Myokymia Definition Myokymia is defined as involuntary (uncontrolled), continuous, and slow movement of muscles. Depending on the muscles that are affected and the fat content under the skin, it may visible on the skin surface as continuous rippling movements. This is sometimes described as a worm-like motion and some >> Read More ...
Vitamin A Toxicity Definition Vitamin A toxicity, also known as hypervitaminosis A, is a state arising from excessive vitamin A in the body. Normally, sufficient quantities of vitamin A can be acquired from a balanced diet. No additional supplementation is necessary. Consuming large amounts of foods containing vitamin A is >> Read More ...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Definition Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition where there is a tingling pain, numbness, and weakness of the thumb, index, and the middle fingers caused by irritation of the median nerve. It is a common condition in this day and age of excessive computer use and video gaming. The median nerve >> Read More ...
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia is defined as a painful condition involving irritation and inflammation of the trigeminal nerve. Trigeminal nerve carries sensation from the face to the brain. Trigeminal neuralgia, also called tic douloureux, causes unbearable facial pain on one side. Even the mildest >> Read More ...
Pheochromocytoma Definition A pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the tissues of the adrenal gland. These glands sit at the top of each kidney and secrete catecholamine hormones, which regulate heart rate, body metabolism, and blood pressure. A tumor in or around the adrenal gland would result in excessive secretion of the >> Read More ...
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Definition Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) refers to irregular and unpredictable bleeding from the uterus. Though dysfunctional uterine bleeding is not serious in most cases, it can be severely affect a woman’s quality of life and lead to anemia if the bleeding is frequent. In the >> Read More ...
Drug-Induced Photosensitivity Definition Drug-induced photosensitivity (light or sun sensitivity) is defined as skin inflammation caused by the combination of sunlight and certain medication. Drug-induced photosensitivity causes redness (erythema) and sunburn-like appearance of the skin. Both drug and light are required to >> Read More ...
What is Anthrax? Anthrax is a serious zoonotic infection meaning that it is transmitted from animals to humans. This infection is caused by a spore-forming bacterium known as Bacillus anthracis. Although anthrax mainly affects domestic and wild animals, the bacteria can infect humans if they come in contact with sick >> Read More ...
Vertebral Artery Dissection Definition Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is a condition where blood collects within the walls of the vertebral artery and hampers blood flow through it. Since the vertebral arteries carry oxygen rich blood to the brain, most symptoms are a result of reduced blood flow and oxygen supply to >> Read More ...
Supraventricular Tachycardia Definition Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a condition where there heart beats rapidly (tachycardia) due to electrical impulses originating the region above the heart’s ventricles, the chambers that push blood of the heart. It is also known as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia >> Read More ...
