Reviewed condition library
Clinically reviewed condition guides for Nepali patients and families.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulge or ballooning that develops in the aorta, the main artery responsible for carrying blood from the heart to the lower part o...
Acne
Acne is a common skin condition that affects many people, especially during the teenage years, though it can occur at any age. It develops when the small openings in you...
Acute cholecystitis
Acute cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder. This condition typically arises when a gallstone obstructs the cystic duct. The gallbladder is a small organ l...
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARDSAcute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a very serious and potentially life-threatening condition that happens when a person's lungs suddenly fail to work properly...
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is a common condition where the inside of the nose becomes inflamed after breathing in something you are allergic to. Common triggers include pollen, d...
Anal Fistula
An anal fistula is a small tunnel-like passage that forms between the inner end of the bowel and the skin around the anus. It usually develops after an infection in the ...
Anaphylaxis: A Severe Allergic Reaction
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that happens very quickly. It can be caused by common triggers like certain foods, medicines, or insect sting...
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is a condition where the appendix becomes inflamed and swollen. The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine in the lower ri...
Asthma
Asthma is a long-term condition that affects the airways in the lungs. The airways can become inflamed, swollen, and narrow, making breathing difficult. Asthma symptoms ...
Back Pain
Back pain is a very common experience for many people. It can be caused by a wide range of factors, and often, the exact reason for the pain is not immediately clear. Fo...
Bird flu
H5N1Bird flu (H5N1) is an infection caused by a strain of influenza virus that mainly affects birds. It can occasionally spread to people who have close contact with infecte...
Cataracts
Cataracts are a widespread eye condition that affects many adults, particularly as they get older. Inside each eye there is a natural lens that helps focus light and pro...
Common cold
The common cold is a mild infection of the nose and throat caused by a virus. It is one of the most common illnesses and can affect people of all ages throughout the yea...
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, often called red eye or pink eye, is a common condition where the thin layer covering the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids becomes inflamed...
Dehydration
Dehydration can affect anyone, but babies, young children, and older adults are more likely to become dehydrated than other people. It is important to recognise the sign...
Dengue
Dengue is a viral illness spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is found in many tropical and subtropical parts of the world, including parts of Asia, Afri...
Diabetes
Diabetes is a long-term condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Glucose is the main source of energy for the body,...
Flu/ Influenza
Flu, also called influenza, is a viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. It often starts suddenly and can make you feel much more unwell than a common ...
Heart attack
A heart attack happens when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is suddenly cut off, usually because of a blockage in one of the arteries that feeds the heart. ...
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. Over time, this extra pressu...
Iron deficiency anaemia
Iron deficiency anaemia happens when the body does not have enough iron to make healthy haemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen. Common causes inclu...
Kidney stones
Kidney stones can form in one or both kidneys and tend to occur most commonly in adults between the ages of 30 and 60. They are a fairly widespread condition, affecting ...
Malaria
Malaria is a serious disease that can make a person very ill. It is caused by tiny parasites that spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Even one bit...
Meningitis
Meningitis is an infection of the protective layers, called meninges, that enclose the brain and spinal cord. While anyone can develop this condition, it is most common ...
Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can develop during pregnancy, usually after 20 weeks, or sometimes in the days and weeks after birth. It happens when a pregnant woman'...
Scabies
Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites. It causes intense itching, often worse at night, with a rash or small spots. It spreads through prolonged cl...
Stomach ulcer
A stomach ulcer is a sore in the lining of the stomach. It is sometimes also called a gastric ulcer. Similar ulcers can occur in the first part of the small intestine, c...
Stroke
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly cut off or interrupted. Without a steady flow of blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes. ...
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation or infection of the tonsils, the two small glands at the back of the throat. It can occur as a short-term illness, often called acute tonsill...
Tuberculosis
TBTuberculosis, commonly called TB, is a bacterial infection that most often affects the lungs. It can also affect other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when...
Typhoid Fever
Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food and water. You can get it by drinking water that is not clean, or by eating food th...
Urinary Tract Infections
UTIsA Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which includes your kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Most UTIs are caused by b...
Zika virus
Zika virus is an infection mainly spread through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. These mosquitoes can also spread dengue and chikungunya. Zika can also spread thr...