be caused by a whole host of factors. Flatulence, acidity and ulcers are some common reasons...

Boils that appear on the surface layers of the skin in small clusters may be caused by folliculitis. The boils may be red and itchy with or without pus...

Cold sores or Fever blisters or are a product of the Herpes Simplex Viruses 1 and 2. They are brought on by an infection or by some kind of stressor such as allergies, sun exposure or stress They are seen in the form of small, reddish, fluid-filled blisters that appear around the lips and nose...

People with haemorrhoids or piles may see any of the following: Fissures or lumps in the anal areaItchiness around the anusBright red blood in the stools or on toilet paperMucous discharge and pain during bowel movements There is no cure for haemorrhoids as such, but they can be managed by changes to diet and lifestyle and quite often do not need surgical intervention. Some natural remedies for haemorrhoids are listed below: Get plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables...

If the stool being passed is soft or watery, your child may not be constipated. Bowel movement may not occur every day in babies and they might seem to grunt and strain because their abdominal muscles are not yet as strong as adults' are...

Healthy nails should be pinkish in color, flexible, strong and glossy. If your nails are peeling or splitting or have lost heir luster, it may signify some nutritional deficiencies in your diet...

A sore throat could be on account of a viral infection, laryngitis or a bacterial infection. If accompanied by a high fever that comes on suddenly , or by red and white spots in the throat, you should speak to your doctor at the earliest...

An increase in triglyceride levels can be caused by being overweight, by the natural aging process, due to certain kinds of medication, because of kidney or liver disease and due to hypothyroidism or diabetes. It is somewhat debated if high triglyceride levels in themselves are bad, but what usually makes them harmful is the fact that they are accompanied by low HDL levels...