The term "paracentral disc protrusion" is can be explained by taking a separate look at the words it is made of: Paracentral – This term comes from the Greek words "para" & "kentron" and means next to the center of something. Disc – Also of Greek origin: "diskos", which means disc (I think this one's…
Hemorrhagic Proliferative Proventriculitis and Gizzard Erosion. Dr.Kedar Karki Summery: A new disease condition has emerged affecting replacement pullets. It affects the birds between 2 to 10 weeks of age. The mortality rate varies between 1 to 10% and ultimately the flock is left with creation of several small poorly feathered and pale chicks. Though it…
Why on earth would you take a drug with the following side effects? Dizziness, sleepiness, eyesight problems, blurry vision, weight gain, swelling of hands and feet, unexplained muscle pain, soreness or weakness along with fever or tired feeling; skin sores, trouble concentrating and dry mouth. It is hard to imagine a pain so bad that…
We are all familiar with the condition acid reflux Bile reflux is another condition that is not discussed as much, but is very similar and sometimes can be confused with acid reflux. First, let me educate you a little bit about what bile is. Bile is a digestive fluid produced in the liver. Some of…
The ear is a very sensitive organ; it is the house of one of the most important senses of the human body – the auditory sense. Due to its delicate nature, there are several problems that can occur with the human ear. One of the most common problems occurs when the ear gets infected. In…
Ascites is accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity. Ascites is caused very commonly due to cirrhosis and severe liver disease. Sometimes the fluid buildup is mild and cannot be detected externally. But in extreme cases, the fluid builds up to such a large extent that it causes severe abdominal distention. The condition is quite…
Tonsil stones are made up of the secretions of salivary glands that are overactive, oral bacteria and white blood cells. They most often occur in adults than in children. Once they are formed in children they should be taken to a doctor to find the best remedy to remove them. If the diseases in children…
Metabolic syndrome is not a disease. It is a constellation of altered physical and body chemistry measurements that are known to be risk factors for specific health challenges. Those challenges are cardiovascular disease including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure as well as diabetes resulting from insulin resistance. Here are the measurements and how…
Survivors of breast cancer treatment can now look forward to a new technique for treating lymphedema –liposuction for lymphedema is being promoted as another option available to patients. There are still some reservations among doctors, however. While some feel that this is a radical new method, there are others who feel liposuction would only aggravate…
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, a division of the National Institute of Health in the United States, says that Type 2 diabetes is steadily increasing in the United States. According to their projections, by the year 2050, a whopping 165 percent increase in the number of full-blown Type 2 diabetes cases is expected. The American…
Obesity, the condition where there is a considerable increase in the body mass index, is now proving to be really deadly. Obesity is in fact, one of those preventable problems which are claiming lives in great numbers all over the world. Since excessive body weight is associated with many problems in almost all parts and…
Peri-operative management Standard techniques of monitoring (arterial line, central venous access, Foley catheter…) are used in patients undergoing a combined mitral valve reconstruction and coronary bypass grafting. A Swan-Ganz catheter should be inserted in every patient. Initially a transesophageal echocardiogram should be performed. It is a key element to determine the functional type of mitral…
If I told you that I am going to help you understand and treat your Keratosis Pilaris, you would say, “What is he talking about?” But if I told you that is a fancy medical term for chicken skin, which is that rough, itchy skin that occurs on the top and outer parts of some…
“Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the most worried of them all?” Do sufferers really feel the problematic aspect involved in it. The question might have been replied genuinely in the last decade which most sufferer know. Alarming situation with anxiety occurs due to many worrying factors. Today the situation has turned worst. Most of…
Cold sore is an annoying and unsightly skin disease. Also known as fever blisters brought by herpes simplex virus. It will start as a red spot and will start to accumulate moisture making it itchy and irritating. It is a contagious skin disease that usually appears in the mouth, lips and genitals. It is important…
