Definition of Frostbite Frostbite is a type of injury that can occur when your skin’s exposure to the cold. It is also refered as the freezing of body tissue (usually skin) that results when the blood vessels contract, reducing blood flow and oxygen to the affected body parts. The normal …
Read More »Colon Polyps – Causes, Treatment and Prevention.
Definition of Colon Polyps Colon polyps or colorectal polyps are small, fleshy growths that form in the inner lining of the large intestine or the rectal region. These are usually benign although in some instances they can progress into cancer. In fact, malignant transformation in polyps is one of the …
Read More »Finger Infection – Causes, Treatment and Prevention.
Description Injury or infection to a finger or fingers is a common problem. Infection can range from mild to potentially serious. Often, these infections start out small and are relatively easy to treat. Failure to properly treat these infections can result in permanent disability or loss of the finger. Early …
Read More »Hernia – Causes, Treatment, and Prevention.
Overview A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. For example, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Hernias are most common in the abdomen, but they can also appear in the upper …
Read More »Hydrocele – Definition, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments.
Definition A hydrocele is a sac filled with fluid that forms around a testicle. This occurs when the fluid collects in the thin sheath surrounding a testicle. Hydroceles are most common in babies and usually disappears without treatment by age 1. Older boys and adult men can develop a hydrocele …
Read More »Asthma – Symptoms, Treatment, and Risk Factors.
Definition Asthma is the chronic condition that causes inflammation, swell, produce extra mucus and narrowing in the airway of the lungs. People who have this chronic condition for a long time or recurrent is said to be asthmatic. This causes wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and shortness of breath. A cough …
Read More »Encopresis or Soiling- Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment.
Definition Encopresis is the passing of stool into the clothing. It often occurs in the children over the age of 4. It happens when the bowel movement impacts the stool to collect in the rectum and colon. When the colon becomes too full of solid stool and the retained liquid …
Read More »Sialolithiasis – Pathogenesis, Complications and Treatment.
Introduction Sialolithiasis or salivary stone or salivary calculi are a condition in which a mass of crystallized minerals are formed in the salivary ducts. Salivary duct stones can develop in all salivary glands, but most commonly in the submandibular glands, which are situated in the back of the mouth and …
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