Hair Loss

Alopecia or hair loss is the medical description of the loss of hair from the head or body, sometimes to the extent of baldness. Unlike the common cosmetic depilation of body hair, alopecia tends to be involuntary and unwelcome.

Head Injury / Brain Injury

Head injury refers to any trauma to the head or the brain. Head injuries are a leading cause of children being hospitalized, and 25 out of 100,000 people in North America die of head injuries every year.

If you or any person in your family has suffered a head injury, join this online group on head injury to meet doctors and other professionals, ask questions, and find the best options for yourself or your loved one.

Headache / Cephalgia

Headache, or cephalgia, is literally an ache in the head. Headaches are a common complaint, and are usually a symptom of other problems – ranging from fatigue, stress, eyestrain, sleep deprivation, alcohol consumption, dehydration, and infections, to tumors in the brain. Persistent headaches need to be investigated by a doctor.

Join our online group on headaches. Ask your questions to experts and share your experiences.

Health Hazards of Smoking Cigarettes

Some of the lesser known side effects of smoking include the reduction of stamina, interference with the functions of thyroid, bone loss leading to bone fractures, and macular degeneration.

If you need any more reasons to kick the butt, or want to share your experiences with others, Medindia’s support group on smoking is here to help.

Health Insurance

The cost of health care can bankrupt you, and everybody should have health insurance. For the price of a small premium, you can rest assured that should you have a sickness or injury that needs a doctor’s attention, the insurance company will pay for you and you need not worry about costs.

Join our online group on health insurance to talk with others who are professionals in this field and people who are interested, and learn more.

Heart Attack

A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart is disrupted, causing heart muscle in that area to begin to die. Heart attacks are usually caused by coronary artery disease which makes fatty deposits called plaque build up inside the arteries of the heart.

Join our support group for heart attacks to learn more by meeting doctors and other patients with heart disease who can help.

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion happens after prolonged exposure to hot temperatures, which disables the body’s temperature control mechanisms. Low fever, fatigue, nausea, a moist skin, a racing and weak pulse and fast breathing are symptoms of heat exhaustion. If this is not treated immediately, it can lead to a life-threatening heat stroke.

Join our online group on heat exhaustion to learn more from doctors about how to deal with this serious condition. Post your questions and get answers from experts.

Heat Stroke

Heatstroke is defined as increase in body temperature or hyperthermia that exceeds 41°C (104°F) with lack of sweating associated with an altered sensorium. It’s yet another heat-related condition that is becoming increasingly common in modern times due to adverse changes in climatic conditions around the world.

Learn how to arm yourself against heat stroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion from Medindia’s support group.

Hepatitis A

Out of the three known forms of Hepatitis, Hepatitis A is the most benign and leaves no long term side effects. This is a disorder in which viruses produce inflammation of liver cells, resulting in their injury or destruction.

Medindia’s support group on Hepatitis A hosts a wealth of information on the subject; informing patients of the disease and helping them network with doctors.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. Some forms of hepatitis B are mild and last a few weeks – others are chronic and can lead to liver cancer or cirrhosis and death. The virus is transmitted through the exchange of body fluids – through sex, sharing infected needles, or by an infected mother to her baby.

Join our support group for people with hepatitis B and their families. Find support from others with the same challenges and information and help from experts.