Bad breath is also known as halitosis is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant odor is present on the breath. It can result in anxiety among those affected. It is also associated with depression and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Concerns of bad breath may be divided into genuine and non-genuine cases. Of those who have genuine bad breath, about 85% of cases come from inside the mouth. The remaining cases … [Read more…]
Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels. Used without further specification, “blood pressure” usually refers to the pressure in large arteries of the systemic circulation. Blood pressure is usually expressed in terms of the systolic pressure (maximum during one heart beat) over diastolic pressure (minimum in between two heart beats) and is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), above the … [Read more…]
Abdominal pain is also known as stomach pain or tummy ache, is a common symptom associated with non-serious and serious causes. Common causes of pain in the abdomen include gastroenteritis and irritable bowel syndrome. In a third of cases, the exact cause is unclear. Pain in the abdomen is the single most important symptom of an acute abdominal pathologic process. … [Read more…]
Stroke or Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is the medical term for a stroke. A stroke is when blood flow to a part of your brain is stopped either by a blockage or the rupture of a blood vessel.A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by … [Read more…]
Hyperthermia is elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation that occurs when a body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates. Extreme temperature elevation then becomes a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent disability or death. Normal Temperature of the Human Body The normal body temperature of humans ranges from 36.5 to 37.5 … [Read more…]
Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” Viewed under a microscope, healthy bone looks like a honeycomb. When osteoporosis occurs, the holes and spaces in the honeycomb are much larger than in healthy bone. Osteoporotic bones have lost density or mass and contain abnormal tissue structure. As bones become less dense, they weaken and are more likely to … [Read more…]
Sleeping disorder or somnipathy is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental, social and emotional functioning. Polysomnography and actigraphy are tests commonly ordered for some sleep disorders Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental, social and emotional functioning. Polysomnography and actigraphy are tests commonly ordered for some sleep … [Read more…]
Coccydynia means the inflammation of the tailbone (coccyx or bony area located deep between the buttocks above the anus) is referred to as coccydynia. Coccydynia is associated with pain and tenderness at the tip of the tailbone between the buttocks. Sitting often worsens coccyx pain. Another Names of Coccydynia Coccygodynia (also referred to as coccydynia, coccalgia, … [Read more…]
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that causes temporary or permanent changes in its function. Symptoms may include loss of muscle function, sensation, or autonomic function in the parts of the body served by the spinal cord below the level of the injury. Injury can occur at any level of the spinal cord and can be complete injury, … [Read more…]
Brown-Séquard syndrome is characterized by anatomical disruption of nerve fiber tracts in one half of the spinal cord. Disruption of descending lateral corticospinal tracts, ascending dorsal column and ascending spinothalamic tracts leads to ipsilateral hemiplegia and loss of proprioception and vibration with contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation below the level of injuries. Common … [Read more…]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term autoimmune disorder in the human body that primarily affects multiple joints. It typically results in warm, swollen, tenderness, and painful joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest or a special night. The most commonly affected joints are the wrist, leg, and hands with the same joints typically involved … [Read more…]
Gout is a form of acute arthritis that causes severe pain and swelling in the joints. It most commonly affects the big toe, but may also affect the heel, ankle, hand, wrist, or elbow. It affects the spine often enough to be a factor in back pain. Gout usually comes on suddenly, goes away after … [Read more…]