SCHIZOID PERSONALITY DISORDER (SPD) A schizoid personality disorder is a personality disorder marked by a long-lasting pattern of indifference to social relationships, with a limited range of emotional expression and a consistent shyness from interacting with others. People with this disorder may lack the desire to form close relationships with others or express their feelings …
PNEUMOCONIOSES Pneumoconioses are a group of interstitial lung diseases, caused by the exposure and inhalation of certain dust (particularly mineral dust) that are deposited in the lungs, causing damage. Pneumoconioses is often called occupational lung disease because the dust particles that cause the condition are usually found in the workplace. When mineral dust is inhaled, …
LIP FILLER You see those girls on social media with big pillowy lips? Or some having natural but fuller than normal lips; the first copies of kylie’s lips? I can give you a number of examples that you may feel inferior from in today’s “brand of beauty” lifestyle. But do you know how expensive this …
What is an IUD? An intrauterine device is a small, T-shaped device made of plastic and is placed in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is long-lasting and reliable protection against pregnancy There are two types of intrauterine devices: hormonal and non-hormonal. How effective is an IUD? They are very effective. This means that less …
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How to treat a throat tickle A throat tickle is an uncomfortable feeling in the throat. It is usually caused by an irritation of the mucous membranes of the throat, esophagus, or trachea. It may be linked to a medical condition or an irritant in your environment. A throat tickle will often clear up on …
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DIABETIC RETINOPATHY Diabetic retinopathy is a medical condition that results in damage to the blood vessel of the retina in people with diabetes mellitus. This condition can develop in people with type1 or type 2 diabetes. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eyes that allows for clear vision. To see …
COLORADO TICK FEVER Colorado tick fever is a viral infection that is transmitted through a bite from an infected Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni). Ticks are small brown parasites that are most commonly found outdoors, in wooded areas and fields. In order to survive, ticks need to feed on blood from animals and humans. …
CHURG-STRAUSS SYNDROME Churg-Strauss syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder marked by inflammation of small-to-medium sized blood vessels. This inflammation can restrict blood flow to vital organs and tissues, permanently damaging them. The most commonly involved organ is the lungs, followed by the skin. However, the condition can affect other organs including the nose, sinuses, joints, …
CHIGGERS BITE Chigger bites are bites from chiggers, tiny larvae members of the arachnid family. Chiggers are extremely small in size, are red in color and are barely visible to the naked eyes, measuring 0.4mm (1/60 of an inch). Chiggers are found in tall weeds and grass, in wooded areas, orchards, along lakes and streams, …
CANKER SORES Canker sores are small, open and painful lesions that develop in the mouth. They appear on the soft tissues in your mouth including the base of your gum, tongue, inside linings of the cheeks, throat, and lips. They are usually white, gray or yellow in color, with a red border. Also known as …
