DISLOCATED SHOULDER A dislocated shoulder is an injury that occurs when the round ball at the top of the upper arm bone pops out of the cup-shaped socket that’s part of the shoulder blade. Unlike a lot of joints in the body, the shoulder is incredibly mobile which makes it susceptible to dislocation. This mobility …
CHOLECYSTITIS Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a four-inch, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the abdomen, beneath the liver. The gallbladder stores bile made by the liver. Bile is a combination of fluids, fat, and cholesterol. The gallbladder travels through the cystic duct and delivers bile into the small …
Asthma (allergy) shots: what do you know about immunotherapy? The field of immunotherapy has grown over the last 2 decades and immunotherapy injections can now be used to help treat and manage allergic asthma. This is done by getting asthma allergy shots What are asthma (allergy) shots? Asthma allergy shots are used to treat asthma …
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PREECLAMPSIA AND ECLAMPSIA Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-related complication characterized by the onset of high blood pressure and a significant amount of protein in the urine (proteinuria). Preeclampsia usually begins after the 20th week of pregnancy. It can also occur during the days following birth, this is referred to as postpartum preeclampsia. Some reports describe postpartum …
PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER Paranoid personality disorder is a mental disorder that is marked by paranoia and excessive distrust and suspicion for others, even when there is no reason to be suspicious. Paranoid personality disorder is one of a group of a condition called eccentric personality disorders. An eccentric personality disorder means that the person’s behaviour …
Varicose Veins Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, and twisting veins, often appearing blue or dark purple. Varicose veins are most common in older adults, particularly women, and occur especially on the legs. More than 23 percent of all adults are thought to be affected by varicose veins. Causes of varicose veins Arteries carry blood from …
HAND, FOOT, AND MOUTH DISEASE (HFMD) Hand, foot and mouth disease is a mild but highly contagious viral infection commonly found in young children. The infection primarily affects children younger than the age of 10 because they do not yet have immunity to the viruses that cause it. However, it can occur also occur in …
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) INFECTION Cytomegalovirus infection is an infection caused by cytomegalovirus, a common virus found around the world that can affect almost anyone. This virus infects people of all ages and once it is in a person body, it stays there for life and can reactivate to cause disease. Cytomegalovirus belongs to the Herpesviridae family, …
Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a rare bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals. It passes from animals to humans, which happens when broken skin or an open wound comes into contact with animal urine or water contaminated with animal feces. Caused by the bacteria genus Leptospira, the condition can end up developing into meningitis or Weil’s …
ACHALASIA Achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus that is marked by an impaired ability to push food and liquid into the stomach. The esophagus is a tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Achalasia is a disorder involving the smooth muscle layer of the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter. …
