What is Convulsion? A convulsion is an episode in which you experience rigidity and uncontrolled muscle spasms along with altered consciousness. The spasms cause jerky motions that generally last a minute or two. Convulsions can occur during certain kinds of epileptic seizures, but you can have convulsions even though you …
Read More »Compartment Syndrome – Types, Causes, Complications and Treatment
Definition Compartment syndrome is a condition that occurs when the injury causes generalized painful swelling and increased pressure within a compartment to the point that blood cannot supply the muscles and nerves with oxygen and nutrients. Muscles in the forearm, lower leg and other body areas are surrounded by fibrous …
Read More »Cachexia – Pathophysiology, Complications, and Treatment.
What is cachexia? Cachexia or wasting syndrome involves a complex change in the body, causing the body to lose weight and muscles. It is a condition characterized by wasting of fat and muscles; cachexia is a complex syndrome that combines weight loss, loss of muscle and fat tissue, anorexia, and …
Read More »Cervicalgia or Neck Pain – Treatment, Medications, and Prevention.
What is cervicalgia? Cervicalgia is a term used to describe pain or significant discomfort in your neck, especially at the back and/or sides. Lumbago is a similar term to cervicalgia except that it refers to pain in the low back. Basically, cervicalgia is neck pain, or pain that occurs in …
Read More »Cirrhosis – Definition, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Definition Cirrhosis is a late-stage liver disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue and the liver is permanently damaged. Scar tissue keeps your liver from working properly. Many types of liver diseases and conditions injure healthy liver cells, causing cell death and inflammation. This is followed …
Read More »Common Cold – Causes, Stages, and Prevention.
What is common cold? The common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). It’s usually harmless, although it might not feel that way. Many types of viruses can cause a common cold. Children younger than 6 are at greatest risk of colds, but healthy …
Read More »Charcot Marie Tooth Disease – Types, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Definition Charcot Marie Tooth Disease or CMT is named after the three neurologists who first described the condition in 1886. It is the most common inherited neuromuscular disorder, affecting approximately 1 in 2,500 individuals. The other term commonly used to describe the condition is hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN). …
Read More »Compulsive Sexual Behavior – Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Causes.
Overview Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality, hypersexuality disorder or sexual addiction. It’s an excessive preoccupation with sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that is difficult to control, causes you distress, or negatively affects your health, job, relationships or other parts of your life. It may involve a variety of …
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