What is arterial stenosis? Arteries transport oxygenated blood to different tissues and organs of the body. This is essential for metabolic activities and sustaining life functions. Any narrowing of an artery will hamper the flow of blood and depending on the extent of the narrowing, known as stenosis, the artery may be >> Read More ...
Although gum disease is the most common cause of bleeding gums, there are a number of other causes which need to be kept in mind, some harmless and easily treatable, while others may be more serious. According to the severity of the condition, the gums may take on a red or dusky appearance instead of the pink color of >> Read More ...
What are Corticosteroids? Corticosteroids belong to a group of naturally-occurring steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal gland. This is the small gland that is located on top of each kidney and consists of an outer layer called the cortex and the inner core known as the medulla. The cortex of the adrenal gland >> Read More ...
The term liver pain is often used to describe right upper quadrant pain or more specifically pain in the right hypochondrium of the abdomen. The are many causes of pain in this region but is often attributed to the liver since it occupies most of the space within this >> Read More ...
What is the liver? The liver is the largest organ in the body and plays integral roles in the metabolism of foods and toxins, storage of nutrients and the production of a number of compounds which influence many physiological processes in the body. The smallest functional unit of the liver is known as a lobule and about >> Read More ...
The thigh (proximal lower limb) muscles are arranged into three compartments : Anterior compartment, also known as the extensor compartment Medial compartment, also known as adductor compartment Posterior compartment, also known as the flexor >> Read More ...
The femoral blood vessels are important conduits for blood traveling between the heart and lower limb. The femoral artery carries blood to the lower limb while the femoral vein carries blood back to the heart. These structures are common sites for conditions that cause narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels. >> Read More ...
Swelling of the gums (gingival swelling) is a common occurrence and is quite frequently accompanied by gum bleeding and/or pain and tenderness of the gums (refer to Bleeding Gums). Identifying the cause of swelling is essential for the proper treatment. If left untreated, it can progress to more severe conditions. Normal >> Read More ...
The mouth comprises the lips, tongue, oral cavity, palate , gum, teeth, bones (maxilla and mandible) and oropharynx which communicates with the throat. The various structures play an important role in : the sense of taste intake of food and drink breaking down solid food by chewing and grinding (mastication) breathing >> Read More ...
Cacogeusia is the medical term for a bad (foul) taste in the mouth. It usually exists on its own and does not necessarily occur when eating or tasting food or drink that does not otherwise taste foul. At times an altered taste sensation, known as dysgeusia, can make food or drink taste foul, although under normal >> Read More ...
