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Otitis externa, commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection or inflammation of the outer ear canal, the passage leading from the outer ear to the eardrum. It often occurs when bacteria or fungi multiply inside the canal, particularly after water becomes trapped in the ear following swimming or bathing. The moist environment encourages the … Read more

Dysentery is an intestinal infection that causes inflammation of the colon and leads to severe diarrhea containing blood and mucus. Other common symptoms include stomach pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, and a feeling that the bowels have not been completely emptied. The illness is usually caused by infection with either bacteria or parasites, which spread … Read more

Diarrhea is a condition in which a person passes at least three loose or watery stools in a 24-hour period. It is most often caused by infections in the intestines. Diarrhea can be short-term (acute), lasting less than a week, or long-term (chronic), lasting a month or more. It is a significant global health issue … Read more

Pharyngitis is the medical term for inflammation of the throat (pharynx) and is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor for a sore throat. It usually causes pain, discomfort, and difficulty swallowing. The condition can be short-term (acute), lasting less than three weeks, or long-term (chronic) if symptoms continue beyond that. Most … Read more

Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, which is the clear, dome-shaped surface at the front of the eye that helps focus light and protect the inner structures of the eye. The condition can be caused by infections from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, or it can be triggered by non-infectious factors such as eye … Read more

Tonsillitis is the inflammation of the tonsils, which are small immune organs located at the back of the throat. It is usually caused by viruses such as the common cold viruses or Epstein–Barr virus, but it can also be caused by bacteria like Streptococcus pyogenes (the same bacteria responsible for strep throat). Common symptoms include … Read more

Uveitis is an inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye that includes the iris (the colored part), the ciliary body (which helps the eye focus), and the choroid (which supplies blood to the retina). The inflammation can also spread to nearby parts of the eye such as the retina, the clear gel-like … Read more

Conjunctivitis, also known as “pink eye,” is the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear tissue that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids. It commonly causes redness, irritation, itching or burning, tearing, and discharge from the eye. The discharge may be watery or thick and … Read more

A boil is a painful skin infection that forms in a hair follicle and fills with pus. It is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus, a common type of bacteria that can enter the skin when the follicle is damaged or exposed. A boil appears as a red or purplish, swollen bump that becomes larger and … Read more