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Diseases

Skin Cyst

A cyst is a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances. Cysts can grow almost anywhere in your body or unde

Skin Lesion

A skin abscess is a buildup of pus in or on the skin. It is a part of the skin that has an abnormal growth or appearance compared to the skin aroun

Snake Bite

Snake bites should always be taken seriously. Though some are dry bites, which aren't as dangerous and will likely cause some swelling, others

Sore Throat

A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyn

Stroke

A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain burst

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is classically described as the presence of high-pitched ringing or buzzing that is audible only to the affected individual. It usually re

Tongue Ulcer

Tongue ulcers are whitish sores on the tongue. Also called canker sores these ulcers most often develop on the inside of the lips and cheeks. Howev

Tonsilitis

Tonsilitis, or the inflammation of the tonsils, is a common disease. It is predominantly the result of a viral or bacterial infection and, when unc

Toothache

Toothache is caused by inflammation of the central portion of the tooth called pulp or dental pulp. The pulp contains nerve ending that are very se

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic disease caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis that spreads from person to person through air. TB usually