What is babesiosis? Babesiosis refers to a malaria-like illness caused by the parasite Babesia. It is transmitted from animals to humans by various ticks. Babesia species of protozoan parasites infect cattle, horses, dogs, cats, and mice – humans are opportunistic hosts. Humans get this zoonotic infection >> Read More ...
What is pilonidal disease? Pilonidal disease is a a recurrent or persistent infection of the skin and underlying tissue at the top of the cleft of the buttocks (crease or “crack”). The infection leads to the formation of a cyst, abscess or long passages (sinus tracts). Due to its chronic nature in some people, >> Read More ...
What is foot drop? Foot drop refers to difficulty in lifting the front part of the foot, due to weakness of the ankle and toe. The lower limb is highly muscular and the movements of these muscles are carefully coordinated by the brain via nerves. Foot drop occurs when the muscles, nerves or parts of the brain coordinating >> Read More ...
What is sleeping sickness? Sleeping sickness, also called African trypanosomiasis, is a caused by a small parasite Trypanosoma brucei. It is confined to sub-Saharan Africa. Although the term sleeping sickness may be associated with other infections which causes similar symptoms, the term is more commonly associated with >> Read More ...
What is Ulnar Neuropathy? Ulnar neuropathy refers to the condition in which one of the nerves in the forearm, known as the ulnar nerve, gets trapped or pinched. Pressure is applied on a nerve resulting in symptoms like pain, tingling, and numbness in parts of the forearm and hand. The term ulnar neuritis is often used >> Read More ...
What is subclavian artery thrombosis? Subclavian artery thrombosis is a blockage of the subclavian artery by a blood clot. Injury to a vessel and narrowing due to fatty plaques (atherosclorosis) are common predisposing factors of a blockage of an artery with a blood clot. This is typically seen with older people. However, >> Read More ...
What is Meralgia Paresthetica? Meralgia paresthetica refers to unusual sensations, particularly a burning pain or numbness, in the lateral part (outer side) of the thigh due to pressure on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN). In some cases, trauma, stretch injury and impaired circulation to the thigh may also >> Read More ...
Respiratory Acidosis Definition Respiratory acidosis refers to the condition in which body fluids, especially the blood, become too acidic due to higher than normal levels of carbon dioxide. It is an indication that breathing (ventilation) is not adequately expelling the carbon dioxide from the body. There are a number of >> Read More ...
What is Luteinizing Hormone Deficiency? A deficiency of luteinizing hormone has pronounced effects on human reproduction. In order to understand the consequences of a deficiency of luteinizing hormone, it is important to first understand the effect of this hormone in the human body. Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone >> Read More ...
Brugada Syndrome Definition Brugada syndrome is an inherited life-threatening condition where there is a disorder with the heart rhythm that leads to sudden death. The condition is characterized by a distinct abnormal heartbeat known as Brugada sign which can be detected on an electrocardiogram (ECG). Brugada syndrome >> Read More ...
