Having an extra finger or toe or polydactyl is more common in some ethnic groups. It is caused by genetic factors. It is often inherited as autosomal dominant characteristic. It… Read more »

Eczema can be caused by a nutritional deficiency. It can also be caused by an imbalance of hormones in the body. The body either produces too much or too little… Read more »

Other than the migraine headache, which is completely different, common headache is a symptom of a basic systemic cause or problem. A large number of causes for headache exist and… Read more »

Ridges in finger nails are seen as an indicator of overall health of a person. Ridges in finger nails indicate a medical problem like respiratory disorder, anaemia, iron deficiency or… Read more »

Liver failure is a condition when large parts of the liver are damaged beyond repair and the normal functioning of the liver is hampered. It usually starts with the enlargement… Read more »

There are a number of causes for cramps in muscles. When a muscle is kept in the same position for a long period or is over stretched or overused, cramps… Read more »

Human body is adapted to warm climate. When it is exposed to extreme cold, it tries to keep itself warm and in this effort it decreases blood supply to legs,… Read more »

Anxiety can be caused by many factors. Anxiety attacks are caused when there’s a major emotional imbalance in the brain of a person and that is person is not aware… Read more »

Over the time the arteries carrying blood and oxygen get choked with plaques, a formation of cholesterol. A heart attack occurs when this plaque ruptures and a blood clot forms… Read more »

Nails add to the beauty of the hands and are indicative of good health. Sometimes due to different causes, problems like brittle nails or white spots on the nails are… Read more »