It is a medical condition wherein there is an inflammation of a vertebra (bones that make up the back bone). It is a type of arthritis affecting the backbone or spine. The condition maybe mild or severe. Affected individuals may complain of low back pain and stiffness.

Pain is felt in the back is also called ‘dorsopathy’. This kind of pain may originate in the muscles, bones, nerves, joints or other areas in the spine. The onset of pain maybe sudden or chronic; localized to one area or radiate to other areas.

This is sleep disorder wherein the patient is unable to sleep or cannot sleep for sufficient periods. The underlying causes maybe stress, caffeine, fear, depression, a psychiatric problem or even no reason! Before treating insomniacs, it is important to diagnose its root cause.

When a muscle or a group of muscles loses their functional capacity, the condition is termed paralysis. Most often, paralysis occurs when there is damage to the brain, nervous system or the spinal cord. Among the many causes, poliomyelitis, spina bifida, stroke and trauma are a few.

Also called ‘arthralgia’, joint pains can affect one or more joints. It is caused by injuries or certain medical conditions. It is most common in patients with rheumatism, arthritis, muscle pain and bursitis.

The term refers to disorders of the stomach. Heartburns, indigestion, peptic ulcers or GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) are some gastric disorders. While some conditions maybe relieved by over- the -counter medicines,changes in lifestyle,avoiding fatty foods or eating food more slowly,others need medical advice.

It is a lung condition caused when the bronchus (or bronchi) are affected.There is an interference with normal functioning of the lungs that in turn affects the process of respiration.

Rated as the most common local pain ailment, a headache is mostly not a cause for serious concern.Migraines,tension,eye strain and sinusitis are some conditions that cause headaches.However, a headache is serious in cases such as head injuries,meningitis or brain tumor.

Most complaints are related to menstrual irregularities or genital tract infections.Others may involve conditions affecting parts of the female reproductive system.A gynecological problem may also signal the possibility of cervical cancer.

Piles and fistula are common anorectal problems in men and women.Symptoms include pain and /or bleeding around the anus.Pregnancy,ageing,chronic constipation and diarhhoea are some conditions in which these disorders can occur.

The liver performs many important functions in the body such as storage and filtering of blood,production of bile,metabolism of fats and sugars,etc.Consequently any condition that affects it has a direct effect on the body.Liver disorders maybe jaundice,hepatitis,cirrhosis or abscess.