The urinary tract consists of the kidney, ureters, bladder and the urethra. If any of these get infected, it is known as the urinary tract infection or UTI. Children and adults can get this infection, but women are more prone to get it.

In the urinary tract, the bacteria usually infect the bladder. This is the most common condition. The urethra which carries the urine from the bladder to outside of the body gets infected and carries the infection to the bladder. If the bacteria reach the kid
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The transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eye is known as Conjunctiva. When this membrane gets infected and inflamed, the condition is called Conjunctivitis. This can occur in children and adults. Newborns with blocked tear ducts are also prone to this infection. It is commonly called ‘Pinkeye’.

The blood vessels in the membrane become prominent and visible giving the red look. This makes the eye look red and causes itchiness. This is a highly contagious condition. It c
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The scalp has sebaceous glands which produce oil. When this oil production decreases and is not enough to keep the scalp moisturized, it causes the condition of a dry scalp. This is a skin condition. The skin of the scalp becomes dry and flaky resulting in itchiness. It feels tight and uncomfortable.

The itchy feeling may cause embarrassment. This itching sensation is due to the flaky skin. These flakes are different from dandruff. Dandruff is due to over secretion of oil or sebum from the s
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Anxiety is being in a state of fear and constant worry. It is a feeling of being tensed and negative. A person suffering from anxiety experiences uneasiness. It not only affects the physical state but also the mental state of a person. It can cause various other problems.

Stress can trigger anxiety. People, who are more prone to being tensed and stressed, can suffer from anxiety attacks. Excessive worrying and negative thoughts can bring a person to the condition of being anxious. Genetics ma
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Scabies is a skin infection. It is caused by tiny mites who infect the top layer of the skin. They burrow themselves inside the skin and lay their eggs there. Mites are parasites and live on the human blood. This results in small bumps on the skin and an itching sensation.

Mites tend to get into the skin which is thin and where less hair or no hair is present. The common places are wrists, between fingers and toes. Infants can also be affected by scabies. The microscopic mites form tiny burr
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