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M.Sc.

Sheela Philomena

A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.

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Scalp Itching Symptom Evaluation

Scalp Itching Symptom Evaluation

Itching of scalp is a common problem. The causes of itchy scalp are dry skin, infection, inflammation, or a psychological cause.

Symptoms
Wrist Pain Symptom Evaluation

Wrist Pain Symptom Evaluation

The wrist is among the most commonly used joints for our daily activities. Common causes of wrist pain include wrist arthritis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and bone fracture.

Symptoms
Prader-Willi Syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple body systems. Prader-Willi syndrome occurs due to abnormalities of chromosome 15.

Disease & Condition
Syringomyelia

Syringomyelia

Syringomyelia or hydromyelia is a rare neurological disorder where the person develops a fluid-filled cavity called syrinx in the spinal cord. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of syringomyelia are explained in detail.

Disease & Condition
Tuberous Sclerosis

Tuberous Sclerosis

Tuberous sclerosis is genetic disorder characterized by benign tumors in many parts of the body, including brain, skin, lungs, kidney and heart.

Disease & Condition