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Overhydration / Hyponatremia

Overhydration is the term used for the excessive intake of water. It is also often referred to as water intoxication. Water is a vital component for the proper functioning of the body. It helps in a plethora of biological processes including digestion, absorption, and distribution of food and nutrients.

15 May 2018

What is Folliculitis Decalvans?

Folliculitis decalvans (FD) is a condition in which there is loss of hair in a patchy fashion over the scalp, due to a chronic inflammation with scarring. The first description was by Quinquaud in the 19th century.

15 May 2018

Water-Borne Diseases

Water-borne diseases are the ones caused by pathogenic microbes spread via contaminated water.

14 May 2018

What is Activated Charcoal?

Activated charcoal is a special type of fine black powder made from materials such as charred bones, coal, petroleum coke, and coconut shells, among others.

14 May 2018

Leigh's Syndrome Prognosis

Leigh's syndrome is a progressive neurological disease caused by mitochondrial dysfunction leading to loss of oxidative phosphorylation, the process primarily responsible for the production of ATP in the body. Since ATP is the chief source of energy within all body cells, such disorders threaten the fundamental life processes.

14 May 2018

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation

People have investigated brain stimulation since very early times, in ancient Rome torpedo fish were applied to the heads of some patients to relieve headaches, for instance, by their electrical currents. In 1802, Aldini of Italy applied electrical current to the exposed cortex of the human brain and attempted also to treat melancholia with a voltaic pile.

14 May 2018

History of Hematidrosis

Hematidrosis represents a strange and extremely rare medical condition where the affected individual literally sweats bloody fluid through the sweat pores. The skin is usually anatomically and histologically normal, though a few studies have reported some abnormalities such as blood-filled spaces in the skin at the time of the bloody sweat. This has not been confirmed in most other research, however.

14 May 2018

Broken Bone First Aid

A broken bone or a fracture is a very painful injury. Immediate first aid is crucial for broken bones. Moving the injured bones may increase pain and bleeding. Also, it may lead to tissue damage.

14 May 2018

Campylobacteriosis Treatment

Campylobacteriosis is an infection in the small intestine which causes gastroenteritis. It is caused by the bacterium, Campylobacter jejuni.

14 May 2018

What is Health Anxiety Disorder?

Individuals with health anxiety disorder have an obsessional concern that they are currently (or will be in the future) experiencing a serious physical illness.

14 May 2018

What is Quinsy?

Quinsy, or peritonsillar abscess, is among the commonest deep infections of the adult head and neck. In contrast to tonsillitis, it occurs in adults and the bacteria responsible are different, thus it appears to be a different condition rather than a late complication of tonsillitis.

14 May 2018

What is Ewing's Sarcoma?

Ewing's sarcoma (ES) is a rare cancerous tumor that grows in bone or in soft tissue. This type of malignant tumor possesses heterogeneous morphological characteristics.

14 May 2018

How to Treat a Bee Sting

Bee sting is a type of injury caused by bee venom that induces toxic reactions at the site of sting. It is manifested as pain, redness, and swelling of the affected area. These symptoms generally subside within a day. However, if a person is allergic to bee venom or gets multiple bee stings, a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) may occur, which is often life-threatening.

14 May 2018

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, which is characterized by the inability of the body to produce or use insulin properly. As a consequence, the level of glucose/sugar in the blood increases, leading to serious health issues including vision loss, kidney failure, heart attack, and stroke. Normally, sugar in the bloodstream enters into the cells in response to insulin.

14 May 2018

What is Syncope or Fainting?

Fainting, medically known as syncope, is a condition that may need immediate medical attention. The causes of fainting may range from mild to severe conditions.

13 May 2018

What is Synaesthesia?

Synaesthesia is a condition wherein the stimulation of one sensory modality causes a simultaneous stimulation of another, unrelated sensation.

10 May 2018

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that has been shown to be useful in the alleviation of anxiety, particularly in adolescents.

10 May 2018

What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a complex and chronic psychological condition characterized by alterations of identities and disruptions in consciousness.

10 May 2018

Compartment Syndrome Diagnosis

Compartment syndrome is a dangerous condition which occurs when excess pressure builds within the muscles. It is a painful condition that could manifest in both acute and chronic forms.

9 May 2018

Aspergillosis Treatment

Aspergillosis is a disease caused by a filamentous fungi, Aspergillus. The mold is present practically everywhere including trees, grain crops, and soil (outdoors); bedding mattresses, cushions, and clothes (indoors). Largely harmless in people with competent immune systems, this mold affects the ones with weak immunological defense.

9 May 2018