“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

Health & Hygiene

Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is when you’re unable to partially or completely hear sound in one or both of your ears. Hearing loss typically occurs gradually over

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Headache

Headaches are widespread and felt by almost everyone. Experts estimated that 50 to 75 percent of adults had a headache in 2020. Often, headaches are short term

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Hair Loss

Hair loss (alopecia) is a fairly common occurrence. While it’s more prevalent in older adults, anyone can experience it, including children. It’s typical to lose

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Gout Symptoms and Triggers

Gout is a painful arthritic condition that’s caused by a buildup of uric acid — a waste product in your blood. Usually, uric acid is removed through your urine when

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Gout

Symptoms of Gout Some people have too much uric acid in their blood but no symptoms. This is called asymptomatic hyperuricemia. For acute gout, symptoms come on

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Periodontitis

What is periodontitis? Periodontitis is a serious infection of the gums. It’s caused by bacteria that have been allowed to accumulate on your teeth and

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Acid Reflux and GERD

Acid reflux happens when contents from your stomach move back up into your esophagus. This action is also called acid regurgitation or gastroesophageal reflux. If

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Gallstones

What are gallstones? Your gallbladder is a small organ located in your upper right abdomen, right below your liver. It’s a pouch that stores bile, a green-yellow

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Nail Abnormalities

What are nail abnormalities? Healthy nails appear smooth and have consistent coloring. As you age, you may develop vertical ridges, or your nails may be

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Yellow Nails

Overview Nails can tell you a lot about your overall health. When they become discolored, it usually means that you’ve picked up an infection or

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Fungal Infection

What is fungal infection? Fungal infections can affect anyone, and they can appear on several parts of the body. A jock with athlete’s foot, a

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Fracture

What is a fracture? A fracture is a broken bone. It can range from a thin crack to a complete break. Bone can fracture crosswise,

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Food Poisoning

What is Food Poisoning? Foodborne illness, more commonly referred to as food poisoning, is the result of eating contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food. The most

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Fibromyalgia

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a long-term, or chronic, condition. It causes symptoms such as: musculoskeletal pain, or pain in the muscles and bones tenderness

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Mission Indradhanush (MI)

Mission Indradhanush (MI) was launched in 2014 with the goal to ensure full immunization with all available vaccines under Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) for children

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Fever

Overview Fever is also known as hyperthermia, pyrexia, or elevated temperature. It describes a body temperature that’s higher than normal. Fever can affect children and

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy definition Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes unprovoked, recurrent seizures. A seizure is a sudden rush of abnormal electrical activity in your brain.

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Eczema

Eczema is a very common skin condition that causes itchy, red, dry, and irritated skin. The condition is also called atopic dermatitis. It typically starts during

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Eating Disorders

What is an eating disorder? Eating disorders are a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. They might start with an

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Ear Infections

What is an ear infection? Ear infections can be either bacterial or viral infections. They can occur in your middle ear, the part of your

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Dizziness

What is Dizziness? Dizziness is the feeling of being lightheaded, woozy, or off-balance. It’s linked to the sensory organs, specifically the eyes and ears, so

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Digestion Problems

What are digestion problems? The digestive system is an intricate and extensive part of the body. It ranges all the way from the mouth to the rectum.

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Diarrhea

If you have diarrhea, you will typically experience loose, watery stools and feel the urgent need to have a bowel movement multiple times a day.

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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease symptoms When your heart doesn’t get enough arterial blood, you may experience a variety of symptoms. Angina (chest discomfort) is the most common symptom

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Constipation

What is constipation? Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems. It’s defined as having hard, dry bowel movements or passing stool fewer than

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Common Cold

The first signs of the common cold are fairly obvious: a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and a scratchy, sore throat. Most people quickly recognize

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Crohn’s Disease

What causes Crohn’s disease? It isn’t clear what causes Crohn’s disease. However, the following factors may influence your chances of developing it: your immune system

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Chest Pain

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons that people visit the emergency room (ER). Chest pain varies depending on the person. It also

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Tooth Cavities

What are cavities? A cavity, also called tooth decay, is a hole that forms in your tooth. Cavities start small and gradually become bigger when

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Burns

What are Burns? Burns are one of the most common household injuries, especially among children. The term “burn” means more than the burning sensation associated

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Bug Bites and Stings

Whether you’re in the water, on a mountain trail, or in your backyard, wildlife you encounter have ways of protecting themselves and their territory. Insects,

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Guide to Breast Cancer

What is Breast Cancer? Cancer occurs when changes called mutations take place in genes that regulate cell growth. The mutations let the cells divide and

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Brain Disorders

What are brain disorders? Your brain is your body’s control center. It’s part of the nervous system, which also includes the spinal cord and a

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Birth Defects

About birth defects A birth defect is a problem that occurs when a baby is developing in utero (in the womb). Approximately 1 out of every

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Bipolar Disorder

What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition marked by extreme shifts in mood. Key symptoms include: episodes of mania, or an

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