Definition Pterygium means “wing” and refers to a wing-like growth on the surface of the eye. It (growth) spreads from the conjunctiva over the cornea. The conjunctiva is the mucous membrane covering the whites of the eyes (sclera) and the cornea is the clear windshield of the eye. Pterygia are …
Read More »Iliotibial Band Syndrome – Definition, Treatment, and Prevention.
Definition Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a common knee injury that usually presents with pain and/or tenderness on palpation of the lateral aspect of the knee, superior to the joint line and inferior to the lateral femoral epicondyle. It is considered a non-traumatic overuse injury and is often concomitant with the underlying weakness …
Read More »Frequent Urination- Definition, Causes, and Treatment
Definition Frequent urination, also known as urinary frequency, is a condition in which you feel the need to pass urine more often than usual. Frequent urination may occur due to a variety of reasons, some of which are not serious or harmful. For example, frequent urination may occur after drinking …
Read More »Subungual Melanoma – Description, Treatment, and Prevention.
Description Subungual melanoma is a type of melanoma in the nails. Unlike other types of nail melanoma that grow in the surrounding skin, this type begins in the nail matrix. The nail matrix is a part of the nail bed that protects the underlying skin. Sometimes melanoma looks like other …
Read More »Acrocallosal Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment.
Definition Acrocallosal syndrome is a rare congenital disorder in which the individual has an absence or only partial formation of the corpus callosum. This is accompanied by a skull and facial malformations, and some degree of finger or toe malformations. Individuals may display motor and mental retardation. The cause of …
Read More »Dental abscess – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment.
Description A dental abscess is an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat that begins as a gum infection, tooth infection, or cavity. These infections are common in people with poor dental health and result from a lack of proper and timely dental care. Bacteria from a cavity can …
Read More »Heller’s Syndrome – Definition, Causes, and Treatment.
Definition Heller’s Syndrome is a rare developmental disorder characterized by late onset of developmental delays in language, social function, and motor skills. CDD has some similarity to autism and is sometimes considered a low-functioning form of it. CDD is similar to dementia skills already learned and acquired suddenly disappear and …
Read More »Xerostomia or Dry Mouth – Introduction, Causes, and Pathophysiology.
Introduction Dry mouth, or xerostomia, refers to a condition in which the salivary glands in your mouth don’t make enough saliva to keep your mouth wet. It is often due to the side effect of certain medications or aging issues or as a result of radiation therapy for cancer. Less …
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