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Symptoms and stages of Hidradenitis suppurativa

Hidradenitis supportiva is a skin condition that presents with the formation of abscesses in specific areas of the body.

11 Jan 2016

Treatments of Hidradenitis suppurativa

There are several different treatment options for hidradenitis suppurativa, including lifestyle changes, pharmaceuticals and surgical procedures.

11 Jan 2016

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Causes

The exact cause of hidradenitis suppurativa is not known, although several theories attempt to explain the condition.

11 Jan 2016

What is Hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa)?

Hidradenitis supurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin condition involving the inflammation of the apocrine sweat glands.

11 Jan 2016

What Does Intravesical Botox Involve?

Intravesical botox is a procedure that involves an injection of Botulinum Type-A toxin into the muscles of the bladder wall. The toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum binds to the nerves endings and inhibits the muscular contractions, helping to treat over-activity of the bladder muscles.

11 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Complications

Most people with cystinuria experience recurrent episodes of kidney stones, usually more than one per year.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Genetics

Cystinuria is an inherited genetic condition that involves changes in the extent of reabsorption of cystine and other dibasic acids from the urine and into the blood stream. As a result, affected individuals are at a higher risk of developing calculi in the kidneys, known as kidney stones.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Treatments

Cystinuria is a chronic condition that cannot be cured.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria Symptoms and Diagnosis

Cystinuria is a health condition characterized by increased concentration of cystine and other dibasic amino acids in the urine and can cause kidney stones.

10 Jan 2016

Cystinuria - Excess Cystine in Urine

Cystinuria is an inherited health condition that involves the excretion of excess cystine and other dibasic amino acids in the urine. Although cystinuria itself doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms, the increased concentration of cystine puts patients at risk of kidney stone formation, which can lead to severe pain and other related complications.

10 Jan 2016

Torn Frenulum (Banjo String)

A frenulum is a small fold of connective tissue that helps to secure the motion of a bodily organ, such as the fold of skin under the tongue, under the upper lip or connecting the foreskin of the penis. The frenulum of the foreskin is also known as the banjo string, and tearing of this tissue can result in painful symptoms.

23 Dec 2015

Causes of penis lumps

There are many possible causes of penis lumps, most of which are harmless but some may have serious effects and require timely treatment. For this reason, it is essential to be able to distinguish between different causes of penis lumps, in order to decide upon the most suitable management plan.

23 Dec 2015

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment

The current treatment for IPF involves symptom relief and reducing the progression of the disease.

21 Dec 2015

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis

The diagnosis of IPF involves questioning the patient on their medical history and examinations.

21 Dec 2015

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Triggers

The exact cause and pathology of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are unknown.

21 Dec 2015

What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a health condition involving the progressive scarring and thickening of the lungs.

21 Dec 2015

Thalamotomy, Pallidotomy and Subthalamotomy

Lesioning surgery is a procedure that involves purposefully damaging select areas of the brain, to help in the management of a health condition, such as Parkinson’s disease. There are several types of lesioning surgery, including thalamotomy, pallidotomy and subthalamotomy, according to the area of the brain that is targeted.

21 Dec 2015