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Not as well understood as the medical community might wish, Morgellons disease (MD) or fiber disease is a condition in which thread-like fibers or dark materials seem to appear under one’s skin. Patients often feel like something is crawling under their skin or stinging them all over it. In a […]
What do you know about Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Unless you have a medical background or know of someone who has the disorder, you most likely do not have any idea about it. This article will introduce you to the symptoms of this medical condition, as well as the causes, risk […]
Alzheimer’s disease or AD is an incurable disease of the brain that steals people’s memory. It is caused by the deterioration and ultimate death of neurons (nerve cells) in a number of areas of the brain. Patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease lose mental functions such as the ability to learn […]
The yellow coloration of the skin and the sclera in a newborn is called Neonatal Jaundice and is due to elevated level of Bilirubin in the blood. This is also called Hyperbilirubinaemia. Jaundice is a common condition seen in newborns which usually resolves without any treatment. About 50% of term […]
Understanding Mydriasis The pupil of the eye open (dilate) and close with exposure to light and darkness. (See Figure 1) Mydriasis is a condition when the pupil fails to respond to light and become smaller as it normally should. The pupil opens with darkness to allow more light in and […]
What is hypervolemia? Hypervolemia is also known as “fluid overload†and occurs when the body retains more water than it needs. The process of excreting excess water is mostly controlled by the kidneys and certain disorders can disrupt this mechanism and cause fluids to disperse into the tissues of the […]
Cancer, according to World Health Organization, is the world’s leading cause of human mortality. Based on statistical data by WHO, there were about 14 million cases of cancer way back in 2012, and this figure will soon increase up to 22 million cases in a span of 20 years. This […]
Cancer is the life threatening disease, known for its uncontrolled growth and fast spreading power in the body. It affects the surrounding tissues and the organs. When, over a period of time, toxins collect at the site of a particular organ, it results in over growth in its surrounding cells. […]