Blastomycosis is an infection involving the lungs that is caused by the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. The spores of blastomyces gain access to the body via the airways once the spores are breathed in. The condition mainly affects the lungs but it can occasionally spread throughout the bloodstream to affect other parts of the body, usually […]
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Purulent labyrinthitis is a bacterial infection involving the inner ear that often results to balance loss and deafness. This condition typically occurs once bacteria enter the inner ear during a severe infection of the middle ear or certain forms of meningitis or as a complication of a fractured temporal bone of the skull. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsTh9hWhqZA It
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It is not surprising that adverse drug reactions are prevalent. Most of the adverse drug reactions are usually mild and vanish if the drug is stopped or the dosage is changed. Some cases gradually subside as the body adjusts to the drug. The other adverse drug reactions are considered more serious and last longer. What
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Esophageal spasm is characterized as propulsive movement or peristalsis of the esophagus. In this condition, the usual propulsive contraction that drives food via the esophagus are substituted in a periodic manner by non-propulsive contractions or disproportionate muscular contractions or pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter opens and ends strangely. The precise cause is not recognized
Ingested objects such as fish bones or chicken bones can become foreign objects in the rectum. Other objects such as surgical sponges, enema tips, thermometers and objects for sexual stimulation can end up lodged accidentally in the rectum after passed via the anus. What are the indications of a foreign object in the rectum? Abrupt,
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A low-pressure headache occurs once cerebrospinal fluid has been extracted in a spinal tap or drains out due to a cyst or rip in the tissue layers that covers the spinal cord. The loss of this fluid, that flows around and cushions the brain is responsible for reducing the pressure around the brain. This type
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Trigger finger develops due to inflammation of the hand tendons. This results to hand pain, tenderness and even deformity. The condition can limit the movement of the fingers and make it difficult to straighten out the finger. Indications of trigger finger The early indications of trigger finger include the following: Lingering soreness in the base
Toxic shock syndrome is an uncommon but dangerous medical condition triggered by a bacterial infection. It develops once Staphylococcus aureus enters the bloodstream and produces toxins. Even though toxic shock syndrome has been associated to the use of super-absorbent tampon among menstruating women, it can also affect children, men and individuals of all ages. What
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Radiation enteritis is one of the health issues that arises if an individual is under radiation therapy for cancer. The condition is triggered by the inflammation of the small and/or large intestine from radiation therapy in the stomach, rectum or reproductive organs. The condition can lead to the loss of both intestinal tissues and cells.
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Bibasilar crackles are characterized as crackling or bubbling sound that originates from the base of the lungs. These can occur once the lungs inflate or deflate. The sounds are usually brief and can be described as dry or wet. The presence of excess fluid in the airways are responsible for causing these sounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3NfdPhxSM4 Possible
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