Skin tags are small growths that appear on your skin and look a bit like warts. They are also known as acrochordon. Skin tags are normal and not harmful and can be removed if they bother you. They are usually less than 2mm in size, but they can grow much larger. They feel soft, and […]
Muscle cramps Muscle cramps are unexpected or sudden, involuntary shrinkage which happens in several muscles. Such shrinkages are mostly painful and can affect various groups of muscles. A cramp’s severe pain can wake you up at night, or make walking difficult. Those in the back of your lower leg, your thigh back, and your thigh […]
Polio is also known poliomyelitis is caused by poliovirus which can be deadly. People of any age can get polio but Children younger than 5 are more likely than any other group to contract the virus. It can spread easily from person to person. One in three hundred polio infections will result in permanent paralysis […]
What is Dystonia? Dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes excessive, involuntary muscle contractions. These muscle contractions result in abnormal muscle movements and body postures, making it difficult for individuals to control their movements. The movements and postures may be painful. Dystonic movements are typically patterned and repetitive. It can affect any part of the […]
Mastoiditis is a bacterial infection of the mastoid air cells near the middle and inner ear. The mastoid bone, packed with these air cells, is part of the skull’s temporal bone. It is assumed that the mastoid air cells protect the fragile ear structures, control the ear pressure and probably protect the temporal bone during […]
Gallstones are “stones” which made in the gallbladder or also known as bile ducts. Cholesterol, black pigment, and brown pigment are common types of gallstones. The gallbladder is responsible for storing bile, which is a greenish-brown fluid used to digest fats in the digestive process. Bile is produced in the liver. The proportion of the […]
Onchocerciasis, also called River Blindness, is a condition which affects the skin and eyes. It is caused by the volvulus Onchocerca worm. Onchocerca volvulus is a parasite. It’s spread to humans and livestock through the bite of a type of blackfly from the genus Simulium. This type of blackfly is found near rivers and streams. […]
What are Bedsores (Decubitus Ulcers)? Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are damaged skin areas that can occur in people who: Were for long periods confined to bed Are unable to move for short periods, particularly if they are thin or have diseases of the blood vessels or neurological conditions Using a […]
What is Retinoblastoma? This is a rare type of eye cancer usually occurring during childhood. It starts in the retina — the part of the eye that senses light and sends pictures to the brain. Fewer than 300 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with it each year. Usually, it’s found before they turn 2. […]
What is subdural hematoma? A subdural hematoma is a form of bleed inside your brain. More precisely, it is a form of bleeding that occurs within the skull but outside the actual brain tissue. The brain has three membranes layers or coverings (called meninges) that lay between the bony skull and the actual brain tissue. […]
