Corneal Ulcer

A corneal ulcer is an open sore in the cornea; and tissue loss because of inflammation produces an ulcer. The ulcer can either be located in the centre of the cornea and greatly affect vision or be placed in the periphery and not affect it so much.

Medindia’s support group hosts all the information you will require on corneal ulcers and their treatment.

Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), commonly called a heart bypass surgery, is done when the arteries of the heart narrow due to plaque formation and are not able to carry sufficient blood to heart muscles. The surgeon uses grafts blood vessel from other parts of the body to make sure the heart muscles get enough blood.

Join our online support group for people who have gone through, or are considering, CABG and their families. Ask your questions to experts and share your experiences.

Cow’s Milk

Milk is an opaque white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals like cow, goat, camel and human beings. It provides the primary source of nutrition for newborn mammals before they are able to digest other types of food.

Crystal Healing

Some people believe that crystals have energies that can help balance or even out the energies in the human body and thus heal diseases.

Join our online group on crystal healing to talk with others interested in crystal healing and learn more.

Cystitis

Cystitis is an inflammation inside the bladder. Although this is sometimes a very distressing condition it seldom causes any real danger to ones health. It affects women a lot more often than men.

Learn more on cystitis and its management by signing up on our support group on the subject.

Cysts and Tumours

A cysts is pouch or sac of tissue which is filled with pus or air, and tumors are abnormal masses of tissue that may be cancerous or benign. A biopsy is usually necessary to find out if a tumor is cancerous or benign.

This online group on cysts and tumors will help you contact doctors and other patients about your doubts, and find solutions.

Dengue / Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever / Dengue Shock Syndrome

Dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever are illness caused by a viral infection that spreads through the bite of the Aedes mosquito. The main symptoms are fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain and rash. Sometimes there may be bloody diarrhea or vomiting, and bleeding from mucous membranes and the gums.

Learn more by joining our online group on dengue. Ask questions, get answers from experts, and share experiences.

Dental Anesthesia

Most of the drugs used these days dentistry are synthetic in nature. They belong to two groups, namely, Ester (such as cocaine) or Anilide (Bupivacaine) group. Most of these agents produce adequate loss of sensation, but some of them have more adverse reactions than the others and are hence not in common use.

Medindia’s support group hosts all the information you need on dental anesthetics and their usage.

Depression

Depression in psychology and psychiatry refers to long term and persistent feeling of sadness, guilt, hopelessness and thoughts of death. A depressed person cannot just 'snap out of it' - he needs support from his family and friends, and sometimes counseling and medication can help too.

This online support group for depression will help you realize you are not alone - join up, help others going through the same road as you are, find help for yourself, and meet professionals who know about the condition too.

"It is a time when one's spirit is subdued and sad, one knows now why; when the past seems a storm-swept desolation, life a vanity and a burden, and the future but a way to death."

Diabetes - Essentials

Diabetes 'essentials' refer to the comprehensive health check-up and treatment paraphernalia a diabetic person can use by himself in order to maintain health and lead an active life. Diabetes essentials include blood glucose meters, insulin injections, ketone strips, correct footwear, healthy snacks and log books.

Join this online group on diabetes essentials to get news about diabetes ‘essentials’ present or appearing in the market – from other diabetic people and doctors and researchers concerned with diabetes.