Spotting refers to light bleeding from the vagina which is somewhat similar to but lighter than menstruation. The color of blood can vary from person to person, from light brown to red. Spotting is very common in the early weeks of pregnancy. It usually takes place when the period would have been due. One in… Continue reading Is Spotting Normal During Early Pregnancy?
Category: Conditions
Early Signs of Throat Cancer
In cancer, there is an abnormal multiplication of cells that divide unmanageably. The cells combine and form tumors. Cancer of the major parts of the throat such as the vocal cords, voice box tonsils and oropharynx refers to throat cancer. It is often categorized into two types i.e. pharyngeal cancer and laryngeal cancer. A pharyngeal… Continue reading Early Signs of Throat Cancer
Chalazion (Eyelid Cyst)
A chalazion or a meibomian gland lipogranuloma refers to a cyst in the eyelid that is caused due to the inflammation of a blocked oil gland, of upper eyelid mostly. Chalazion differs in size and intensity and is usually painless and nodule like. It might also become severely inflamed, but mostly stays inside the lid. It can also occur on the lower eyelid,… Continue reading Chalazion (Eyelid Cyst)
Hiccups in Newborns
Hiccups are a natural phenomenon for the biological functioning of the human body and we often experience it but they are actually more common in babies. The ones under the age of one are most prone to hiccups. They might also experience hiccups in the womb as they start growing. Hiccups among babies last longer… Continue reading Hiccups in Newborns