The Eardrum Between the outer and middle ear lies the tympanic membrane, or eardrum. It is a thin layer of tissue that is oval in shape and stiff but flexible. The eardrum vibrates in accordance with sound waves. The middle ear bones known as the ossicles transmit these vibrations to the inner ear where the organ of >> Read More ...
What is a root canal? Root canal therapy, commonly referred to simply as a root canal, is a dental procedure for repairing and salvaging a badly decayed or an infected tooth. The root canal procedure involves removal of infected and decaying debris within the pulp of the tooth, thorough cleaning, and sealing of the tooth >> Read More ...
What is sensitive skin? Sensitive skin is a common term to describe skin that is hyper-reactive to any stimulus, whether from topical applications like creams, sun or artificial UV light sources or climatic changes such as a dry or cold environment. The skin may erupt with pimples, rashes, tiny blisters or become >> Read More ...
How do Parkinson’s drugs work? Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive condition of the nervous system where the brain hormone (neurotransmitter) known as dopamine is lower than normal. The treatment of Parkinson’s disease mainly revolves around an increase in the level of the neurotransmitter dopamine or >> Read More ...
What is stomach pressure? The term ‘stomach pressure’ is not a specific symptom. Instead it is a common term to describe a symptom where a person feels a pushing out sensation, abdominal fullness or bloating in the stomach. Since the term ‘stomach’ and ‘abdomen’ are often used >> Read More ...
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a chronic disorder marked by inflammation that can affect various systems throughout the body. It mainly manifests on the skin but often affects the joints as well. Although psoriasis is non-contagious, it tends to run in families thereby indicating a strong genetic component. The key >> Read More ...
Food, once swallowed, is quickly transported down the throat, into the esophagus and pushed into the stomach. Most of the time a person is unable to experience the movement of food from the pharynx. These visceral sensations are purposely dulled as is the case with movement through most of the gut. Sometimes there is the >> Read More ...
Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin resulting from exposure to certain substances. The inflammatory process causes the blood vessels in the skin to dilate thereby leading to greater blood flow. Fluid leaks out into the tissue. Certain inflammatory chemicals also irritate the tissue of the skin. Therefore the >> Read More ...
Who should use weight loss pills? A multi-pronged approach to weight loss is often needed which should initially involve only calorie restricted diet and exercise. It is only when these measures fail to meet the desired target body weight that more aggressive measures like the use of weight loss drugs can be considered. >> Read More ...
What is Kaposi sarcoma? Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a type of cancer of the lymphatic vessels and blood vessels which is seen mostly on the skin. Less commonly it may also occur in other tissue like that of the mouth, other parts of the gut and even the lungs. Kaposi sarcoma is a rare cancer but has become more common in recent >> Read More ...
