WHAT IS MUCORMYCOSIS AND WHY DOES IT OCCUR Mucor is a fungus found usually in damp and hot environments, in the soil, contaminated water, plants, decaying vegetables-fruits and wood. The fungal disease (mycosis) it causes is called Mucormycosis. The term ‘black fungus’ is due to the blackish discoloration of the affected parts damaged by the
Reduced vision, blurring or loss of vision (blindness) is the primary concern for a person with any eye problem as well as for the doctor. One should know the possible causes affecting vision, when to take timely action and seek immediate consultation from the eye specialist. The structure and parts of the eye along with
Important Read: COVID Home care, Isolation and Treatment The COVID resurge or the 2nd wave of COVID gripped several parts of the world like the USA, countries in South America, EU, and Asia, and India in a very big way in 2021. After the first wave in 2020, India had seen a drop in the
Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) implies abnormal menstrual bleeding (menses or periods) in terms of frequency, regularity, duration, or amount of bleeding. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) is the term used to describe AUB related to changes and possible imbalances in hormones that directly affect the menstrual cycle. It is diagnosed after other conditions causing AUB are
WHAT IS ALLERGIC RHINITIS AND WHY DOES IT OCCUR? Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is an allergic condition of the nose (nostrils). Often this can be associated with other allergic conditions like that of the eye (allergic conjunctivitis), lower respiratory tract (asthma), skin (atopic dermatitis/eczema) and sometimes various food allergies. AR is characterized by a group of