Bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes. These tubes carry air to and from your lungs. Bronchitis may start suddenly and be short term (acute) or start gradually and become long term (chronic). Acute bronchitis, which often develops from a cold or other respiratory infection, is very common. Also called a […]
Bartholin Cyst
Sometimes the openings of these glands become obstructed, causing fluid to back up into the gland. The result is relatively painless swelling called a Bartholin’s cyst. If the fluid within the cyst becomes infected, you may develop a collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue (abscess). Symptoms tender cyst A full-blown infection of a Bartholin’s […]
Bursitis
Bursitis is a painful condition that affects the small, fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the bones, tendons and muscles near your joints. The most common locations for bursitis are in the shoulder, elbow and hip. But you can also have bursitis by your knee, heel and the base of your big toe. Bursitis often […]
Baker Cyst
A Baker cyst typically is caused by an issue with the knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. Both conditions can cause the knee to produce too much synovial fluid. This fluid lubricates joints to reduce friction for pain-free motion. But the fluid can build up and move into a bursa, which is […]
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can cause vaginal discomfort and pain. It happens when natural bacteria levels are out of balance. Balanced levels of bacteria help keep the vagina healthy. But when too much of some bacteria grow, it can lead to BV. Symptoms Symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include:Thin, gray and white vaginal discharge Foul-smelling, Vaginal itching.Burning during […]
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
What Do We Know About Abdominal aortic aneurysm?Abdominal aortic aneurysm is caused due to bulging of aorta, usually aortic walls are enough strong to control the pressure of blood pumped out by heart but when it growns up weak resulted into bulge within the aorta which are mostly unsymptomatic and grows gradually with time which […]
Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS)
Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) What is Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS)?Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) occurs in body’s soft tissue, it is rare cancer occurs in arms and legs.Undifferentiated – because cells are not like body tissues. Pleomorphic sarcoma – cancerous cells grow in multiple shape and size. SymptomsLumpsPaintinglingnumbnessIn arm or leg – swollen limbsloss of appetiteconstipation.Fever Risk […]
Undescended testicle
undescended testicle What is undescended testicle?It is more likely to happen in premature babies. In few months undescended testicle moves down after baby birth but if not then it needs treatment or either surgery. SymptomsTesticles in scrotum are not visibleNo feeling of testicles even on touch CausesMother’s health during pregnancyHormonal imbalanceNerve activities Risk factors Premature […]
Umbilical hernia
Umbilical hernia umbilical hernia is defined as intestinal bulges or swelling to navel. It is most common in infants in first 2 years. SymptomsSoft navel swellingBulge into navelAbdominal discomfortIn children it is visible on crying and coughing Bottom of Form CausesOver weightkidney dialysisPregnancies Surgery or fluid in abdominal cavity
Ulnar wrist pain
Ulnar wrist pain What is Ulnar wrist pain?It is defined as pain in wrist side opposite to thumb, it can cause due to several reasons including injury, complaints with bones and ligaments. SymptomsPain on wrist twistingPain increases on holding thingsClicking sound from wrist while rotatingPain in forearm on moving CausesOveruse of wrist, activities done without […]
