What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the subcutaneous layer of the skin, often involving the lower dermis as well. It is almost always due to an infection. Cellulitis is often confused with erysipelas which is a more superficial infection of the skin, affecting the dermis but also >> Read More ...
The pancreas is located in the upper middle part of the abdomen, mainly within the abdominal quadrant known as the epigastrium and extending into the left hypochondrium. It lies behind the stomach and is embraced by the C-loop of the duodenum. A number of pancreas problems may cause pain but with many of these conditions, >> Read More ...
The common allergic reactions and diseases are : allergic asthma allergic rhinitis (hay fever, perennial rhinitis) anaphylaxis urticaria (hives) angioedema allergic contact dermatitis food allergies drug allergy Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is a common chronic disease characterized by repeated attacks of itching >> Read More ...
What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the pancreas. It is one of the more common pancreas problems often associated with gallstones and alcohol misuse. The pancreas is an elongated gland lies in the upper abdomen and influences digestion, absorption, metabolism and storage of nutrients. >> Read More ...
What is the pancreas? The pancreas is an elongated lobular gland extending from the C-loop of the duodenum to the hilum of the spleen. Due to its shape, the pancreas is divided into a head, neck, body and tail for descriptive purposes. An extensive ductule network and large pancreatic duct empties into the common bile >> Read More ...
The pancreas plays multiple roles in digestion, absorption, metabolism and storage of nutrients. Its diverse functions can be broadly divided into its dual glandular activity : Exocrine – digestive enzymes secreted into the small intestine. Endocrine – hormones secreted directly into the blood stream. >> Read More ...
The lymphatic system is an additional channel for interstitial fluid from the tissue spaces to return to the bloodstream. Apart from the drainage of the excess tissue fluid, the lymphatic system also plays an important role in carrying larger particles, like proteins, which cannot enter the blood capillaries to return to >> Read More ...
What is Glossitis? Glossitis is the medical term for inflammation of the tongue. It generally implies a swollen, red and often painful tongue as these are common features of the inflammation process. However the term glossitis may also be used to refer to a red tongue, even without swelling, as may be seen in atrophic >> Read More ...
What is a hiatal hernia? A hiatal hernia, also known as a hiatus hernia, is the abnormal protrusion of the upper part of the stomach into the thoracic cavity through a defect in the diaphragm. The incidence of a hiatal hernia increases with age and it is fairly prevalent in the over 50 age group. Many hiatal hernia cases >> Read More ...
