What is Venous Leg Ulcer? Venous leg ulcers, also known as stasis ulcers, are open wounds or sores that are chronic in nature (long-lasting). They can take months heal. If left unattended, these wounds increase in size with time. Venous leg ulcers occur on the skin of the lower leg …
Read More »Trigeminal Neuralgia – Complications, Treatment, and Prevention.
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia is sudden, severe facial pain. It’s often described as a sharp shooting pain or like having an electric shock in the jaw, teeth or gums. It usually happens in short, unpredictable attacks that can last from a few seconds to about 2 minutes. The attacks …
Read More »Duodenal Atresia – Symptoms, Causes, Types and Treatment
Definition Duodenal atresia refers to a malformation of the duodenum, the upper portion of the small intestine, which is usually present at birth. This results in a blockage that prevents any food or fluid from leaving the stomach, also known as a complete bowel obstruction or intestinal obstruction. This is …
Read More »Wilms Tumor – Causes, Diagnosis, and Complications.
What is Wilms Tumor? Wilms tumor is a rare kidney cancer that is highly treatable. Most kids with Wilms tumor survive and go on to live normal, healthy lives. Also known as nephroblastoma, Wilms tumor can affect both kidneys, but usually develops in just one. Doctors believe that the tumor …
Read More »Urinary Incontinence – Overview, Complications, and Treatment.
Overview Urinary incontinence (UI) is leaking of urine that you can’t control. Many American men and women suffer from urinary incontinence. We don’t know for sure exactly how many. That’s because many people do not tell anyone about their symptoms. They may be embarrassed, or they may think nothing can …
Read More »Pulmonary hypertension – Types, Causes and Treatment
Definition Pulmonary Hypertension is a term to describe a rare disease in which the blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary artery system) is higher than normal. The blood pressure that is measured on your arm by a cuff reflects systemic or your body’s blood pressure. Normal systemic blood pressure is …
Read More »Septic Shock – Description, Risk Factors, and Treatment.
What is Septic Shock? Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that happens when your blood pressure drops to a dangerously low level after an infection. Any type of bacteria can cause the infection. Fungi such as candida and viruses can also be a cause, although this is rare. At first …
Read More »Pyoderma gangrenosum – Types, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Definition Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare inflammatory neutrophilic dermatosis a group of conditions in which neutrophils (a type of white blood cells that protect us from infections) quickly react and infiltrate affected tissue often after some sort of abrasion or injury. PG usually begins as a small bump or …
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