In most pregnant women, dizziness is a common but harmless symptom, occurring due to normal physiological changes related to pregnancy. The exception may be when dizziness occurs due to some complication of pregnancy, notably an ectopic pregnancy. However, pregnancy should not detract the fact that there are other >> Read More ...
There are two main types of contractions that occur in the small intestine as well as other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. These movements are known as mixing contractions and propulsive contractions. While these contractions are categorized separately, both perform similar functions. Mixing movements mainly churns >> Read More ...
Pertussis (whooping cough) closely resembles many other upper and lower respiratory tract infections and a proper diagnosis is essential in order to commence with the appropriate treatment as soon as possible. Many cases of pertussis are initially misdiagnosed for more common respiratory tract infections. It is only upon >> Read More ...
What is Whooping Cough? Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious infection of the respiratory tract. While most respiratory tract infections are due to viruses (example : common cold, influenza), pertussis is caused by bacteria, namely the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. Pertussis typically affects the >> Read More ...
Reduced immunity during pregnancy may be the reason why expectant mothers are more prone to catch colds or suffer from influenza (flu) and other illnesses. The common cold and influenza are viral infections of the respiratory system, with very similar symptoms, yet there are other important differences between these types >> Read More ...
What is dysphonia? Dysphonia is the medical term for a speech disturbance (phonation), usually resulting in a hoarse voice or whispering voice, due to problems with the larynx (voice box). Spasmodic dysphonia is a form of dystonia where there is involuntary spasms of the vocal cords. This causes interruptions in speech , >> Read More ...
Location of the Larynx The larynx is the short tube that connects the pharynx (throat) to the trachea (wind pipe). It runs at the front of the throat at the level of C3 to C6 vertebrae and lies anterior to the esophagus. Function of the Larynx It allows air to be directed into the respiratory organs for gas exchange. The >> Read More ...
What is the Pharynx and Tonsils? The pharynx is the uppermost part of the alimentary tract and commonly referred to as the throat. It directs the passage of air and food between the mouth and nose into esophagus and larynx. The tonsils are collections of lymphoid tissue that lie in the >> Read More ...
Sore elbow is an acutely inflamed elbow that is painful and stiff, caused by a variety of traumatic and degenerative diseases. Sore elbow due to injuries like fracture and dislocation have been discussed separately. Degenerative conditions, like elbow tendonitis and elbow arthritis, are also common causes of a sore elbow. >> Read More ...
Elbow injuries in the form of fracture and dislocation are a common cause of sore elbow, and can occur after a fall on the elbow or a bike accident. Children are especially susceptible to these injuries as elbows are more accessible to injury while playing. Moreover, the elbow of a child is not well developed and contains >> Read More ...
