by General Practitioner | Feb 6, 2018 | Research
WHAT IS INGROWING TOENAIL. Ingrowing toenail are condition whereby the side or corner of a toenails grow into the soft flesh. The results is pain, redness , swelling and an infection in some cases. If you are diabetic or you have condition that causes poor flow of...
by facilitymanager | Jun 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
OVERVIEW Hemorrhoids, or piles, are a common issue. These swollen veins inside of your rectum or outside of your anus can cause pain, anal itching and rectal bleeding. Symptoms often improve with at-home treatments, but on occasion, people need medical procedures....
by facilitymanager | May 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
WHAT IS CHOLECYSTITIS? Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder. The gallbladder becomes distended, and severe complications can arise. It can happen when a gallstone gets stuck at the opening of the gallbladder. Symptoms can include fever, pain, and...
by facilitymanager | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
A TYPICAL IMAGE OF A YOUNG BOY WITH HYDROCELE WHAT IS A HYDROCELE? A hydrocele is when fluid fills a male’s scrotum, causing it to swell. This swelling happens when fluid fills the thin sac that surrounds a testicle. Hydroceles are common in newborns. They often go...
by facilitymanager | Apr 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
WHAT IS A PENETRATING ABDOMINAL TRAUMA? Penetrating trauma is an open wound injury that occurs when an object pierces the skin and enters a tissue of the body, creating a deep but relatively narrow entry wound. In contrast,...
by facilitymanager | Mar 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES OVERVIEW Swollen lymph nodes usually occur as a result of infection from bacteria or viruses. Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer. Your lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital role in your body’s ability to fight off...
by facilitymanager | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Sepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. OVERVIEW Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can...
by facilitymanager | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
OVERVIEW Testicular torsion occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced blood flow causes sudden and often severe pain and swelling. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 18, but it can...
by facilitymanager | Feb 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
WHAT IS EPIDIDYMITIS? Epididymitis is inflammation of your epididymis, a coiled tube at the back of your testicle that stores and carries sperm. This swelling can cause intense testicular pain. Epididymitis is most often caused by a bacterial infection, including...
by facilitymanager | Feb 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
OVERVIEW Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Most adults with hepatitis B recover fully, even if their symptoms are severe. Infants and children are more likely to develop a long-lasting hepatitis B infection. This is known...
by facilitymanager | Feb 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
DEFINITION OF CONJUCTIVITIS Pink eye is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and eyeball. This membrane is called the conjunctiva. When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become swollen and irritated, they’re more visible. This...
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