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M.S. (Biotechnology)

Avinash has written articles on healthcare for Medindia.

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Toenail Fungus

Toenail Fungus

Toenail Fungus or onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of toenails often affecting adults. Toenail fungus occurs following spread of fungal infection from nearby areas especially the toes.

Disease & Condition
Tension Headache

Tension Headache

Tension headache or Stress Headache is the most common type of headache that occurs at any age, and is characterized by pain in head, scalp and neck along with muscle stiffness.

Disease & Condition
Sinus Headaches

Sinus Headaches

A sinus headache is a constant, agonizing pain felt in forehead and upper face. Sinus headache is often associated with nasal congestion and worsens with moving the head or bending down.

Disease & Condition
Hyponatremia

Hyponatremia

Hyponatremia is an electrolyte imbalance causing low blood sodium levels. It is a dangerous condition that causes fluid retention in the brain leading to coma or even death. The causes, symptoms and treatment of hyponatremia are described below.

Disease & Condition
Rapid Shallow Breathing Symptom Evaluation

Rapid Shallow Breathing Symptom Evaluation

Rapid shallow breathing / tachypnea is a condition wherein a person takes more breaths per minute than normal. Shallow breathing can be due to several conditions.

Symptoms