Goiter is a condition in which the thyroid gland grows larger. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, below the Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland produces the hormones thyroxine (also called T4) and triiodothyronine (also called T3). (Most of the T4 is changed to T3 outside of the thyroid.) These

Tennis Elbow also referred to as Lateral Epicondylitis is a painful musculoskeletal condition involving tendons in the  elbow. Tendons are the connective tissues that attach the forearm muscles to the outside of the muscle. Due to repetitive actions and over usage, people face tiny tears in tendons. The tendons and muscles in the elbow become

A fibroadenoma feels like a firm, smooth or rubbery lump in the breast with a well-defined shape. A fibroadenoma is a noncancerous tumor in the breast that’s commonly found in women between the ages of 15 and 35. It’s painless and moves easily under the skin when touched. The tumor consists of breast tissue and

Ankylosing spondylitis is also known as Marie-Strumpell disease or Bechterew’s disease. It’s a form of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects your spine. After several years, the bones in the spine, called vertebrae, may fuse together. When this happens, the spine becomes stiff and less flexible. Ankylosis: joints fuse together and become unmovable Spondylitis: inflammation involving

Heartburn is a common symptom of acid reflux, a condition where some of the stomach contents travel back up into the esophagus, or food pipe. It creates a burning pain in the lower chest. Occasional heartburn is common and no cause for alarm. Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with

Bronchitis occurs when the bronchioles (air-carrying tubes in the lungs) are inflamed and make too much mucus. There are two basic types of bronchitis: Chronic bronchitis: Defined as cough productive of sputum that persists for three months out of the year for at least two consecutive years. The cough and inflammation may be caused by