FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EAR A foreign body in the ear is any unwanted, intruding object that is placed in the ear and that can cause harm without immediate medical attention. A large proportion of foreign bodies in the ear are seen in children because they have a high tendency to put objects in unusual …
CONCUSSION A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury that temporarily affects brain functioning. Concussion results in the sudden onset of neurological symptoms that resolves spontaneously over a varying period of time. It is the most common type of traumatic brain injury, and it commonly affects males and young adults. Concussions are usually …
ANDROPAUSE Andropause is a male related menopause that is marked by age-related changes in the male hormone levels. For a woman, menopause may mark the time when menstruation ends and she is unable to become pregnant. Her levels of female hormones, estrogen, and progesterone reduce in a relatively short period of time. In men, production …
VOCAL CORD CYST Vocal cord cyst is enclosed, painless, sac-like fluid collection that develops on the vocal cord. They are benign masses typically of a white or yellow color. The cyst may be located close to the ligament of the vocal cord, or near the surface of the vocal cord. The degree to which the …
OSTEONECROSIS Osteonecrosis also called avascular necrosis, or bone infarction is a condition that results from an interruption of blood supply to the bone. The bone is a living tissue that requires blood, a lack of blood flow to the bone can lead to the death of bone tissue. If not treated, it can eventually cause …
BLEPHARITIS Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelids. The eyelids are folds of skin that keeps the eye safe from debris and injury. On the edge of the lids are lashes with short, curved hair follicles containing oil glands Blepharitis commonly occurs when the tiny oil glands located on the edge of the eyelids become …
What is Subconscious Anxiety and How to Recognize It? The word “anxiety” usually invokes a sense of worry and fear, which is true of many diagnosed anxiety disorders. People with anxiety do tend to worry more and are usually afraid of something. However, this is typically limited to people suffering from general anxiety disorders. On …
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HYDROCEPHALUS Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, resulting in increased pressure in the brain. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. It plays an important role in the brain functions by acting as a protective cushion to keep the …
CHOLERA Cholera is a serious bacterial disease that is usually spread through contaminated waters. If left untreated, cholera can become fatal and eventually lead to death, especially among children and infants. Although it is easily treated, cholera is estimated to affect about 1.3 – 4 million people each year with about 21,000 to 143,000 deaths …
Introduction Also called Moeller’s disease, Scurvy is caused by inadequate levels of vitamin C in the body. The initial symptoms include weakness, tiredness, and tingling in the limbs. If left untreated, Scurvy could be fatal. It’s an uncommon disease and affects almost 6 to 8 per cent of the population worldwide. A little bit about …
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