General Health

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens. It causes gradual, painless loss of vision, mostly with age.

What is an allergy? An allergy is the body's reaction to a substance (allergen) that is usually harmless — mistaking it for a threat.

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a painful condition in which the shoulder becomes stiff and hard to move. It develops gradually, typically over months, and usually gets better on its own within 1-3 years — though recovery can be slow.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve — the nerve carrying signals from the eye to the brain. It is usually (but not always) caused by raised pressure inside the eye.

A drug reaction is any unwanted effect from a medicine — from mild (nausea, rash) to severe (breathing difficulty, shock, skin peeling). Reactions can happen with prescription medicines, over-the-counter tablets, ayurvedic/herbal products, and even vitamins.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease where the airways become narrow and inflamed, and the air sacs are damaged. Breathing becomes progressively harder.

What is a healthy diet? A healthy diet provides the calories, nutrients, and variety your body needs to stay well.

Hearing loss ranges from mild difficulty hearing speech in crowded places to complete deafness. It can develop gradually over years (so the person adjusts without realising) or appear suddenly.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the commonest form of arthritis — the cushioning cartilage inside joints wears down, so bones rub together with use. It usually affects knees, hips, spine and finger joints, and worsens gradually over years.

Angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood, usually because of narrowed heart (coronary) arteries. It is a warning sign — not a heart attack — but it signals significant heart disease and needs evaluation.

Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses — the air-filled spaces in the cheekbones, forehead and around the nose. Most cases are viral (follow a common cold) and settle in 7-10 days without antibiotics.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent inability to get or maintain an erection good enough for satisfactory sex. Occasional difficulty is normal and not a diagnosis.