by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
This post explains what are the causes of gallstones, their risk factors, and the symptoms you should look out for. It is not yet clear what causes the formation of gallstones, but they are thought to be caused due to an imbalance in the chemical composition of bile...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
A herpes outbreak is the appearance of one or more sores or blisters on or around the genitals, rectum, or mouth. Even after being diagnosed and fully treated, the outbreaks keep surfacing throughout an individual’s life. It becomes all the more important for a woman...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
That herpes cannot be cured is a fact. You, therefore, look for alternative treatments. However, natural remedies for herpes, which you can try at home, do help in containing the herpes infection. The herpes simplex virus (HSV), which causes the herpes infection,...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Though it may be quite evident from the history and the symptoms that you have herpes, there are certain indications for conducting tests to confirm the diagnosis. Once diagnosed, you should start treatment immediately to contain the herpes virus and its symptoms. You...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Herpes is a contagious sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes virus called the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV is categorized into two types: herpes type 1 and type 2. Symptoms of the herpes virus depend on where the infection occurs are described...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
The herpes simplex virus, also known as the Human alphaherpesvirus causes herpes, which is a sexually transmitted infection and disease. It is transmitted by an infected person to his/her partner mainly through sexual contact including oral sex. Herpes virus is...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
The principles followed in asthma diagnosis and treatment remain standard. Medical history, physical examination, and tests are conducted to diagnose and evaluate the severity of asthma. Treatment aims to alleviate the symptoms and prevent further asthmatic attacks....
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Definition Asthma is a health condition in which the patient has difficulty in breathing and experiences shortness of breath. Asthma, a Greek word meaning panting is a classic symptom of acute asthma. The most basic definition of asthma is a chronic inflammatory...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
Nipple pain is pain that occurs in the breast tissue around the nipple of the breast. It can result from a simple physical cause such as surface abrasion caused by breastfeeding, or by physical activity without a bra, or wearing a poorly fitted bra. These activities...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Diseases and Conditions
How do you define breast pain? Simply put, breast pain or breast tenderness is some level of discomfort or pain that can develop in one or both breasts. In medical terms, it is referred to as mastalgia and mastodynia. It can occur in women of any age but is more...
