Understanding Xerophthalmia and its Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Xerophthalmia is a disease that causes the eyes to undergo structural changes due to a lack of tears. This condition is characterized by dry eyes that …
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What are the Symptoms of Parathyroid Adenoma?
The symptoms of parathyroid adenoma are caused by extremely high levels of calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the blood. The excessive PTH is …
Continue ReadingCauses of Mastoiditis: Middle Ear Infection
Mastoiditis is a severe infection of the middle ear. If left untreated, it can result in hearing loss or even death. Learn about the causes of …
Continue ReadingChronic Granulomatous Prostatitis
Chronic granulomatous prostatitis is a long-term inflammation of the prostate caused by the genetic disorder chronic granulomatous disease. Find out …
Continue ReadingHow is Microscopic Polyangiitis Diagnosed?
How is microscopic polyangiitis diagnosed? This disease is rare, so a specific combination of clinical findings is usually needed to lead doctors to …
Continue ReadingMedical Opinions on the Safest Surgical Treatment of Stress Incontinence
The safest surgical treatment of stress incontinence in women is a procedure involving tension-free tape to hold the urethra in place. This procedure …
Continue ReadingOtitis externa treatment
Otitis externa, or swimmer’s ear, is a common illness due to a bacterial or fungal infection of the ear canal. In this article, learn about …
Continue ReadingRetinitis Pigmentosa - Causes, Development, Effects and Treatment of the Visual Disorder
A number of different diseases can cause retinitis pigmentosa of the eyes. These diseases can occur as a side effect of a common physical disorder or …
Continue ReadingSymptoms and Diagnostic Testing of Myostatin Related Muscle Hypertrophy
Learn about myostatin related muscle hypertrophy, a genetically inherited muscular disorder.
Continue ReadingDiagnosing and Treating Medial Tibial Stress Fractures of the Shin
Medial tibial stress fractures are common injuries in athletes and runners. Commonly misdiagnosed and mislabeled as “shin splints” this …
Continue ReadingCauses, Risks, and Treatment of Mandibular or Lower Jaw Fractures in Children
The mandible or jaw bone is one of the most important bones in the skull and the only facial bone that is able to move in relation to the skull. In …
Continue ReadingCystoid Macular Edema
Cystoid macular edema is a condition where fluid filled cysts form at the back of the retina (macula). The symptoms may involve the perception of …
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