Definition Macular edema or Diabetic Macular Edema, is swelling or thickening of the eye’s macula, the part of your eye responsible for detailed, central vision. The macula is a very small area at the center of the retina a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the …
Read More »Vocal Cord Paralysis – Causes, Complications, and Treatment
Definition Vocal cord paralysis occurs when nerve impulses to your larynx get interrupted by a neurological condition or by damage to the nerves from trauma, tumor or infection. Not only can the paralysis affect your ability to speak, it can affect your breathing because your vocal cords also protect your …
Read More »Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) – Risk factors, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Giant Cell Arteritis? Giant cell arteritis also called temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis is a disorder in which the lining of the large blood vessels in your head, and sometimes other parts of the body, become inflamed, which can narrow or completely block the affected arteries, compromising blood …
Read More »Moebius Syndrome – Causes, Types, Diagnosis and Treatment
Definition Moebius syndrome is a rare neurological condition that primarily affects the muscles that control eye movement and facial expression. Palsy of the muscles in the face is a common component of Moebius syndrome, and children who have this disorder typically lack the ability to smile, frown or raise their …
Read More »Takayasu’s arteritis – Prevalence, Symptoms, and Complications
Understanding Takayasu’s arteritis Takayasu’s arteritis is an uncommon form of vasculitis. Inflammation damages large and medium-sized blood vessels. The vessels most commonly affected are the branches of the aorta (the main blood vessel that leaves the heart), including the blood vessels that supply blood to the arms and travel through …
Read More »Whiplash Injury – Complications, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Definition Whiplash injury is an injury to the soft tissues of the neck caused by forced flexion followed by hyperextension of the neck. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments that surround the bones of the neck are stretched beyond their limits in whiplash injuries. This type of sudden stretching often results in …
Read More »Fabry Disease – Causes, Risk Factors, Complications, and Treatment.
What is Fabry Disease? Fabry Disease (FD) is a rare genetic disorder caused by a defective gene (the GLA gene) in the body. In most cases, the defect in the gene causes a deficient quantity of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase A. This enzyme is necessary for the daily breakdown (metabolism) of …
Read More »Bronchiolitis – Types, Risk Factors, Treatment and Prevention
Definition Bronchiolitis is a type of chest infection that commonly affects children under 12 months of age. It occurs when the very small airways in the lungs, called the bronchioles, become inflamed and swell up. The bronchioles are the smallest air passages within the lungs. When they are compromised, usually …
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