What is tongue paresthesia? Paresthesia of the tongue is any abnormal sensation from the tongue which includes sensations such as numbness, tingling or prickling (“pins and needles”). The tongue is one of the most sensitive organs of the body. Sensations of temperature, pressure, texture and pain are often >> Read More ...
The lower limb is the area from the hip to the tip of the toes – pelvis, hip joints, buttocks, thighs, knees, lower legs, ankles, feet and toes . It is mainly composed of muscle and bone with a network of blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves supplying the area. The lower limbs bear most of the body weight with the >> Read More ...
What is the uterine round ligament? There are several ligaments in the body known as the round ligament. With regard to the female reproductive system, there are two round ligaments on either side of the upper corners of the uterus. It is therefore more correctly referred to as the round ligament of the uterus or >> Read More ...
HIV Lab Test vs Rapid Test HIV testing can be broadly divided between rapid tests and laboratory tests. The rapid test can be done at home or at a screening facility and a result is available within minutes. It should be followed through with laboratory testing should there be a positive result. Although rapid tests are >> Read More ...
Nausea and abdominal pain are two common symptoms that occur together. Both are non-specific meaning that it does not clearly indicate the cause or even site of the problem. Although nausea and abdominal pain are mainly due to abdominal and digestive problems, it may sometimes originate from other causes that do not >> Read More ...
Traveling abroad, particularly to regions with mainly developing nations, may hold certain health risks that are not common in the United States. Therefore travelers need to be aware of these conditions, despite having taken the appropriate travel vaccinations. A vaccine may not always be available for certain diseases >> Read More ...
What is insulin resistance? Insulin resistance is a state where the tissues of the body do not respond normally to the hormone insulin. The pancreas, a gland in the abdomen, secretes insulin in response to certain signals mainly a rise in blood glucose levels. Insulin then acts on various sites in the body to initiate >> Read More ...
What is balanitis? Balanitis is the medical term for inflammation of the glans penis, also referred to as the head of the penis or tip of the penis. The inflammation often involves the foreskin (prepuce) in uncircumcised men in which case it is known as balanoposthitis. If the foreskin alone is inflamed then it is known as >> Read More ...
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia, especially in people over the age of 60, although it can occur at a younger age. A genetic factor has been associated with development of AD. It is a gradually progressive neurological disease for which there is no cure. The >> Read More ...
What is a sore tongue? A sore tongue is a common term to describe discomfort, an ache, burning and/or pain of the tongue. The medical term for a sore tongue or tongue pain is glossodynia or glossalgia. It usually extends to the surrounding structures in the mouth. The tongue is one of the most sensitive parts of the body >> Read More ...
