HPV vs Herpes Human papillomavirus and herpes are both sexually transmitted diseases. They are both viral and can cause simple infections as well as malignancies. Both can be asymptomatic. Lesions caused by both viruses sometimes look alike. Both diseases can be prevented by barrier contraceptive methods. However, despite these similarities, there are also differences […]
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Difference Between Diagnosis and Prognosis
Prognosis vs Diagnosis Although we hear the terms diagnosis and prognosis more often in medicine they are not restricted to that field alone. Diagnosis refers to identifying the nature or cause of a certain phenomenon and prognosis refers to the future of a condition. This article attempts to explain the meaning of prognosis and […]
Difference Between Acute and Chronic Inflammation
Acute vs Chronic Inflammation Inflammation is the tissue reaction to injurious agents, and it may be acute or chronic. Acute inflammation has an immediate phase and a delayed phase. Chronic inflammation is a sequel of acute inflammation. The article will discuss the acute and chronic inflammation in detail, highlighting the difference between them. Acute […]
Difference Between Primary and Secondary Care
Primary vs Secondary Care Healthcare involves diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illnesses, injuries or mental conditions. Healthcare is delivered by qualified professionals for the betterment of well-being. Various countries have different health systems. Some are free and some are paid, and some countries have a mixed system. General configuration includes curative, preventive, and administrative […]
Difference Between Piles and Hemorrhoids
Piles vs Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids and piles are the same thing. There is no difference between piles and hemorrhoids. Sometimes people think that normal anal cushions are called hemorrhoids and swollen anal cushions are called piles. Some say that hemorrhoids are internal, and piles are external. This is not the case. Hemorrhoid is the medical […]
Difference Between Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
Osteopenia vs Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease while osteopenia is low bone density, which is a known feature of osteoporosis. This article will talk about both Osteopenia and Osteoporosis and the differences between them in detail, highlighting their clinical features, symptoms, causes, tests and diagnosis, prognosis, and also the course of treatment and prevention […]
Difference Between Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Disease
The key difference between obstructive and restrictive lung disease is that obstructive lung diseases feature blocked airways, while restrictive lung diseases feature an inability to expand or loss of elastic recoil of lungs. Asthma, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are common obstructive lung diseases. Meanwhile, common restrictive lung diseases include cystic fibrosis […]
Difference Between Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
Hypothermia vs Hyperthermia Hypothermia and Hyperthermia are conditions associated with overwhelmed body mechanisms. When the core temperature of the body falls below the minimum temperature required to maintain basic metabolic functions, it is called hypothermia, and when the body gains more heat than it loses, it is called hyperthermia. This article will talk about […]
Difference Between Hypoglycemia and Diabetes
Hypoglycemia vs Diabetes Hypoglycemia and diabetes are conditions related to blood sugar levels. Diabetes is a disease associated with elevated blood sugar level while hypoglycemia is low blood sugar level. However, hypoglycemia is a known complication of diabetes. This article will talk about both hypoglycemia and diabetes in detail highlighting their clinical features, symptoms, […]
Difference Between Herpes and Ingrown Hair
Herpes vs Ingrown Hair Herpes simplex lesions and tiny abscesses caused by ingrown hair look very similar at the first glance. Many do not know how to differentiate between the two even though there is a simple way. Herpes is a viral infection. Ingrown hair causes pimples because of hair tunnels into the skin. […]