What is writer’s cramp? Writer’s cramp is a common term for an abnormal muscle tone in the hand muscles as a result of certain tasks like writing. The more correct medical term is mogigraphia and the common term ‘writer’s cramp’ should not detract from the fact that this condition, or similar >> Read More ...
What is renal artery stenosis? Renal artery stenosis is a narrowing of the artery that carries blood to the kidney. It may occur in one or both arteries and its branches. When the artery is fully blocked then it is known as renal artery occlusion. As the artery narrows it reduces the blood flow to the kidney and this >> Read More ...
What is carotenemia? Carotenemia is a condition that arises with high levels of carotene in the body. Carotene can cause a discoloration of the skin when present in large amounts within the body. This discoloration is typically yellow and sometimes even slightly orange in color. Carotenemia is a harmless condition and will >> Read More ...
What is solar purpura? Solar purpura is a condition where long term sun damage to the skin causes easy bleeding into the skin tissue with even slight injury. This appears as spots or patches of bruising that is red to purple in color. It is not the same as sunburn which is an acute skin condition due to UV light exposure. >> Read More ...
Hyphema Definition Hyphema is a condition where there is a collection of blood inside the front of the eye (anterior chamber). The accumulation of the blood within the anterior chamber is usually visible. It occurs with injury to the eye, during or after surgery and in rare cases it may arise as a consequence of certain >> Read More ...
What is erosive gastritis? Gastritis is a well known and common condition where the stomach wall is inflamed. It can be broadly classified as erosive or non-erosive. The term ‘erosive gastritis’ refers to a condition where there is minimal inflammation of the stomach wall but instead the wall wears away. This >> Read More ...
What is abdominal angina? Abdominal angina is a type of abdominal pain that starts after eating (postprandial pain) as the blood flow to the bowels are insufficient to for the increased demands. The bowels are essentially starved of oxygen eventually leading to damage and even tissue death over time. It is an uncommon >> Read More ...
What is serotonin syndrome? Serotonin syndrome is a condition where there is an abnormally high concentration of a brain hormone (neurotransmitter) known as serotonin. The nerve cells of the brain produce various chemicals called neurotransmitters, which are used to communicate with other cells, including other nerve cells >> Read More ...
What is rabbit fever? Rabbit fever, medically known as tularemia, is an infection with the bacteria Francisella tularensis. This infection mainly occurs in rodents, such as rabbits, squirrels and hares, hence the term ‘rabbit fever’. However, it can also affect fish, reptiles and humans. It is an acute >> Read More ...
What is a chyle fistula? A chyle fistula is a condition where lymphatic fluid passes out of a lymphatic vessel and drains into a cavity within the body or into the exterior. It is a rare condition that is easily treated but can lead to death if no treatment is forthcoming. A chyle fistula is often associated with serious >> Read More ...
