General Health

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) — also called ischaemic heart disease — is the build-up of fatty plaque inside the arteries that feed the heart muscle. When the artery narrows enough, the heart doesn't get enough blood, causing angina.

Urinary incontinence is the accidental leaking of urine. It affects millions of Indian adults, especially women — yet most never seek help because of embarrassment.

Dehydration happens when the body loses more fluid than it takes in. Heat, fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, heavy exercise, or simply not drinking enough can cause it.