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Introduction A birth defect is a problem that occurs when a baby is developing in utero (in the womb). Birth defects are structural changes present at birth that can affect almost any part or parts of the body (e.g., heart, brain, foot). They may affect how the body looks, works, …

Definition Bunions are the bony bump that is enlarged in the joints at the base of the big toe. This enlargement is due to the misalignment of the bone joint and it leads to the stretching of tendons and ligaments which is present around the big toe joints. This caused …

Introduction Binge eating is an overeating disorder in which an individual eats a large amount of food in a discrete period time and feel uncontrollable over the amount of eating. Unlike Bulimia nervosa, people with BED are not having a purging, fasting, and excessive exercise. As a result of these …

Definition The Bartholin glands are located at either side of the opening of the vagina. When these glands are normal it can’t be seen or felt. These glands produce fluid which can act as lubrication of the vagina. Sometimes the fluids from the Bartholin glands get blocked and causes swelling …

Definition Enuresis is the clinical term for bedwetting. It is the involuntary urination during sleep after the age four or five when a person should be able to control the bladder. Infants and children’s will do unintentional urination, it is more normal for them.  Many children’s achieve daytime control but …

Definition Babesia is a tiny parasite that infects your red blood cells. Infection with Babesia is called babesiosis. The parasitic infection is usually transmitted by a tick bite. Babesiosis often occurs at the same time as Lyme disease. The tick that carries the Lyme bacteria can also be infected with …

Definition Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and sometimes by strains of Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii. Botulism is caused by botulinum toxin, a potent neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum, a few strains of C. …

What is Shigellosis (Bacillary Dysentery)? Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella that causes bacterial dysentery. These bacterium cause disease by penetrating the lining of the large intestine, causing swelling and sores. This causes diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps 1-2 days after initial exposure. …