The abdomen is the largest portion of the torso and also has the largest cavity with the most amount of organs within it. There are a host of problems that can arise in the abdominal cavity and with the different organs crammed within it, it is sometimes difficult to identify an exact cause of symptoms. Often the approach >> Read More ...
Despite the concern about the potential of vitamin A toxicity among people who use excessive amounts of supplements, it is possible to be deficient of vitamin A. This is mainly seen in the elderly, chronically ill and people who are malnourished. It is uncommon in the United States but is being seen more frequently among >> Read More ...
We often do not give our thumb much thought as an important digit. In the age of keyboards and touch screens, the thumb may not seem as useful but when afflicted with pain or restricted movement, we then appreciate the significance of this stubby first finger. Thumb pain may arise due for a different reasons and be >> Read More ...
The area around the eyes is filled with soft tissue that protects and supports the eyeball within the socket of the skull. Sometimes the area under the eye becomes enlarged and appears like bags under the eyes. This can be a symptoms of some underlying disease and needs to be treated medically. However, it is often more of >> Read More ...
The pupils are the dark centers of the eye where light can enter the inner eyeball. The size of the pupil’s change with varying light conditions to allow more or less light into the eyeball. This is controlled by the iris. When the pupil’s are enlarged it is dilated and when it is small it is constricted. While >> Read More ...
Our hands are our main tools to interact with our physical environment. As with pain anywhere in the body, palm pain can be very distressing. Sometimes it may even be a symptom of a very serious underlying condition. Palm pain may be acute or chronic and the single isolated episode may not be a cause for concerns. Some of >> Read More ...
What is frostbite? Frostbite is a injury caused to tissue by extreme cold. This type of cold injury causes the tissue to freeze which means that fluid within the tissue crystallizes. Frostbite is preceded by a milder reversible tissue injury known as frostnip. As this worsens, frostbite sets in. Depending on the severity, >> Read More ...
The sight of blood is always a cause for concern even if there are no other symptoms. When it is seen in the stool, even if diarrhea is not present, it can be a very serious sign. Bloody stool should always be medically investigated, especially if it is a recurrent or persistent >> Read More ...
None of us find itching at one specific spot on the body to be unusual even if it occurs for no clearly identifiable reason. Often this is a transient itch and resolves almost immediately. In some skin diseases this itching can be persistent or recurrent for long periods but it is usually isolated to the diseased area. >> Read More ...
Our eyeballs can be moved in various directions by the actions of the extraocular muscles. This allows us to focus in the direction of our choice and it is a voluntary action. However, there are instances where this movement of the eyeball is involuntary and repetitive in a way that compromises visual acuity. Nystagmus is >> Read More ...
