Fractures
Broken bones are more common than they seem. An average person is expected to have at least two fractures in a lifetime. A fracture is any crack or breaks in the bone that disrupts the continuity of the bone. Human bones are by nature strong and rigid and do not break easily due to external […]
Fear The Crowd
Agoraphobia is a fear of the crowd, public places, open spaces or any situation where a person feels helpless and trapped. These feelings result in marked anxiety and a state of panic. The person who has agoraphobia fears that when stuck in a crowded place, he/she would be unable to escape and would have no […]
Freckles
Freckles are a group of circular brown, flat spots that usually darken due to sun exposure. Freckles usually appear on the face (commonly around the nose and cheeks), and are also known as ‘ephelis.’ These spots are presented in groups and are multiple in number. Freckles commonly develop on sun-exposed skin after continuous or repeated […]
Fears and Phobias
Fear is an emotion arising from a threat, which may be real or imaginary. It is a body’s uncontrollable reaction to a particular situation or an event. A person tends to avoid and run away from a given circumstance, which in turn becomes fear. Fear can be associated with any person, situation or things. In […]
Frequent Urination
Frequent urination is a medical condition in which a person has the urge to pass urine after very small intervals and the urine passed may be normal, scanty (Oliguria) or large (Polyuria) in quantity. The main causes behind frequent urination include Diabetes Mellitus, Urinary Tract Infection, prostate enlargementin males, stones in urinary bladder, pregnancy and inflamed urinary bladder (Cystitis). […]
Felon
A felon is the formation of an abscess on the distal part of the finger of the hand, on the side of the palm. Felon usually occurs as a result of a bacterial infection, but can also be caused by a viral infection. A herpes virus known as herpetic whitlow causes the viral infection. A […]
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a chronic condition causing severe pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. It usually begins gradually and worsens over time and is slow to recover. Though the condition is self-limiting and usually resolves on its own it can take a lot of time thereby making the condition disabling for […]
Fever
Feeling feverish is a seasonal reality that confronts almost everyone. Popping in a pill and hoping it improves your condition as you go about your business is a reality too. But here’s the catch: the over-the-counter pill might bring down the temperature, but the infection will still remain in the body. Here’s where the role […]
Fungal Infection
Fungi are surprisingly diverse microorganisms. While we eat them in the form of mushrooms and bake our daily bread with them, certain strains of fungus can cause infections and disease in the human body. An infection caused by a fungus is known as a fungal infection. Fungi are present in the soil, air, water and […]
Fever Blisters
Fever blisters also known as cold sores are small blisters that appear on the lips or around the mouth from a viral infection. They are highly contagious in nature and are majorly by the herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1). Homeopathic medicines for fever blisters help in healing the eruptions and managing the attending symptoms of […]