What is reflux laryngitis? Reflux laryngitis is irritation and inflammation of the larynx due to stomach acid. It is a consequence of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) where the acidic stomach contents spill into the esophagus (food pipe) and rise as high up as the throat. Initially it may cause some irritation of the >> Read More ...
Neurosarcoidosis Definition Sarcoidosis is a condition where the inflammatory cells of the body are active and grouping together as if is there is an infection despite the absence of any microbe. It is essentially a condition where the inflammatory response, that is intended to protect the body from injury, is active >> Read More ...
What is spontaneous bacterial peritonitis? Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is a bacterial infection of the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity, and the fluid within it known as the peritoneal fluid. Peritonitis is a condition that occurs with injury or infection of the the abdominal organs. However, >> Read More ...
What is renal vein thrombosis? Renal vein thrombosis is a blood clot that forms inside the blood vessel that empties blood out of the kidney. Unlike blockage of the artery that brings oxygen-rich blood to the kidney, a renal vein thrombosis is unlikely to cause permanent damage to the kidney or death of any portion of the >> Read More ...
Boerhaave Syndrome Definition Boerhaave syndrome (BS) is a spectrum of medical conditions where there is spontaneous rupture of the esophagus. This means that tears form through the wall of the esophagus, which is known as an esophageal perforation. Boerhaave syndrome is named after its discoverer, Dr. Hermann Boerhaave, a >> Read More ...
Some disorders of the skin and inner lining of cavities like the mouth seem like harmless abnormalities that do not warrant much medical attention. Apart from moderate discomfort, it does not appear to cause any damage to tissue or affect functioning. Oral leukoplakia is one such condition. However, it needs to be >> Read More ...
What is an adrenal adenoma? An adrenal adenoma is a benign mass in the adrenal gland that sits on top of the kidney. Adrenal adenomas are largely non-functional meaning that it occupies space but does not secrete hormones. However, sometimes benign masses in the adrenal glands can be functional thereby causing high levels >> Read More ...
What is an ileus? Ileus is the medical term for a condition where the contents in the gastrointestinal tract (gut) are unable to move although there is no mechanical obstruction. It arises from a problem with the gut wall in pushing along the contents – hypomobility. The condition is therefore also known as paralytic >> Read More ...
What is an esophageal hematoma? An esophageal hematoma is a collection of blood within the wall of the esophagus (gullet). It must not be confused with a hemorrhage where blood leaks out of the organ, often into the lumen of the esophagus. The bleeding tends to occur within a layer of the esophageal wall known as the >> Read More ...
Most energy in the body is sourced from carbohydrates. Through digestion and metabolism, carbohydrates are broken down into simpler substances like glucose which can be used for energy production. Sometimes when there is insufficient carbohydrates, the body has to depend on proteins and fats for energy. These nutrients >> Read More ...
