Definition Urethritis is a disease characterized by the swelling or inflammation of the urethra, the tube through which urine travels from the urinary bladder to outside of the body. People with this condition experience acute pain while urinating. One of the most common causes of urethritis is a bacterial infection …
Read More »Gingivostomatitis – Description, Treatment, and Prevention.
What is gingivostomatitis? Gingivostomatitis is the long name for a condition that results in a very sore mouth. It’s caused by a viral infection and is common in children. The symptoms can be mild or severe. While it can be disconcerting to see sores in your baby’s mouth – and …
Read More »Urethral stricture – Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Definition Urethral stricture is scar tissue with the urethra, which is the small tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside. Normally the flow of urine through the urethra is free and easy, however when scar tissue forms it can cause a blockage that results in a slow …
Read More »Behcet’s Disease – Causes, Complication, and Diagnosis.
Introduction Behçet’s (bay-setz) Disease is a rare disease that causes inflammation of many parts of the body. These include the skin of the genital area, lining of the mouth, eye, nervous system, joints and blood vessels. The most characteristic problems include ulcers in the mouth and genital areas, and serious …
Read More »Keloid scars – Pathophysiology, Causes, Symptoms and Complications
Definition Keloid scars are simply means your skin has suffered a wound. This is most often caused by an injury or through surgery. There are tissues in your body called fibrous tissue. These tissues are also known as scar tissues and they will form scars right over a wound. Sometimes …
Read More »Bursitis – Types, Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Definition Bursitis is a painful condition that happens when you have inflammation of a bursa. Bursae are small fluid-filled pads (or sacs) found near your joints. They act like cushions, reducing friction by allowing tendons and muscles to move smoothly over bones and other structures. One of the most common …
Read More »Lead Poisoning – Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment.
What is Lead Poisoning? Lead poisoning means having lead in the body in an amount that can cause serious health and development problems. It is most often builds up slowly over time, due to repeated contact with small amounts of lead. But swallowing a lead object, such as toy jewelry …
Read More »Impetigo – Pathophysiology, Complications, and Diagnosis.
What is impetigo? Impetigo is an infection of the outer layer of the skin. Its most often caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Impetigo is much more common in children, but adults can get it too. It’s more common in the summer months. Normally, your skin is …
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