Spigelian Hernia
What is Hernia? Sometimes our bodies especially muscles do have weak spots. These weak spots can be caused by increased pressures when the body is still unable to handle the weight such as lifting very heavy objects. They can also…
Cauliflower Ear
What is Cauliflower Ear? This refers to the deformity of the ear, which is caused by blunt trauma or any other injuries like boxing or wrestling. If left untreated, the injuries can lead to blockage, which prevents the blood flow…
Capillaritis
Definition Capillaritis is a very common and harmless skin disease that causes red or brown patches on the skin. The condition is also known as pigmented purpura. Although it is not harmful; the condition can cause an individual a lot…
Necrotizing Fasciitis
What is Necrotizing Fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis, which is popular among layman’s term as a flesh-eating disease, is an infection caused by several bacteria affecting the fascia. The fascia is the fibrous connective membrane of the body, which may be separated…
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and its Classification Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by increased porosity of the bones which can eventually lead to fractures. Osteoporosis is derived from the Greek word “ostoun,” which means bone, and poros meaning pore. It is characterized by…
Pinguecula
What is Pinguecula? A pinguecula is a yellowish deposit on the conjunctiva adjacent to the cornea. It is a non-cancerous growth that results from calcium, fat or protein deposits. A pinguecula is almost similar to a pterygium, the latter, however,…
Hirsutism
What is Hirsutism Hirsutism is a condition common among women where excessive hair growth occurs in areas of the body in which terminal hair does not usually appear. Hair growth among these women usually follows a male pattern of body…
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
What is Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Ebola virus disease (EVD) or Ebola hemorrhagic fever (EHF) is a severe fatal disease that can affect both humans and primates. Four viruses which causes the disease in humans are the Bundibugyo virus (BDBV), Sudan…
Gangrene
Gangrene Definition Gangrene is the necrosis or death of a body tissue. It is the result of the loss of blood supply to a tissue. Tissue injury and bacterial invasion can also lead to gangrene. People having chronic health problems…
Craniosynostosis
What is Craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis is an abnormal birth defect that causes the premature fusion of one or more sutures in a baby’s skull by ossification. This results in a distorted growth of the skull and an increase in the intracranial…