Chikungunya

This mosquito-borne viral disease causes severe joint pain and fever, and sometime it can be fatal.

Join this online group on chikungunya to exchange notes with healthcare professionals and other people concerned with this disease.

Child Obesity

A child is obese when the amount of fat in his body is greater than 25% of the body weight (for boys) and 32% of the body weight (for girls). Obesity can cause serious diseases like diabetes and heart problems. In addition, obese children also have problems getting along with others and may suffer from low self esteem.

Learn more about child obesity by asking questions and talking with others - join our online group on child obesity.

Chinese Green Tea

Is there an enigma chemical that’s behind the mystical ancient concoction of the Chinese green tea? Yes, say researchers. The answer lies in the fact it is rich in powerful anti-oxidants like EGCG, which has the power of inhibiting the growth of cancer cells as well as killing cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots.

For more details on its benefits, history and also its harmful effects, join our Chinese Green Tea support group today.

Chlamydia / Chlamydia Trachomatis

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is a very common cause of genital infection acquired during oral, vaginal, or anal, sexual contact with an infected partner.

Stave off the infection by keeping yourself updated on healthy sexual practices. For additional information, Medindia’s support group is the place to be.

Cholera

Cholera is an diarrheal illness caused by infection with the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. The bacteria spreads through contaminated food and water. Cholera can lead to watery stools and vomiting and can quickly dehydrate a person and be fatal if it is not treated.

Join our online group on cholera to ask questions about this disease to experts and learn more.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue disorder, or the ‘yuppie flu’ is a disorder characterized by extreme fatigue, not resolved by bed rest. The condition can be aggravated by mental or physical activity. Persons suffering from CFS exhibit a substantially lower level of functionality when compared to their counterparts.

Triggered by modern lifestyles that make constant demands on our time and energy, the chronic fatigue syndrome has become more common in recent times. Guard yourself and stay energized. Learn how at this support group.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a kind of leukemia characterized by an uncontrolled growth of the lymphocytes – white blood cells. The cancerous lymphocytes crowd out the normal, disease-fighting white blood cells.

Ask questions and learn more by joining our online support group for chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia / Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia

Chronic myeloid leukemia is a kind of cancer which causes an uncontrolled growth of the myeloid cells in the bone marrow and their crowding in blood. This kind of leukemia is called ‘chronic’ because it progresses slowly, and there are few early symptoms. But if the disease is caught early and appropriate treatment started, the prognosis is good.

Learn more by joining our online group on chronic myeloid leukemia.

Chronic Renal Failure

When the kidney is no longer able to clean toxins & waste product from blood, chronic renal failure occurs. It is the, otherwise, the gradual and progressive loss of the ability of the kidneys to function normally. The change is irreversible, and often, life-threatening.

Learn more on chronic renal failure and its implication, and network with doctors at Medindia’s support group on the subject.

Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Disorders

Circadian rhythm is a person’s natural sleep-wake cycle over 24 hours. A circadian rhythm sleep disorder happens when a person’s natural rhythm is out of sync with his social or work demands, and he is alert or sleepy at inappropriate times. But a person with a circadian rhythm sleep disorder has sleep of a normal quality and time once he does fall asleep.

Learn more about circadian rhythms and sleep disorders by joining this online group.