We are pleased to welcome Hindi readers to this newest translation of the MSD Manual for Consumers.

First published as a book in English in 1997, the MSD Manual Consumer Version is now a digital health information resource that contains a wide range of information about thousands of diseases and treatments in all the fields of medicine. The Manual is designed to be the best first place to go to learn about health problems. It is a consumer-friendly version of the MSD Manual for Professionals, a medical reference used by millions of physicians and other health care professionals worldwide since 1899. The Consumer Version presents the same trusted information that is available to medical professionals in clear, easy to understand language accompanied by many photos, illustrations, and videos. By helping people learn more about their health and the health of family and friends, we hope to support health and wellness and give people the knowledge to understand their own health, communicate effectively with their doctors, and make more informed medical decisions.

The Manual’s content is authored by hundreds of leading medical experts worldwide, and all languages and versions of the websites are available free, with no advertisements or commercial messaging.