Health Library

The arrival of the monsoon brings welcome relief from the summer heat, but it also creates the perfect environment for bacteria, viruses, mosquitoes, and fungi to thrive. While the rainy season is often associated with greenery and cooler weather, it is also the time when monsoon diseases in adults become increasingly common.

Have you ever felt a sharp pain under your right ribs after eating a heavy or oily meal? While many people dismiss it as indigestion or gas, recurring pain in the upper right side of your abdomen could be a sign of a gallbladder problem.

Have you been feeling unusually tired, noticed a loss of appetite, or seen your eyes turning slightly yellow? While these symptoms can have many causes, they may also be early signs of hepatitis—a condition that causes inflammation of the liver.

Have you ever noticed foamy urine or been told after a routine health check-up that you have protein in urine? It can be surprising, especially if you feel perfectly healthy. In many cases, proteinuria causes no symptoms at all and is discovered only through a simple urine test.

Have you ever brushed off lower back pain in women as "just another busy day," "poor posture," or "period pain"? You're not alone. Many women experience occasional back pain due to long hours at work, household responsibilities, pregnancy, or hormonal changes.

A sudden pain in your calf after a long journey, swelling in one leg, or unexpected shortness of breath may seem like minor problems. In many cases, they are. But sometimes, these symptoms can be the first warning signs of blood clots, a condition that can quickly become life-threatening if left untreated.